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(10:39) Clinton Nellist, local podcaster and graduate of Qualicum Secondary School, discusses his TELUS StoryHive-funded project "Branches Between Generations." This innovative Vancouver Island podcasting initiative pairs students with seniors at Berwick Parksville to create intergenerational dialogue content, addressing the gap in family-friendly programming that speaks to multiple generations simultaneously.

(29:54) Margot Holmes, CEO of Vancouver Island Symphony, explains how their Summer Sizzle Festival brings classical music directly to Vancouver Island communities through backyard concerts and winery performances. Holmes discusses how these intimate Vancouver Island Symphony concerts attract first-time classical music audiences by creating casual, approachable experiences just feet away from world-class musicians.

Throughout the episode, discover upcoming Mid Vancouver Island events including Parksville Beach Festival, Coombs Fair, and Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region art exhibitions, highlighting the vibrant cultural landscape connecting Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and surrounding communities.

Episode Highlights & Quotes

"What they'll get is an opportunity to meet musicians up close. Musicians talk about the music, they talk about themselves... it's not something stuffy in any way. We're not even serious in any way." - Margot Holmes, Vancouver Island Symphony CEO

"The biggest piece—and I know it sounds cheesy—I want people to call their grandma after this. I want people to pick up the phone and have a conversation with either their own relatives or people in their own network." - Clinton Nellist

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This special summer solstice PULSE podcast episode captures the essence of Parksville summer activities through authentic community voices. Recorded live at the Parksville Food Truck Festival, hosts Dave Graham and Peter McCully gather local insights on the best Vancouver Island summer experiences, from Rathtrevor Beach camping to Sooke Potholes swimming.

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Live interviews from the Parksville Food Truck Festival showcase authentic summer memories from locals aged 18 to 67. Community members share everything from Burton Cummings concert memories at Black Mountain Boogie in 1978 to modern-day paddle boarding adventures and family beach experiences.

The episode features music spanning from classic Beach Boys summer anthems to contemporary Morgan Wallen tracks. Local residents connect specific songs to Vancouver Island summer experiences, creating a soundtrack that captures the region's laid-back coastal lifestyle.

Episode Highlights & Quotes

"We live in the most beautiful place in the world, and I think if you don't have a boat, find somebody with a boat and drop a line." - Clinton

"You know, the area has so much to offer... the ocean, the mountains, nature, and honestly, it's just tranquil. Like you don't have all the hustle and bustle of the mainland. So it's real serenity." - Tammy

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