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1D AGO

Cartoonist, Author, Adrian Raeside and Sophia Conway’s “Shelf Memories”

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (20:35) Adrian Raeside, renowned Vancouver Island cartoonist with over 40 years creating editorial cartoons for the Victoria Times Colonist, discusses his bestselling book "The Canada Handbook." Despite being expelled from his only art class at age 15, Raeside has built a celebrated career including the internationally syndicated comic strip "The Other Coast". His latest work responds to political tensions with humorous illustrations celebrating Canadian identity, tolerance, and culture. (06:36) Sophia Conway, an Irish-born photographer who made Parksville-Qualicum Beach her home six years ago, shares her unique exhibition "Shelf Memories: The Invitation" at McMillan Art Centre. Conway documents handwritten inscriptions found in used books from Vancouver Island thrift stores and free libraries, preserving personal messages spanning over a century. The interactive exhibition invites the Oceanside community to create their own inscriptions that will circulate through the McMillan Art Centre Community Gardens' free library. Episode Quotes: "I think it's just that insight into another person's life... it's something very intimate when it's a little note that you weren't really meant to see. It was between two other people... It's a little time capsule and I love it, and I want to honour that person's memory in a way." --- Sophia Conway, on discovering book inscriptions "If you're not First Nations, we came from somewhere else. We're a very young country, so I think that's why we're so tolerant. We don't mind what religion you are, what language you speak, what your gender is. We are cool. They accepted me 50-some-odd years ago, so they'll take anyone." --- Adrian Raeside, on Canadian identity Voice message: Voice message The PULSE and be part of the podcast! You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok, YouTube, and ThePulseCommunity.ca Click here to learn how to Support the show Episode Sponsors: Ian Lindsay & Associates, Thrifty Foods Parksville & Fireside Books Check out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #VancouverIsland #SophiaConway #AdrianRaeside #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #Book Support the show

38 min
1D AGO

Superbowl 60 Wrapup

"Send us a text about this episode!" Erin Haluschak Frazier and Chef Jonathan Frazier’s wrap-up podcast of SuperBowl 60 and the 2025-2026 NFL Season. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Thrifty Foods Parksville for supporting ThePulseCommunity.ca. Looking for more Vancouver Island Podcasts? You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Community Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as ThePULSECommunity.ca. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #F3Podcast, #PulseCommunity, #VancouverIsland, #FootballAndFood, #ErinHaluschak Support the show

19 min
4D AGO

Superbowl 60 Report - “Captain Seahawk” and “The MOJ”

"Send us a text about this episode!" The F3 podcast is live from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco. Join chef Jonathan Frazier and Erin Haluschak as they connect with Wallace "Wally" Watts known as “Captain SeaHawk”. Originally from Port Alberni, he spent one year at residential school there, learned to fly Cessnas at the Alberni airport and eventually became the first Indigenous pilot hired by United Airlines. The podcast also features a chat with Bob “The MOJ” Marjanovich, the voice of the BC Lions, who has reported from 24 SuperBowls. He talks guest highlights, CFL, his go-to game day food as well as his Super Bowl 60 prediction. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Thrifty Foods Parksville for supporting ThePulseCommunity.ca. Looking for more Vancouver Island Podcasts? You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Community Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as ThePULSECommunity.ca. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #F3Podcast #PulseCommunity #VancouverIsland #FootballAndFood #SuperBowl60 #CaptainSeahawk #TheMOJ Support the show

15 min
5D AGO

We’re heading to Superbowl 60 - Game Preview

"Send us a text about this episode!" The F3 podcast is hitting the road for a special bonus edition—live from Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco. Join chef Jonathan Frazier and Erin Haluschak as they pack their gear, chase great stories, and dive headfirst into the ultimate mashup of food, football, and fandom. In this episode, they preview a Seahawks vs. Patriots rematch, break down their Super Bowl predictions, and reflect on the nail-biting championship games that set the stage. But this trip is about more than the final score. From iconic Bay Area eats like cioppino, Dungeness crab, Mission-style burritos, garlic noodles, and sourdough clam chowder, to the legendary Taste of the NFL charity event, the duo is on a mission to explore the flavors behind the game. They’ll also be roaming Radio Row, the Super Bowl Experience, and connecting with unforgettable guests—including a Vancouver Island superfan known as “Captain Seahawk.” Expect interviews, live streams, behind-the-scenes moments, and maybe even a giveaway or two. San Francisco, here we come. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Thrifty Foods Parksville for supporting ThePulseCommunity.ca. Looking for more Vancouver Island Podcasts? You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Community Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as ThePULSECommunity.ca. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #F3Podcast #PulseCommunity #VancouverIsland #FootballAndFood #SuperBowl60 #ErinHaluschak Support the show

13 min
FEB 3

SunFest Country Music Festival 2026 & Beating Seasonal Depression

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (24:48) Mike Haan, SunFest Country Music Festival director, shares details about the 2026 lineup at Lake Town Amphitheatre in Lake Cowichan. Fresh from a three-week Antarctic expedition, Haan reveals headliners including Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, and Riley Green coming to Vancouver Island. The conversation explores how SunFest has evolved into a world-class country music venue, generating $13 million in regional economic impact for the Cowichan Valley while supporting local Vancouver Island artists and vendors. Tickets are moving quickly at: https://sunfestconcerts.com (06:00) Pharmacist Aki Shah discusses seasonal affective disorder and mental health strategies for Vancouver Island residents facing winter blues. Shah offers practical wisdom about treating mental health medications as tools rather than solutions, emphasizing anxiety treatment over antidepressants during seasonal struggles. Learn why the "prep month" philosophy could transform your approach to New Year's resolutions and mental wellness throughout the darker months. Episode Quotes: "You really have a sense that you're going to an established venue, a world-class place to see a concert, as opposed to going to a soccer field or rodeo grounds to see a show. And that resonates with people." --- Mike Haan, on what makes Lake Town Amphitheatre special "Consider medication as a tool rather than a solution... Once the job's done, don't keep holding onto it. You just put it down." --- Aki Shah, on mental health medications Voice message: Voice message The PULSE and be part of the podcast! You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok, YouTube, and ThePulseCommunity.ca Click here to learn how to Support the show Episode Sponsors: Tablet Pharmacy, Thrifty Foods Parksville & Ian Lindsay & Associates Check out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #SunFestCountry #VancouverIsland #AkiShah #MikeHaan #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #TylerHubbard #JonPardi #RileyGreen #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #CountryMusicFestival #ThePulseCommunityPodcast Support the show

42 min
FEB 3

Public Engagement Isn’t Broken, It’s Misunderstood

"Send us a text about this episode!" Two Parksville city councillors break down how public hearings, emails, and civic engagement actually work. Public hearings, council emails, Facebook rants — everyone has an opinion on how to make their voice heard in local government. But most people have no idea how any of it actually works from the other side of the table. Joel Grenz and Sean Wood, both three years into life as Parksville city councillors — break down what public engagement is actually for, what works, what doesn’t, and why your strongly worded Facebook post probably isn’t moving the needle the way you think it is. Episode Highlights: What public hearings are (and aren’t) designed to do, including why council can’t correct misinformation on the spot Why a personal email will always outperform a form letter The underrated power of just asking your councillor for coffee The uncomfortable truth about social media as a civic tool Why “being heard” and “getting your way” are two very different things — and why that’s actually okay We’re a representative democracy. That means we elect people to make tough calls on our behalf — even the unpopular ones. This episode is about understanding that system well enough to actually work within it. Text us about this episode: Send us a text Voice message: Voice message The PULSE and be part of the podcast! You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as PULSECommunity.ca. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor - Ian Lindsay & Associates. Check out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube Podcasts, as well at SkookumKids.com. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! Click here to learn how to Support the show "Like, Share & Listen!" #PulseCommunityPodcast #publicengagement #ThePulseCommunity #SeanWood, #JoelGrenz #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #NonPartisanHacks Support the show

38 min
JAN 27

Award-Winning Songwriter Terra Spencer & Parksville's Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (19:00 ) Terra Spencer, 2025 Music Nova Scotia Entertainer of the Year, shares her remarkable journey from funeral director to folk musician. The singer-songwriter discusses her album Sunset, which explores love's arc from beginning to end, and her collaborations with Canadian folk legends David Francey and Stephen Fearing. Spencer reveals how working with grieving families in Nova Scotia influenced her intimate songwriting style. The Interview contains the song “East to West”with Stephen Fearing of Victoria. Spencer is playing Parksville & Quadra Island: https://terraspencer.ca (07:30) Assistant Fire Chief Cam Cruikshank discusses Parksville Fire Department's volunteer firefighter recruitment program. The department has 42 dedicated on-call members serving the Parksville area. Cruikshank explains the comprehensive six-month training process for volunteer firefighters and reveals how local mid-Vancouver Island businesses support their employees who balance emergency response with regular employment. More at: https://www.parksvillefirerescue.ca Episode Quotes: "I didn't expect to be a funeral director either. Got recruited because I was hired on as the organist a long while back... If you want to learn about human relationships and the gamut of emotions, that's one fast way to do it." --- Terra Spencer "One thing that we always hear from our members is that they don't realize how rewarding it is, especially when you work in your community as a volunteer firefighter. You get to know a lot of people, your friends and neighbours, and then a chance to give back." --- Cam Cruikshank, Parksville Fire Department Voice message: Voice message The PULSE and be part of the podcast! You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok, YouTube, and ThePulseCommunity.ca Click here to learn how to Support the show Episode Sponsors: Thrifty Foods Parksville, Fireside Books, Windsor Plywood French Creek, Ian Lindsay & Associates Check out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" Support the show

46 min
JAN 27

Tennessee Titans, Championship Weekend & Nashville Game-Day Food

"Send us a text about this episode!" BIG NEWS: F3 is heading back to San Francisco for Super Bowl 60 for Radio Row, fan chats, and food-first storytelling! BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders: https://bit.ly/S1EP15FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast — Football, Fantasy & Food, Erin and Chef Jonathan Fraser break down Championship Weekend as the NFL closes in on Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco. Seattle hosts the Rams in a high-octane NFC showdown, while New England faces a battered Denver squad after the Broncos lose their starting quarterback. Can a backup QB pull off the upset, or are the Patriots destined for another Super Bowl run? Spotlight Team: the Tennessee Titans. The hosts dig into one of the NFL’s most historic franchises — from their Houston Oilers roots to Derrick Henry, Warren Moon, and what went wrong in a brutal 3–14 season. With Robert Saleh now in charge, is a rebuild finally underway? On the food side, it’s all about Nashville heat and Southern comfort. Pick of the Week: Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders — crispy, spicy, tangy, and built for game day. Next week: live coverage begins from Super Bowl week in San Francisco. Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Thrifty Foods Parksville for supporting ThePulseCommunity.ca. Looking for more Vancouver Island Podcasts? You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Community Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok and YouTube podcasts, as well as ThePULSECommunity.ca. Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests! "Like, Share & Listen!" #F3Podcast, #PulseCommunity, #VancouverIsland, #FootballAndFood, #TailgateEats, #NFLPlayoffs, #TennesseeTitans, #SuperBowl60,#GameDayEats Support the show

25 min

LISTEN UP! Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering our corner of paradise On Vancouver Island in Parksville Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Arrowsmith Coombs or Lighthouse Country - tune in to the Pulse. The Pulse Community Podcast tells the stories of the people and places that make our coastal communities unique. SIGN UP! Subscribe now to catch every episode!

Creator

Dave Graham & Peter McCully
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

91
Rating

Clean
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