Blue Mountain Village Voices podcast

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Shawn Everitt, CAO, Town of The Blue Mountains 1:02:28

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Joining us for this episode is guest co-host Jim Torrance, President of the Blue Mountains Ratepayer Association and Shawn Everitt, Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of The Blue Mountains. Together, we discuss supporting new Municipal and County Councils, results of a recent resident satisfaction survey, the impact of Ontario’s Bill 23, managing local growth, labour force development and attainable housing, priorities on the horizon and much more! Town of The Blue Mountains Website https://www.thebluemountains.ca/\ Town of The Blue Mountains Resident Satisfaction Survey Results: https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14238 Blue Mountain Ratepayers’ Association: https://bmra.ca/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Joe Halos: Town Councillor and Mayoral Candidate 44:25

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Joe Halos is a candidate for Mayor in the upcoming Town of The Blue Mountains municipal election. Joe has served as Councillor in the past for 8 years, is a local business operator and has lived and worked locally for more than 44 years. Joe shares perspectives on the growth of our community and its future. Learn more about Joe: https://bluemountainvillage.ca/bluemountain/media/Member_Documents/BMVA%202022%20Election/Joe-Halos-Letter-to-Voters.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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June Porter — Blue Mountains Councillor 57:59

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June Porter and her husband Terry have been increasingly involved in The Blue Mountain community since 2010. Together, they enjoy a wide range of four-seasons activities. In addition to her various volunteer commitments, she has worked part- time at the Blue Mountain Resort. This experience has provided her with greater insight into our labour force, and the need for attainable, affordable housing, childcare and transit. You may have also met June her as a Registered Nurse at the December 2021 vaccine clinic at the BVCC, where she provided clinical leadership, as well as the administration of vaccines. June has a MScNursing and Executive MBA. Learn more at: https://www.vote4juneporter.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Shawn McKinlay: Candidate for Town Councillor 19:48

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Shawn McKinlay is a 5th generation Town of The Blue Mountains Local with a history steeped in agriculture, our local service economy and volunteerism. Some of Shawn’s volunteer work includes our local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion as well as serving as director on the Clarksburg Village Association. Shawn is also blazing a trail as the Blue Mountains FIRST millennial candidate running for Council – a sign of progress and diversification of engagement within our community. Join us to learn about Shawn’s deep community roots, his passion for volunteerism and his ideas for the future. As discussed in our interview, please see the following link to Ruck 2 Remember: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Mayoral Candidate Andrea Matrosovs 46:48

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Andrea Matrosovs is one of four candidates running for Mayor in the Town of The Blue Mountains Municipal Election. Andrea is a rural resident and a local business owner of Wild Willow Studio in Clarksburg. For the last four years she has served on The Blue Mountains Council, and on various committees. Andrea has a long record of service to the community volunteering in South Georgian Bay for 22 years including in leadership on non-profit boards. Prior to election, she taught at college, secondary and elementary levels. Andrea lives with four generations of her family here in our Blue Mountains. Join us as we discuss Andrea’s vision for the future as well as key community issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Mayoral Candidate Tony Poole 46:43

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Joining us today is Tony Poole, one of four candidates running for Mayor in the upcoming Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election. Tony has more than 40 years of experience in leadership positions, including the roles of President and CEO, in many different sectors including; financial services, insurance, technology, business development, general management and retail marketing. Tony and his wife Josie have been residents in Town of The Blue Mountains since 2009, and they have owned Sincerely Yours Boutique in downtown Thornbury for more than 8 years where they have contributed to local employment as well as great shopping experiences. Tony has volunteered on many local boards and committees to support the community. Join us as we discuss Tony's vision for the community and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Town Counselor Paula Hope 49:02

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Paula Hope joins us to discuss her background and connection to the community, her experience as Councillor during this current term of Town of The Blue Mountains Council, priority issues impacting the community as well as her vision for the future. Paula is a business owner, certified executive coach and trainer, traditionally published author and active member of the Town of Blue Mountains business community for many years. Her great grandparents were one of the original Scottish settlers in Grey County. The family farm still stands near Coffin Ridge Winery. She and her husband, David, chose to put down their roots in the Town of Blue Mountains, drawn by the beauty of the region and their mutual love for Georgian Bay. https://hopeforcouncil.ca/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Municipal Election Preview 1:02

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What makes a community special? And how can communities grow and change while maintaining their identity and their values? These are questions that a lot of us have been asking lately. As ontarians recover from a disruptive pandemic and face an uncertain economic landscape. Municipal elections are set to take place this fall across Ontario. We will get to choose the leaders who will help us navigate these rough waters and meet the challenges that lie ahead over the next few weeks leading up to Election Day on October the 24th, I will be interviewing candidates running in the town of the Blue Mountains for election. We will discuss the issues facing our community and we're going to hear from them about their ideas to make things better, their leadership styles, and what we can expect over the next four years. Join us. Over the next few weeks, episodes will drop as they are recorded and we look forward to sharing those discussions with everyone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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A Meeting with Our Mayor Alar Soever 50:49

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We are joined by Town of The Blue Mountains Mayor Alar Soever to discuss the past, present and future of our community. We cover a lot of ground including: how the Town has changed over the years, current pressing issues, achievements of the current Council, lessons learned and advice for anyone considering volunteering to serve their community. Other things discussed: - Attainable housing - Community engagement - Health care - Tourism industry - COVID-19 impact and response For more on Mayor Soever and what is on the horizon for the Blue Mountains community, visit the Town of The Blue Mountains website , or follow him on Twitter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Helen Du Toit: Executive & Creative Director, Blue Mountain Film Festival 28:22

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Helen Du Toit is a film festival veteran, who's probably been a part of every major film festival you've ever heard of: She was the Artistic Director for the Palm Springs International Film Festival for over a decade, as well as working with TIFF, the Vancouver Film Festival, and many others. She also happens to be the Executive and Creative Director of the upcoming Blue Mountain Film Festival. In this episode, Andrew speaks to Helen about her goals for the festival, as well as what caused her to fall in love with the Blue Mountain area and why she thinks it's the perfect place for a film festival. Helen also touches on the positive economic impact of hosting a festival, citing how much good it's done for Palm Springs and expressing her hopes and desires to do the same for Blue Mountain. The festival will feature 25 films and shorts, with 20% of the programming being Canadian cinema. It aims to showcase the best of International Cinema while also highlighting our homegrown talent. Helen is part of a star-studded Advisory Committee leading the festival, along with Daniel Bekerman, Sudz Sutherland , Jennifer Frees, Allison Black, Tara Woodbury, and several other industry leaders. To learn more about Blue Mountain's Après Your Way event, click here! To submit your film or find out more about sponsorship opportunities, click here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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BONUS: Blue's Favourite Things 57:06

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In this bonus episode, you'll get to know some of the Village merchants as they discuss their insights on the style, fashion and trends of the season and the year. As one of the only shopping centres in the region, Blue Mountain Village is one of the ideal places to shop this holiday season with 20+ shops and boutiques that offer a long list of exciting items for everyone on your holiday list. On top of it all, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays including our Holiday Magic Light Trail while shopping in the beautiful pedestrian Village. Visit our website for a list of all the shops at Blue: https://bluemountainvillage.ca/shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Success, Self-Development and the Ski Season with Stacy Manning 37:32

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We are patiently waiting for the 2021/22 ski season to begin and who better to discuss that with than Stacy Manning, Blue Mountain Resort's VP of Sales and Marketing. In this episode, you'll hear about the upcoming season and what it will look like along with information about passes and tickets. Andrew and Stacy also discuss what they would have done differently for Blue Mountain and the region if they could go back in time. This episode is jam-packed with information about mentors, the industry and learning lessons/advice from two successful and knowledgable business people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Hitting the Target with Melissa Herod, Owner of AXED Blue Mountain 40:27

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Melissa Herod and her husband, John, own and operate AXED; the newest business in the Blue Mountain Village. AXED Blue Mountain is an exciting axe throwing experience that encourages empowerment, team building and most importantly, fun. Melissa discusses her journey as a businesswoman in South Georgian Bay and provides all her nuggets of wisdom in regards to running a successful business beginning with recruitment, leadership fundamentals, customer service and ending with the importance of community and relying on one another...you can't be an island. What can you expect from AXED Blue Mountain? Melissa is quoted, saying "they can expect their minds to be blown away.' For more information or to make a reservation, click here : https://bluemountainvillage.ca/shop/axed-blue-mountain See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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The Future of Collingwood is Bright with John Miller 36:41

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John Miller is well known in the region, not only as a family-favourite dentist but also; as an advocate for the Town of Collingwood. His volunteer work for the BIA and co-creation of the Rainbow Club can't and don't go unnoticed. On top of it all, John and his business partner are in the works of creating an events space for the area in the Historic Trott Building, now called the Trott Block; all this to say, John is a great asset to the town since moving here 20 years ago. In this episode, John discusses his journey as a gay man moving to Collingwood along with his hopes, dreams and aspirations for 'the most unique town in the world.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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The Fundamentals of Destination Marketing with Patti Kendall 33:15

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Patti Kendall has been at the forefront of marketing the Blue Mountain Village since its inception through Intrawest. As the Director of Events and Marketing for the Blue Mountain Village Association, her experience in destination marketing is unmatched. Andrew digs into the fundamentals of tourism, marketing and event production as they discuss the events and experiences that the Village has produced over the last 20 years. From Salsa at Blue to Guitar Trail, AGORA: Path of Light to the Apple Pie Trail, Patti is the creative mind behind them all. This episode teaches us the importance of starting any marketing efforts with authentic product development; learn more about how she's helped make Blue Mountain Village a destination of choice around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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