Canadian Prepper Podcast

Alan - https://www.vox.com/2019/6/11/18659676/flood-midwest-nebraska-iowa-forecast Flooding is still rampant across the US. The direct effect is on lives and transportation, the longer term effect is that less available land and shorter growing seasons mean that produce and meat costs are going to rise significantly. Further down the road, the cost of insurance is going to rise to cover the losses. -Fires in northern Alberta already ½ the size of the massive Fort McMurray fire of 2016 https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/high-level-wildfire-grows-to-nearly-half-the-size-of-2016-fort-mcmurray-blaze-1.4447549 Google Maps to unveil Disaster Directions…. https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/google-maps-to-introduce-disaster-directions-this-summer-1.4455809 Eric - Ottawa's emergency manager suddenly no longer employed by a city in a state of emergency https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawas-emergency-manager-suddenly-no-longer-employed-by-a-city-in-a-state-of-emergency Hugues - I can be reached at [email protected] and I have my own YouTube Channel, just search “HFX Prepper”. Video uploads have resumed! Owen - www.facebook.com/welshblacksmith Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/vernon-man-arrested-for-alleged-break-and-enter-and-stabbing/ Break and enter in Kelowna ends in stabbing First wildfire of the season. In a traditional fire-prone area, they weren’t ready because it was ‘too early’. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fraser-lake-lejac-wildfire-evacuation-order-1.5132870 Civil asset forfeiture laws coming soon to Canada! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-money-laundering-unexplained-wealth-order-1.5132202 Bill c-71 passes the senate…:Prepare accordingly Eric - Tornadoes strike east end of Ottawa area. https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/tornado-warning-issued-for-gatineau-region PODCAST CHALLENGE Watch the following video, see if it piques your interest or raises awareness. If it does, you get how lockpickers feel:) (Many thanks to Matt McClatchey from Slam fire Podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P397UsoyNBc Upcoming events 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, and a ‘stop the bleed ‘course…... Fall 2019- basic non-destructive entry. Geared towards first responders but open to most. Location and price to be determined Pepperjuice https://soundcloud.com/pepperjuice/killthislove Alan - You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Hugues - I can be reached at [email protected] and I have my own YouTube Channel, just search “HFX Prepper”. Video uploads to resume in late May. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - Ian - Bill C-71 will pass the senate 3rd reading Monday. Eric - Edmontonians learn about emergency preparedness at annual event https://globalnews.ca/news/5267340/edmonton-emergency-preparedness-annual-event/ Liberals Deny Tony Clement's Claim About ‘Secret Plan’ To Ban Legal Guns https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/05/09/tony-clement-secret-plan-firearms-ban_a_23723860/ PODCAST CHALLENGE Look around your home and identify any flooding weakness that is present and address it. Episode Closing Upcoming events 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP Also…July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, and a ‘stop the bleed ‘course…… Also a pig roast! You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Joseph - [email protected] Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival) Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode,hopefully Alan will be done with wax on wax off . . . we’ll be covering Lockpicking Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!

This week we cover off some basics in vehicle preparedness News - Alan - Venezuelan Gov’t using military force against citizens, 4 dead, 200+ injured and 200+ detained in ONE clash https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-maduro-calls-military-unity-1.5119738 Ian - Alberta premiere tables ‘turn off the taps legislation ‘ https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5117803 Calgary blizzard https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5114425 (Interesting video of the cars in the ditch) Emergency preparedness week - some more publications for those starting out. https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/index-en.aspx Every day preps. Emergency preps BACKROADS map, in addition to the roadmap, topo maps of your area -regional and season-appropriate clothes. Ie rain coat, Parka, winter boots, long undies, etc. -Glass breaker: new cars are being built with laminate glass all around, so a glass breaker “may” not work on all cars. Seatbelt cutter as well Food & water// light/ candle&lighter/ heat source / blanket (hot tip -Aftermarket 12 v cigarette lighter) AL- I carry a zippo in my daily life, so a can of fluid lives in my console Siphon & jerry can Knife -Window edge sharpening (Don’t cross the CDN border with a folder, fixed blade only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnfazpde80Y Safety glasses/n95 masks, mechanix gloves/work gloves Back up battery pack for cell phone “Mini hospital” First aid kit (Tourney, stop the bleed class/ rubber gloves/ face shield, pressure dressing / ??Fentanyl kit??? (Naloxone) Ep144 of CPP covered its dangers. AL-Opiates suck, Narcan isn’t perfect but it’s free and better than nothing. Don’t do drugs mmmkay? -Ham radio The Get home Bag May or may not be appropriate for some, the ‘Get home’ AKA the ‘must ditch the vehicle’ bag. -Sleeping bag / shelter -Compass Knife and multitool Water filter (sawyer:) and bottle Food (Mountain house/datrex, or just granola bars rotated) Backpack in case you have to ditch the car - add a good pair of running shoes/hiking boots if your daily life doesn’t allow you to wear comfy shoes. If you wear work boots, dress shoes, high heels (right Eric?) or sandals, a good pair of shoes or light boots make walking home a lot less unpleasant PODCAST CHALLENGE Put at least three of the preparedness items we mentioned, that you are missing, into your car. Let us know if you added something unique or even more beneficial! [email protected] Episode Closing Upcoming events 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, as stop the bleed class, and a fun competition, This year’s charity is the Big Country Anti-Violence Association . - http://www.bcava.com/ Eric - I’m going to bring episode 22 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Gavin-Urbex_GTA on instagram Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off on the odd tactically-driven conversation. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - Alan - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/3/29/18287342/mozambique-cyclone-idai-cholera-how-to-help Cyclone fallout continues with lack of sanitary conditions leading to a cholera outbreak Ian - Emergency preparedness week May 5-11 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/emergency-preparedness-week.html?mc_cid=03fb04790e&mc_eid=57fca06f3e Eric - Flooding in bracebridge! https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/04/24/state-of-emergency-bracebridge-flooding/ Diseases caused by poor hygiene. Cholera, dysentery, Tuberculosis etc. https://dailytipsblog.com/diseases-caused-by-poor-hygiene.html https://www.who.int/publications/cra/chapters/volume2/1321-1352.pdf WASH HANDS! https://probearoundtheglobe.com/how-to-cure-delhi-belly/ PODCAST CHALLENGE Ian - Arrange an alternate means of dealing with bathroom waste. Have a water-free way of sanitizing afterwards, ie purelle, wipes, BZK. Episode Closing Upcoming events Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Ian - Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, a stop the bleed class, and more!…... Outro – Eric - I’m going to bring episode 21 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival) Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!

Gardening for Preppers Alan - https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/cyclone-idai-one-month-food-shortages-outpacing-funding Food shortages 4 weeks post-landing of a cyclone in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe. Weather and accessibility are big issues here https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuba-castro-shortages-trump-1.5092931 Government policies in Cuba forcing food shortages for the people (I’ll wager Castro isn’t going hungry), blames Trump for the problem. Economic troubles due to trade issues with Brazil and Venezuela have led to a cash shortage in Cuba Ian - rabbit Ebola strikes again…. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/vancouversun.com/news/local-news/rabbit-virus-found-again-on-vancouver-island/amp Eric - Canadian Forces asked to help in flood emergency preparedness -http://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/canadian-forces-asked-to-help-in-flood-emergency-preparedness/article_b4e57104-3354-5efb-a2e2-fd4b18b5e5b7.html WEST COAST SEEDS - Organic heritage seeds, https://www.westcoastseeds.com/ PODCAST CHALLENGE Grow a plant. Any plant. Indoors, outdoors, edible, non. Whatever. Either start it from a seed or buy a living plant, but get a plant and keep it alive. Pics or it didn't happen! Upcoming events 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP Podcaster Charity Shoot, July 6th, Drumheller Alberta. Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

NEWS - No links yet BUT: Nebraska is pretty much entirely under water. Central ontario is bracing for high winds, although not Newfoundland high. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/11/the-brexit-preppers-who-say-they-wont-fight-over-the-last-loaf-of-bread.html Brexit prepping is real, and with the sunset date only a couple of weeks off, anyone not already prepared may be out of luck says a Londoner. Ian - Parts of newfoundland to experience 180 km/hr wind yesterday…. https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?nl30 153 cases of measles in one New York county (Fairly close to NYC) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47715169 PODCAST CHALLENGE Try to do one thing in your home to guard against high winds and heavy rain. Secure your outbuildings with anchors in the ground, use hurricane straps in your rafters, etc. Maybe just clean gutters to improve drainage. Upcoming events Alan - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP Also…. July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. More details to come. All are welcome. Come one over and meet your favorite hosts from Slam Fire Radio, Canadian Patriot Podcast, CCFR field officers, and one or two people from our own show:) Alan - The Survive the storm course, authored by our previous guest, Chris Gilmour, is now on sale for 39 bucks for a few days. LINK: https://www.ecourseadventures.com/sts/ Offer until April 7th….. Ian - I’m going to bring episode 19 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out; take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Ange - @super_dope_fly_yogini You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . Alan – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get Eric there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email us at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival) Ian - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, where we discuss the role of Gardening in preparedness. Unless you don’t like having renewable food sources…..

News - Ian https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/venezuela-suffers-blackout-month-190326055858552.html Eric -- https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-21/least-83-dead-after-overloaded-ferry-sinks-iraqs-tigris-river https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/world/live-news/norway-cruise-ship-evacuated/index.html Alan - http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190319-what-happens-when-the-food-runs-out a recent BBC article about food security. Reference to the siege of Sarajevo and how quickly life got BAD for those trapped inside Eric/ PC- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-coordinating-national-resilience-electromagnetic-pulses/ https://www.narcity.com/amp/ontario-gas-prices-to-rise-by-5-cents-a-litre-next-week PODCAST CHALLENGE Put yourself out there. Make it a goal to at least make ‘online’ contact with at least one new prepper within an hour’s drive. International preppers network http://www.internationalpreppersnetwork.net (Not tinder for preppers) Episode Closing Upcoming events Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP (You can meet the podcast challenge by coming out for the weekend) Also…. Save the date…. July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. More details to come. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, a fun competition, and the chance to take a nationally famous ‘fur-latchy’ pistol course…... Alan – Instagram, PPSWO Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . On IPN, you can find me under the username “The Island Retreat” ERIC G- Username “Protector” on IPN Eric P – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - Alan - https://business.financialpost.com/investing/a-recession-is-coming-and-maybe-a-bear-market-too FP predicts a recession. Although the Libs deny it, we’re overdue https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/03/05/california-missing-sisters-found-woods-survival-es-vpx.cnn two girls, 5 and 8, spend the weekend lost in the woods. Survival training from the local 4H club kept them going. Looks like they did everything right by staying still, finding shelter, and having some equipment with them Eric - Watchdogs proposing new framework for cryptocurrency exchanges on heels of Quadriga collapse https://business.financialpost.com/investing/watchdogs-proposing-new-framework-for-cryptocurrency-exchanges-on-heels-of-quadriga-collapse Ian - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-18/weather-patterns-gone-crazy-nebraska-flooding-breaks-17-records-farmers-absolutely Taha? - Tax Prep Software and Privacy Concerns (Since it is the tax season!) https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/03/07/when-tax-prep-is-free-you-may-be-paying-with-your-privacy/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.38ea1ff2a068 Why do we worry about financial preps? Alan - Acts as a Lay-off insurance Ian - Medical / disability insurance, if not covered by you company. More peace of mind. Eric - Savings to buy gear at Rapid Survival? (Haha!) Ian - Basic levels of financial preps . 1 - Financial INsolvency, like the government 2 -Financial solvency - Debt + living expenses equal to income (Tarzan theory) 3 - Financial Stability - Debt + Living expenses = income (Plus emergency fund) What to have on hand. . . 1.Copies of all financial documents a.Bank statements b.Credit card statements c.Mortgage statements 2.List of all account numbers, sure it's handy your phone app automatically knows this, but what if the bank systems are down and they go back to pen and paper? 3.Identification so you can prove the account is yours. Know whos on your accounts and what access they have. Keep a copy of your credit report, and watch it for fraudulent entries, the sooner you catch them the better! 5.Cash. . . if there is a power outage for example, ATM’s, debit and credit machines will eventually stop working, keep some cash on hand. Make sure it’s small bills as well since there might not be the possibility of making change. Alan - Keep hard copies, soft backups (USB drive) and cloud backups of all the important documents. PODCAST CHALLENGE Ian - Save a small amount monthly,($100?) the goal being to end up with a 6 months of basic expenses as a contingency fund. IT SHOULD cover many (Dare I say most?) unexpected expenses. Eric - Sign up for a MyCRA account and track your account use Alan - Christmas fund idea: week after Christmas save $52. The next week add $51, and so on every week. It puts $1,327 in an account on December 1st. If you put it in an interest-generating account it can be even more Taha - Visit counttech.ca Upcoming events Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, preparedness discussion, meet up for like-minded people, an adventure to get there. Also marked on MAPS.ME APP You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Taha- www.counttech.ca Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off on the odd tactically-driven conversation. Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear. Or, you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - Alan- man in Oregon survives 5 days in his car with his dog. Eats nothing but hot sauce packets from taco bell. https://globalnews.ca/news/5018586/man-stuck-snow-5-days-survives-taco-hot-sauce/ (taco bell gave him a year’s free food. Gross) North Korea building a launch site https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47504723 Venezuela closes border to block aid shipments. The government has restricted food, water, and medicine to its own people. Those inside the border are now 100% dependent on their own resources and the government. Which of those has your best interest in mind? Chris - Curious how this years long and harsh winter is going to effect tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease. There are mixed theories around how long cold winters impact tick populations. Also been catching some interesting articles coming out about antibiotic resistance breeding in municipal water systems. http://outbreaknewstoday.com/quickly-getting-scary-place-thats-called-post-antibiotic-world-researchers-60720/?fbclid=IwAR2VfxPQNFOScz5RKJXDg3o54MKj6bKXkDh7WgcvTnURsWtuCGdJr4yrBbE Ian - https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/central-alberta-rattled-by-4-6-magnitude-earthquake-1.4321133 Alberta gets an earthquake Venezuelan power outage as crisis comes to a head https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47504722 https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-11/looters-ransack-venezuela-supermarkets-crippling-blackout-day-5 https://www.npr.org/2019/03/11/702179263/this-is-going-to-end-ugly-venezuela-s-power-outages-drag-on Eric’s Affiliate link to the course. https://rapidsurvival--ecourseadventures.thrivecart.com/survive-the-storms/5c6c6a39b8a3c/?ref=prepperpodcast https://tinyurl.com/prepperpodcast Chris - Survive the Storms going live March 26, If listening at later date check to see if it is open, if not get on waiting list. PODCAST CHALLENGE Ian - Figure out prevailing wind in your area as it pertains to preparedness. It will help determine where any airborne threat will usually originate. Also try to make note of weather changes and how it changes animal behaviour & the wind direction… Episode Closing New section! - Upcoming events Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON July 11-14 http://annualpreppersmeet.com/ Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend. Sloquet Hot springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60 http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Test for bug out gear and navigation . Also a place to safely plink at targets on some crown land. Learners for the shooting sports welcome, but let me know you’re coming by email. -marked on MAPS.ME APP Shout Outs Alan - shout out to all the Venezuelans reminding me that when things get bad, we really are on our own. Keep up the fight for a just and honest parliament Eric - Annual Prepper Meet organizers Che and Ciska, lots of work Ian - A company Military Surplus 2240 Alberni Hwy - Cheap 3 -season Gore-tex Jackets - $25 Coombs, BC Phone: (250) 951-0609 Chris - Thanks to Eric, Alan & Ian for having me on and the great content this Podcast has been putting out. It’s been fun to follow the progression from the first episode. Outro Eric - I’m going to bring episode 16 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Chris - http://www.survivethestorms.com , [email protected] https://www.changingworldproject.com Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the podcast, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can also reach me on Instagram - PPSWO. Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at [email protected] . You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off to the odd tactically-driven conversation. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - SNC Lavalin and Trudeau, for another night. Will be a good one! https://www.rt.com/op-ed/452696-trudeau-corruption-scandal-fraud/ Ian - Indian bombing Pakistan, suspected training camp, first incursion since 1971. Two nuclear powers escalating once again…. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/26/india/india-pakistan-line-of-control-incursion-intl/index.html Further - Indian planes downed, pilot captured. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47383634 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-air-canada-temporarily-suspends-flights-to-india-following-downed-jets/ Eric - 70 Car pileup on the 400 south of Barrie https://globalnews.ca/news/4996249/multi-vehicle-collision-hwy-400-barrie/ An electromagnetic pulse is a device or natural disaster that fries all the electronics in the affected area. A nuclear bomb, a solar flare, or if you remember Ocean's Eleven the “pinch” they used to shut down Vegas are all sources of EMPs. HEMP/CHAMP already being tested publically. http://mil-embedded.com/news/raytheon-emp-missile-tested-by-boeing-usaf-research-lab/ Cost effective, with almost zero defense. https://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2018/12/17/emp-attack-may-be-undeterrable-us-air-force-suggests/ Here is what one looks like when it goes, times 1000s per city. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1506373 Eric - Carrington Event - 1859 - Largest geomagnetic storm on record CME travel speed? - 8 minutes! Congressional report stated that 90% of the population would be gone in a year. https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2017/10/23/north-korea-emp-attack-would-cause-mass-u-s-starvation-says-congressional-report/#5983d863740a PODCAST CHALLENGE -Figure out what critical systems you have will be affected by EMP. -Name 3 items you have that are EMP proof. -Three things you need to ‘Harden’, or have a backup. Ie radios. Do so! For more reading… The EMP commission report http://www.empcommission.org/docs/A2473-EMP_Commission-7MB.pdf FIction - One Second after, by William Forstchen Lights out, by HalfFast “After Armageddon” - Available on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U29JW3hGIs

Ep 14 - Our pet Tinfoil hat theories News - Alan - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-measles-outbreak-33-students-staff-asked-to-stay-home-from-schools-1.5025834 measles outbreak in BC thanks to the anti-vaccination movement (or the government trying to control the population) https://globalnews.ca/news/4918589/trans-canada-highway-avalanche-control/ related stories about avalanches and rock slides that have closed highways in the BC interior. Sections of the TCH have been closed reducing access to smaller communities in the area and stressing emergency response teams Ian - Train carrying crude derails in Manitoba https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/trail-derails-manitoba-1.5022583 2 people caught in avalanche within bounds of ski hill https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/castle-mountain-resort-avalanche-1.5022027 Alan - Does Jet Fuel Melt Steel Beams? This theory started circulating shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York City. The theory claims that since jet fuel burns at 800 to 1500 degrees fahrenheit, it is insufficient to cause structural damage to the steel beams, which requires 2750 degrees of heat. There are two items I want to address with this: first, is that the steel didn’t need to melt. It just needed to lose strength. That starts at around 850 degrees, and loses 50% of its strength at about 1100 degrees. Once the metal gets soft, the weight of the building does the rest. Second point is the oven effect. While the fuel itself may only burn at 1500, by being concentrated in a concrete building that heat builds up much higher. https://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/04/04/chechnya-high-rise-burns-for-29-hours-with-no-collapse-wtc7/ By the same token, a gov’t who can’t even run a balanced budget can scarcely be capable of running an airtight conspiracy a few months into a term. (if we have time:) Big Pharma: does the medical industry really want us to be healthy? I say no. Ian - Atrazine (second only to Roundup) in the water, turning the frogs gay. Used in Corn and Sorghum production. Leaches into water supply. Causes fertility issues, cancer, and hormonal changes in women. During studies it caused some frogs to change genders. Was Alex Jones way off? Nope. Did he latch onto the wrong thing? (Gender switching frogs) Yup, and not very politcally correct about it. Not the way to prove a point…. “As of 2001, atrazine was the most commonly detected pesticide contaminating drinking water in the United States.[6]:44 Studies suggest it is an endocrine disruptor, an agent that can alter the natural hormonal system” Causes Cancer, birth defects, and reproductive rates…. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atrazine-water-tied-hormonal-irregularities/ Safe, debatable… But there was also a time when Thalidamide and Agent orange were considered good ideas too. The world would also starve without modern chemical and fertilizer uses. Flouride - Another night. PODCAST CHALLENGE- Learn or Practice four different ways of making a fire. Friction/Sun/Match(Conventional)/Ferro Rod Alan-- instagram @PPSWO Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at [email protected] . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada, and I welcome any questions from new preppers. Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get Eric from his Gitmo cell on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me him at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival). Any funds raised will help pay for his early release.

Ep 13 - Basic Orienteering Eric –Welcome to episode #13 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Finding your way. recorded Feb 13, 2019. My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – Greetings from Vancouver Island. My name is Ian, and I live on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. My professional background has allowed me to explore all of Canada. It has taught me to adapt to unexpected situations, and also reinforces my belief that learning never ends. Alan - I’m Alan, and my friends and family call me a safety nerd. My background as a Medical First Responder developed my mind for safety. I teach first aid and coach family and friends to be better prepared. I'm a locksmith by trade and have worked in the physical security industry for more than 20 years now Gavin - Business owner, gun owner, hunter, atheist, volunteer first responder and CCFR field officer for the GTA and regular panelist on the other CPP, Canadian Patriot Podcast` News - Alan - https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/ambulance-service-of-fulton-county-shutting-down this article from upstate New York (Fulton County) paints a bleak picture. 55 staff are laid off and all the ambulances in the county are idle after financial trouble forced them to stop responding. The article references help from adjoining counties, but it means that response times will be delayed, if help comes at all. Ian - https://www.vancourier.com/news/b-c-windstorm-thousands-without-power-bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-as-90-km-h-winds-lash-coast-1.23628972 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/heavy-snow-in-metro-vancouver-vancouver-island-causes-travel-woes-1.5013615 Smartphones leading some Gatineau Park hikers astray - CBC.ca https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/hiking-gatineau-park-gps-cellphone-lost-1.4792260 Gatineau Park hikers who rely on their cellphones for directions are getting lost when the technology fails, a trend that's worrying guides and park staff. Poor reception, drained batteries and outdated trail information have led trekkers down the wrong path. Adding to the danger is the fact that the mobile apps rarely include details about challenging difficult terrain. Why the need to think about orienteering? -Unfamiliar city -Loss of electronics -Lost in the woods -Coordinating a hike,hunt, patrol, search etc. -Situational awareness -Knowledge of threats relative to your position . (ie fire to the south) -Placing solar panels in True South direction Finding a cache or making & marking one. (Geocaching as a learning tool.) And of course Buried treasure:) True versus magnetic north - Magnetic variation. (This matters if your compass is your only method of navigation. If you pay attention to landmarks, you always have a direction to head rather than having to know exactly which direction to walk or drive) Calculator trick - UTC X 15 -Long - Variation (+variation east of thunder bay) 15 degrees per hour, take away your distance from Greenwich, account for variation Watch trick - Analog only:) North Star- found by looking up from the big dipper, end of the tail of the little dipper. Southern cross? Anyone know about it? Using landmarks to avoid travelling in circles Recommended APPs. Pure GPS - Basic Lat/Long , programmable destinations and waypoint. Maps.me - Downloadable maps. No need for cell coverage. Offline GPS. Google maps and screen shots of where you need to be Navtronics - Use for on the boat Free maps! https://www.openmapchest.org/ PODCAST CHALLENGE Alan- pace out 100 meters and learn to estimate your distance covered by using pacing beads/counting. (uphill, downhill, level ground and on paved roads, grass, fields, rough terrain etc) Ian-Also Good for estimating ranges for target shooting and hunting. Do this while you’re doing you 5k walks from the last challenge Ian - Mad props to the cougar strangler https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/05/us/colorado-runner-chokes-mountain-lion/index.html Canada Ammo - Put out small compact “MSR” clones of a propane stove. Nice to see some downward prices on gear. Hopefully it works!. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/fire-maple-103-ultra-portable-stove/ https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/fire-maple-105-ultra-portable-stove/ Eric- Where can people find the show? Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live s

Ep 12 -Physical Fitness in prepping Eric –Welcome to episode #12 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Fitness in prepping. recorded Feb 2, 2019. News - Alan - after the brutal cold of the past week, rain expected for 48 hours. Are your preps safe from flooding? https://globalnews.ca/news/4907009/polar-vortex-canada/ Ian - Winnipeg Colder than the Poles or Mars https://globalnews.ca/news/4906382/prairies-cold-north-pole-mars/ New Jersey Reactor shut down by cold weather. https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-01-31/rare-ice-brought-deep-freeze-hobbles-nuclear-reactor Eric - Bitter temperatures expected to stick around until Friday https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/snowfall-impact-commute-ttc-drive-schools-1.4996803 Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE Try to walk, eventually with your bugout bag, or it’s equivalent weight, 5k for 5 days out of 7. Bonus points if the equivalent weight is including a plate carrier:). Alternatively , bike 20k ( or jog 2 miles) 5 days out of 7, then once you’re used to it, with a 30 lb weighted backpack on. Keep it up until it’s a habit, it gets easier. Full disclosure, I am still working on the ‘weighted’ aspect.... OR Do an actual bug out on foot… (weather dependent) Shout Outs Ian - my ‘ unnamed’ homesteading mentor. Also watches the show. Hanging with him is like drinking from the fire hose of knowledge, yet very fun! He has been very generous with his time lately! Also : MDRGC on CGN, Bogie on GOC. Raises money for kid’s programs at his local Vancouver range by sorting spent brass on his own time, selling it cheapest on the internet for us reloaders. Alan - instagram shoutout to textbook_survival. A bunch of cool tips and tricks, some printables, and just overall a cool person to get to know Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at [email protected] . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada. I am also looking forward to helping local preppers take their first steps. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

News - Manitoba pilot rescued off lake. No food with him. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pilot-rescued-manitoba-lake-1.4981683 Venezuela has had a coup. New president with Trump’s Backing. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/venezuelans-march-against-maduro-u-s-mulls-recognizing-rival-guaido-idUSKCN1PH08T?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter Christine Lagaurde of the IMF warns of global slowdown. https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/imf-warns-of-harder-crisis-as-bullish-ceos-come-to-davos/ Eric - It's not just a hobby. In a crisis, amateur operators provide a lifeline Amateur radio was around for nearly a century before the internet, and to this day is the only form of communication that does not depend on a network.. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/amateur-radio-1.4968865 American Blackout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNfJkMPTtWQ&t=3s&fbclid=IwAR3R_OC2YFaxbE1CPgYaHDVW_4KR2qGelcZyY4PiIUe23ACslj0bH1W4nR8 Britain Blackout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WrCI0W37zw&fbclid=IwAR0c7Nap2wL7roxsKr1hx_j-gHGx5cBT7jJkRLnxyvUuqJWSR1KBmAuyX08 Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE Remove all memorable or easily recognized insignia from your car. Reduce your social media profile. Take a hard look at your wardrobe and what it tells people. Do what you feel is most beneficial to your personal long-term preparedness goals… Where can people find the show? Alan- You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca. Our Youtube live shows are now available, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at [email protected] . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada. I am also looking forward to helping aspiring preppers take their first steps. You can also occasionally find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find me ranting on the merits of a freer society, bemoaning government waste, and even diving into the occasional tactically-driven conversation. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

Ep 10 – Ham Radio Yellow vest bank run https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20190111-france-yellow-vest-protesters-call-run-banks-macron-economy-money-taxes-police 80,00 troops deployed against yellow vests https://thehill.com/policy/international/425046-paris-authorities-deploy-80000-security-forces-in-ninth-weekend-of Brits Prepping for Brexit https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2018/10/16/uks-brexit-preppers-stock-up-on-supplies-preparing-for-eu-exit.html Alan - https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/white-rock-still-without-cell-service-after-dec-20-storm/ Article from 20190110: cell phones out of service for more than 30 days after a storm near Vancouver http://www.kake.com/story/39761123/longton-cell-phones-to-ring-again Article from 20190110: Longton Kansas in a declared state of emergency over lack of cell phone coverage I used to know Morse Code, but haven't used it in 20+ years. http://www.learnmorsecode.com http://learnmorsecode.info I found a couple references reference that are helpful Ian - http://nu-ware.com/ (NuMorse is what I used) Role in preparedness? Monitor local emergency services Monitor “ham chat” on local repeaters Monitor NOAA weather radio Communicate with other local preppers or survival groups Keep in constant contact with security patrols Gain inside knowledge of how emergency services respond to disasters by getting involved in ARES or similar groups LICENSING - Self study, exam spots, local clubs (ie NARA) Better to phone vs email re:local courses Industry Canada, exam generator, and basic info https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/home Ex-Haminer Ham puzzle Youtube self-study courses Perhaps a prepper hailing frequency… Channel 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 Mhz (1 Watt) PODCAST CHALLENGE Figure out what type of radio would best suit your needs, and buy a pair. Even if it’s just a pair of Midland FRSs. Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at [email protected] (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)

Ep 9 - WATER Eric –Welcome to episode #9 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast. Water (first of a few I’m sure:) My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to adapt to unexpected situations daily, and learn quickly as I go. Gavin - Hi, I am Gavin, regular panelist on the other CPP, an instructor with Ragnarok Tactical, a volunteer first responder, hunter, camper, business owner and CCFR Field Officer for the GTA. Alan- I’m Alan, and my friends and family call me a safety nerd. My background as a Medical First Responder with St John Ambulance developed a mind for safety. I spent 17 years seeing people at their worst. I teach first aid and coach families to be better prepared Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, first of all our panel is growing! We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, , and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Water needs, storage, disinfection, and its role in preparedness. News - Ian - Wind storm update. final tally was 756k customers with no power. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/canada/british-columbia/article-december-windstorm-most-destructive-in-bc-hydros-history/ Lessons learned from the power outage , by non-preppers. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4963867 Eric - Dec 8th 2018 - Global News - Halton Region’s medical officer of health has issued a boil water advisory for parts of Milton, Ont., following a water main break. The advisory is expected to remain in place until at least Monday. (2 Days) Affected residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute and use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and preparing food. It is still safe to bathe in the water for adults and older teens, but the water should not be swallowed. Special care must also be taken when washing dishes, and dishwashers should reach 60 C or higher for the dishes to be safely disinfected. https://globalnews.ca/news/4743326/boil-water-advisory-milton/ Wanted to cover this article since it’s a common occurance and something you want to be ready for when putting your preps together. Panel time to discuss news articles if they have anything to add. WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY for preps Ian - working like a dog. 13/16 days. Bought and sold a few bits on CGN. No preps, other than online shopping for 1000 gal water containers. (Next major purchase) Eric - Stocked up the water supply at Costco, grabbed a few cases of water (40 packs) for $2.80. Moved a bunch of dried firewood into the house and garage so we’re ready for the snow, assuming it ever shows up. Alan - The local no-frills had cases of water on sale this week for 88 cents, so I bought 50. I updated my EDC kits for my job to reflect the combination of being in the office and on construction sites. There was a short-term power outage at home the other day so I got to test my plan. Flashlights were easy to find, candles were easy to set up and everything went well. The power came back on about 7 hours later before we had to address the fridge contents. I also updated my shelf-stable food contents. A full house here could be well-fed for about three weeks currently, and stretch it out for six weeks if we really had to. Gavin - beefed up my very small experimental indoor garden from 3 plants to 12, added some more search and rescue training to my knowledge base with an intro to Search Manager/Resource Manager/Crew Leader and Route Supply. Eric - Alright, it’s time to move onto the main topic of the show. . . water needs, storage, and disinfection. Alan - Needs - 2 liters per day just for drinking! More if actually working/trying to survive:) Gavin- Not counting dishes, toilets, animals, hygiene , cooking, etc Eric - Role in preparedness? Ian -Key, just not as exciting as going to the range! Try going without:). Can be the first concern in certain cases (rural). Different in the city with a water tower . It runs dry too. 5 months with no rain in BC…. Disinfection Bleach - 2 drops per liter (Bleach only lasts a year or so) Pool shock- hfx prepper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je43MloGJ-s Amazon pool sho

Ep 8 - First Aid Eric –Welcome to episode #8 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…First Aid! My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and I am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis. My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to prepare for various unexpected situations daily. Andrew Intro - My name is Andrew and I can usually be found hosting Canadian Patriot Podcast live on Youtube monday nights at 9pm eastern. In addition to recording the number one podcast in Canada, I run a firearms training and accessories tax shelter, Ragnarok Tactical. We deliver training for competition shooters, first aid training, and sell everything from boots to barrels, to tourniquets and and tacos.In real life I work a 9-5 job leading a team in information technology and raising a young family. Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, , and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, First Aid and its role in preparedness. WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY for preps Andrew - I just had some forced leave from work so we installed new networking equipment at home including a battery backup, and prepped a few thousand 223 cases for reloading. We also cleaned and reorganized our cold room and removed all the “expired” food and made sure that all the shelf stable items were organised so the items that would reach end of life soonest are at the front. We also rotated and verified the water storage, we have 1 week on hand and are working towards 2 weeks . Ian - Holiday season slows down most preps. Solstice dinner got cancelled, but still had to run our gift day and feeding with no power. Got to do a dry run on a ‘grid down’ scenario due to the power outage we will talk about below. Cut up a few trees with the help of a neighbour that fell. Topped up feeders and waterers. Bucked up the trees also downed by the arborist from last episode. No shortage of firewood this year! Tested the efficacy of my backup water system. Shortcomings noted in power cable line for genny, and using the UPS for cell phones. Fridges were fine. My mother mentioned I should get a genny… Clearly not watching the podcast…. Eric - I filled a pile of orders for Rapid Survival, the Christmas rush is officially here. . . So that cleared out a bunch of room for some new toys. Did some research on new gear and will be bringing in some new radios for the new year. Of course one or two of those will need to make their way into my packs. News - Ian - https://www.narcity.com/ca/bc/vancouver/news/150000-people-in-bc-are-affected-by-power-outages-right-now-due-to-high-winds-up-to-100kmhour Ironically podcast delayed due to power outage. Solstice dinner got cancelled due to about 200+ trees in my neighbourhood going down. Friends still without power. Major grid damage on the island. Eric - https://www.richmond-news.com/news/richmond-school-district-to-put-350-000-towards-emergency-preparedness-1.23535369 Dec 13, 2018 Richmond School District to put $350,000 towards emergency preparedness. By the end of February, supplies are expected to be distributed to all Richmond schools and will ensure they are prepared for multiple days following an emergency. Supplies will include water, food, rain ponchos, solar blankets, first aid and staging area supplies. “Since September 2018, meetings have been held with school district administrators, health and safety committees, parent advisory committees, stakeholders, the City of Richmond Emergency Preparedness Team and the R.C.M.P,” said a statement from the Richmond School District. Main topic- Basic and advanced First Aid (Subject matter expert imported for this one) Intro to Andrew - Andrew’s background / bio / qualifications So I was in the Canadian Forces for about 5 minutes, I didn’t do anything cool and I never deployed. I did however take the Army’s idea of a first aid course. I also keep my Red Cross Standard First Aid up to date with a renewal every 2 years, I’ll be recertifying in January or February. I have to have that to run ranges on military bases which I do regularly for

Ep 7 CDN vs American Prepping Eric –Welcome to episode #7 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…CDN vs American Prepping….My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and I am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis. My professional background has allowed me to see every province and territory in Canada, and has taught me to prepare for various unexpected situations daily. I should also add this podcast has taught me I talk fast, and that I need to enunciate…... Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to preparedness and the outdoors. Next we will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, , and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Differences in prepping between the US and Canada. NEWS: This may take a while. Riots in France, and Europe (Not really about a gas tax, is it?) -grey man’s worst case scenario -Caught in a crowd, separated from loved ones worst case trampled (Stanley cup riots) - use of incapacitating gas or microwave/ sonic crowd dispersers -Avoid a criminal charge (maybe No PAL) Definitely No NICS -will affect your job or social standing -provides a cover for other crimes to occur IMF heads says we are heading for a depression, and are not prepared for it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/national-today-newsletter-imf-warns-kevin-hart-grow-light-1.4939070 Inflation hits over 1 million % in Venezuela https://www.rt.com/business/446144-venezuela-hyperinflation-over-million-parliament/ (But you can always buy a “Petro” cryptocurrency LOL) Gas is paid for by items, not cash….. WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY Ian - IP/plastics for some gamma lids and buckets, to compliment the rice we bought and the Mylar bags I ordered. Had an rare meetup with a local prepper. Turns out we have known each other for over 20 years. Arranged with a local arborist to remove a couple high risk trees. Removes potential fire hazard/ builds fire break, increases wood stockpile, and reduces the chance I will damage my house when knocking it down :). Peace of mind, cost savings for heat. Wood shavings & food for the alpacas. Target shooting….Got cancelled due to a minor SHTF moment, had to get a new passport. Importance of community, etc Eric - Got out the range last night for the first time in ages. . . put 100 rounds of 9mm down range and mostly on target! Completed the podcast challenge, have enough fuel stored now Main topic- Differences between countries in prepping. (Thx to Brad) -right vs privileges to bear arms -property rights, emergency management act, and your supplies. -likelihood of running into a CCW, whether good or bad guy. More people with truck guns. -education level. Ignorance of world events versus local Material costs for prepping ? Ammunition, food, etc. amazon.com vs .ca Even availability of books! Trespass laws - Castle law versus “citizens self defense and protection of property act” Less of a social stigma in the US towards prepping Variety of climates in both. To generalize the lower 48 has water and heat issues. We have cold and growing season issues. Solar efficiency better in the US, basic angles. Seasonal changes minimized Food storage climate friendlier in Canada. --Politeness level? Stuck by a roadside, etc? Police average interaction level of tension…. -Open spaces. Population density is lower, so once out of major cities the chance for solitude is higher, but in a harsher environment. (Muskeg, tree line, -(Vic prepper) Differences between states in firearms laws, water collection bylaws, etc. Here it is more uniform across the board. -bail in legislation in Canada -MJ usage, Federal crime in the US, not so much in canada…. Response to “Travelling prepper” email question - Travel friendly EDC. Outside of clothes and toiletries Here’s exactly what I dumped out of my carry on bag. Bag- Rush 24. I was wrong. Get a swiss gear from costco instead. Cheaper, and warranty just as good. Lifetime warranties are my weakness... Baseball cap, Visor mounted flashlight, spare CR2032 batteries Dollar store expandable mini towels. Fox whistle - free from preparedness stand at local fair Bike trail Map - city of Vancouver (free) Earplugs - Free Facebook - branded lit up screwdriver pen. (Free) Sewing kit, bar of soap f

Ep 6 - Getting the Family involved. Eric –Welcome to episode #6 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…First Youtube LIVE! Getting the family involved. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, target shooter, reloader, and my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis. My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to prepare for abnormal situations daily. Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some recent news articles relating to preparedness. Next Ian and myself will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, (listener feedback?), and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Getting family and friends involved in preparedness. NEWS - GM plant Closing in Oshawa - Covered on the other CPP politically, but the actual SHTF moment for many cannot be understated. A slow motion cash bomb just went off there.Spin off economy s huge.(Keep 3 months salary squirreled away) First mover advantage can be key here, unless they save the plant last minute. Inevitable Fire sale on houses, Cars, toys. Not to be a vulture, but there is a prepper opportunity to gear up as the closure approaches. Hard fact, but still a fact. Power outage affects hundreds of thousands in Saskatchewan - https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/power-out-in-areas-across-regina-and-other-areas-of-saskatchewan Pandemonium? Seriously?… Dow tumbles over 1300 points in 2 days. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/11/us-markets-focus-on-wall-street-rout-as-it-batters-global-markets.html Economic downturns happen regularly. Relates to retirement, current wealth, and job losses leading to societal degradation. WHAT WE’VE DONE LATELY Ian - Not much time off lately. WIll have two weeks to do some work momentarily. Then xmas rush. Prepped some brass. Refinished a bare steel gun to keep the rust away. Inventory update underway, and stocked up on some more food we had depleted. Costco is our friend. American Costco is even better. Eric - Absolutely nothing prepping wise. . . sometimes it happens Main topic- Getting the wife and kids prepared (Thx to Brad) Ian - Hard to judge, depending on how receptive your target audience is to change or rational discourse. Always keep the emotion to a minimum. Use facts and real-world issues always, not ‘the walking dead’. (Frustrates me on the lack of a BOB every episode) DO NOT WATCH DOOMSDAY PREPPERS. A good starter book to have around - The modern Survival guide - Surviving the economic collapse. By Fernando “Ferfal” Aguirre. https://www.amazon.ca/Modern-Survival-Manual-Surviving-Economic/dp/9870563457?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc12-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=9870563457 Always work around the 3 tenets Cost Savings - Peace of mind - Less Reliance - Eric - If unable to have a heart to heart immediately, Slow introduction may be necessary. -Relate current news events (ie Forest fires) to what you would do in the same situation -Emphasize the slow gov’t reaction to provide aid. (Fort McMurray Fire or Calgary flood) -Gently mock the lineups at the gas station. (Hurricane Sandy New jersey) Ian - First Aid course. - Gentle intro into the world where all is not clean or safe. You have to fix things, not someone else. Sell it as: Means of getting a raise at work. (WCB level 1, etc) Less need to run to emergency room (less reliance) First responder capability if you see someone in the ditch. (Community service, peace of mind, less reliance) Kids get it as babysitting jobs mandate it. (initial Revenue generation) -Also helps pad their resume seeking first real job. Open topics Canadian Government website - https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/plns/mk-pln-en.aspx Step by step online plan maker, total of 8 steps. . . Safe exits from home and neighbourhood Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates Designated person to pick up children should you be unavailable Contact persons close-by and out-of-town Health and insurance information Places for your pet to stay Risks in your region Location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain Guns - (Thx hollywood) Always foremost on freshly-minted preparedness minds, but is no more or less import

Intro Eric –Welcome to episode #5 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast… Post Deer Hunting. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, hunter, reloader, my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis. My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every, province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to prepare for various unexpected situations daily. Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to our hunting trip and the outdoors. Next Ian and myself will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, ((((we have some listener feedback to cover off hopefully))))), and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Post Deer Hunting. News Eric – Calgarians found themselves navigating a nasty drive home on Friday as a band of snow blanketed the region. Swap go bag gear. . . https://globalnews.ca/news/4696025/calgary-record-breaking-snowfall/ Ian – California Wildfires. I had the opportunity to literally pass right over Malibu this week. While it was night, didn’t see much. WHat did impress me was the level of smoke in SFO Watching ews - Need for a proper Bugout / INCH bag becomes crystal clear at this point. Residents had minimal time to leave, and had nothing to come home to. Halifax - Small earthquake in Mexico. Series of them this week in the Province of Oaxaca, 200 km away. Sitting underneath Popocatepetl, feeling a jiggle; prepper’s bad sleep scenario…. Eric – Episode’s topic. Post Deer Hunting Eric – Day 1 all setup, some communication glitches and a deer blasted past all 3 of us… Rest of the week lots of signs but no deer. I left on Thursday, Sat morning the guys got one. Clarify the carrying first aid stuff on person. Ian – Absolutely skunked. Not alone, as was everyone else. Sighted two off the ferry, good start! Saw one doe in fast flight jumped in front of my truck near campground. Sweet! Nothing after. Island much busier than expected, and we had to ensure everyone had their own patch to cover. Saw zero grouse, or even songbirds. My partner had mechanical and logistical issues, and came late. Busy enough during the weekdays. We called it before the weekend rush arrived. Take aways – Ian- We have the tech for now, use it. Free GPS aps, (Maps.me) or paid ones such as iHunter. Testing your gear is key. I ran into people who had not sighted in their rifles prior to going. There is no such thing as overdressing for weather. Most guys I ran into had proper gear and were functioning well. Layering is the most adaptable style of dress for changing conditions. Even in good times, people vs animal population is not good. Imagine when food is tight. Jacklighting, etc would work short term, then deplete populations even faster. Sleep is key to fast response and sighting ability. Don’t ruin it by boozing too much after dark. Afternoon naps helped a lot with alertness during dusk time. Different catch methods ensure SOME success. My hunting partner ensured we didn’t get ‘completely’ skunked during the trip by catching and releasing a small lake trout. Good for morale and a real time test for his gear & loadout! My own failings: I used riflescope to glass some areas. Bino would have been better. Packing light versus utility of tools. Should have briefed partner on use of walkie talkies during bush push. Running late, Had them, didn't use them. Safety as well as efficiency issue. Pounds equals pain. Can’t stress the importance of lightweight gear. Physical fitness. Feel better after my daily hikes. How we’ve prepped this week Ian – Unpacked from hunting, and topped off some feeders/waterers. I bought some feed to keep the stockpile up, had to head off to work. Been at work since. Ordered online some used night vision Black friday sales Eric- PODCAST CHALLENGE Eric – LA Fires inspired us for this one Ian – Rather than online shopping and pimping out your SHTF rifle…. More realistic use of time beforehand would have been making copies of critical documents . Passports, marriage / birth certificates, bank accounts, titles to property, serial numbers of valuable items, and pictures for insurance purposes of stuff you would want replaced in case of a major fire. Eric - Avg Jump drives hold 64 GB of memory. You could hold all your favorite p

Intro Eric –Welcome to episode #4 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast… Pre Deer Hunting. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such has ice storms, power outages, etc. I started a small preparedness company to help get people prepared and able to look after themselves for at least 72 hours, if not longer. Ian – My name is Ian, co-host of the show. I live on Vancouver Island, on a small hobby farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast, hunter, reloader, my farm’s designated handyman. I have had a lifelong interest in preparedness, and am gladly learning new skills on a regular basis. My professional background has allowed me to see pretty much every, province and territory in Canada. It also has taught me to prepare for various unexpected situations daily. Eric – We have some great content for you in this episode, We’re going to start off with some news articles relating to hunting and the outdoors. Next Ian and myself will be letting you know how we’ve improved our preparedness since our last episode, we have some listener feed back to cover off (hopefully), and then were going to get into the main topic for this episode, Pre Deer Hunting. News Eric – Since this episode is going to be focused on hunting I thought an article about hunting would make sense to talk about. Oct 27 2018 - MNRF laid 132 charges in 10-day period at start of moose and deer season. During a 10-day period from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22, conservation officers checked 4,768 hunters from Ontario and the United States and laid 132 charges and issued 329 warnings. The fact that there are more warnings vs charges is good to see, education always makes a big impact vs charging. Some of the charges and warnings that were issued included failing to wear a proper helmet on an ATV, having open liquor in a vehicle, having a loaded firearm in a vehicle, not wearing proper hunting orange, night hunting, shooting from the road, and trespassing for the purpose of hunting. Safety is key, alcohol and hunting just doesn’t mix. Not wearing orange (common sense), and trespassing. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/mnrf-laid-132-charges-in-10-day-period-at-start-of-moose-and-deer-season-1100849 Ian commentary– province differences. No orange required here. Lower population density. Interesting in the lack of caliber restrictions here too. Boozing it up leads to accidents, maybe requiring first aid / IFAKs. Do you sell those? Plan to handle first aid issues? What first aid do you bring? Ian -. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/man-shoots-grizzly-video-bella-coola-bc-1.4875956 Man shoots grizzly mom in front of house. Eric – Safety around wild life? Bears in camp, around when hunting. . . Talking points: -Who has the right of the space? He erred leaving her in his yard for a while. -Protection of family versus public outcry. Totally different when times are bad. -Charged outside with no real plan. -Backup plan for when she charged was a complete fail. Ian - The inevitable bear defense debate! CGN is full of threads on this. .308 / Buckshot/45-70/50 BMG😊 How we’ve prepped this week Ian-Finished splitting and stacking wood during a break in the weather. Put on some siding on a wall of one of the coops. Reloaded some .308 (Hunting rounds) Hornady SSTs for .75 versus 2.00 per round. Won’t flinch when shooting based on costs per round! Made some 9mm in celebration of my Ruger PC Carbine😊 One of the first 30 from Bullseye in London. Something for the wife and kids to enjoy. Lots of value for money. Eric – If you have Any questions, please ask! Processed the last 14 of my meat birds.. . Sold 4 before we even got them home. Canned some stock, froze some meat, and gained a sense of accomplishment & pride at knowing what went into them. Organic food, table scraps, and better conditions than your avg bird. My wife spent the better part of a day parting them out into compact pieces, while I vacuum bagged them. Neat trick to make better use of the freezer. Lesson learned. Thighs in a hand grinder doesn’t work. Use a food processor to grind it up instead. Unusually high male to female ratio this year. About 50 males total sent to ‘freezer camp’ this year. Females kept for eggs to rotate in some newer stock. Most kept for consumption. But as long as they get commercially processed they can legally be sold. (Change from the old days of a bird sold over the fence. ) Based on results from showing them at local fairs, and with those wins, we turned that into some ‘hatching egg’ sales. More on Chickens at a later episode! Episode’s topic. Pre Deer Hunting Eric – So it’s November, and along with colder weather and snow comes deer hunting season. I’ve been hunting deer for the past 7-8 years in Northern Ontario.

In this episode there is a new co-host! Ian joins the Canadian Prepper Podcast as a co-host. Eric and Ian discuss how they have improved their personal preparedness, and specifically Ian touches on rain water collection and a calculator that can assist with determining how much rain water you can collect from your homes roof. https://www.watercache.com/resources/rainwater-collection-calculator Eric discusses a news article about a hurricane in the states that resulted in loss of life and options are discussed about how you can be prepared for extreme weather. Hurricane Michael death toll rises to 19. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/hurricane-michael-death-toll-rises-to-29-including-19-in-florida/ar-BBOumdb Ian talks about a snow storm in Manitoba that produced more then expected amounts of snow and a discussion is started about getting ready for winter. Snowstorm in SE Manitoba. Was supposed to be small, dumped 20+ cm on the highway. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/snow-wont-go-winter-weather-system-stalls-over-southeastern-manitoba/ar-BBOeHGk A the stigma surrounding prepping is discussed and how it is slowly changing thanks to media and government starting to discuss 72 hour plans.

In this episode I explain some of the ways to study for, and ultimately write the amateur (HAM) radio exam to receive your amateur radio operators licence in Canada. I also explain some basic radios that can be used and where to find settings to gain access to local HAM repeaters.

In this first episode of the Canadian Prepper Podcast I do an introdction about the podcast and where I'd like to see it go. I aslo discuss basics about 72 hour kits.