A Life That's Good

In this episode, we're excited to chat with former high school teacher turned author David Yates. He's written several great books centering on Huron County history and we're going to discuss some of that, from the Land Bridge near Point Clark to the World Wars to the "Hang Man" to all kinds of interesting facts about this wonderful place we call home.

Oh, and we'll find out which generation David thinks "won the lucky lottery of life"

The highlight for this pre Remembrance Day episode is a discussion about his latest book, "Never Shall Their Glory Fade - The Cenotaphs of Huron County."

We'll finish the pod today with our annual reading of "In Flanders Fields." #RemembranceDay

Ever since my youth when I was a paperboy on Mary Street in Goderich, I've loved a good newspaper. They don't hold place in our world anymore with the advent of so much digital media and I get that the world is ever evolving, but to me, there's still nothing quite like holding real pages.
Today we're going to talk about a great local paper that yes, you can read online, but it's also a rare, independent, community-owned newspaper, serving Huron County, that you can still hold a physical copy of. I love that.

We'll talk about the history of this great local news source and why a local paper is important to a community, with some of the people who make "The Citizen" happen for us each week: Publisher Deb Sholdice, Editor Shawn Loughlin and Reporter Scott Stephenson.

Not that all our podcasts haven't been fun in some way but I feel like we laughed a little more than usual on this one.

Siegfried Meier is a producer/engineer/musician/songwriter and Juno Award winner from the Goderich area who has worked with a long list of incredible talent including our other guest on the show this week, a former flight attendant turned rock star, Harley Olivia.

We'll talk about childhood dreams, family, our pets, the music business, the Juno, what's really important in life and we will wrestle with one of a relationship's greatest challenges: does pineapple belong on pizza?

Oh, and we'll play some of Harley's music for you too. :)

This week we go behind the camera to chat with CTV News journalist Scott Miller about his humble beginnings on the farm, a family fascination with the news, the toughest stories he's had to cover, a cancer diagnosis and a few surprises, like his guilty pleasure, which frankly, I'm still not quite over.

He's one of my favourite journalists and people, and I think as you listen, you'll see why.

"The Streamliners", as per the Livery Theatre's Facebook page, is more than an original Canadian story filled with music and dancing. It captures a small moment in history, where four boys in a band become men in a span of a few years, through laughter, adventure, performances, and even darkness. They do it all - together.

Director Duncan McGregor and cast member Rob Bundy are here this week to share all the details of the incredible story of "The Streamliners," hitting the stage just in time for the 100th anniversary of the RCAF.
Tickets are available now at www.thelivery.ca

I have so many good memories of the White Carnation in

It also turned into a great spot, for a kid trying to put himself through radio college, to earn a few bucks disc jockeying one of those events.

When my old friend Heather Glenister called and told me she was working with Habitat for Humanity Huron County and that they had a fundraiser happening there and would I come sing and play ... it seemed like a perfect opportunity to do a little twofer

In this episode we going to talk about The White Carnation then & now AND get the lowdown on an amazing charitable organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable homeownership.

It's all win/win this week with Heather from Habitat Huron and the White Carnation's Corinne Bos.

Today on the pod you’re going to hear the heart of an artist. Our imaginative, passionate, and sensitive friend Bethany Davidson is here to chat about her art and to paint us some word pictures of what it all means to be a creative human.  

We’ll find out a little bit about who she is, how Polkaroo influenced her life ;) ... and we’ll discover the heart behind the very successful “Froggy Festival” that’s happening on the square in Goderich on Saturday (Sept 21st)

We have lots to chat about so let’s hop to it … #YoureWelcome

We like to introduce you to places and landmarks in Midwestern Ontario but sometimes we also like to celebrate people and that's what we're going to do today!

It's hard to imagine doing any job for 50 years let alone a back breaking, emotional roller coaster of a job like that of a paramedic.

Our guest today though, has done just that! We have immeasurable admiration for people who make their lives about serving others ... and of course that includes First Responders.

Huron County Paramedic Gary Renaud joins us to chat about his 50 year milestone, changes and advances in equipment and protocols and all the ups and downs of life as a Frontline Paramedic.

Hi there, and welcome back to A Life That's Good, after a wonderful summer break. We're so grateful for the response to the podcast the past few months and so excited to bring you some brand new episodes. :)

Nothing says Fall in Midwestern Ontario, quite like the Blyth Steam Show, now in it's 63rd year!! In this episode, we're going to chat about how it started, some of its storied history and where it's all heading with President Cole McDonald, V.P. Laura McDonald, Past President Judy Sloan and former President Jim Sloan.

A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a post by a long time acquaintance of mine from Goderich, who shared the post with the words "Some hidden local talent that won't be hidden for long." I noticed his share was that of another old school friend of mine whose son had written and recently recorded a few songs. Naturally I wanted to hear it.

Four minutes and a bunch of tears later, I realized I needed to come out of my summer hibernation with the podcast and see if I could have a chat with this young man.

I'm happy to be able to share this conversation with you; "Duckee," Dr. Mark Duckworth, as we discuss life in a small town, telling stories, making music and living a life that's good.