In this season finale of Secret Sunshine, meet Ed Hill. He's a retired RCMP Staff Sergeant, artist, curler, canoeist, auctioneer, emcee, community builder, and larger-than-life personality.

But after nearly four decades in Gibsons, Ed and his wife Joy are preparing to leave.

From saving someone's life on his first night in town, to founding one of the world's top outrigger canoe races, to becoming an activist artist after retiring from the RCMP, Ed's story will teach you something about what happens when passion meets community spirit.

Find Ed Hill’s artwork at Edhillart.com. And find his home’s listing at realtor.ca.

As ever, thanks to Nico at Nico Coastal Homes for sponsoring this season. If you’re in the market to hit the market, give Nico a call - she’s among the very best realtors on the Sunshine Coast. Find her at nicolearnett.ca.

Find me at secretsunshine.ca, and on Instagram at dom_ideas.

Looking to sponsor next season of the show?

Shoot me an email at secretsponsor@handovermedia.fm and we’ll make a deal. Thanks very much for your support!

Secret Sunshine is produced by Dominic Girard at Handover Media. Original music is from Max Henry.

The podcast will take a little winter break. See you again sometime in Spring.

Thanks as ever to Nicole at Nico Coastal Homes for sponsoring this season. Whether your planning to buy or sell a home on the Coast, give Nico a ring. She’s a top seller for good reason!

In this episode, Jess Procter, owner and founder of Sweet Emotion Baking in Gibsons, BC. Jess shares her journey from home baker to small business owner, and spills the tea on who her customers are, why they’re obsessed with her cookies, and why they might be calling her at 11 pm for a cookie fix.

But we also get deep into it and unpack why a cookie isn’t just a cookie, but a sweet treat that connects Jess, giving her fulfillment from feeding her community.

We also make a test batch of top secret Secret Sunshine Cookies. And if you’re quick on the draw, you can buy one of these cookies for yourself wherever they’re found. (hint: try the Butchers, the Cheese Co. and Roberts Creek Wellbeing.

Hear about, Jess’s “no raisin” policy, midnight baking marathons, the therapeutic power of baking during tough times, especially while parenting through lockdowns, and a bunch more.

Connect with Jess on Instagram (@sweet.emotion.baking) and with me (@dom_ideas).

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Support local businesses like Sweet Emotion Baking, and don’t forget to treat yourself (and someone you love) to a cookie! After all, a cookie is just “a hug for inside your body.”

Secret Sunshine is produced by Dominic Girard at Handover Media. The music is from Max Henry.

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