The Headwaters

Canada
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Discover fascinating stories from Canada's Columbia River Basin. The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.

  1. 2025-09-11

    Episode #40 Rascally Rodents

    It’s virtually impossible to live in the hinterland without furry encounters of the unwanted kind. So how do we live harmoniously with seeminglybooming populations of mice, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and the ever-encroaching rat? To find out, we burrow in with homeowners,bush dwellers, experts, and eradicators in our last episode of Season 4.

    37 min

  2. 2025-09-04

    Episode #39 Rock Talk

    We have a lot of rock here in the Basin! Our region is fast becoming a global hotspot for sport climbing and bouldering, and we’ll hear from those leading the charge in its development. We also chat with Chief Jason Louie from the Lower Kootenay Band of the Ktunaxa on the spiritual significance of rock, our oldest resident.

    33 min

  3. 2025-08-28

    Episode #38 Our Skies

    Look up, way up, and take a moment to ponder the great big beyond. Then, tune-in to our episode on Basin skies. We visit property owners in Crawford Bay who had a meteorite land in their backyard. We talk to a planetary scientist, the director of the Kootenay Stardome Foundation, visit a bat conservationist, and hear from an artist who specializes in capturing the mysteries of our deepest, darkest nights.

    31 min

  4. 2025-08-21

    Episode #37 Volunteerism

    It touches almost every facet of our day-to-day life, from our favourite community sporting events to our own safety and protection. Volunteerism is a critical element of our society, and in this episode, we visit with three terrific individuals who give an enormous chunk of their time to the betterment of the Basin.

    31 min

  5. 2025-08-14

    Episode #36 Snow

    Snow is one of the defining features of the Columbia Basin’s culture and landscape. While it is synonymous with beauty and adventure, it can also come with risk. In this episode, we talk to experts making our snowscapes safer through education. We also go for a shred with Erin Sauvé, a world champion snowboarder from Rossland.

    33 min

  6. 2025-08-07

    Episode #35 Life and Death

    Let’s talk about the two most powerful moments in a human being’s life. The Kootenays have played an influential role in the growth and importance of midwifery. What was once an illegal act in Canada is now a treasured profession. On the other side, we speak with a death doula whose work focuses on those who are dying, helping make their final days the best they can possibly be.

    34 min

  7. 2025-07-31

    Episode #34 Entrepreneurs

    A gas-station-turned-health-food-store, a landmark community bakery, a generational cobbler family, and an internationally renowned timber-frame shop: what do all four have in common? Each holds inspiring stories about Basin entrepreneurs who did it their way. Meet innovators, doers, and believers who own and operate thriving local businesses.

    37 min

  8. 2025-07-24

    Episode #31 Lake Life

    Deep, clear waters; a sun-drenched beach; a stiff breeze: spending time on the lake is an age-old tradition in the Basin. Join reporter Graham Tracey as he takes you onboard one-of-a-kind houseboats, tries to learn sailing, and visits the legendary shoreline community of Gray Creek.

    39 min
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Discover fascinating stories from Canada's Columbia River Basin. The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.

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  • Creator
    Canada
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Canada
  • Show Website
    The Headwaters

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