The Bowen Island Podcast

The Bowen Island Podcast

Welcome to the Bowen Island Podcast. Bowen Island, or Nex̱wlélex̱wm, is tucked away in Howe Sound and forms part of the scenic "Sea to Sky" corridor that stretches from West Vancouver through Lions Bay, Squamish, Whistler, and into the Pemberton Valley. This region is home to the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Lil'wat (Lil̓wat7úl), or N'Quatqua (N'k̓wátkwa̱), and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, whose rich cultural heritage continues to shape and enrich the area's vibrant community. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, this region also boasts the UNESCO-designated Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region, highlighting its global significance. The Bowen Island Podcast started by engaging with all of the candidates in the 2022 municipal elections on Bowen Island. In recent episodes, we've expanded our focus to include former mayors, councillors, and other key community figures. Our latest initiative is to connect with candidates from the Sea to Sky riding to get their perspectives on the upcoming provincial elections. Join us as we explore the voices and ideas shaping the future of British Columbia. Please subscribe/follow to learn when the next podcast is available.

Episodes

Jen Ford - BC NDP

September 15, 2024 • 45 mins
Jen Ford is the NDP Candidate for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding in this year's provincial election. She is a long-time community advocate with a deep commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and public service. In this episode, we get to know her better and learn what her hopes and aspirations are for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky Riding.

Our conversation highlighted the importance of advocating for small m...
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Jeremy Valeriote - BC Greens

September 15, 2024 • 37 mins
Jeremy Valeriote is an environmental engineer who is passionate about public service and responsible governance. His strong commitment to sustainability and equal opportunity has focused on promoting environmental stewardship and grassroots democracy, values that are at the heart of the BC Green Party platform. 

Jeremy emphasizes the Green Party's influence on government action, particularly in areas like environmental protection an...
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Don Forgeron - Earthquake

September 6, 2024 • 47 secs
This is a sound-byte of a conversation I had with Don Forgeron when he was the President of the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

I posted it today following a discussion with Edward Wachtman about the Bowen Island Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program and our emergency preparedness. The question is what would you do if something like this happened? You can learn more about NERP and what to do here.

https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/se...
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Mayor Andrew Leonard "We can't pull up the draw bridge or sink the ferry!"

January 30, 2024 • 44 mins
Just over a year ago, we elected a new municipal council and in this podcast, Mayor Leonard talks about the challenges and opportunities on Bowen Island. Our conversation covers a range of topics including the challenges faced by the municipality, such as housing infrastructure, and grant funding. We also discuss Bowen Island's short-term rental policy and the possibility of establishing a tourism tax. The conversation highlights t...
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Al-Gore - About Climate Change

July 28, 2023 • 10 mins
Wondering what to do about Climate Change? These are closing comments from Al Gore during the Climate Reality Leadership training I attended in Seattle. Small communities like Bowen Island struggle with what to do about our climate and while the future may be uncertain, I've always found his optimism helpful and a good place to start the next discussion. Enjoy!
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Holly Graff & Richard Smith - The Bowen Island Community Foundation

May 10, 2023 • 28 mins
Holly Graff and Richard Smith join us in this episode to talk about the work of the Bowen Island Community Foundation and some of the things that got us here, some great ideas from our neighbors that benefit everyone on the island, and that it's time again for Vital Conversations.
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David Hocking - Protecting the Crown Jewels

February 21, 2023 • 29 mins
In this episode, David Hocking talks about how Bowen Islands' history of logging connects Mount Gardner, Crippen Park, and Cape Roger Curtis with a focus on moving from resource extraction to recreation and conservation.
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Snug Cove Sewer - Who pays?

December 9, 2022 • 44 mins
In this episode, Tim Misko, Brad Hawthorn, and Nerys Poole join us to talk about Local Service Areas, the Ombudsperson investigation, and the Snug Cove sewage treatment plant.
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Peter Frinton - Fifty Years on (Part 2)

November 2, 2022 • 65 mins
Peter Frinton has lived on Bowen with his partner Carol since 1972. He became active politically in the early 90s as a GVRD alternate and then as chair of the APC. He served on Bowen Council for 4 terms and was also an Islands Trust trustee, Metro Vancouver Director, the Mayors' Council delegate to Translink, and he served on the Treaty Advisory Commission. In this episode, he shares some stories with us about life on Bowen, his ob...
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Peter Frinton -Fifty Years On... (Part 1)

October 21, 2022 • 41 mins
Peter Frinton has lived on Bowen with his partner Carol since 1972. He became active politically in the early 90s as a GVRD alternate and then as chair of the APC. He served on Bowen Council for 4 terms and was also an Islands Trust trustee, Metro Vancouver Director, the Mayors' Council delegate to Translink, and he served on the Treaty Advisory Commission. In this episode, he shares some stories with us about life on Bowen, his ob...
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Jeff Fitzpatrick - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

October 20, 2022 • 32 mins
Jeff Fitzpatrick is the Division Manager of Regional Parks, Design, and Devopment with Metro Vancouver. In this episode, we learn about the importance of regional parks, their history, and how Cape Roger Curtis is about to become one of them.
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Bob Turner - A Bowen Island Perspective

October 16, 2022 • 51 mins
This is a conversation with Bob Turner. A former Mayor on Bowen Island, conservationist, and filmmaker. I reached out to Bob to help provide context to the many issues we face on this small island, and to understand the politics of environmentalism.
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The Bowen Island Podcast Post Election (Trailer)

October 15, 2022 • 2 mins
This is the trailer we made following the election as we reach into our community.
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Andrew Leonard - Mayoral Candidate

October 14, 2022 • 33 mins
Mayoral Candidate Andrew Leonard shares his vision for Bowen Island in the 2022 Municipal Election. The picture was updated when it was announced that he had won.
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Judi Gedye for Bowen Island Council & The Islands Trust

October 13, 2022 • 29 mins
Judi Gedye joins us to talk about life on Bowen Island and why she wants to run for municipal council and the Islands Trust.
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Alison Morse - For Bowen Island Council

October 2, 2022 • 25 mins
I was delighted to catch up with Alison Morse to talk about her vision for Bowen Island and what being on the municipal council has been like over the years.
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Sue Ellen Fast - For Bowen Island Council & Islands Trust

September 30, 2022 • 29 mins
Sue Ellen Fast talks about her love of nature, her vision for Bowen Island and a little about the Islands Trust
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John Saunders - For Bowen Island Council

September 28, 2022 • 30 mins
We caught up with John Saunders to talk about hockey, how he discovered Bowen Island and why he wants to be a municipal councilor.
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Tim Wake - For Bowen Island Council & The Islands Trust

September 28, 2022 • 18 mins
Tim Wake is running for council and talks about the issues and his vision for Bowen Island
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Alex Jurgensen - Bowen Island Council

September 27, 2022 • 19 mins
Alex Jurgensen is running for Bowen Island Council and in this episode, he talks about those things that are important to him.
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