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Welcome to the Bowen Island Podcast. This is a series of conversations that began by talking with all of the candidates in the 2022 municipal elections on Bowen Island. It...
mostra másRon Woodall says that "Bowen is an argument surrounded by water." New episodes offer perspectives from former mayors, councilors, and thought leaders about the many things happening in our community. Please subscribe/follow to learn when the next podcast is available.
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The Bowen Island Podcast
The Bowen Island Podcast
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Mayor Andrew Leonard "We can't pull up the draw bridge or sink the ferry!"
31 ENE. 2024 · 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 the need for public engagement and the importance of addressing these issues for the community's well-being. Leonard emphasizes the need for conversations about managing tourism and mitigating climate change. He also mentions the municipality's efforts to promote arts and culture and encourages residents to participate in the budget process and the development of a new official community plan -
Al-Gore - About Climate Change
28 JUL. 2023 · 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! -
Holly Graff & Richard Smith - The Bowen Island Community Foundation
11 MAY. 2023 · 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. -
David Hocking - Protecting the Crown Jewels
21 FEB. 2023 · 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. -
Snug Cove Sewer - Who pays?
10 DIC. 2022 · 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. -
Peter Frinton - Fifty Years on (Part 2)
3 NOV. 2022 · 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 observations over the years, and how our five levels of government work. This is part two of our conversation about life and politics on a small island. -
Peter Frinton -Fifty Years On... (Part 1)
21 OCT. 2022 · 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 observations over the years, and how our five levels of government work. -
Jeff Fitzpatrick - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
21 OCT. 2022 · 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. -
Bob Turner - A Bowen Island Perspective
16 OCT. 2022 · 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. -
The Bowen Island Podcast Post Election (Trailer)
15 OCT. 2022 · This is the trailer we made following the election as we reach into our community.
Welcome to the Bowen Island Podcast. This is a series of conversations that began by talking with all of the candidates in the 2022 municipal elections on Bowen Island. It...
mostra másRon Woodall says that "Bowen is an argument surrounded by water." New episodes offer perspectives from former mayors, councilors, and thought leaders about the many things happening in our community. Please subscribe/follow to learn when the next podcast is available.
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