Local Matters is a weekly spoken word program focusing on interviews with interesting community members, information on upcoming events and discussions around our community issues. This collective program combines the efforts of many volunteers who contribute program content and production.
This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
This program is currently active and being produced on a regular basis (weekly). Catch Local Matters on Peach City Radio at the following dates & times:
Tuesdays @ 1800h
Saturdays @ 0900h
New episodes of this program are regularly posted to this archive Fridays @ 0600h.
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Latest Episode
Episode 141
- All Matters Art Posted: June 20, 2025 - 60 minutes
In this episode of Local Matters, hosts Julie Fowler and Paul Crawford sit down with Prema Harris, a cherished arts advocate and community builder in Penticton known for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering support of creative expression. Originally from the Philippines Prema moved to Penticton in 1986 and quickly became a central figure in the city’s cultural life through Tumbleweed Gallery, Okanagan School of the Arts and the Dream Cafe, to name a few.
Episode 140 - Autistic Small Talk Posted: June 17, 2025 - 60 minutes - playsheet
In Episode 5 of Autistic Small Talk, Vince and Vanessa rapidly review 2 papers about autistic identity and connect them to the concept of neuroqueer, then sprint through Vince’s project of inviting people to consider their neurotype.
Our ancestors built their buildings in alignment with the stars, that marked the passage of time. Today we discuss the power and significance of the Summer Solstice
Our ancestors built their buildings in alignment with the stars, that marked the passage of time. Today we discuss the power and significance of the Summer Solstice
Episode 138 - Local Matters Penticton Rocks Posted: May 30, 2025 - 60 minutes
Nora discusses volunteering with Julie Ferguson and Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan and Barb Setterfield for Penticton Hospital Auxiliary.
MUSIC MATTERS: In this episode of Local Matters, Danielle Savage interviews Catherine Jones, director of Penticton Academy of Music and Dramatic arts, about their organization, programs, and more!
Episode 136 - LOCAL MATTERS 136 Posted: May 16, 2025 - 60 minutes
A talkshow where we discuss healing practices and techniques that promote healing and self-realization
Episode 135 - Autistic Small Talk Posted: May 13, 2025 - 60 minutes - playsheet
Episode 4 of Autistic Small Talk opens with a great story from Sarah Willard. After which Vince and Vanessa have a speedy exchange about monotropism and the concept of neuroqueer.
Citations and resources can be found in a pdf that you can download using the link labelled “playsheet” somewhere above this description.
Danielle interviews Martyn Lewis, former pharmacist, owner of Britbar, man of many hats. They talk about his life, running a venue, and the societal importance of having spaces and places to blow off steam, especially for young people.
Episode 133 - Rez Matters w LEO DE Johnson Posted: April 29, 2025 - 60 minutes
An amazing interview with they/them Leo D E Johnson about Leo's early start in music and procession to her current endeavors. Up coming show, festivals and album realease soon and new music
