Episodes

It takes a certain kind of toughness to survive in showbiz - and a whole lot of magic to make it last. Hear how game show legend Vanna White solved the biggest puzzle of all, turning her career into a ‘wheel’ of a deal, and becoming the face of ‘fortune’ we all admire. CAT: We are so honoured to have the beautiful (and I do mean beautiful inside and out) and delightful celebrity, Ms Vanna White, co-host of Wheel of Fortune fame, with us here today. Thank you so much for joining us. VANNA: Than...

CAT: Welcome everybody. Catherine Barr here. We’re back with another episode of West Vancouver Magazine / Turner Magazine podcast. You can find us on Apple. You can find us on Spotify. But coming up, you’re going to find us on the red carpet because I have another fabulously exciting guest here with me today. It is Kyle Fostner, executive director of the Vancouver International Film Festival. All you film buffs will want to know this man because he knows everything there is to know about the upc...

Welcome back everybody - back to another West Vancouver podcast. I am so honoured and privileged to have this amazing artist, singer and musician with us here today. She calls herself the ‘Super Beautiful Monster’. I prefer to call her a friend - but she is so much more than that. Please welcome the spectacular Bif Naked. BIF: We are friends. And we go back. We go way back. That is so fun. I love it. And I love the magazine, obviously - and of course, now the podcast. What you guys have always ...

With a wealth of history behind them, British Pacific Properties is looking to develop a different kind of future. Now, in a new partnership with Beedie Living, these community builders are proposing some innovative ideas to rise to the challenge while addressing a potential uprising against traffic, the environment and sustainable housing. An exclusive interview with president, and West Vancouver resident, Geoff Croll. The new Upland development, with Hawksley and Wildwood, how does partnering...

Welcome everybody back to another episode of WestVancouver.com / West Vancouver Magazine Podcast. Here in Hollywood North, we have lots of glam. And live on air with me today is one of those people who makes it all happen. We have Shawn Williamson here with us from Brightlight Pictures. It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to lights, camera – action! Shawn, thank you for joining us. Shawn Oh, thank you, my pleasure. Cat Now I can only imagine what you’ve seen over 20 years of mo...

A podcast conversation with Park Royal VP Rick Amantea about the history of Park Royal and their new proposed micro-unit development. Affordable housing. It’s a problem plaguing the Lower Mainland - and never more so than in West Vancouver, where mega-houses rule the land. Now, armed with a unique plan for the future, Park Royal VP Rick Amantea discusses how they are seeking approval for a new micro-unit complex designed specifically for singles. It strives to help solve the housing crisis with...

Hear how a group of local tennis friends (and entrepreneurs) are changing the game to serve up an ‘app’-etizing solution that gives those working in the food, beverage and hospitality industry the best ‘advantage’. A podcast chat with vice president Vic Fletcher of mPloy.ca --- PODCAST TIMELINE 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - How the idea started. An after ‘tennis’ discussion that took off. 5:00 - Employers can use it to hire. Job seekers can use it to look for jobs. 6:05 - ‘The mPloy app takes the em...

She’s a successful athlete, singer and business graduate with a natural beauty and strength that sparkles, both inside and out. Madison Mailey is a Women’s Eight rowing champion and a gold medal Olympian that knows what it takes to be part of a winning team. Hear how she is conquering the world, and stealing hearts, one ‘bow’ at a time. PODCAST TIMELINE 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - How did it all start? Who is Madison Mailey, gold medalist? 3:25 - ‘I’ve been surrounded incredible teammates and incred...

He's a familiar face in more than one place. Award-winning reporter turned politician Jas Johal is back on the air on CKNW talk radio starting Aug 23, 2021. The aptly named Jas Johal Show will be taking your calls live from 3-6pm daily - and this is just where the fun starts. Take a listen to our latest podcast with Jas where he shares his stories about how he grew into the role and what we can expect to hear. From Afghanistan to the 'Afternoon Drive', this learned and experienced communicator ...

The 2021 Canadian Screen Awards — featuring a curated selection of prominent awards — took place on Thursday, May 20 at 8:00 PM ET, streamed live on Academy.ca along with the Academy’s YouTube and Twitter channels. The awards were presented documentary-style, with narration by Karine Vanasse and Stephan James, to allow the nominated work to speak for itself and be the centerpiece of our presentations. The show also honoured a selection of 2020 Special Award recipients, all of whom were unfortu...

Vancouver's Arts Umbrella has been providing access to the arts for hundreds of kids and teens for years - but now, with a new building and a new year underway, there has never been a better time to dream big. Such was the case for the organization's CEO, Paul Larocque, who recently gave us a private tour of the new facility and all its magic. Cat: Welcome Paul. Tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Arts Umbrella in the beginning: 1:32 Paul: Well, that's that's certainl...

It was time for a virtual wine tasting courtesy of Bottega Wine and Stile Brands featuring winemaker Sandro Bottega and Stile's Carmen D'Onofio. Cat: We're going to be talking all things bubbly and all things summer and we're going to let you in on a little thing we did recently, which was a virtual wine tasting. Please, everybody. Welcome today to Carmen D'Onofrio of Stile Brands. Welcome, Carmen. Well, listen, you're kind of famous in your own right here. Anybody who's a football / soccer fa...

West Vancouver's own candy man and pastry chef, Steve Hodge, is now melting hearts as one of the Food Network TV's newest and sweetest personalities. Owner of Dundarave's beloved Temper pastry and chocolate shop, Steve is now starring in two television series - Project Bakeover (where failing bakery businesses get a helping hand) and the Great Chocolate Showdown (where contestants compete to win over the judges with their latest chocolate creations). Hear what's it's like behind the scenes as th...

0:00 Introduction Hello, everybody, welcome back to another episode of WestVancouver Magazine podcast. I am Catherine Barr, online at Westvancouver.com. We have fun all the time on this show because I get to talk to pretty spectacular guests. But I am especially excited about our guest today because it's somebody I've known for a long time. She's a West Vancouver girl, but she is transitioning into one of the most amazing emerging music artists that I have heard in quite a long time. It is a th...

She's spunky and smart, and she speaks from the heart. Dr. Maryam Zeineddin is much more than your typical medical professional. A wife and mother to two, her approach to medicine has been one of complete body and soul. She knows what it means to have both a healthy body and spirit. Hear Dr. Zeineddin chat frankly and honestly about the facts behind the COVID-19 vaccination and answer some of those nagging questions about safety, purpose and the overall side effects it has on our society as a w...

Mother, lawyer, community supporter and leader. Get to know West Vancouver Mayor Mary-Ann Booth as she chats candidly with us about the challenges of being a women in politics and what it has been like this past year as the community faces several different issues, including fighting the deadly Covid-19 virus. From social media strategies, to her outlook for 2021, hear her holiday message - and some of the new ideas coming our way in the New Year.

The catering business may be a delicious one, but it is not one for the faint of heart. A passion for food, and a dedication to the craft is what it takes to be successful according to businesswoman Judy Reeves. Owner and operator of Edge Catering, Judy tell us what makes for a successful event and why she has chosen the right ingredients to put together this winning recipe. Also, hear how she's packing up the goods and cooking up a special holiday menu on offer for this season. Christmas Eve o...

The Whistler Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary year by turning up the volume on even more films and festivities. As with other events this year, the celebrations and screenings will be virtual - but the excitement and access to films will be better than ever. Listen as we chat with Whistler Film Fest founder Shauna Hardy Mishaw as she lets us know about the history of the festival and the many exciting surprises that are in store for this year's event. Hear about some of the stars o...

Do you believe in a cure for diabetes? If the answer if 'yes' then you'll want to tune in to hear Rockin' for Research gala chair Stephanie Orr talk about this year's event which once again included an appearance by rock legends Loverboy - who helped kick it all off 21 years ago. This year's theme was 'Believe' - and despite Covid-19 restrictions, this amazing fundraising effort meant everyone was working to help turn 'Type 1 into Type None'. Virtual gatherings are the new successful way to ra...

Holly Back is a North Vancouver City councillor. Her son, Jordan Back, is a North Vancouver District councillor. Now this dynamic duo and political power couple is sharing their family secrets on how they serve their communities and keep the lines of communication open. Take a listen to this introductory episode of what is sure to become a regular feature here and on NorthVancouver.com as we make a date to keep you up-to-date on all the motions that matter for North Vancouver and more. It's a ...