After most ASK Salt Spring events, CHIR.fm interviews the guest or guests about the highlights of the question and answer session from the event. Thanks so much to Gayle Walker for facilitating this. Hear the major points these important speakers make.
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Gulf Islands Community Radio has a variety of popular musicians and people of influence that drop by and chat to our hosts during the seasonal Saturday market on Salt Spring Island. Some of these end up as podcasts.
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David Crouch is your host in an examination of Digital Work Futures. He chats with a range of people who have made a meaningful career / vocation away from large cities to living and working on the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. These people began working remotely from home, and living a different dream for their life, years and decades before any pandemic generated interest in Remote Work, Live Where You Want, and WFH (Work From Home). Valuable insights on how to successfully create a di ...
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The ABC's team of specialist reporters introduce you to the people and places that make up country Australia.
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Pets In The City - New York City Pets & Animals - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
Diane West
Pets in New York City are like no other pets in the world. Just like their people, city pets of all types have to grapple with cramped apartments (if they’re lucky enough to find a pet-friendly building) local politics, busy streets and dog-run drama. No hopping into the backseat or backyard for them! And those are just the pets that already have homes-pets waiting for adoption have to contend with life in overwhelmed city shelters or life on the streets. "Pets in the City" with New York Tai ...
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Damian Inwood talks to Cherie Geauvreau of the Salt Spring Copper Kettle and the Wagon Wheel Housing Society about helping the islands needy and homeless population and about new housing alternatives.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Commercial fishers the focus of photography project; the story behind a Sikh community on the NSW coast; cooper crafting wooden barrels crucial to wine industry; farmers swap broad acre grain growing for agritourism venture.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Damian Inwood talks to Andrew Gaetz, South Vancouver Island operations manager for Emcon, which hadles repairs and maintenance of Salt Spring Island's road network.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Endangered fish making use of hollow log homes; new caretaker for remote island lighthouse; beer and bacon fuelling bumper harvest; optimism for wool in the west in the face of change and challenges.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Citizen scientist searching for tiny slime moulds to increase understanding of single cell organisms and their role in supporting eco-systems; inside the greenhouse growing Australia's only commercial wasabi crop; mango farm church helping Pacific workers feel at home in top end; couple draw on science and sustainability to milk goats for cheesemak…
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Damian Inwood, host of Ask Salt Spring Answered, talks to Jamie Sterling, executive director of the Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership about Gulf Islands tourism initiatives and ways the SGITP is raising money for affordable housing for employees in the tourism and hospitality trade.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Young people finding their voice in reggae and country shows helping farming communities through tough times
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Meet the bands telling outback stories through desert reggae music; the country shows providing rural communities with an opportunity for connection; first generation farmers winning awards for raw sheep milk cheeses; food photographer telling the stories of people behind the produce.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Rural property owners inherit endangered native species, nurture it through drought; old and young green thumbs working together in tiny school's kitchen garden; cider maker turns to producing vinegar from surplus fruit; how breeding and training pigeon's helps Kimberley's mental health.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Stories from around Australia by the ABC's rural reporters.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dry river bed transformed by rain lifts locals' spirits; wildflower season in full bloom drawing tourists to the colourful countryside; the surfing stockman hanging up his reigns after more than a decade of combining love of ocean and horses; busy bee garden volunteers keeping heritage garden looking its best.…
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The all-ages band saving small town's musical institution; graziers become part-time baristas with outback coffee van; Megan's long journey to barrel racing competition; taxidermist turning roadkill into art.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Dirt, dust and noise all part of the muster on Gulf country; Lorna's legacy is leaving behind an avocado plant producing gigantic fruit; 'Unsung heroes' of the cattle industry captured in portrait exhibition; Mic's multi-year cycling odyssey paying homage to fallen soldiers.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Turning salvaged timber into wooden treasures; the remote Girl Guides Group that's thriving; chef instilling love of food and cooking in next generation through kitchen garden program; female students take lessons in shearing.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Damian Inwood talks to David Forget, co-ordinator for the Mental Wellness Initiative on issues facing the unhoused on Salt Spring Island.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Outback station embracing agritourism, playing host to music lovers for annual festival; the life of a mudcrabber working in croc infested waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria; olive oil shortage presents opportunity for grape growers; push to raise profile of native finger limes.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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We talk to Damian President of Gulf Island Community Radio Society about various issues surrounding the launch of CHIR FM (107.9) including programming, The Record Shop, emergency broadcasting, the importance of volunteers and the 9 year journey to get on the FM broadcast airDamian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Returning artefacts to rest on country; working dog helping sick kids; the community choir that's about connection, not perfection; in a cost of living crisis and loneliness epidemic, the lounge in Launceston is providing a place to gather without spending a cent.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep. 43 of Ask Salt Spring Answered in which we talk to Justine Starke about a Capital Regional District pilot project called the Rural Housing Program which, if it gets CRD funding, will provide a matching $40,000 grant to people wishing to develop a cottage or secondary suite on their property for affordable rent.…
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Ep. 42 Gary Holman talks to Ask Salt Spring Answered about the Drake Road housing project, increasing speed limits in Ganges and other issues.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Climbing trees and counting passing trucks in country hometown is helping Jake learn to love learning; 'Bushy' Bob inspiring others to care for birds; planning transition from prison life to farm life as inmates learn skills of dairy industry; the equine dentist looking into horses' mouths to keep them healthy and happy.…
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Training day helping horseback searchers hone skills in wilderness; coal-mining community salvaging old jetty timber to preserve history; record collector taking his tunes on the road with regional record fairs; camel farmer turning milk to chocolate.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Art classes helping community heal from trauma of natural disaster; retirees bottling the scent of the bush; fierce but friendly competition at national ploughing contest; release program bringing Murray crayfish back to the river.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered's Damian Inwood talks to Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May about a variety of topics including foreign interference, environmental racism, and housing.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Cattleman Bill is still mustering at 90; parks staff using water and elbow grease to clean spectacular caves; principal of NSW's most remote school enjoys a idyllic start to his working day; plants that feed on animals proving popular with collectors.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Female riders keeping traditional horse and hound hunt happening; fruit grower pivots to pecan crop; long outback horse ride aiming to raise awareness of rare diseases; resident biologist recording and restoring island's natural environment.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Treechangers' move to Tassie paying off as truffle harvest gets underway; taking tourists snorkelling on the world's southern-most coral reef; farmer moonlighting as a marriage celebrant; Indigenous youth from top-end travel south to learn butcher skills.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Adam Olsen, MLA for North Saanich and the Islands about his decision not to seek re-election and his plans for the future.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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European backpackers trying out cowgirl life in Queensland outback; Victorian growers raising the profile of elderberries; mountain guide sharing his love for being immersed in nature on heritage-listed Lord Howe Island; the bush nurses caring for remote residents.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Kajin Got, chair of the Chain Society about feeding the unhoused, harm reduction, the warming centre and other issues facing marginalized people.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Science project helping rainforests survive; chestnut growers adapting business as climate changes; lure of a barefoot lifestyle draws family to remote island; farm to face for family's jojoba crop and skincare business.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The pop-up lingerie store supporting rural women; slice of Italy on W.A's south coast; new caretakers needed for 100-year-old organ; alpaca farmer welcomes fluffy new brood.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Matthew Quetton, new Executive Director of the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce about new directions and a new business directory.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ecologists studying unique species on former cattle station and supporting women in the wine industry
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How the fab ladies wine society is supporting fellow females, one glass at a a time; former outback cattle station home to unique fish, snail and crustacean species; farmer counting every drop of rain for weather bureau's records; mermaid group fostering community among ocean swimmers.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Community pitching in to plant barley crop to fund sports facilities upgrade; how revamping a tiny town's pub helped Cathy find a passion and purpose: farmers become retailers with 24-7, self-serve butcher shop; former sign writer growing wine grapes in an unlikely location.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Maureen recognised for helping refugees in her regional community; remote school keeping kids coming to class; giving old woollen clothes a new life as upcycled products; the animal sanctuary taking in abandoned maremmas.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep. 37 of Ask Salt Spring Answered, in which we talk to Salt Spring Island Trustee Laura Patrick about the Complete Communities Assessment and the Official Community Plan (OCP).Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Dutch woman's new outback droving life; making a career out of love of nature; new 'cushy' domestic life for wild horses and the rising stars of stock horse scene.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Performer credits country childhood for success that sees her supporting pop idol; winery pairing wines with insects for unique cellar door experience; volunteers uncovering local history in pioneer graveyard clean-up; farmer earning a following for goat meat salamis and smallgoods.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Timorese migrant workers go from abattoir kill floor to festival stage after striking up friendship with country musician; floodwaters in the north wash through channel country turning red dirt plains green; cool climate farmer growing juniper berries for local gin production; country's oldest running textile mill marking 150 years of operation.…
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Researchers study 'living fossil' mountain shrimp; cooler climate lures mainland winemaker to island state; strawberry growers retire after three decades of sweet success; female competitors giving men 'the shakes' in speed shear competition.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Rollie Cook, chair of the Salt Spring Fire Protection District about the new firehall. equipment needs, fire protection and much more.Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Milk from New South Wales camel dairy in high demand; grower turns to niche Italian grape varieties to survive industry glut; stone workers needed to preserve ancient walls for future generations; organic farmer growing tropical spice crop in dry climate.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Remote cattle station using wireless connectivity to keep things running smoothly; turning to the forest for therapy; working dog community turns out to honour legend of the sport; the program connecting generations through friendship.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Sand artists bringing joy to local beaches; beauty of Daintree River shines through flood destruction; Country Womens Association considering men members as it celebrates centenary; harvest time for hops prized by brewers.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Outback residents finding solace in swimming, poetry, candle-making to overcome struggles; cousins reopen historic pub in tiny town; record-winning racehorse's first foal attracting attention of global industry; the grape grower who juggles farming life with music career.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Family friendly all female vet clinic and compost program diverting cafe waste from landfill
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Country vet clinic creating flexible family-friendly workforce for all female staff; diverting cafe waste from landfill is creating gold for gardens; fig season is this fruit grower's favourite time of year; talking tuna with Queensland mum who is giving consumers a local alternative to imports.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Jon Cookey, a board member of the Farmland Trust about food security on Salt Spring IslandDamian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Baby lobster count helping to monitor health of fishery; memories of Mungo Man's discovery 50 years on; music lovers flock to Port Fairy's friendly festival; W.A mum pursuing country music dream in Nashville.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The beautiful game bringing together workers from rival berry farms for fun competition; Japanese citrus fruit yuzu in hot demand from chefs, outback helicopter mustering pilot living out dream in the air; new home for much loved river red gum tree stump attraction.Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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