Coast Reporter Radio

By Coast Reporter Radio

The Coast Reporter is the newspaper of record for BC's southern Sunshine Coast. Every week, staff writer and podcast producer Sean Eckford is joined by the editorial team for a look at the stories th... more

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The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.

Coast Reporter Radio episodes:

April 12, 2019 Episode 143: Ferry Act debate, supportive housing and pickleball
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
An update on our ferries in the public interest segment from April 5, Sechelt’s supportive housing units are almost move-in ready, and Sophie Woodrooffe braves the pickleball court.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Hightide supportive housing complex in Sechelt:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sechelt-supportive-housing-nearly-move-in-ready-1.23784679
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the local pickleball scene:
https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/dinks-in-the-kitchen-expected-at-pickleball-tourneys-1.23788557
This week’s Art Beat:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-a-variety-of-music-on-offer-this-weekend-1.23788635
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36min
April 05, 2019 Episode 142: Ferries in the public interest, Sea Cav update, and aquarium release day
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Ferries in the public interest.
An update to our Sea Cavalcade conversation from last week.
And, some Sea creatures get returned to Howe Sound.
Show Notes:
Our brief on the introduction of amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/government-introduces-amendments-to-ferry-act-1.23780783
Current Coastal Ferry Act:
http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03014_01
The government’s proposed amendments:
https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/41st-parliament/4th-session/bills/first-reading/gov25-1
Our story on Sea Cavalcade:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/mayor-offers-support-for-sea-cavalcade-1.23779810
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre“release day”:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/sea-urchins-cucumbers-starfish-and-other-invertebrates-released-at-armours-beach-1.23777335
Arts reporter Rik Jespersen’s story on Duane “D.O.” Gibson:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/upbeat-rapper-to-perform-for-coast-students-1.23780620
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16min
March 29, 2019 Episode 141: Will the cavalry ride to Sea Cav's rescue and more water talk
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The round table returns and we look at the possibility a signature summer event in Gibsons may be going on hiatus after 50 years.
And, more water discussion at the Sunshine Coast Regional District.
Show Notes:
The letter from the Sea Cavalcade committee announcing the cancellation of the 2019 festival:
https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/letters/no-sea-cav-this-year-1.23773431
And, Gibsons mayor Bill Beamish’s response, which will be discussed at the April 2 council meeting:
https://tinyurl.com/y4p3fd9c
Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the SCRD’s move toward tighter water restrictions:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/directors-call-for-tighter-water-restrictions-to-combat-drought-fatigue-1.23770016
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33min
March 22, 2019 Episode 140: Fire and Water, RCMP pup, and the latest from the Arts Council
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The record-setting spring temperatures have a lot of people turning their minds to the new realities of summer on the Coast: too much fire and too little water.
We meet a rookie police dog doing some training with the Sunshine Coast RCMP and its constable companion.
And, we’ve got some guest content from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council about their latest show.
Show notes:
Our story about the preparations for the 2019 wildfire season:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/new-initiatives-bigger-base-budget-as-province-gears-up-for-fire-season-1.23668457
The link to the full Sunshine Coast Arts Council podcast about The Edges: Sunshine Coast Artists exhibit Local Colour:
https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/podcast-of-the-edges-sunshine-coast-artists-exhibition-local-colour
Arts reporter Rik Jespersen's story on the Local Colour exhibit:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/painting-group-demonstrates-value-of-mutual-support-1.23671259
Our story on the Coast Recital Society's final concert of the season.
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/top-keyboard-artistry-in-next-crs-concert-1.23671250
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33min
March 15, 2019 Episode 139: Dodgeball on the Coast, Students on Strike, and Seawatch update
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Adult Sunshine Coasters are getting serious about one of the staple games of elementary school gym class.
We’re still not sure what, if anything, the province will do about a long-term solution for Sechelt’s evacuated Seawatch neighbourhood.
And, local students join a global strike.
Show Notes:
Our latest story on Seawatch:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/long-term-future-of-seawatch-still-uncertain-1.23663505
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15min
March 09, 2019 Episode 138: Housing announcement in Gibsons, Goldsmith-Jones on SNC-Lavalin affair & SCRD budget
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
A big housing announcement in Gibsons.
Our local MP weighs in after a tumultuous week on the national political scene.
Some Sunshine Coast Regional District directors on their toughest budget decisions.
And time-shift haters have an ally at the Legislature.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Mar. 8 housing announcement in Gibsons:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/former-gibsons-rcmp-building-to-become-supportive-housing-1.23658291
Our story on local MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones’ reaction to the latest news out of Ottawa:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/goldsmith-jones-confident-in-pm-hopes-to-see-wilson-raybould-and-philpott-remain-in-caucus-1.23658329
SCRD beat reporter Sophie Woodrooffe’s look at the 2019 budget:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/property-taxes-in-electoral-areas-going-up-by-average-of-6-41-1.23655322
This week’s Art Beat column:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-mouth-harp-wizard-del-junco-is-back-1.23656484
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15min
March 01, 2019 Episode 137: Notes from the water file, ferries and whales, and Patrick Chan
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
Notes from the water file.
Restoring cut ferry sailings to coastal communities is now part of the Trans Mountain pipeline debate
And, a feature interview with figure skating champion Patrick Chan ahead of his upcoming performance in Gibsons.
Show Notes:
Our story on the SCRD’s reservoir project:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/scrd-committee-backs-continuing-reservoir-studies-1.23645354
Our story on funding for water meters in Sechelt:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/water-meter-funding-still-uncertain-1.23645346
Sophie Woodrooffe’s preview of the upcoming Sunshine Coast Skating Club show featuring Olympian Patrick Chan:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/patrick-chan-to-perform-two-numbers-at-coast-show-1.23649114
This week’s Art Beat:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/art-beat-it-s-mardi-gras-weekend-1.23646784
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28min
February 22, 2019 Episode 136: The BC Ferries review is out
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 136:
The highly anticipated coast ferry service review was released Feb. 22, we've got highlights from the minister's press conference.
Show Notes:
Our story on the Redlin report on coastal ferry services:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/bc-ferries-service-cuts-to-be-reversed-in-wake-of-ferry-review-1.23643111
Rik Jespersen’s obit of Edith Iglauer:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/best-selling-coast-author-leaves-elegant-legacy-1.23638885
This week’s Harbour Highlights column:
https://www.coastreporter.net/community/columnists/pender-harbour-egmont-brickhouse-is-coming-1.23641404
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12min
February 16, 2019 Episode 135: Seawatch evacuated and a guest podcast segment on a new art exhibit
This week on Coast Reporter Radio:
The final evacuation order comes down for Seawatch,
MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones' take on Jody Wilson Raybould leaving cabinet, the Burnaby byelection and the upcoming general election.
And, we have a podcast within a podcast courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
Show Notes:
Our latest update on Seawatch:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-evacuated-now-behind-locked-gates-1.23636382
Our story on Mike Farnworth’s statement about provincial compensation for Seawatch residents:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/seawatch-residents-unlikely-to-get-disaster-financial-assistance-from-province-1.23631572
Our story on the Sewstainability exhibit at the Crowston Gallery:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/sewstainability-reclaiming-and-redeeming-trash-as-art-1.23626794
The full podcast about the exhibit from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council:
https://soundcloud.com/andrea-pandancer/yeonmi-kim-sewstainability-podcast
Our story on the SD 46 Music Theatre Ensemble’s production of Fiddler on the Roof:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/fiddler-on-the-roof-mounted-at-chatelech-1.23634566
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34min
February 09, 2019 Episode 134: A Seawatch update and a snow day grab bag
Coast Reporter Radio Ep. 134:
The latest on Seawatch with the mayor of Sechelt.
And, councillors in Gibsons and Sechelt got updates on two environmental initiatives this week – one in Propoise Bay and one in Howe Sound.
Show Notes:
Our latest update on Seawatch:
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/1.23627269
Our December 2016 story on the effort to have Howe Sound declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/unesco-biosphere-reserve-proposed-for-howe-sound-1.4646243
Our story on the SeaChange Marine Conservation Society’s work in Porpoise Bay.
https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/porpoise-bay-sea-floor-cleanup-continues-1.23505356
Our story on Bezhod Abduraimov:
https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/acclaimed-uzbeck-pianist-makes-crs-debut-1.23626875
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13min

FAQs about Coast Reporter Radio:

How many episodes does Coast Reporter Radio have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.