Atlantic Voice

Feb 01 2025 21 ep. 26 mins 677
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Atlantic Voice is the home of east coast documentary storytelling. Settle in for thoughtful radio docs and interviews that dive deep into the people of Atlantic Canada and what they're up to.

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Take a (really long) walk

Feb 01 2025 26 mins  
Ever wanted to walk all the way around PEI? The people you'll meet today have all tackled the 700km Island Walk - and all have personal reasons for this calorie-burning pilgrimage. Producer Laura Meader breaks a (tiny) sweat as she catches up with a few of them in her documentary, 700 Kilometres. This story first aired on Atlantic Voice in December 2023.

'It's literally life': Protecting private woodlots

Jan 25 2025 26 mins  
Roughly half of the Acadian-Wabanaki forest lies in private hands. Now, some of those woodlot owners are trying to leverage their land to fight climate change - and secure the forests for future generations. A documentary by Moira Donovan.

Music To Die To

Jan 18 2025 26 mins  
Would you listen to Bon Jovi as you took your last breath? Everyone has their own idea of what they'd like to hear in their final moments, and Fredericton musician Cat LeBlanc has made a side gig composing those soundtracks. She takes us into this intimate process - one that involves her own story of grief. A documentary produced by Tori Weldon.

Getting Schooled on Social Media

Jan 11 2025 26 mins  
As a high school teacher for 30 years, Leo McKay Jr has had a front row seat to how the rise of the internet has affected teenagers. His latest novel takes place in that complicated world, and he joins us to talk about it. Plus: some Halifax teens reveal how much time they spend on their phones... and what they're doing on them.Leo McKay Jr.'s novel is What Comes Echoing Back (Nimb

Science of the land

Jan 04 2025 26 mins  
Inuit youth have gathered with researchers in the northern-most Labrador community of Nain for a week-long science camp. Their goal is to understand how climate change is affecting their culture and land, and the find solutions for the future. A documentary by Heidi Atter.

The joy of being Inuk

Dec 14 2024 26 mins  
While some members of the Inuit Choir can't speak Inutitut, they can sing in the language. Deantha Edmunds, Canada's first Inuk professional opera singer who leads the choir, has been researching and revitalizing old Moravian Christmas carols in Inutitut. A documentary by Amanda Gear. 

52 hours lost at sea

Dec 14 2024 26 mins  
After a fire aboard their boat forced the crew of the Elite Navigator to abandon ship, they floated in a life raft for 2 days. On land, friends and family feared for the worst. But after 52 hours, the crew were found. A documentary by CBC Producer Mary Catherine Macintosh. 

Shake my hand, I'm from Newfoundland

Nov 30 2024 27 mins  
When colourful packages started ending up on the desk of CBC technician/camera person Curtis Hicks, he went on a quest to learn the story of the man behind the packages. During that quest, Curtis found inspiration, friendship and a bit of an untold story about the Newfoundland and Labrador legend, Michael T Wall, known as the Singing Newfoundlander.

The Bricklin: Coming home

Nov 23 2024 26 mins  
Did you know New Brunswick once produced its own sexy sports cars? Sure, the venture was short lived, expensive, and to some, a failure... but as CBC Producer Myfanwy Davies discovers, the story — and the cars — still fascinate today. Proud Bricklin owners from around the world visit New Brunswick to mark 50 years of the Bricklin. 

Once I'm no longer here

Nov 15 2024 26 mins  
Not many people can say they’ve planned and attended their own funeral, but April Hubbard can. The 39-year-old artist and disability advocate hosted her own living funeral — complete with burlesque, drag and comedy — to celebrate with friends and family before she accesses medical assistance in dying. A documentary by Cassidy Chisholm.