Maritime Vignettes

The story of the 70-odd year-old woman and the old-fashioned general store that's been part of her life for over half a century.

In just one lifetime we've witnessed the devastation of the world's fish stocks. It's a crisis and it's led to call for action. We'll meet a small group of fishermen and consumers who are doing something about it.

In the Newfoundland outport of St. Mary's, the antique car bug has spread like a fever. You'll find a classic car or truck in almost every second shed. We showcase this special collection of vintage vehicles...restored, adored and pampered by the car buffs of the bay.

75 years ago three men were entombed in a gold mine in Moose River. The rescue effort galvanized listeners across Canada and the United States. We look back to this disaster which marked the beginning of live news reporting as we hear it and see it today.

We go back to the abandoned community of Fair Island for a reunion of those who once lived there, and still remember.

They are unpredictable, potentially dangerous, and often a real threat to many fisheries. But Sharks also are top of the food chain and absolutely essential to the health of our oceans. We head to sea for a look at the latest research into the remarkable lives of sharks in the north atlantic.

You'll meet some of the people behind the produce at the St.John's Farmer's Market ...the people who make it, bake it or grow it.

On this episode, we'll explore a world steeped in wood, wind and water, and discover why Nova Scotia Schooners are here to stay.

He's a typical Newfoundland bayman in many ways, and completely atypical in others. Local artist and craftsmen Terrence Howell. The world traveller who's figured out a new way to build a life in outport Newfoundland.

Cape Breton island is home to a powerful traditional music culture. And the fiddle is at its heart. We'll meet three master fiddlemakers who keep that music and culture alive.