MicCHEK CHEK Podcasts
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- Gesellschaft und Kultur
Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast.
Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.
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S02E26 - Toxic
On this episode we are joined by harm reduction & recovery expert Guy Felicella & filmmaker Robert Colbourne to discuss their film 'Toxic' - an unflinching look at the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia. Felicella provides context from inside the epidemic when he was living in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
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S02E25 - 111 Places in Victoria
On this episode we chat with Dave Doroghy & Graeme Menzies about their new guide book ‘111 Places in Victoria That You Must Not Miss.’ The guys discuss the book - how it came together - some of their hi-lights & we each name our ‘Top 5’ things to do in Victoria!
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S02E24 - Top Island Athletes
On this episode we are joined by former CHEK Sports Director Alex Robertson & Times Colonist Sports Reporter Cleve Dheenshaw. The guys chat about covering island sports over the years & they snake draft the top ‘Vancouver Island Athletes’ of all time. Stay tuned for the ‘quick shift’ at the end!
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S02E23 - The Coach & The Kidney
April is Organ Donation month and on this episode we are joined by Stephen Gillis and Michael Teigen. Stephen is a minor hockey coach and was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease in 2018. His old friend Michael turned out to be the perfect match. This is their story.
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S02E22 - Top 5 Golf Holes on Vancouver Island
On this episode we are joined by golf professionals Derek Orr (Iron & Wood) and Mark Bicknell (Gorge Vale GC). The guys chat about the state of the industry & we have a draft for the ‘top 5 golf holes’ on Vancouver Island. Stay tuned for the quick shift at the end of the show!
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S02E21 - Dianne Whelan
On this episode we chat with award-winning Canadian filmmaker Dianne Whelan about her new movie ‘500 Days in the Wild.’ The film documents her 24,000 km journey on the Trans Canada Trail that took more than 6 years to complete.