The Bowen Island Podcast

Welcome to the Bowen Island Podcast. Bowen Island, or Nex̱wlélex̱wm, is tucked away in Howe Sound and forms part of the scenic "Sea to Sky" corridor that stretches from West Vancouver through Lions Bay, Squamish, Whistler, and into the Pemberton Valley. This region is home to the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Lil'wat (Lil̓wat7úl), or N'Quatqua (N'k̓wátkwa̱), and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, whose rich cultural heritage continues to shape and enrich the area's vibrant community. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, this region also boasts the UNESCO-designated Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region, highlighting its global significance. The Bowen Island Podcast started by engaging with all of the candidates in the 2022 municipal elections on Bowen Island. In recent episodes, we've expanded our focus to include former mayors, councillors, and other key community figures. Our last initiative was to connect with candidates from the Sea to Sky riding t

The Bowen Island Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Don Shafer, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Don Shafer hosts The Bowen Island Podcast, a society show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Bowen’s Islands Future: Understanding the Draft Official Community Plan

  May 24, 202643 minS4

  <b>Bowen’s Future: Understanding the Draft Official Community Plan</b><br /><br />If you’ve ever wondered whether your children will be able to live on Bowen, worried about water shortages, wildfire risk, ferry traffic, housing diversity, environmental protection, or simply what kind of island future generations will inherit… then you already have a stake in this conversation.<br /><br />In this episode of The Bowen Island Podcast, we talk with  Mayor Andrew Leonard, Daniel Martin (Manager of Planning and Development), and James Crandles (OCP Steering Committee co-chair) to unpack Bowen Island’s proposed Official Community Plan and the current p...

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  Jen Ford - BC NDP

  Sep 15, 202446 minS0

  Jen Ford is the NDP Candidate for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding in this year's provincial election. She is a long-time community advocate with a deep commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and public service. In this episode, we get to know her better and learn what her hopes and aspirations are for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky Riding.<br /><br />Our conversation highlighted the importance of advocating for small municipalities, addressing climate change, and supporting regional infrastructure and transit systems. Jen emphasizes the need for progressive policies like CleanBC to combat climate change and the importance...

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  Jeremy Valeriote - BC Greens

  Sep 15, 202438 minS0

  Jeremy Valeriote is an environmental engineer who is passionate about public service and responsible governance. His strong commitment to sustainability and equal opportunity has focused on promoting environmental stewardship and grassroots democracy, values that are at the heart of the BC Green Party platform. <br /><br />Jeremy emphasizes the Green Party's influence on government action, particularly in areas like environmental protection and affordability measures. He highlighted the need for non-market housing solutions, healthcare reform, and sustainable tourism management in regions like the Sea-to-Sky corridor. He also discusses the importance of electing a mix of Greens and independents "to bring collaboration a...

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  Don Forgeron - Earthquake

  Sep 6, 20241 minS0

  This is a sound-byte of a conversation I had with Don Forgeron when he was the President of the Insurance Bureau of Canada.<br /><br />I posted it today following a discussion with Edward Wachtman about the Bowen Island Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program and our emergency preparedness. The question is what would you do if something like this happened? You can learn more about NERP and what to do here.<br /><br />https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/services/emergency-program/neighbourhood-emergency-response-program/

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  Mayor Andrew Leonard "We can't pull up the draw bridge or sink the ferry!"

  Jan 30, 202444 minS0

  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...

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