Joel Grenz
@joelgrenz.com
Founder, president Motiontide #DigitalAgency / City Councillor, #Parksville / Entrepreneur / LL.B. / Husband, dad
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The Current with Matt Galloway: Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service?
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October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Current with Matt Galloway: Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service?
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Thinking about running for local office?
In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first.
Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles.
#LocalPolitics
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In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first.
Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles.
#LocalPolitics
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August 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thinking about running for local office?
In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first.
Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles.
#LocalPolitics
nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/so-y...
In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first.
Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles.
#LocalPolitics
nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/so-y...
Why does #LocalGov matter?
Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada.
Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve:
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Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada.
Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve:
www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/854-par...
July 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Why does #LocalGov matter?
Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada.
Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve:
www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/854-par...
Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada.
Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve:
www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/854-par...
A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News
A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News
A study from the University of B.C.'s department of psychology says recycling rates in B.C. and Alberta could be enhanced if people returning containers were able to choose between reclaiming the 10-c...
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June 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News
Creek habitat restored at Vancouver's Spanish Banks beach
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June 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Great summer vibes at the first annual Forks n’ Tunes Food Festival in #Parksville! 🎶🍔
Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.
Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.
June 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Great summer vibes at the first annual Forks n’ Tunes Food Festival in #Parksville! 🎶🍔
Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.
Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.
A beautiful day to officially open the restored labyrinth in Parksville Community Park. Big thanks to the volunteers who brought their vision to Council and to everyone who helped re-create this special place. A lasting gift for our community.
#Parksville #Labyrinth
#Parksville #Labyrinth
June 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A beautiful day to officially open the restored labyrinth in Parksville Community Park. Big thanks to the volunteers who brought their vision to Council and to everyone who helped re-create this special place. A lasting gift for our community.
#Parksville #Labyrinth
#Parksville #Labyrinth
June 1 is #WildSalmonDay
It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon!
Wild salmon need cold, clean water.
But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk.
Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations.
wildsalmonday.com
It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon!
Wild salmon need cold, clean water.
But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk.
Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations.
wildsalmonday.com
June 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
June 1 is #WildSalmonDay
It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon!
Wild salmon need cold, clean water.
But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk.
Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations.
wildsalmonday.com
It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon!
Wild salmon need cold, clean water.
But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk.
Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations.
wildsalmonday.com
Pretty sure that across Canada, healthcare workers will be welcomed with open arms.
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American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Pretty sure that across Canada, healthcare workers will be welcomed with open arms.
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Wheels up for Ottawa on my way to join more than 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada gathering to learn, collaborate, and advocate.
#CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC
#CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC
May 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Wheels up for Ottawa on my way to join more than 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada gathering to learn, collaborate, and advocate.
#CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC
#CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC
What’s better?
Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them
or
Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?
Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them
or
Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?
May 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What’s better?
Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them
or
Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?
Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them
or
Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?
According to the BDC, a 10% increase in tourism spending could boost Canada’s GDP by a full 1%
May 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
According to the BDC, a 10% increase in tourism spending could boost Canada’s GDP by a full 1%
Serious times call for serious leadership
May 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Serious times call for serious leadership
Having the King deliver the throne speech is quite a get for our new Prime Minister
May 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Having the King deliver the throne speech is quite a get for our new Prime Minister
Time to put away the F🍁CK flags and work together as Canadians 🇨🇦
May 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Time to put away the F🍁CK flags and work together as Canadians 🇨🇦
Thanks to all the Canadians who cast a ballot this election.
Voting is important
…but ideally it’s just the first step.
Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live.
There are many awesome organizations that do good work.
Go join one!
Voting is important
…but ideally it’s just the first step.
Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live.
There are many awesome organizations that do good work.
Go join one!
April 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Thanks to all the Canadians who cast a ballot this election.
Voting is important
…but ideally it’s just the first step.
Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live.
There are many awesome organizations that do good work.
Go join one!
Voting is important
…but ideally it’s just the first step.
Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live.
There are many awesome organizations that do good work.
Go join one!
Canada is not broken but it does require regular maintenance
April 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Canada is not broken but it does require regular maintenance
Congratulations to @gordjohns.bsky.social on being re-elected as our Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni.
I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.
I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.
April 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations to @gordjohns.bsky.social on being re-elected as our Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni.
I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.
I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.
Congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Carney.
Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦
Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦
April 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Carney.
Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦
Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦
The fact that Canada is not a two party country delivers better government.
More diverse perspectives and less polarization.
More diverse perspectives and less polarization.
April 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The fact that Canada is not a two party country delivers better government.
More diverse perspectives and less polarization.
More diverse perspectives and less polarization.
Who is behind the DoS attack on the 338 election tracker site happening the weekend before Election Day?
The attacks on 338 continue today, this time in Eastern Canada :-(
Use the French version of the site, which is up and running: qc125.com/canada/distr...
Use the French version of the site, which is up and running: qc125.com/canada/distr...
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April 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Who is behind the DoS attack on the 338 election tracker site happening the weekend before Election Day?
Good job Canada! Let's get the vote out on Monday! 🇨🇦🗳️
7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election.
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7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election.
www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
Data on polling – 45th General Election
Data on advance polls ? 45th General Election
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April 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good job Canada! Let's get the vote out on Monday! 🇨🇦🗳️
7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election.
www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election.
www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
As Canadians head to the polls, remember that we live in a representative democracy.
That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament.
Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud.
#cdnpoli
That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament.
Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud.
#cdnpoli
April 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
As Canadians head to the polls, remember that we live in a representative democracy.
That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament.
Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud.
#cdnpoli
That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament.
Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud.
#cdnpoli
We should expect a higher level of integrity from elected representatives, even if they are on “our team”
April 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We should expect a higher level of integrity from elected representatives, even if they are on “our team”