Science's Storyteller: Bob McDonald’s Memoir & Recycling Pop-ups in Parksville

"Send us a text about this episode!"(22:58) From Truck Driver to National Science Host: “Quirks and Quarks” host Bob McDonald of Victoria shares his inspiring journey of how a university dropout became one of Canada's most beloved science journalists through simply saying "Yes" to opportunities - in his memoir, “Just Say Yes”. (12:00) Parksville's volunteer-run Recycling Program is making a difference. Duane Round explains how a community-driven initiative has evolved into an efficient environmental success story that has diverted 91 tons of recyclables from landfills. (08:00) Peter McCully and Dave Graham share a new song from Alan Frew, of Glass Tiger entitled “Canada’s Song - Free to be, Strong and Free” and offer details of a contest for tickets to see Chilliwack in concert in Parksville. https://thepulsecommunity.ca/"Send us a text about this episode!"You can also voice message The PULSE and be a part of the podcast!You'll find all episodes of the The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart and YouTube podcasts, as well as PULSECommunity.ca.Click here to learn how to Support the showSponsors on this episode include; Oceanside CWeed, Windsor Plywood French Creek & Ian Lindsay & Associates.Check out Skookum Kid's Stories, on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube Podcasts, as well at SkookumKids.com.“Like, Share & Listen!”#ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach,#BobMcDonald,  #CommunityRecycling, #Quirks&QuarksSupport the show