Season 2010
28 episodes · 2010
1Shades of the Past
Stan Deering was 10 years old when his family left Flatrocks. But his memories of his early childhood in that abandoned outport are still vivid. And as time goes by, to him they become more and more important.
2The Story of a Quarry
Back in the late '80's, John Hurley Sr hatched a plan. He figured he would revive an old abandoned slate quarry in the tiny Trinity Bay community of Burgoyne's Cove. Some said he was a dreamer...that no one would ever buy rock coming out of Trinity Bay. But Hurley proved them wrong.
3Concordia: Tall Ship Down
In September of 2009, the tall ship SV Concordia sailed out of Lunenburg NS. Joining the crew on board were students attending the Class Afloat program - a mix of academic studies and sailing skills. Five months later, on a blustery day off the coast of Brazil, the unthinkable happened. Without warning, The Concordia was knocked over on her side and began to flood with water. 18 minutes later, she sank. For everyone on board it was a harrowing escape, a fight for survival, and an experience that will haunt them forever.
4Fried Squirrels & Beaver Tales
Hazel Tubrett lived in Labrador for ten years. During that decade, she heard her former father-in-law tell many tales...stories of his childhood on the Labrador coast. How people lived, what they ate...how they survived.
5Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world. Twice daily a volume of water equal to the flow of all the rivers on the planet enters the Bay. The tides rise 12 to 16 meters - 40 to 50 feet high but it is not only the awesome physical power of the Fundy tides. It's their ability to support the magnificent whales, fascinating seabirds and shorebirds and the rest of the marine life. The Bay is truly one of the natural wonders of the world.
6The Time of Tunes
"His accordion is 40 years old...he's over 90. Mr. Pete Barron. One of Placentia Bay's master players. Still cranking out the old tunes most have long forgotten.
7Magdalen Islands
The Magdalen Islands are isolated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. So how does the small population survive and make a living when other rural communities are dying? By taking control of their own fishery, by building a tourism market and by enticing newcomers to start new businesses.
8Island of Peace
Examining how one man rebuilt the world of his childhood on the abandoned Samson's Island in Notre Dame Bay, Nfld.
9Farm Workers
Investigating the increase of Jamaican farm workers in Nova Scotia since local labor is hard to find.
10Land and Sea Remembered Part One
Part 1 - Former host Dave Quinton shares some of his memories of the series. He holds the record as Land and Sea's longest running host. Dave Quinton. And in his 26 years with the show, Dave became a household name in Newfoundland and Labrador...a voice instantly recognized by those who grew to love the program he helped create, and nuture.
11Land and Sea Remembered Part Two
Part 2 - Former host Dave Quinton shares some of his memories of the series.
12Algae the Future of Fuel
Investigating the alternative fuel properties of algae.
13The Nobles
Taking a look at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's mounted unit.
14Moonshine
Moonshine - it has the reputation of being illicit and dangerous. Despite that, the people of Prince Edward Island have had a long love affair with shine. For generations, every special occasion included a customary bottle of the potent drink. Today the art of making shine remains entrenched in Island life.
15Mistaken Mystique
Mistaken Point is a remarkable place, some might even call it magical. It's a rocky headland at the tip of the Avalon Peninsula. Etched onto two shelves of stone are the remnants of ancient creatures that lived more than 560 million years ago.
16BioBlitz Biodiversity
BioBlitz: the search for biodiversity. How often do we even think about the creatures and plants that live among us? That's the goal of the 3rd annual BioBlitz organized by St. Mary's University in Halifax. The scientists are counting all the species at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park. It's an important way to evaluate the health of any ecosystem.
17Gone on the Track
Remembering the terrible CP Rail accident in 1980 that took the lives of 12 young Newfoundlanders.
18Alewives: A Border Dispute
Examining the alewives debate between Maine and New Brunswick and how it affects the smallmouth bass industry.
19The Mi'kmaq Way
Profiling Conne River elder John Nick Jeddore.
20PEI Oysters
Learning about the future of the oyster industry in P.E.I.
21True Blue
Looking at the rock called Labradorite.
22Coyotes
Not that long ago, coyotes were rarely seen in the Maritimes. Farmers might have considered them a nuisance, when they killed a lamb or calf. But most people never gave them a thought. That all changed with the death of singer/songwriter Taylor Mitchell in 2009. Coyotes attacked her on a trail in Cape Breton. In Nova Scotia coyotes are now seen as a deadly enemy and a public danger.
23Quahog Shuffle
When Barry found himself in Prince Edward Island looking for seasonal work, he started asking questions about the type of clam called a quahog. And before long, he was on the beaches of PEI in his stocking feet, doing the quahog shuffle. Fishing for the shellfish you find with your feet.
24NS Folk Art
Nova Scotia folk art is often called primitive or naïve. It's certainly colourful, whimsical and popular. For art collectors around the world, this "art of the people" is one of the things that makes Nova Scotia famous.
25The Berry Belt
You'll meet a blueberry farmer, two aspiring cranberry farmers and a farmer who's growing a powerful berry you've likely never even heard of - sea buckthorn. You'll discover the health benefits of these tiny berries and gain an appreciation for the patience it takes to produce them.
26NB Gas
There could be lots of natural gas in parts of New Brunswick, but it's difficult to retrieve. It lies deep underground in the shale layers. Oil companies want to use a technique called fracking to bring it to the surface. But some people are worried that fracking will harm the environment. And they may be right. We went to Pennsylvania to see the effects of fracking on communities there. We visit New Brunswick where oil companies are already exploring. Is the province ready? Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island may also have huge shale deposits.
27The Heart of Hagan's Hospitality
Looking at one of the most colorful bed and breakfast owners.
28Within Sight of Shore
Looking at the sinking of HMCS Esquimalt during the Second World War.