Episodes
From a sentencing circle to a visiting room in jail, Heidi Atter's documentary tells the story of how Johannes Semigak — who caused the death of his brother — has embarked on a journey to learn about and heal from intergenerational trauma. 
Published 04/28/24
Published 04/28/24
When Lan and Phai Nguyen started one of Halifax's first family run nail salons, the nail industry wasn't what it is today, so the business was off to a slow start. But now, nearly 30 years later, after running a successful business, raising four children, and seeing a novel inspired by them published, Lan and Phai are getting ready to retire. 
Published 04/21/24
Whether you're a mushroom person or not, mushrooms and fungi are amazing organisms that baffle and wonder even the experts who study them. Lindsay Bird goes on foraging adventures and mushroom tastings in this documentary that celebrates all things mushrooms. 
Published 04/14/24
If you think you know all you need to know about Anne, think again. Nicola Macleod, host of Good Question P.E.I., quizzes islanders and finds an Anne expert to answer the question: why is Anne so famous?
Published 04/07/24
For months, the CBC's Taryn Grant visited a tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade, meeting Ric Young and other residents there. She follows their stories as they are evicted from the encampment and have to find other places to live.
Published 03/24/24
Baby Christina De La Cruz came to Happy Valley-Goose Bay ten years ago, and has helped build the Filipino community there. Now, as she plans her big 40th birthday party, she's reflecting on her past in the Philippines and on her future in Labrador. A doc by Andrea McGuire. 
Published 03/17/24
For first generation Atlantic Canadians, learning heritage languages can be a struggle. For their parents, losing the language can be upsetting. Mariam Mesbah's documentary Speaking of Home.
Published 03/03/24
Many of us live with the climate in mind, but people are dying with the climate in mind, too. Caroline Hillier’s documentary ‘Bury Me Naked’ looks at where green burial cemeteries are — and are not — available in Atlantic Canada.
Published 02/25/24
When you think of farming, you might not think of Catholic nuns — but in Antigonish, N.S., the Sisters of St. Martha are behind a farming mentorship program that allows participants to experience running a farm before owning one. Rose Murphy's doc "Martha's Garden."
Published 02/18/24
For the first time in the seven years she's lived in St. John's, Esther Aina was finally able to see her vibrant culture on full display at her friend's big, traditional Nigerian wedding. Here is Esther Aina's documentary To Grow In Love.
Published 02/11/24
The remains of a black sailor — now known as W.H. — were found on the coast of Labrador in 1987. Now, there’s a renewed interest in finding out who W.H. was and what his presence could signify for Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. A documentary by Alisa Siegel.
Published 02/04/24
Jack Whalen spent nearly two years in solitary confinement as a child. Now, he's fighting for change. Ryan Cooke's documentary follows Jack as pushes Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick to remove the statute of limitations for child abuse.
Published 01/28/24
Fog has shaped culture, history and tragedies in Atlantic Canada. Natalie Dobbin's fascination with fog takes her to Sable Island and then back to her home in Herring Cove in this documentary exploring the science, history and romanticization of fog.
Published 01/21/24
From dropping an 'h' to adding an 's', Newfoundland and Labrador accents are certainly distinct, and while some features of those accents may be in decline, linguist Paul De Decker says younger generations are finding creative ways to keep them alive.
Published 01/14/24
What music would you want to listen to as you're taking your last breath? From ethereal original compositions to Bon Jovi covers, Cat LeBlanc creates music for people to listen to in their final moments. A documentary by Tori Weldon.
Published 01/07/24
When a small church lost its minister, its churchgoers thought: why don't we just do the job ourselves? Meet the 5 lay ministers in Freshwater, Newfoundland, who are keeping their church alive, even if it's not exactly the way head office would go about it.
Published 12/17/23
Take a walk - a really long walk - all the way around PEI, and find out what kinds of people tackle the 700-km Island Walk, and why. Producer Laura Meader meets up with walkers working toward fitness, boosting tourism, and moving through from grief, step by step.
Published 12/10/23
In the age of Spotify, it's hard to believe any music is inaccessible. But the Sons of Membertou's debut album is proof. The iconic collection of Mi'kmaw music has been out of print for decades - until a branch of the Smithsonian Institution came along. Wendy Bergfeldt brings us this decades-spanning story of revival.
Published 12/03/23
One chilly February night in 2017, three parents met up to brainstorm how their teenagers with disabilities could find work after graduation. What followed is a story of perseverance, community... and a good cup of coffee. A documentary by Maeve McFadden that first aired in June, 2023.
Published 11/26/23
With all the hype and/or hope around green hydrogen, we're asking: what's the deal with everyone seeming to want to sell it to Germany? Could we be using it here? A transatlantic talk about the renewable energy industry in its infancy on the east coast.
Published 11/19/23
From nurturing baby seaweed in a garage, to serving up it for supper: there's a world of possibilities growing around kelp in Nova Scotia. Freelance producer Moira Donovan dives into the fledgling industry that could support a new wave of people making a living from the sea, even as the climate changes.
Published 11/12/23
This is the story of a giant squid, 150 years ago, that got its photo taken. It's a strange photo, with an even stranger history to match. The CBC's Mike Rossiter follows the giant squid's mystery from St. John's, to Yale University, to deep below the sea. (And if you want to see the picture at the heart of it all, we recommend Googling "Moses Harvey giant squid.")
Published 11/05/23
In Mi'kmaw culture, history doesn't just belong in the past. "We talk about history like it's got a direct impact on the present, because it does," says Mercedes Peters. Mercedes is a Mi'kmaw historian based in Halifax, and she joins us to explore how the fundamental concepts of time and history play out across Mi'kmaki.
Published 10/29/23
Throughout his life, Craig Mackie used his voice to help others. And he decided to do the same as he faced death, and his choice of medical assistance in dying. A encore presentation of a documentary by Jessica Doria-Brown, first aired in March 2023.
Published 10/22/23