Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid

Season 1: Episode 12: Matthew Hull

Matthew Hull spent his formative years here in qathet before graduating and head down to Idaho for his first year of college.

He spent two years in California working with the Hispanic population and which inspired him to go on to earn degrees in Spanish and History education from Brigham Young University Idaho.

Over the past fifteen years in working for School District #47, Matthew has taught, supported students and staff, managed both the Transportation and Technology Departments and spent the most recent year of his career in the role of Vice-Principal at Brooks Secondary School.  

Matthew's now earned the opportunity to work as the Principal at Henderson Elementary School in the Townsite.

He has also had the blessing of raising five children in this community and has recently remarried an amazing woman from Washington and has added her five children to the family.

Matthew lives in Wildwood with his wife Debbie and their amazing family.  He enjoys the small community feel that Wildwood provides.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hull-8114a85b/?originalSubdomain=ca

Season 1: Episode 11: Dillon Johnson Part 1

toqʷanən | Dillon Johnson 

 

Dillon was born and bred here in Tla’amin territory, and moved back home with his young family in 2019 after attending university and building a career in Vancouver. 

 

Dillon is passionate about First Nations reclaiming their governance and well-being within their homelands. He has been providing community, economic and financial planning advice to First Nations communities for 15 years as a consultant. Dillon has concurrently been an elected leader for the Tla’amin Nation, where he is serving his fourth term as a member of the Executive Council. He proudly carries a Tla’amin name, toqʷanən (toh-kwon-non), which is a former village site in Tla’amin territory also known as Theodosia. 

 

He is an MBA graduate from UWO and has a BCom from UVic. Dillon also holds the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation from AFOA Canada, and he serves as the Vice-Chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board. 

Season 1: Episode 10 Clancy Dennehy

In this episode, Aaron meets and chats with filmmaker, photographer, artist and musician, Clancy Dennehy.

Clancy was born in Winnipeg and is a graduate of NSCAD University in Halifax.  He built his career in Vancouver where he lived and worked for over 30 years before making the move to qathet with his wife, Caro in 2020.

He is holding an art show at Crucible Gallery in the Townsite for the month of July 2022 with opening night taking place July 1st, 2022 at 8 p.m. starting with a butoh dance performance and followed by a dance party.

Check out Clancy's website at https://clancydennehy.com/

Season 1: Episode 9: Russell Werner

Join me in my conversation with Russell Werner.  Russell was born and raised in Powell River and has served the public as a professional firefighter with the Vancouver Fire Department for 27 years.  

If being in that line of work isn't courageous enough, Russell opened up to me in this interview about his five year battle with PTSD. Russell also talks about the difficulties in dealing with WorkSafeBC while working to heal a work induced mental health injury.  

BE ADVISED:  This episode contains a frank discussion on a variety of topics related to mental health including PTSD and suicide that some may find to be a trigger.  This is a discussion between Aaron and Russell based on personal experiences and observations and is not medical advice.  

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for help immediately.   In British Columbia, there is a great resource located at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc with links to a variety of options for support.  

#stopthestigma #itsokaytonotbeokay #gethelp #youmatter

Season 1: Episode 8: Terry Peters

Meet Terry Peters!  

Terry was born in Powell River and raised in Wildwood.  He is the current Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services for the City of Powell River.  

We talk about growing up with fabulous Italian neighbours, stock car races in the 70's, the roots of his 31 year career in emergency services, work exchange in Australia, Broom Busters and what keeps him grounded.

Join me in my chat with Mr. Terry Peters.

Season 1: Episode 7: Ian MacDonald

Meet Ian MacDonald, a self-described 17 year qathet "newbie".    Ian is a seasoned traveller and a "free-lance" volunteer. 

He made his way to Squamish from Ontario in the 80's and from there he made his way to qathet with his wife and daughter. 

We talk about a little forestry, some soccer, volunteering and he threw some adventure in there, as well!  

Season 1: Episode 6: Russell Brewer

The Chief Administrative Officer, otherwise known as the CAO, of the City of Powell River joins Aaron in studio in March 2022.  

Season 1: Episode 5: Isabelle Southcott

Join me in my conversation with the wonderful, Isabelle Southcott. 

She is a mom of two grown sons, founder, publisher and editor of qathet Living Magazine, founder of Powell River Women in Business, a very accomplished Toastmaster and a fellow dog lover.  

 

Season 1: Episode 4: CaroleAnn Leishman

Join me for a fun conversation with City of Powell River Councillor, CaroleAnn Leishman.   We talk about growing up here, her passions and life experiences and . . . . is the rumour true that she's considering a run for the Mayoral seat in October 2022?

Season 1: Episode 3: Shannon Behan

Meet Shannon Behan!

Shannon is a born and raised qathet area educator with 25 years in public, private and international education.