On The Brink

Aimee is a northerner at heart, living in and loving Prince George her entire life. After working in management most of her career, she found her …

Jim Girvan is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) who has dedicated over four decades of his life to the British Columbia forest industry. …

Chief Dolleen Logan was elected Chief of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation on April 8, 2021. Prior to that, she served as Councillor for six years. Chief …

Shirley Bond is one of the most respected leaders in Prince George's history. She was first elected in 2001 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount.

Shirley currently serves as the Shadow Minister for Health, Seniors …

Dan McLaren was raised on Vancouver Island. He moved to Prince George in 1987. In 1995, after a successful career in commercial banking, Dan founded …

Nicole Currie coordinates the Meals on Wheels program for the Prince George Council of Seniors.   Prince George Council of Seniors  (PGCOS) – located …

Selen is the owner of the Canadian Tire store in Prince George. His career with this company began in 1978, progressing through the ranks over a 15-year span before acquiring a store in Ontario in 1993. Since then, …

Kendall Kershaw and Tyler Sanchez are the owners and operators of The Little Fit Company in Prince George, British Columbia. These two community …

Shannon Wright is a Gitxsen Hereditary Chief and long-time entrepreneur. Shannon is the Owner and Operator of The Pepper Tree, located in the Coast Inn of the North. 

  Over the years, Shannon has been recognized by …

Jim VanderPloeg is a Primary Care Paramedic in Northern British Columbia and also one of the founders of the Prince George Relay For Life.  

 In …

Katie Stymiest is the founder of CAKED BY KATIE - a fun and flavourful dairy-free and gluten-free online baking blog. 

She is also the content …

Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, Ben Thomson is the Co-Owner and Operator of HVAC STRONG MECHANICAL.  As a former strongman athlete who competed …

Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British …

Amanda Alexander is a community leader and builder in Prince George, who as spent the past 10 years in the CEO role at the YMCA of Northern BC. …

Garry Merkel is a member of the Tahltan Nation and a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. His achievements and contributions are numerous and span decades. They …

Jordan Yu is a physical education teacher, community builder and founder of the Northern Bounce Sports Academy.  

Jordan grew up in Prince George, thriving in the sport of basketball and winning numerous championships …

Jenn Cooper is a Media Relations Officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Prince George, British Columbia.   Jenn grew up in the …

In this solo podcast episode, John Brink discusses why the British Columbia forest industry is in crisis.

Tami van Kalsbeek is over 850 days sober. She is a certified self-love coach, executive assistant, dedicated mother, a grateful recovering alcoholic, …

David Elstone, RPF, is a professional forester and a highly-regarded industry expert with over 25 years of experience within the forest sector. Recently David has served as Executive Director of the Truck Loggers …

As a teenager Brian Fehr began his career working in sawmills across Northern British Columbia. In 1983, in partnership with his father Ike and …

Mike Bernier was elected MLA for Peace River South in 2013, 2017, and 2020. Mike is currently the Shadow Minister for Forests.  In the past, he has served as Minister of Education, and as Parliamentary Secretary for …

Kevin Falcon is the Official Opposition Leader for the BC Liberal Party, elected leader in February 2022. He was then elected as MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena on April 30, 2022.

Prior to this, Falcon was elected MLA for …

In 2006 Sarrah made the Village of Fraser Lake in North Central BC her home after a lengthy stay in Prince George BC for almost 24 years.

Sarrah has …

For the past five years, Cristian Silva Zuniga  has been a member of Team Rubicon (Canada and International), a veteran-led disaster response organization,  which has enabled him to assist people on their worst days - …

Jan Hedberg is a professional forester in Sweden and owner of the company Skogsresor.

 In this episode, John Brink and Jan Hedberg spend time …

Peter Legge lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author and as Chairman & CEO of the largest, independently owned media publishing company in Western Canada – …

Riley Banzer is the Founder and Owner of Olympus Freerunning, Prince George's first and only Parkour Training Facility.  

 Parkour is the discipline of moving your body from point A to point B in the fastest most …

Dr. Tracey Lotze is a family doctor providing primary care to a large variety of patients. Rather than being a specialist, she provides general care, specifically in taking care of a family’s healthcare. As such, she …

Joan Atkinson moved to Mackenzie with her husband and two sons in 1997 and boasts there is no place she would rather live. Both of Joan’s sons and …

Paz Milburn and Peter Weedon are the Lead Organizers of the bi-annual Boogie With The Stars fundraiser.   Boogie with the Stars (BWTS) is part of a fun filled, New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance held at the Civic Centre in …

Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British …

Finn Scott-Neff hails from the north coast of California and is the President of the UNBC Forestry Club. He is also a very talented musician. Finn …

Doug Bell is the President and CEO of Northern Lights Estate Winery (Canada’s largest fruit winery) and chair of the Family Fast Group of Companies.  

Doug has been a part of Prince George since 1988, and to say he is …

Jim Girvan is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) who has dedicated over four decades of his life to the British Columbia forest industry. …

As a professional disc golf competitor, Chris Hartmann is one of the top 25 rated players in Canada and has played well over 100 courses in Canada, …

Vova Pluzhnikov is a Ukrainian citizen who moved to Prince George in 2016 to play basketball for the UNBC Timberwolves.   On March 8, 2022, Vova …

Sheldon Clare holds a Master of Arts degree in military history from Norwich University at Northfield, Vermont, and a Bachelor’s degree in …

Jana Phillips is a Prince George difference maker who has been involved in a variety of community-enriching endeavours throughout the decades, …

Pat Bell is an entrepreneur located in Prince George and former British Columbia Cabinet Minister, who served three terms in the BC Legislature and …

Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British …

Catherine Hansen-McCarthy has one of the most recognizable faces – and voices – in Northern British Columbia, who is currently the Executive Producer …

Kyla Wilhelmsen was a participant in the City of Prince George's Titans’ Den competition back in November 2021. Kyla pitched a business idea, which …

Christine Midgley moved to Prince George from Brantford, Ontario in 2020. 

Since her arrival to Prince George, Christine helped create and produce …

Roy Stewart, Q.C. practices law in Prince George and first became involved in public life by being elected as a School Board Trustee in 1981 and …

City Councillor Terri McConnachie is running to become the next mayor of Prince George. She officially announced her campaign with a kick-off event at the Knowledge Garden at the Prince George Public Library in …

Erica McLean is an intellectually gifted and highly optimistic local educator and Cross-Fit athlete who grew up on the Gitxsan First Nation, several hundred kilometres west of Prince George.  

After years of working as …

Ivan Paquette's entertainment career began after moving to Vancouver in the mid-80s and he soon appeared in the original MacGyver series, 21 Jump Street, Black Stallion series, Border Town and made other appearances on …

Born and raised in India, Sagar’s passion for international business led him to pursue graduate studies from Cardiff University in the U.K. After completing his MBA in 2009, Sagar returned to India and began Caravan O …

Born and raised in Prince George, Alison Hoskins is the Chief Executive Officer at Integris Credit Union and a local community difference maker.   

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Nearly 50 years ago, Simon Yu immigrated to Prince George from Hong Kong carrying only two suitcases. As a young high school student speaking very …

Shannon Keeping has worked with Northern Health for the past 18 years, specializing in mental health counseling, addictions, wellness, crisis intervention, case management, social work and psychiatry.   

Shannon is a …

An experienced senior leader, Todd Corrigall is a born and raised Torontonian living in Prince George who has spent the previous 15 years in government and media, working in a variety of leadership capacities. 

Focused …

Nadia Mansour is a Video Journalist with CBC in Prince George. At 19 years old, Nadia is a major up-and-coming difference maker in Northern BC. 

As …

Wesley Mitchell is a community difference-maker located in Prince George, British Columbia. He is one of the UHNBC Monday Night Drum Group founders, …

Watch the full 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 episode with Kyle Sampson at https://bit.ly/KyleSampsonPodcast

Kyle Sampson is a Councillor with …

Dr. Johnson is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who works at the University Hospital of Northern BC. Her education involves studies at Dalhousie …

Christine Buemann started as a Mortgage Broker in 2010 and has been investing in real estate throughout Northern British Columbia since 2005. She is …

Sarita Parmar is a business coach, mentor and project manager with Community Futures Fraser Fort George and helps facilitate the LEAP for Women Project. Sarita was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer early …

Ties Brink is a very curious 20-year old student from TU Delft in The Netherlands. He is the former mayor of 'Madurodam' and is now on their board. …

Bruce Johnston, P.Eng, has a portfolio and reputation that speak for themselves. He holds designations as a Professional Engineer, Certified …

Tracy Calogheros was born in Toronto and has been in Prince George since 1992. As CEO of The Exploration Place, which has been closed since March 2020, Tracy and her team have been busy coordinating world-class …

Meryeta is an Olympic champion from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.   Four years after missing her first chance to compete at the Olympic …

Joel McKay is the CEO of Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), a regional development corporation focused on stimulating economic growth in …

Brooklyn Derksen is a local certified Yoga teacher and Level 1 iRest (Integrative Restoration) Meditation teacher. She has a passion to advocate for …

Rob Schuetz is the President of Industrial Forestry Service (IFS), which is one of the largest natural resource consulting firms operating in British …

Donna Flood is the Executive Director of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. She has been a nurse for 36 years and had an opportunity to nurse in various countries around the world.   

Donna's most …

Rob van Adrichem is the Director of External Relations at Community Energy Association (CEA).  With more than 25 years of experience in higher education and local government, Rob is an experienced executive team member …

Dr. Geoff Payne is the President and Interim Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia.

A founding faculty member at the Northern …

Jamie Rivard is a commercial banker with TD Canada Trust and a strong advocate for people with disabilities  Jamie  moved to Prince George in 2012 to pursue her bachelor's degree at the University of Northern British …

Craig Briere is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and community-builder who is the CEO of West Coast Hospitality and The Prestige Treasure Cove Resort …

Matija Tiani is a local Prince George athlete who has completed over 10 full marathon runs (42.2km), including the Boston Marathon in 2019 …

Paul and Sandra Clermont are the founders and owners of Northern Spirit Transportation (NST). Based in Prince George, the company hit the pavement in …

Nikki Smyth and Renee Eliason are the founders of NorthSoulFit, based in Prince George, BC. These two Canadian moms specialize in online health, …

This is a very special podcast with two incredible difference makers in Prince George, British Columbia.

Katie Marren is the District Vice Principal …

Dana Meise is an amazing Prince George resident who holds the world record for enduring the longest hike in history (over 21,000km) that took him 10 …

A Certified Professional Coach and Registered Professional Counsellor, Catherine Pennington operates Momentum Counselling and Coaching Services, her …

Dr. Kathy Lewis is currently Acting Vice President of Research, a Professor and former Chair of the Ecosystem Science and Management Program at UNBC. …

Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Joe Elliott is a local veteran who spent 22 years serving his country in the navy, before moving to Prince …

Angela Lefebvre is the owner of Chinook Yoga in Prince George and a proud advocate of Northern British Columbia. Before becoming the owner of Chinook …

Ron Gallo is a community difference-maker in Prince George who has helped the Wheelin' Warriors of the North raise over $1 million for the BC Cancer …

Dani VonShweetz is the Founder of North Soul Studios in Prince George, British Columbia. As a creative visionary, Dani established a Backyard Studio …

Tim Bennett, a major leader in the community of Prince George and Northern British Columbia, has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC …

Judy Russell is a legend in the performing arts, dance and entertainment industry in Northern British Columbia and is the founder of Enchainement …

Melissa Wolford is a entrepreneur, graphic design artist, alchemist and the founder/creator of Harmonic Vibrations, Sunshine Signs and Wolford …

Dan Gallo is a 17-time provincial and 9-time national arm-wrestling champion. Based in Prince George and highly skilled as a heavy duty mechanic, Dan is the perfect example of what happens when hard work, passion and a …

Todd Doherty is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Cariboo Prince George, first elected in October, 2015.

Mr. Doherty brings vast experience …

"As a proud citizen of Prince George for more than 40 years, I have enjoyed meeting and working with the amazing people in our community in a career built primarily in the challenging and dynamic not-for-profit sector. …

Courtney Hayhurst is a soon-to-be-anthropologist, currently completing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Northern British Columbia. Born and …

Dr. Dennis Johnson is the eighth official president of the College of New Caledonia 

Dr. Johnson brings 29 years of experience in the post-secondary …

Kimberley is a Northern BC girl who was born and raised in Prince George, BC, and she is currently based there. She is an enthusiastic believer in herself and others. Her water lifestyle began with learning to surf in …

Mayor Lyn Hall has been an active member of the Prince George community for over 30 years. He first entered local politics in 2001 when he won a seat …

Lucy Poirier is an Air Traffic Controller at YXS - Prince George Airport who, at a very young age, is achieving great things and is a wonderful …

James Mclellan is a Medical Dosimetrist working at the BC Cancer Agency for the North in Prince George, British Columbia. In this podcast episode, …

Vern Martel won his first arm-wrestling tournament at 13 and was winning international titles by his 20s, but his career seemed over after a devastating motorcycle accident in 1984 left him with a paralyzed arm. 

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Derk Grooten is a Prince George resident and military veteran from Holland, who works as a Radiation Therapist for the BC Cancer Agency for the …

Dr. Albert Koehler's journey from a small village in Northern Europe to Prince George in Central British Columbia has been interesting, challenging, …

Tara Webber is an international powerlifting champion from Prince George with an incredibly impressive commitment to training, recovery and …

Jim Good is the Founder and Operator of Goodsir Nature Park, a year-round 160-acre botanical garden for tourists and residents alike in Northern …

Nicola Redpath is the Founder and Operator of the Prince George Animal Rescue, a great friend and a true community difference-maker. Thank you for …

What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Jason Boxtart as the fifth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK!  

ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing …

What an honour it is to introduce Dr. Tracey Lotze as the fourth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK!  

ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing …

Colin Breadner is an accomplished Real Estate Agent in Prince George, B.C. He has also previously worked in the food industry and brings the same …

The second guest "On the Brink" is Gillian Roberts. Gillian grew up in Ontario and has moved to Prince George, B.C. She is an accomplished tri-athlete and has fought against cancer. She is a true testament to human …

Kendall Kershaw is a model, personal training, and entrepreneur who is from Prince George, B.C. In this episode, John and Kendall discuss the challenges of the fitness industry as well as their achievements.