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Amazing Places
by Michele Sealey
Celebrating the amazing people, places, and spaces in our communities with community advocate Michele Sealey.
Episodes
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S2 #35 What's The Word? w/ Erika Palmer
Welcome to the final podcast of 2022. We had originally intended this episode to be an upbeat look ahead, talking about the One Word “resolution” you can use that might help in planning and inspiring you, our dear listeners. It still is, but we’re also going to share true confessions and deep...
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S2 #34 The Tao of Kevin w/ Kevin Munn
According to Wikipedia, Tao is “the natural order of the universe, whose character one's intuition must discern to realise the potential for individual wisdom… Its name…came from Chinese, where it signifies the way, path, route, road, or sometimes more loosely doctrine, principle, or holistic...
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S2 #33 One Year Later - The Anniversary Show w/ Dean Murdock
One year ago this week, on November 15th 2021, Dean Murdock recorded an episode with Michele Sealey, introducing her as the new (temporary) Host of the Amazing Places Podcast. As Dean had decided to run for Mayor of Saanich he wanted to step back, and asked Michele to fill in for the coming year....
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S2 #32 Creating Legacy w/ Alix Link
In this episode we’re having a quick chat with Alix Link, at Mahon Brook in Saanich. Alix is the Manager of Urban Forestry, Natural Areas, and Community Stewardship for the District of Saanich. We’re here for Saanich’s annual Tree Appreciation Day. The first Saanich Tree Appreciation Day was held...
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S2 #31 The Quadra Racetrack w/ Philip Marciniak
Our episode this week comes to you from Quadra at Rock in Saanich, at a road safety rally organised by Sustainawave owner and local road safety advocate, Philip Marciniak. This rally was arranged after a vehicle ran a red light and struck a woman crossing in the crosswalk here - the second...
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S2 #30 Dear Candidate - What's Amazing?
In this episode, we asked local government candidates what is amazing in their respective municipalities. For background, we did an open call - some candidates chose to post their amazing nominations, whilst others agreed to come on the podcast. The idea was to have some fun, while encouraging...
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S2 #29 Honouring the Fallen w/ Sgt Noelle Wilson
"An emotional day, but also a day of hope." Every year on the last Sunday of September, police and peace officers from agencies across the province, gather to honour the 129 peace officers who have died in the line of duty in the province of British Columbia. Sgt Noelle Wilson, from Vancouver...
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S2 #28 How To Train Your Voice w/ Jess Gibbard
Jess Gibbard is changing the world around her, by helping others. As a trans woman, she's taking the lessons she's learned about her voice, and turning them into lessons for others facing a similar situation. Jess launched TransVoiceCoach.com to help others change/train their voice to better suit...
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An Amazing New Day w/ Solomon
This week I am very honoured to have my friend Solomon join me. He became a Canadian citizen in a citizenship ceremony on the day we recorded. His pure joy and happiness touched me, a Canadian by birth. We met for tea shortly after the ceremony was done. He had stopped on the way at the Dutch...
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S2 #26 Amazing Grants for Community w/ Ryan Painter
Hearing “Gaming Branch” may cause different reactions in some, but for non-profits across the province, it can mean the difference in what programmes and services they are able to offer. Ryan Painter, Executive Director of Charityworks.ca, is here to explain what the Community Gaming Grant...
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S2 #25 An Amazing Summer w/ Laurel Collins
What’s amazing in the world of a Member of Parliament? Her riding; the people, the places, and the events that are happening in Victoria, Oak Bay, and part of Saanich. MP Laurel Collins joins us to talk about what she enjoys/has enjoyed doing this summer. We hope you are inspired to get outside…
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S2 #24 Unpacking The Salt Legacy w/ Meaghan McDonald
What did you do for your summer holiday last year? Meaghan McDonald of Salt Legacy, spent 8 weeks with a team, working to clean 300kms of remote and "pristine" beaches on the West Coast of BC. Cleaning up 210 tons of garbage and waste to be exact. Almost half of the 210 tons was fishing ropes and...
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S2 #23 Taking A Deep Dive w/ Larry Wedgewood
Taking a deep dive - or a beginner’s dive if you prefer - into local scuba diving sites, is PADI Master Instructor and Course Director, Larry Wedgewood. Born and raised in Greater Victoria, little did he know that his first class years ago, at Frank White’s in downtown Victoria, would change the...
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S2 #22 Spilling The (Scarlet Runner) Beans w/ Lana Popham
We’re very happy to welcome the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, to this week’s episode! If you’ve learned anything by now, you’ll know that since Michele became the Podcast Lead on Amazing Places, she doesn’t really “do” politics, even with a government minister on the...
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S2 #21 Quiet(er) Places are Amazing Places w/ Teale Phelps Bondaroff
There's been a lot of talk in the news lately regarding noise, and specifically about gas-powered garden and landscaping equipment. The District of Oak Bay Council recently voted to phase out the residential use of all gas-powered gardening tools, over the next 3 years. The whir of lawnmowers…
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S2 #20 - From Dogpatch to Desirable w/ Stew Young
A few weeks back, Langford’s Mayor, Stew Young, sat down with us to talk about a specific park. As these podcasts do, the discussion wound around to other subjects. This episode brings you all the rest of the conversation - some reminiscing about the Langford of old, and the actions and visions...
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S2 #19 One Planet Student Challenge w/ Cora Hallsworth
This week we welcome Cora Hallsworth, Senior Associate with One Earth, and Lead on One Planet Saanich. She joins us to talk about the One Planet Student Challenge. One Planet BC helps communities across the province understand sustainability priorities – and take action. Speaking of action, you...
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S2 #18 Parks and Recreation w/ Stew Young
This week’s episode started as a conversation at the memorial service for the late Langford Fire Chief Al LeQuesne (Ret’d). Langford Mayor Stew Young mentioned a new park being named in the Chief’s honour, in consideration of his 44 years of service to the community. As someone who worked next to...
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Week on Wednesday
Introducing Week on Wednesday with Amazing Places. Sometimes there’s interesting events happening in the region that we’re interested in, but aren’t able to turn into a podcast, or a representative isn’t available. So we thought we’d round up a few each week and let you know some highlights....
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S2 #17 Museums and More! w/ Sonia Nicholson
Museums are not dusty relics of the past - they are us; reflecting our history, showcasing what we value, helping us understand and appreciate the past. They give us a sense of our place in the world, and help us learn lessons of those who have gone before. International Museum Day is coming up…
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S2 #16 Earth Day
This week we’re trying something different. As you might have noticed, we sometimes like to try new things. We like to stretch our wings a little. But we get it, change might not be your thing. That’s okay. Sometimes we need time to adjust. So if you aren’t into this week’s style of podcast…
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S2 #15 Be Scottish For A Weekend w/ Carl Jensen
For 159 years, neither wars nor pandemics have stopped the venerable Victoria Highland Games from happening each year. We’re fortunate to have Carl Jensen, the former Athletic Director of the Games, and current Central Saanich Councillor, give us an overview of what to expect next month. The...
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S2 #14 The Accessible Peninsula w/ Heather Gartshore
This week we sat down with Heather Gartshore, Councillor with the District of North Saanich to talk about accessibility on the Saanich Peninsula, and what sparked the new Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee. Previous to the pandemic, there had been an annual Access Awareness Day…
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S2 #13 Books On Bowker w/ Sidney Hurst
Our lucky 13th episode of Season 2 takes us to Oak Bay. At the confluence of school district land and municipal land, lies a section of daylighted and restored Bowker Creek. It’s here that we met Sidney Hurst, proud builder of the 600th Little Free Library in the Greater Victoria Placemaking...
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S2 #12 Spring Wander - Centennial Park
We’ve changed it up this week! Haven’t we all spent enough time inside? We sure have, so we decided to go outside and explore an amazing place. Come along as we wander through Centennial Park in Saanichton. Established in 1958, this park covers 18.42 hectares/45.5 acres is a green jewel in the...
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S2 #11 Community Hubs and Coral Reefs w/ Teale Phelps Bondaroff
LFLs: Community Hubs and Coral Reefs When is a Little Free Library like a coral reef? When Teale Phelps Bondaroff explains the role that libraries play in our local neighbourhoods, as they form hubs that attract the community. Teale is on the Board of the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network, is…
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S2 #10 What’s New In North Quadra w/ Trevor Barry
What’s New In North Quadra? Is this week’s episode about the North Quadra Community Association, or about Beckwith Park? Both figure prominently as we talk to the new NQCA President, Trevor Barry. He joins us to talk about what’s new and what’s happening in their area. Speaking of new, Michele…
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S2 #09 Better Mobility Saanich w/ Dean Murdock
So we're turning the tables and we're flipping the script on the original Amazing Places Podcast host this week. After a few months of shows on her own, Michele has invited Dean Murdock back to the podcast. This time he's here as the spokesperson for Better Mobility Saanich. This community-based...
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S2 #08 Trees, Traffic, and more w/ Basil Langevin
If you haven't yet heard of Basil Langevin, Amazing Places is happy to introduce you. Basil has been leading an LGBT non-profit for seven years, and is an amazing advocate for safer streets and active transportation models. A multi-faceted individual, he does a lot of behind-the-scenes work in…
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S2 #07 Ubuntu and Social Changemaking w/ Moussa Magassa
An educator and facilitator at the University of Victoria, an online instructor at the University of BC, an associate faculty at Royal Roads University, a changemaker in the community, and a human rights and equity advocate in Canada, Dr Moussa Magassa brings his quiet wisdom to Amazing Places.…
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S2 #06 A Safe Place is an Amazing Place w/ Eric Misener
What could be a more amazing place than an inclusive safe place? There will be safe places for more people locally, thanks to Eric Misener, a constable with the Saanich Police Dept. Police-initiated, but with fulsome community input, Eric spearheaded the Saanich Police Safe Place programme, which...
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S2 #05 Amazing is right HERE! w/ Fiona Bramble
Amazing is right HERE! As the Founder, CEO, & Managing Editor of HERE Magazine, and the parent organisation, REP Here In Canada, Fiona Bramble is constantly in motion. Fortunately, we were able to have her sit down long enough to have a chat. While Fiona and HERE are based in Victoria, she…
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S2 #04 Cowper's Caper - A Saanich Scandal! w/ Kimberly Head
In advance of a municipal election in the early 1900s, there was a scandal that hit Saanich. Saanich Archives Specialist, Kimberly Head, tells us the tale of Cowper’s Caper - when Municipal Clerk Hector Cowper embezzled thousands from the Municipality of Saanich! Where did the money go, and was...
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Colwood Is Calling w/ Gordie Logan
Colwood is calling. Here at Amazing Places, we heard the call, so we invited Colwood Councillor Gordie Logan to join us this week. We’ve got parks and politics on the table, and especially the jewel - Latoria Creek Park. Give us a listen; you’ll learn how extensive the Colwood park network really...
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S2 #02 What Lies Beneath Us w/ John Cassidy
While we could have talked to seismologist John Cassidy for hours, we managed to pack a whole lot of information into 30 minutes. Join us as he takes us on a learning journey, covering the 3 types of local earthquakes, which municipality in the CRD is the geological newcomer, how to know that a...
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S2 #01 Community Options and Options for Community w/ Kathleen Burton
A small organisation with a big heart, Community Options for Children and Families works rather quietly in our region, supporting children, adults, and families. In true, "It takes a village" style, COCF Executive Director Kathleen Burton explains who supports them in supporting community. Learn...
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#66 What are you doing for YOU this coming year? w/ Colin Plant
Are you making a resolution that you want, or that you're "supposed" to want? Teacher, Saanich Councillor, and CRD Chair Colin Plant, joins us this week to talk about parks, hiking, favourite local brunch spot, physical fitness, mental wellness, and New Year's resolutions. At this time last year,...
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#65 'Twas A Snufflewort Christmas (reading) w/ Jean Paetkau
As Christmas Eve falls on a Friday this year, we decided to change it up this week. We're publishing a day early, and this is not your usual Amazing Places podcast! Author and award-winning journalist Jean Paetkau has returned to bring us all a special treat: she's reading her holiday poem, "Twas…
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#64 What's that on the school roof? w/ Ed Wiebe
Did you know that your local school might be part of the School-Based Weather Station Network, victoriaweather.ca? Schools up and down Vancouver Island, as well as a few other buildings, have compact weather stations on their rooves! Ed Wiebe, from UVIC's School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, joins...
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#63 The World of Snuffleworts w/ Jean Paetkau
How did you spend the height of the pandemic? Step in to the world of the Snuffleworts, with award-winning journalist Jean Paetkau, who along with her 2 children, wrote a wonderful tale that adults and children can enjoy.
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#62 Are you prepared? w/ Ian Foss
Episode 62 of Amazing Places! Are you prepared for natural and climate disasters? This week we're talking to local emergency preparedness expert, Ian Foss. Originally intended this episode to highlight his baking exploits during the pandemic, recent emergencies in BC have us focusing on how we…
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#61 Stay Amazing! w/ Michele Sealey
Episode 61 of Amazing Places! This week Michele Sealey, local writer and communications specialist, steps in front of the microphone for a special episode that's all about Amazing Places!
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#60 What's a Woonerf? w/ John O'Brien & Robin Drader
Episode 60 of Amazing Places! What even is a Woonerf?? You may have seen it at Oaklands Rise. Or maybe you've been impressed by them in European cities. John O'Brien & Robin Drader drop by the podcast to tell us about the sidewalk-free walking experience that is the Oaklands Rise Woonerf....
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#59 Supporting our community's most vulnerable w/ Adam Richards & Joanne Linka
Episode 59 of Amazing Places! The Cridge Centre for the Family has been a fixture in our community for 148 years. Adam Richards and Joanne Linka stop by the podcast to talk about the amazing services and people who support our community's most vulnerable. Adam Richards is the Cridge Centre CEO....
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#58 Election 2021: Housing w/ Leo Spalteholz
A special federal election episode of Amazing Places! Housing is a major issue in this election. Housing Analyst, Leo Spalteholz is on the podcast this week to tell us what each of the federal parties is promising and what it will mean for getting housing built in the Capital Region. Leo is a...
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#57 Diverse & inclusive housing in Saanich w/ Zac de Vries
Episode 57 of Amazing Places! Will Saanich succeed in creating more housing in the community? Saanich Councillor Zac de Vries is back on the podcast this week to talk about Saanich's brand new Housing Strategy. We discuss some of the actions identified in the strategy and what it will take to…
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#56 "The perfect highway alternative" - Rapid Transit w/ Eric Doherty
Episode 56 of Amazing Places! We spend millions on highways, overpasses and fly-overs and end up with the same result - more traffic. Eric Doherty thinks that investing in Rapid Transit will move more people, more quickly, with fewer GHG emissions. Eric Doherty is the co-chair of Greater Victoria...
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#55 Sustainable transportation w/ Neil Arason
Episode 55 of Amazing Places! Neil Arason is back to talk about sustainable transportation. We discuss the environmental impacts of motor vehicles and our transportation system. Neil offers more sustainable solutions, including the 15-minute city and inter-city rail travel. Neil is a road safety...
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#54 Painting the streets w/ Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
Episode 54 of Amazing Places! Creating places for people is a passion for my returning guest this week. Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff has his third turn on the podcast to talk about the growing number of Little Free Libraries and why we should put art on the roads.
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#53 A life changed w/ Sher Wilson
*The content of this episode may be disturbing for some listeners* Episode 53 of Amazing Places! This week, Sher Wilson joins us to share the incredible story of her son Matthew's experience of transformation with the support of staff at the Wilkinson Correctional Centre in Greater Victoria.…
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