Fraser Valley Focus

I know you miss live music. The romance, the atmosphere, the bounce of sound around a large room, the dedication of the performers showing in every draw of the bow or pluck of an individual string. Don’t worry, we will have it back again. But I take some comfort knowing that people like my guest today are taking advantage of this time to polish performances that will explode for us as soon as this rough patch is over. One way or another, live music will happen again, with a vengeance!

We’ve interviewed a couple of musicians so far on this series – and we hope to host many more, by the way – but we have yet to talk about the classical music community. If, like me, you are a fan of symphonic music, ground-shaking percussion, romantic strings and emphatic horns, you’re really going to enjoy this. If you’re a young classical musician, you are probably already aware of my guest today, who is the well-known instructor and Director of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra.

In the last few years, my guest has produced concerts with the Celtic Tenors, Barrage, and Cirque Musica. He is a performer, composer, and collaborator with the popular local production Songs, Strings and Steps. He’s the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to the community, and the recipient of an honorary additional Doctor of Humanities by Trinity Western University. He is also the First Violin and Concertmaster of the Vancouver Island Symphony. Please welcome Dr. Calvin Dyck!

Additional Links and Resources:

Dr. Calvin Dyck’s website and links to all the videos mentioned in the interview: http://www.calvindyck.com/

The Abbotsford Youth Orchestra: https://abbotsfordmusic.com/abbotsford-youth-orchestra.

Calvin and the Vancouver Island Symphony: https://www.vancouverislandsymphony.com/orchestra/

 

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If you have even been thinking about adopting a dog during this past year, or if you already have a fuzzy buddy to love, this is the episode for you. We’re going to talk about training, improving your relationship with your dog, and more.

I can honestly say that I’m not sure I would have made it through this past year without my dog, Stan. (I mean, I love my family, but… you know.) Living with my 14-pound couch potato has made dealing with lockdown a whole lot easier, partly by just being a comforting little guy who loves to sit and watch movies in the evenings, and partly because he gives a welcome distraction, someone other than the humans in our house that needs attention and is always much more important than the world outside.

But like most dogs, and I do truly love them all, Stan is not perfect. He was a street puppy in Las Vegas before he came to us, and we’ve had to do some work to turn him into the little gentleman that he is now. The person who has helped us through all of that has been my Guest today, a person who has spent years working with everything from newly-adopted puppies, right up to Grouchy Old Men like Stan the Macho Man. She has also worked with equine therapy organizations in Canada and Central America. For the last number of years she has been a well-known dog trainer servicing Langley and Surrey, and you might know her by her popular and often hilarious Instagram feed, @surreydogtrainer. Please welcome Fuzzy Buddy Pet Services and miracle worker, my dear friend Liz Gaige!

Welcome, Liz!

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Wild West Animal League: https://www.wildwestanimals.ca/about

Liz Gaige’s company Fuzzy Buddy: http://fuzzybuddybc.com/

https://justice-for-bullies.myshopify.com/

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Has this year been just a little too much about social media? How about keeping track of all your documents? And what about all those photos that are so tough to organize? Is it becoming difficult to find that one spot on your hard drive that has your most important stuff in it? Does it feel like you *always* have a device in your hand, yet you’re a slave to it, instead of the other way around?

Today we’re going to talk about some ways you can get back control, both by doing a spring cleaning on your data, as well as how to prevent yourself from being buried by your digital life. We’re also going to talk a little about a succession plan for your data, and how to help your kids deal with similar issues.

Today, I’m thrilled to be creating something with someone who has become well-known not only in the Surrey and Langley area, but beyond. Freda Lombard has been conducting painting classes for years, but when the pandemic hit, she decided to take her classes online! Since March 16th, 2020, she has been offering weekly painting classes - FREE classes - on Tuesday nights via Facebook live broadcasts! And this week, on Tuesday March 16th, she is doing her 100th free class on the one year anniversary!

Last year, my family and I did a little experiment. For about a month, we saved all of our plastic bags, wrappers, packaging, bottles, and more. We saved all types of plastics, everything from yogurt containers to blister packs on electronics, cling film, and more. We separated foil and metals, paper packaging, etc. and measured what we use in only about a month. It was truly shocking. The pile of plastic overwhelmed my back porch. It spilled out of the blue bin and was enough to fill about 6 recycling bins, plus some clear blue bags. 

That experiment demonstrated very clearly just how much plastic we really use. While some plastic use is absolutely necessary and saves lives, such as in the medical field, others are totally optional. What if you could reduce your plastic use by 20%? 50%? What if our ultimate goal was over 90%?

Here to talk to us today about this very real possibility is a woman who puts her money where her mouth is. With her husband, she’s the owner of a new retail store that not only offers refillable packaging on things like bulk foods, but also things like shampoo, household cleaners, coffee, and much more. They also own and operate a commercial composting company that picks up from stores and residential developments.

Please welcome the owner of the ZERO-WASTE grocery store “Pick Eco Refills” in Chilliwack, Salina Derish! Welcome, Salina!

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Today, we’re talking with a Fraser-Valley based hip-hop and spoken word artist – and his music may not be what you expect. 

There are not many things that are more representative of our Valley than our music. My Guest today, is, like many of us, an immigrant to Canada, originally from India. His work is collaborative, beautiful, and both soft and energetic at the same time. Leaning more towards smooth grooves than the American influences of the big name hip-hop artists, he has carved out a niche for himself that has broad appeal, while staying true to his culture and his roots. His lyrics are thoughtful, grateful, and positive. He has also taught the art of spoken word poetry in local middle schools, to kids of all cultures. 

He just released his third studio album late last year, please help me welcome Saint Soldier. Welcome, Saint!

To learn more about Saint Soldier and purchase / download / listen, please visit: https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com

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One of my heroes, Bruce Lee, once said “A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.” Perhaps he meant that it’s the lessons we learn and how the work along the way to that goal makes us better people. 

But Master Lee obviously knew the value of achievement – he achieved so much in his short life. If we set lofty goals, how do we actually do the work of achieving them? How do we stay focused? Motivated? And perhaps most of all, how do we keep faith in ourselves, and remain convinced that we can achieve anything we want, despite all the inevitable obstacles that will happen along the way?

My guest today is a specialist in the art of setting and achieving goals. Her work in counselling psychology, and especially, her work with performance athletes – and as an athlete herself, has helped her understand first-hand the obstacles we all face, and what it takes to overcome them. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) through Yorkville University. Additionally, she is a Canadian Sports Psychology Association Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) member, as well as several other specialist designations. She and her team host a year-long goal-setting program for professionals, athletes, and anyone else working towards a goal. Her practice also includes counselling for a variety of mental health issues, and even a program that will literally help you climb mountains!

Please welcome Jennifer Diotte!

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So many things have changed in the last year, and one of the biggest is how our health care is managed. More and more, we’ve already seen opportunities for virtual doctor appointments, including video calls, phone appointments, and perhaps in cases such as renewing prescriptions, no appointments at all. What does all of this mean? Is it more cost-effective and convenient for both us and the medical system? What about health care workers who can now work virtually?

Supporting a community happens in so many ways, both large and small. Perhaps it’s about fostering education through scholarships and grants, perhaps it’s about sharing our heritage stories, and let’s not forget supporting programs for youth, including sports, nutrition, camps, and so much more. 

The people behind many of these community building programs in the City of Abbotsford is the Abbotsford Community Foundation. This one organization funds a truly surprising number of programs all across the spectrum of things for kids from one day to one hundred, and more! 

And my Guest today is here to explain some of how this amazing group works. She’s the Executive Director of the Foundation, responsible for much of the fundraising and relationship-building that creates expansion and learning opportunities for so many of us. She’s also the recipient of the Order of Abbotsford, a member of the local Rotary club, and recognizable local business person. Please welcome Wendy Neufeld! 

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In this episode, we talk with Abbotsford Doulas Stephanie Penner and Michelle Short of Wildflower Birth Collective about modern home births, options available to women in the birth process, how important it is to be your own advocate, and all that pressure about birth, nursing, and parenting.