🔴 LIVE at Tod’s Nanaimo Infusion 2026 🔴

Yeah, I'll be happy to promote it and do what I can to share the news. But, you know, we're white people, you know, we have full-time jobs, and so we just ran out of steam. Yeah, I'm sure that there'll be something again. Yeah, if you need more, let me know. Yeah, I'll be around.

Sorry, they're saying there's no sound.

Is there no sound? Can you folks say one way or the other if there's no sound? It says— I saw someone say now it's working. Sound fix, it works now. Okay, don't tap that button, that might be it.

Yeah.

Hi, Mama Maffin. I just wanted to let you know there's a pink chair on the front row.

I know about it.

Okay, all right.

Both these puppies got here on the motorcycle.

Hi!

I thought they were going to have like Something at 12, like a picture, but the speech is first and then the picture.

Nedley! Nedley! Hi, Nedley! We didn't find you last night to kidnap you. Nedley, how are you, buddy?

I kept looking up.

Yes, he's here. Good night. Come say hi. Come say hi. Good night. Was he? Yeah, Todd was just looking for you.

Okay, thank you.

Like, I was so afraid of having Were you looking for me?

I was briefly. I'm just— we're just waiting for the preview. Just as long as you can move, like, get everyone over there, over here.

Okay.

The, uh, Dale behind the merch table has got a bullhorn.

Okay, I'll get it.

Yep. Oh my goodness, you're so cute! Oh, I like your t-shirt.

Thank you, Todd.

I do.

That's great. Baby, I love your shirt.

Thank you. Papa saying you guys have a bold one?

No, no, anything about a bold one? Oh, I think there was someone behind us who had it, but not, not us. Okay.

These are some of the American nurses we're trying to charm to come here. This is live.

We'll see.

They have somebody with a bullhorn.

Good turnout. Yeah, we weren't here last year, so yeah.

to make an announcement for Tod?

Make an announcement for Tod?

No, he just wants people to move over. Can we get everybody to move towards the bandstand? We'll get everybody to move towards the bandstand that way for the commencement.

See, nurses, nurses are so useful.

We are good at yelling at people.

Oh yeah.

Oh my goodness, we're missing the opening Indigenous ceremony. Quickly go back. We have an elder from the community here.

and thank you that I have been able to be a part of the care of our people at HCM. I was asked to share a model of care that was amongst our people that was developed as part of Accreditation Canada, and it's called the One Canoe Model of Care. And in our health centre, our homwo'k health centre, our First Nations health centre here, we have developed a canoe where the client is the skipper, and each person gets into that canoe. And if you've ever been on one of those dugout wooden canoes, nobody can stand up above another person. You must all work at nat'samak, shwallowin, as one mind and one heart and one spirit. Every person in our health center gets this oral story when they come into our health center. That there is not one person that can stand above another person. The janitor, the receptionist, the MOA, the administrative staff, the financial staff, the alcohol and drug counselors, the peer workers, the outreach workers, the nurses and doctors, we are all equal. In order to serve the client, we need to work as one. No one person can pull more in that canoe or that canoe will not will not travel in the direction that that client needs. It's also a model of care where you accept the client where they're at. Sometimes we get in that canoe and they will bring us into a storm. And for others, it's the end of their journey and we're there as part of their palliative care. And we're there with dignity and respect. We're also there in that early journey with that pregnant mom. We do full circle in that canoe. That's the model of care that Shenemo has embraced. Natsamatschwalawan. We become one mind, one heart, and one spirit for the client. I really want to thank you for this opportunity to give me an opportunity to share with you, to open the floor in a good way for good Shq'oloowin medicine for those that are here, and welcome, welcome my relatives from the States. Thank you.

All right, just let me open my phone. Hang on, hang on.

Okay, come on.

There we go.

All right, I am—

well, thanks for coming to our picnic.

You're the one of the— one of the models. No, I, I'm Jocelyn Maffin.

I am the, um, Tod's other half and chief cheerleader. And if you think you are, I'll switch you. I have the distinct benefit and honor of welcoming you all after Connie's amazing welcome to this beautiful city that we have the fortune to have been here since— that we've been here since for 9 years, and we couldn't be happier. That we are here. Um, I just wanted to tell you guys how humbling it is to see everything you've shared with us on social media, on the Discord servers, about yourselves and your journeys and your current life and the things that you're dealing with and your experiences if you're local living here. We couldn't have done any of this without without you. Um, and it's humbling to realize that you spend your attention on us, on the things that we care about, and you join us in it. And that is an incredibly humbling and amazing experience. Um, so I thank you for your attention, first of all. And I also want to congratulate all of us, especially those who came from south of the border, because you are proving just by being here, connecting, talking to each other, and sharing that community and kindness, that community doesn't know borders, right? And I've had the pleasure of— the honor of growing up in Canada. And to me, Canada means equality and freedom and multiculturalism and community most of all. And it's a pleasure to share that here with you in Maféo Sutton Park. And thank you so much for coming.

Hello!

I'm Tod. Thank you so much for coming. Holy crap, there's a lot of you. I don't have a lot to say other than thank you so much. The mayor and council wanted to be here, they are at a conference. This is the second year Jocelyn and I forgot to ask the city for permission first. They would have picked a different day, I'm sure, but they've been very gracious isn't helpful. Somewhere in the audience here is Tamara, our Member of Parliament. She has a bunch of flags. You are welcome to grab a flag from her and speak with her as well. And a lot of times you go to these things and people say you make a difference, and I think it's important for you to understand the difference you're making by your presence here. Last year when we did this, restaurants met payroll that month. Businesses stayed open. Families who employed by the mills that closed because of the tariffs were able to put food on the table. It's not a small thing, your presence here, and we're deeply grateful for it. I might also remind you that you still have 179 days left on your visitor visas, so see the rest of Vancouver Island, see the rest of British Columbia. And before I bring on our next final guest, I wanted to remind you that in Canada, it doesn't matter to us where you come from, where your family is from, who you worship, who you love, how many trans kids you have. We're grateful that you're here, and you are welcome in our country. And it's my privilege to welcome the Premier of our province, David Eby and his provincial representatives as well.

Thanks so much, Todd.

Thank you, Connie Paul, for the welcome. I was, I was walking up the path coming up here and this woman came up to me, Sharon. She's around somewhere. She's She's like, I think you need a pin. Got me a nice Canadian flag pin. And she said, you know what the world needs right now? The world needs a lot more Tod and Jocelyns. We're here for 30 seconds, that happened.

Incredible.

This is an amazing event. First of all, welcome Americans. Welcome to British Columbia.

We're so glad you're here. You're our friends, our family. Family.

Some of our best friends are American. Now it's the hockey playoffs, and ordinarily we're not so happy to see a big group of Americans come up during the playoffs. Make an exception today. It's a tough year for us in the playoffs. Um, I, uh, I, I got past Sharon and we kept walking, and I met Joe Lynn and her roommate who are visiting up here from Seattle. Jo Lynn is a nurse and American healthcare workers— oh, and her roommate's a teacher. Healthcare workers, teachers are visiting. Late checkout is available. Stay as long as you want. We got lots of room for you. We're glad to see you. Um, this is obviously a hard time, uh, between our countries right now. And the dispute is not among the people. You know, it's really clear. You can see it here. This is not a fight between Americans and Canadians. This is a political issue. And this too will pass. And what will help us get through to the other side is events like this. This is so inspiring to see you here. I'm joined here by my colleagues. Just so you know what happens here in Nanaimo, we've got 3 amazing MLAs that they are— what's the American equivalent? State legislators? State legislators. I'm the governor. David Eby, nice to meet you. Sheila Malcolmson, George Anderson.

Absolutely. And Stephanie Higginson.

These MLAs have delivered $750 million in healthcare improvements in the community and capital investments, new long-term care, new acute care beds. Healthcare is a huge focus for them here in Nanaimo. That is hardworking community representatives that are working on things that are not dividing people, not tearing them apart, but bringing them together to make the community better. And our Health Minister is here, Josie Osborne. And the reason why— the reason why Josie is here is because she is thrilled and I am thrilled that in the last 9 months in Nanaimo alone, we welcomed 34 new American healthcare workers to join our team here in Nanaimo. And I'll let you in on a little secret, but don't tell anyone in the United States unless you're recruiting them up, because we don't want this to stop. But almost 3,000 American healthcare workers have applied to work here in British Columbia in the last 10 months.

3,000.

I understand not everyone's able to move up here, but we are thrilled to have you here, and I cannot wait for relations to be normal with our countries again. We have built amazing things together. We will build more amazing things together, but one of the most amazing things I've seen we've built together is the spirit that's here today. Let's have a good time. Let's celebrate our relationship. Welcome Americans to British Columbia.

Thank you, Tod Maffin.

Thank you, Premier Emily. Thank you, Tamara with the flags, who's our MP. Um, okay, Jocelyn and I really want a picture with all you guys, so we are going to head over there where the big Nanaimo sign is. You will see a drone in the sky. The drone is taking the photograph. It is nothing to be afraid of. Let's go over there and, uh, and we're gonna just try somehow to take a big family photo together. Thank you, thank you.

Look at this, it's amazing. I know, I know. T-shirt.

I know. All right, here we go. Yes, we thought you were a medium, right? We were in that one and I could hear that friend. Yeah, that was cute. Where did she go? Oh, there she is. We were waiting for you. Oh, I wanted to run in there. Hi, we will be here. I'm just— get all cuddled up.

Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

Where did we just lose Tod Maffin? He will come back.

That way.

All right, just packing all up here.

He's coming. I don't know where Dale's going.

I never did find him.

Okay, we are about to do the photo. You're going to be looking at the totem pole over there. Is that right, Neil?

Yeah.

What is this person doing?

I checked with the city, not my wife. I'm more scared of the city than my wife. We, uh, so we are about to put the drone in the air, so just give us about a minute or so. Thank you all. And if you are over there, please come this way for the big family photo, and you will be looking toward the totem pole.

How you doing? Nice to see you.

We, we've met really quickly before.

Nice to see you. Yes, you look like a celebrity. All right, we're going to fly that back, right? Uh, yes.

Are you shooting this video?

Yeah, I This is one of our American recruits.

All right, we should get all of our t-shirts up here. Hi! Where are you? You want to be on the live?

I've never felt so good to be on my knees before.

Okay, we are 90 seconds away. Could we have a show of hands if you are from Florida or Texas? Could we have a show of hands if you are visiting from outside of the Mid-Island area? I'm just killing time here. How many of you are either a healthcare worker or are here with a healthcare worker?

The drone is in the air.

Give us 30 seconds.

Yay!

Oh, there's actually, uh, Rachel's in here. Yep, sorry.

Free from far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

For me. Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee. We got to develop the film. Don't laugh, they'll know how old you are. We are just checking to see if the thing went okay.

Take 2. Are we good? Drone Daddy, how's it going? Drone Daddy.

Do you want more?

Good, good. Thank you, we got it! Thank you for coming and showing the bear and showing Columbia. Sorry. Okay, yeah. Oh, you're poor. But I know, I'm like, I didn't even help her up. Rude. I have to go talk with Evie at the hospital now. Okay, thanks.

But I have strict instructions not to say anything.

Sorry. Um, last year, but it was just for a moment. So Vagina Whisperer is like Tod Maffin's BFF, so she comes frequently and we go crazy.

We've decided that we're going to make a craft Cottage?

Craft cottage?

Lesbian wood?

So we were the only lesbians on our block, right? But we had a garage full of wood. I have a wood fetish. Has he seen that? Oh, he was there when it was made, I'm sure. Um, but anyway, it was fun. It was comical because our kids were like, why do the lesbians have all the wood in their boat? Our kids.

That's for the lady right there in the black, yellow, black. Uh, that's our municipal council.

Right, I've met with her several times.

Yeah, did you tell her for the nurses are coming?

No, because I didn't know at the time. Oh good. But I did tell her we needed a cath lab and it's now being built, so—

Look at you, Jose! People are too scared to say no to taxes.

I'll come back in a minute.

Wait till episode 8. Yeah, episode 7 is when things start getting weird, and episode 8 is the season finale where shit gets really weird.

So you'll like it. I should go ask Josie.

So how long are you here for?

I'm going to stay— I fly out the 30th. Is that Thursday? Thursday.

Thursday.

Thursday.

Yeah. Uh, do you fly— so are you flying straight out into Nima?

No, I'll do, uh, like, yeah, to Vancouver and then to Dallas and then Austin. Okay, I try to get a straight Dallas to and then just drive past Rachel's Cookies when I'm something like that, cuz I mean, it's like an hour and 45 minutes of drive to Dallas, 2 hours if the traffic's bad, and it's an hour and 20 to Austin, so a little bit longer I can live having to get on tour. Yep, yep. No, coasting is easier to get into it also because it's smaller, but yes. So I guess whenever they boogie, I'll have to get a U-Drive. Can you get all of our stuff? Are you— I mean, are you coming with me or are you going to White Sails? I'm gonna go with you.

Okay.

Stuck is stuck. Do you need me to go get all our stuff? I guess we need to gather all the things. I love your t-shirt! Thank you! Can I get a picture? Sure! With you guys? She made it!

I made it!

Hot Lava Bowl.

This is it, right?

Like, like Yeah, my daughter's a doctor.

Oh, lovely. Where are you living? Here in Nanaimo.

Yeah, I was, uh, I've been here since 1980.

Oh, that's nice.

Like a typical Canadian, I've worked here. Yeah.

And what area does your doctor, your daughter work in?

She's a rheumatologist.

Oh, excellent. She's definitely needed.

Yeah.

They have a waiting list, like, yep. People are having to travel like 300 miles for a new house.

Yeah, especially up there, right?

It's the hub.

So yeah, there's no shortage of work.

Yeah.

And for yourself.

Yeah.

Thank you for the work you do.

Oh, thank you. You, you're the family with the matching outfits? Todd and Jocelyn? I am the vagina whisperer. Todd and Jocelyn loved that photo. They were like, oh my God, look at these people, they're all dressed. It was adorable. Where are you coming from?

Minnesota.

Minnesota. And did you fly here? Yeah, on a plane. Yeah, nice.

And we're moving to BC. Yep, to Victoria.

And are you guys hoping to move or just visiting?

We're moving.

You are? That's amazing.

Yes, very grateful to be here.

Are you both in healthcare? Are you? What area are you in?

Emergency.

Fabulous. Yeah, I'm over at Royal Columbian, one of the trauma centers on the mainland, in Emerg. Yeah, uh, and Victoria Emerg. That'll be fun. So how big is the center that you came from?

Um, so my hospital has about 30 ED beds. Okay.

Yeah, that's a good size.

Yeah.

It's a regional medical center.

I'm gonna be working at Sonich Peninsula Hospital here, which is a smaller.

Yeah.

Um, but, and so when do you guys actually move?

September.

September.

Nice. Nice.

So Did you have lots of snow in your house for the winter?

This is Milo.

So we had almost no snow here. Are you gonna miss that next year?

A little bit, but also it'll be kind of nice. Yeah. I'm gonna miss it 0%. No.

This dog has 3 legs.

You can always travel to go see snow if you want.

Yes.

Yeah.

I don't need to live in it. 6 months out of the year.

Yeah, you guys are nice. Thank you.

No, we're here for you. Thank you.

It was so nice to meet you.

It was so nice to meet you guys too.

What—

remind me what your Discord name was.

Um, I actually don't know.

I'm Kurt R and she's Carl R. Fabulous.

Excellent.

Thank you.

We're so lucky to have you guys up here.

Oh, wonderful, wonderful. It's a, it's a pretty awesome place. Yeah, and then we are— I'm, I'm a teacher. Oh, so you're going to work? Um, once we're settled in, my license is going to transfer, so I have to do a little bit more stuff. So first we'll get settled in, and once we have Blue Hill, you know, that's a really nice area. Yeah, and you got access all the way up and down the island, so Kayaking is very— yeah, my dog has a life jacket so he could go canoeing. We have a small dog as well.

Kelly, you can turn it off if you want. Thanks.