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Peter McCully

MULTI MEDIA CREATOR & MANAGER

- PODCASTER

- PUBLISHER

- BROADCASTER

- CONTENT CREATOR

In his early teens Peter volunteered as a camera man at the local cable station in his hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Bitten by the news bug, Peter has had many great media gigs including morning show radio hosts, promotions, programming and news directorships.

 

He was most recently podcast producer and host of 'Today in BC' for Black Press Media.

 

An award  winning newspaper Publisher and former municipal councillor, Peter has served with Chambers of Commerce on both of Canada's coasts and as Chairman of the BC Legion Highland Gathering.

 

He is a bass drummer for the Qualicum Beach Pipes and Drums.

Parksville, British Columbia

Cell: 250-927-6246

PODCASTING

PODCASTING

​Peter has hosted and produced over 200 topical weekly podcasts including the 'Today in BC' podcast for 75 Black Press Media newspaper websites. Peter has chatted with politicians, authors, musicians, comedians, just to name a few. A few samples can be found on this page. Over 100 podcasts in the series can be found here.

Elizabeth May

Peter talks with the Green Party of Canada leader, Elizabeth May. Stephanie May, Elizabeth’s mother, was a prominent activist in New York during the 1950s and was successful in helping to getting a nuclear test ban treaty. The wide-ranging interview includes May’s take on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Rowe vs. Wade.

Darrell McKay

Darrell McKay, a retired engineer actively involved in humanitarian efforts, chats with Peter from Ukraine. McKay provides a first-hand account of the dire conditions faced by the people. Sitting on the front stoop of a safe house near the front line, McKay shares stories of resilience and heroism amid the ongoing conflict.

Barney Bentall

Pamela Martin

Peter chats with Barney Bentall, known for his work with the band ‘The Legendary Hearts’, The band released several albums and had a string of hits, including ‘Something to Live For’. The annual Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo Opry Charity Concerts have raised over $500,000 for various charities.

Peter chats with Pamela Martin, longtime B.C. news anchor and journalist, discussing her journey in journalism and her current dedication to volunteer work. Martin broke barriers as the first female reporter at CKNW news radio in the 1970s, with her unique perspective on stories. The former Miss Teen USA attended university in Mexico and Italy.

Made in BC Book Club

Peter chats with two authors, Kathy Wagner and David Norwell, on  the ‘Made in B.C. Book Club’. David Norwell talks about A Complex Coast, a personal account of his solo kayak journey from Victoria to Alaska. McCully also chats with Wagner about Here with You. It’s the powerful story of a mother struggling to save her son from addiction.

Jagmeet Singh

The Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada held roundtable discussions in various locations throughout British Columbia. Peter caught up to Jagmeet Singh on Vancouver Island. Singh says that overall, the people that he has talked to in the sessions offered feasible solutions to healthcare issues.

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PUBLISHING

​Peter has been an Award Winning Publisher of both Daily and Weekly Community newspapers at the Provincial and National levels, on both of Canada's coasts.

PUBLISHING

Group Publisher

PQB News, Alberni News, Westerly News, VI Daily

- Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting

- Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction

Publisher

Westerly News

Tofino-Ucluelet, BC

- Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting

- Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction

Publisher

Vancouver Island Daily

Parksville, BC

- Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting

- Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction

Publisher

Gulf Islands Driftwood 

Salt Spring Island, BC

- Develop newspaper promotions, sales campaigns & supplements

- Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting 

Publisher

Alberni Valley Times

Port Alberni, BC

- Supervise and evaluate staff at the daily newspaper

- Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction

Publisher | Owner

The Guysborough Gazette

Guysborough, NS

- Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction

BROADCASTING

​Peter has been a broadcaster on both of Canada's coasts in an on-air role as well as music, programming and promotions.

BROADCASTING

Sales

CKAY

Duncan, BC

- Afternoon Show host

- Formulated advertising packages for clients.

- Write / voice commercials

News Director

950 CHER

Sydney, NS

- Developed news programming, anchored morning news shift

- Acted as Broadcast News National reporter for region

Program Director

AM58CFJX

Antigonish, NS

- Morning Show host.

- Supervisor of on-air and news staff

- Formulated programming concepts and promotions

Music Director

790CFAN

Newscastle, NB

- Morning Show host.

- Maintained music programming

- On location reporting and recording of clients

Music Director

am58CJFX

Antigonish, NS

- Morning Show host.

- Formulated programming concepts and promotions

- Maintained music programming

Announcer

96CHNS

Halifax, NS

- Swing announcer shift

- Visited clients on location with live reports in conjunction with sales and promotional department

BUSINESS

BUSINESS

Owner 

Salt Spring Photo.com

Salt Spring Island, BC

-Creating and marketing digital images & prints

Owner

McMedia Advertising

Antigonish, NS

-Audio, video, print company, including: retail radio, messages on hold and video brochures
-Brochures for the Health, Tourism, and Educational Industries

Co-owner 

Salt Spring Internet

Salt Spring Island, BC

-Internet Service Provider
-Photography & web services

Advertising Manager

S & D Smith Central Supplies

Antigonish, NS

-Largest independent dealer in NS, responsible for co-op budget, flyer, media advertising
-Created in-store radio POS program, and brochure distribution

AWARDS

Peter has had the opportunity to work on some great teams which have been awarded for quality of work and imagination!

COMMUNITY

Active in the local community Peter has been an elected Municipal Councillor and served on Chambers of Commerce on both of Canada's coasts, as well as various health boards and pipe band related organizations.

Chairman

BC Legion Highland

Gathering

- Co-ordinated volunteers for Games
- Chaired provincial meeting, liason with Royal Canadian Legion 

Chairman

Atlantic Expressway Committee

Antigonish, NS

- Chairman of the Atlantic Expressway Committee, formed to seek the economic impact of twinning the Trans-Canada Highway

Vice-President

Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce 

- VP of Business, developed “Residents Card”, shop local program

 

President

Chamber of Commerce

Antigonish, NS

- Chaired meetings and committees, overseeing staff and projects

Councillor

County of Antigonish

Antigonish, NS

- Representation for UNSM / FCM

- Chaired Finance and Economic Development Committees 

Board Member

St. Martha’s Regional Hospital

Antigonish, NS

- Chair of the Public Relations Committee, responsible for internal and external communications policy and plans 

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