When the 2008 Porters Lake–Lake Echo wildfire tore through the suburbs east of Halifax, more than 5,000 people were forced to flee with only minutes to decide what mattered most. In this episode, Paula Danyluk‑MacDonald - evacuee, mother, neighbour, and principal of Atlantic View Elementary - shares her firsthand account…
On February 10, 2026, the peaceful mountain town of Tumbler Ridge, BC was shattered by the worst school shooting in Canadian history. Eight lives were taken, two more were critically injured, and a community of 2,500 people was thrust into grief, shock, and global attention. In this episode of the…
What motivates people to prepare for emergencies? Is this the best week for emergency preparedness - or are there greater opportunities lurking? Join Tim and the conversation, LIVE! This episode may be postponed at the last minute due to an active emergency response. In this episode, Tim will share his…
In this video, we emphasize the critical importance of self-care and stress management, especially given the demanding nature of current times. We discuss how cultivating healthy habits and focusing on personal growth can help avoid burnout, ensuring a sustainable work-life balance. Prioritizing mental health is key to being fully prepared.…
Join Tim for the first Live Friday. Ask questions, share something you saw this week, and join the discussion around issues management, crisis communications and emergency management in Canada and beyond.
Our latest episode with Deb Borsos, Recovery Operations Specialist and Visual Artist. Learn more at: https://www.communicationspodcast.com/nobody-talks-about-recovery-like-her-meet-bcs-recovery-specialist-deb-borsos-and-host-tim-conrad/ After a disaster, the world moves on, but communities don’t. In this episode of the Wildfires, Floods and Chaos Communications Podcast, host Tim Conrad talks with Deb Borsos, one of BC’s most respected recovery…
In this powerful conversation, Indigenous emergency program manager Robert Cosma shares his journey from evacuee to one of the most respected emergency leaders in the Cariboo region. Robert speaks candidly about the realities of evacuations for First Nations communities, the cultural priorities that shape Indigenous emergency response, and why land,…
