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.
Have comments or feedback on this program or need more information?
Latest Episode
Episode 111
- 111 Posted: December 20, 2024 - 60 minutes
ART MATTERS: In this episode of Local Matters, hosts Julie Fowler and Paul Crawford sit down with community builder and creative force, Donna Falck, know by many people in Penticton through the music venue that she ran for over ten years called Voodoos. Donna talks about growing up on an asparagus farm in Kelowna, her recent procuring of her welding ticket through the women in trades program at Okanagan College and her many years supporting live music in Penticton
Episode 110 Posted: December 3, 2024 - 60 minutes
Part 1: Evan Samoyloff interviews longtime CFUZ volunteer Claire Thompson.
Part 2: Claire Thompson interviews Corrie Goessman about School District 67's Land Based Learning Program.
Nora interviews Richard Cannings at Okanagan Lake and along the channel to learn about the birds we can see during the winter months. The Christmas Bird Count is discussed.
In this episode of Local Matters, hosts Julie Fowler and Paul Crawford sit down with professional multidisciplinary artist, Michael Hepher to talk about his experience as an artist-in-residence at the Similkameen Artist Residency in Keremeos. Living in Fernie, BC, Michael Hepher has built a fascinating artistic career over 20 years. He works in a variety mediums including oil painting as well as letter press and printmaking and established Clawhammer Press in 2011. He is also a musician playing mandolin and guitar with The Doggone Brothers Band who are releasing their first full-length album as a 4-piece, Hard Luck Livin’ in April 2025.
Danielle Savage interviews Paul Crawford and Julie Fowler about Ignite the Arts 2025- they talk about all the different aspects of the festival, some of the community partners, and how citizens and artists can get involved.
UNDER THE PINK TRIANGLE: Navigating the medical system can be difficult for anyone, for the 2slgbtq+ there can be additional challenges.
Lee Abel and Kyler Sahlmark talk about their experiences with the health care system, surviving Cancer and how it affected their lives.
Nora interviews Ryan of SOE cafe to celebrate their new opening, their love of vinyl and their support for the recent Vinyl Fest fundraiser for CFUZ. Garrett joined to run the tables. Both Ryan and Garrett brought some vinyl to share with listeners.
Danielle interviews Zachary Carleton Wilkins about his origin story, skateboarding, traveling, public space, and more!
Episode 102 - The Future of Farming in the Okanagan Posted: October 18, 2024 - 60 minutes
September 15th, 2024 panel discussion ‘The Future of Farming in the Okanagan’ featuring Annelise Simonsen, Chief Byron Louis, Chris Holler
and Corky Evans. Outro music Farm Cat by Curved Walls.
