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The PulseAward Winning Author Vince Ditrich, Peter Jory on SD69 Cellphone Policy"Send us a text about this episode!"This episode of the Pulse Community Podcast with hosts Peter McCully and Dave Graham, features interviews with two key guests.Peter Jory discusses the district's new cell phone policy, declining student enrollment, and challenges facing the school system post-COVID. He highlights the policy's positive impact on classroom environments and the need for fiscal caution in the coming years.Vince Ditrich shares insights about his book trilogy, focusing on the character Tony Vicker and the fictional community of Tyee Lagoon. Ditrich has been recognized with writing awards...
2024-12-1739 min
Canada Reads American StyleInterview - Vince Ditrich and the Tony Vicar seriesTara chats with Vince R. Ditritch, the author of the Tony Vicar series which includes The Liquor Vicar, The Vicar's Knickers, and The Vicar Vortex. He is also the drummer and manager of the band Spirit of the West. He has circled the world, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum albums, and been enshrined in several Halls of Fame. Vince currently lives on Vancouver Island.
2024-04-1030 min
Canada Reads American Style100th Co-Host CelebrationRebecca and Tara celebrate their 100th episode as co-hosts by sharing ten facts about themselves and their top three podcasts. Interestingly, they both had near death experiences and divulged youthful criminal secrets.
Rebecca:
I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity by Izzeldin Abuelaish
Podcast episodes: Mark Tewksbury -- March 14, 2022 and April 30, 2022; Ali Hassan most recently on March 17, 2024; Adam Shoalts on December 11, 2024
Tara:
The Hapless Milliner (Miss Austin Investigates #1) by Jessica Bull
Podcast episodes: Keegan on July 24, 2022; Vince Ditrich mid-April 2024
2024-04-0457 min
Celt In A TwistCelt In A Twist March 31 2024We've hidden a few tasty eggs in this week's program. Spirit Of The West drummer turned author, Vince Ditrich joins Patricia for chat about the latest adventures of Tony Vicar. Altan debut Donegal their latest release with an old favorite. The Barley and The Rye. Speaking of barley, Barleyjuice cover The Clash with their rendition of London Calling! Happy Easter from Celt In A Twist.
Afro Celt Sound System - Manako (It's Too Late)
Alan Stivell - Brezhoneg Raok
Jeremy Walsh - Arthur McBride CANCON
Graham Lindsey - Arne's Flying Adventure CANCON
Altan...
2024-03-2858 min
The Jann Arden PodcastHome For a Rest with Vince DitrichSpirit of the West Drummer Vince Ditrich joins Jann and Sarah to talk about his second book, The Vicar's Knickers. Jann just returned home from filming the upcoming Jann Show Christmas special; she drops some special guest teases. They also discuss spending time alone on Thanksgiving, and if they're comfortable hanging out alone at the movies. As if Jann snuck Poppy into a movie theatre...If you're in Calgary, catch Vince's in store appearance at ‘Owl’s Nest Books’ Saturday, Oct 22, 1-3pm. 815a 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8Owl’s Nest Events Page: htt...
2022-10-1542 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastSpirit of the West: Toronto Mike'd #1129In this 1129th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike talks to Spirit of the West drummer and manager Vince Ditrich about the band, the late great John Mann, and his new book, The Vicar's Knickers.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Yes, We Are Open, The Advantaged Investor, Canna Cabana, StickerYou, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.
2022-10-141h 18
A Human Being In ConversationCreating The Liquor Vicar with Vince DitrichAnyone who knows Vince Ditrich probably knows him as the merry mirthmaking drummer of Canada’s wildly popular Celtic rock band Spirit of The West. With the days of long haul touring behind him, Vince has settled into a much quieter life on the West Coast. As you’ll see in our interview, Vince has always had an interest in writing and has kept up the practise with his blog Random Note Generator. But it was the encouragement from some friends that led to Vince creating wannabe rocker Tony Vicar who lived an ordinary life in the imaginary BC town...
2021-07-0637 min
Matt Schichter Interviews140 - Spirit Of The WestMusician Vince Ditrich from the band Spirit of the West (Home For A Rest, And If Venice Is Sinking) chats with Matt Schichter in Calgary.
2009-02-1700 min