The Bowen Island Podcast
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 was an opportunity to get to know them better and learn what their vision is for Bowen. Ron 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.
Episodes
January 31, 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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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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May 11, 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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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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December 10, 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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November 3, 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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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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October 21, 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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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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October 15, 2022 • 2 mins
This is the trailer we made following the election as we reach into our community.
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October 15, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 22, 2022 • 35 mins
In this episode, we talk with Mayoral Candidate Maureen Nicholson about her two terms on the Bowen Island Municipal Council as well as her vision for Bowen Island.
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September 20, 2022 • 15 mins
Craig Macdonald joins us to talk about many election issues and his vision for Bowen Island.
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September 17, 2022 • 28 mins
Richard Wiefelspuett is running for Council and talks about his concerns and vision for Bowen Island.
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