Best Mini Boats And More Podcasts (2024)

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Update on FFAW's Save our Cod campaign + Meet the crew of the ship 'State of Maine' + From Barbados to NL with love + How to make a lobster roll 21:45

3d ago21:45

21:45

An update on the FFAW's petition on northern cod + 'State of Maine' docks in St. John's, we'll meet some of the crew + PhD student Meaghan Collins on the history of sailors' valentines.

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Whale watchers tread too close to dangerous waters in St. Vincent's + NL-made mini boat makes landfall again 19:30

4d ago19:30

19:30

St. Vincent's mayor Verna Hayward is worried that whale watchers are ignoring signs about the water hazards in the town + Cassie Stymiest of Educational Passages says after 69 days on the Atlantic, the Raven KASTER miniboat has made landfall in Southern Europe.

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David Vardy calls Ottawa's decision to end cod moratorium as "naive and out of touch" + Meet a Texan who comes to NL to fish salmon and cod 23:34

5d ago23:34

23:34

Former deputy fisheries minister for NL David Vardy calling on Ottawa to reverse decision on northern cod + Texan Scott Rudolph has been coming to NL for the fishing.

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Enchanting Adventures: Natalie O’Malley’s Minnie Moon In Disney World Part 2 – Ep. 571 52:59

5d ago52:59

52:59

Episode 571 is the second part of Natalie O’Malley’s enchanting honeymoon adventure at Disney World! In this episode, Natalie and Patrick share their magical experiences, starting with a delightful breakfast at Topolino’s. Discover the whimsical “Smellaphants on Parade” and Patrick’s top ride picks. Explore the fascinating family crests in EPCOT an…

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'Seal for all Seasons' program in Port au Choix + Scientist says climate change needs more consideration in fisheries management 23:22

6d ago23:22

23:22

Parks Canada's Eileen Rumbolt tells us about the 'Seal for all Seasons' program at the national historic site in Port au Choix + Marine scientist Daniel Boyce is studying impacts of climate change on fisheries.

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The Broadcast in Port au Choix: Unveiling the new cod statue + Local folk artist inspired by cod and the ocean 24:07

9d ago24:07

24:07

We chat with Kim Ploughman, Susan White, Bev Plowman and others as the granite cod is revealed and the first cod festival kicks off + Port au Choix folk artist Ben Ploughman tells us about his 30 years of work, and his upcoming exhibit at Rocky Harbour's Storytelling Festival in October.

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The Broadcast in Port au Choix: Why this town is such a busy fishing port + Retired fisherman has seen lots of changes in the industry + Understanding the early human settlement of this area 24:15

10d ago24:15

24:15

Harbour authority Kieran O'Keefe on why the town's main port is so busy + Martin Atkins has seen a lot of changes in the fishery over the years + Angela Decker and Eileen Rumbolt of Parks Canada's National Historic site in Port au Choix tell us about the remarkable early history of the area.…

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The Broadcast in Port au Choix: Learning about the town's French history + Lobster fishing out of Gargamelle Cove 22:53

11d ago22:53

22:53

Harvester Larry Plowman takes us lobster fishing and chats about the fishing industry in the Gulf + Lizeta Gould tells us about the history of Port au Choix and its French connections.

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Minnie Moon Magic: A Honeymoon Adventure at Disney World With Natalie O’Malley- Ep. 570 55:32

12d ago55:32

55:32

On episode 570, we review Natalie O’Malley’s magical honeymoon at Disney World’s Shades of Green Resort! From a newbie husband’s first-time experiences to unforgettable dining at California Grill, Nomad Lounge, and more, they rate every moment from 0-10. Highlights include a solo adventure at Animal Kingdom, delicious bites at Columbia Harbor House…

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Labrador fish harvester seeing good signs of northern cod + City councillor has some promising news about the future of Quidi Vidi slipway + The history of Middle Cove's transatlantic cable 21:59

16d ago21:59

21:59

Chad Strugnell of St. Lewis says Northern cod quota should be increased + Ward 2 councillor Ophelia Ravencroft says Quidi Vidi slipway needs to be removed, and replacing it is important for the community + Heather Tuff, coordinator of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum, talks about the laying of a communications cable at Middle Cove in 1953.…

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Ocean Choice International gearing up for commercial cod fishery + Groundfish Council explain offshore producers' historical share of northern cod + Fisheries scientist says ending cod moratorium goes ... 24:29

17d ago24:29

24:29

OCI's Blaine Sullivan says cod moratorium ending is reason to celebrate + Atlantic Groundfish Council defends offshore industry's ties to northern cod + Fisheries scientist George Rose says northern cod stock not robust enough to sustain more fishing.

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Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!! 20:55

17d ago20:55

20:55

Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus...Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie has also been delving into "Choose Your Own Adventure," …

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The end of the northern cod moratorium was announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the reaction is mixed 22:44

18d ago22:44

22:44

Alberto Wareham of Icewater Seafoods reacts to cod announcement + Harvester Terry Ryan frustrated by DFO's new northern cod management approach + The FFAW's Jason Spingle says the union is concerned that some of this cod quota going to Canada's offshore fleet.

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A seafarers' wellness centre in the works for NL + Patience and hope: Town of Heart's Content set on getting UNESCO designation 22:28

19d ago22:28

22:28

Capt. Chris Hearn and Morgane Sheppard of the Port Welfare Committee are working on reestablishing seafarer wellness centres in the province + Heart's Content town councillors Clarence Brown and Tolson Rendell just returned from Valentia, Ireland.

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Top 10 Non-Park Day Activities With Kids with Wendy Fox – Ep. 569 1:03:30

19d ago1:03:30

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On episode 569, my good friend Wendy Fox shares her top 10 tips for non-park day activities with her grandsons. This episode offers a fresh perspective on enjoying Disney World beyond the parks, perfect for those looking to add variety to their vacation. Wendy also shares highlights from her recent trips, including a great Copper Creek resort upgra…

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Man behind petition disappointed by recreational fishery rules + Quidi Vidi residents concerned that city will remove their slipway, and not replace it + Is there an old transatlantic cable on Middle Cove ... 21:25

20d ago21:25

21:25

Graham Wood says recreational ground fishery rules are too restrictive + Jennifer Whiteway worried about future of Quidi Vidi's slipway and access to fishing + Jason Sparrow is curious about an old telecommunications cable that is sometimes exposed on Middle Cove Beach.

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American photographer beyond impressed by whale show at St. Vincent's beach + Memorial to victims of 'Villa de Pitanxo' tragedy 25:08

23d ago25:08

25:08

Brent Schnuup is helping to document humpbacks off St. Vincent's + Spanish dignitaries, families of the victims, and Spanish media attend memorial event in St. John's for victims of the 'Villa de Pitanxo' sinking.

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There may not be a capelin fishery this year, if the price doesn't improve + Ottawa now delaying plans to ban open net pen salmon farms from BC coast 20:45

24d ago20:45

20:45

The FFAW held a news conference to make a case for a higher capelin price + Salmon farms on BC's coast have more time to transition out of the ocean, we'll hear voices from a news conference explaining the change.

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Catch rates up and prices down for lobster across Atlantic Canada + Surgeon Cove Head Light Station gets heritage designation 21:07

25d ago21:07

21:07

Jeff Irvine of the Lobster Council of Canada says lobster fishery this year a little unusual + Andrea O'Brien of Heritage NL on the history of the Surgeon Cove Head Light Station on Exploits Island.

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Cleaning up the seafloor in Brigus harbour with Shawn Bath and crew + A listener weighs-in on upcoming FFAW executive election 19:38

26d ago19:38

19:38

Clean Harbours Initiative group struggles with funding and blowback but keeps on cleaning + A caller tells us who they're supporting in upcoming FFAW election.

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Married to a Disney Addict: A Delightful Conversation with Matt and Krystle – Ep. 568 1:09:57

27d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

On episode 568, Matt and Krystle Wooley from the “Married to a Disney Addict” podcast recently joined me for a fun and wide-ranging discussion about all things Disney World. As self-proclaimed Disney addicts and geeks, Matt and Krystle shared some fantastic insights and tips from their years of Disney experience. A few key highlights: Planning Tips…

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Is rainwater affecting the quality of lobsters stored in Carbonear harbour? + University students studying Cape St. Mary's gannets say population showing signs of recovery from avian flu outbreak in 2022 ... 19:12

27d ago19:12

19:12

Harvesters in Carbonear told that heavy rain in harbour affected salinity of water and the lobsters stored there + Rebecca Wiseman, Noah Careen and Sydney Collins are studying Cape St. Mary's gannets through the Montevecchi Lab at Memorial University.

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They wreak havoc on fish, but should there be a cull on double-crested cormorants? + Canada's laws on ocean noise are a mish-mash, says environmental lawyer 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

Ontario is doing it, but biologist Bill Montevecchi says a cull on cormorants may not be wise + Environmental lawyer Mike Kofahl says Canada needs to strengthen laws governing ocean noise to better protect marine life.

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Looking at protecting coastal and ocean areas off the Avalon Peninsula + The leader of the expedition to find Ernest Shackleton's last ship 22:12

1M ago22:12

22:12

Coastal and marine areas along the Avalon Peninsula are being considered as a marine National Wildlife Area + John Geiger, the man who led the search for Shackleton's last ship, the Quest.

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The successful hunt for the last ship used by explorer Ernest Shackleton + A check in on the lobster fishery on the Burin Peninsula 22:03

1M ago22:03

22:03

Explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship Quest is located off southern Labrador + New Age Seafood's owner Tonia Grandy on the ongoing lobster season.

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Meet the candidates vying for the job of president of the FFAW-Unifor 25:08

1M ago25:08

25:08

Dave Callahan, Abe Solberg and Dwan Street with their views on the union and why they want to be president of the FFAW-Unifor.

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runDisney’s Springtime Surprise, Four Park Challenge and Winterland Mini-Golf With Amanda Filippone – Ep. 567 1:12:13

1M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

On episode 567, Amanda Filippone shares her sisters and son’s best friends trip where they tackled the Four Park Challenge and had an epic 23.5 hour day including runDisney’s Springtime Surprise, Dapper Day, Winterland Mini Golf and dinner at a new restaurant in Disney Springs. Featuring: April Spring break, 10 day trip Sisters and best friends tri…

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Lessons learned from the demise of the great auk + 'Captain Morgan is Finally Home' is the new album from The Singing Fisherman, Wayne Morgan 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

Iceland's Gisli Palsson is the author of "The Search for the Great Auk and the Discovery of Extinction" + Wayne Morgan on releasing his tenth album, "Captain Morgan is Finally Home."

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Lobster glut? How is the season going in NL? + Using drones and AI to monitor marine animals 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Catches are good but how about sales? We'll check in with the FFAW on the lobster fishery + Edgewise Environmental is using drones and artificial intelligence to locate and protect marine animals.

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NL carbon capture and storage plans update + Challenges in fishing redfish and glow in the dark crab pots 21:18

1M ago21:18

21:18

Minister Andrew Parsons gives an update on the province's carbon storage and capture plans + Glow in the dark crab pots and research on how to best fish redfish.

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How realistic is the idea that NL's offshore will become a carbon storage hub? + The effect of grey seals on Gulf cod stocks 23:34

1M ago23:34

23:34

Steve Emberly of OilCo and Fred Schneider of Beicip-Franlab on what's happening with NL's plans for carbon storage in our offshore + DFO stock assessment scientist Daniel Ricard says in terms of Atlantic cod, the situation is dire.

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Fisherman says redfish fishery not living up to federal promise + LaScie harvester tired of waiting around for DFO to announce fishery openings 22:11

1M ago22:11

22:11

Rendell Genge is worried that fishing for redfish will not make economic sense for Gulf shrimp harvesters + Shrimp harvester Terry Ryan is not happy to be waiting around for fishery openings.

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Grand Floridian, Pontoon Boating And Citricos vs. Narcoossee’s With Bill Carmichael – Ep. 566 1:24:42

1M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

On episode 566, long time listener Bill Carmichael shares his stay at Grand Floridian, compares Citricos to Narcousee’s and we opine on many things at Disney World. Featuring: Grand Floridian Resort His top 3 dark rides Some changes at WDW we’re not happy with Citricos and Narcousee’s Our ‘Ohana controversy Bill’s favorite meal on the trip Flower a…

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A battle brewing with France? Atlantic Halibut Council concerned that France taking large chunk of halibut quota + FFAW says harvesters can't afford to lose any of their halibut quota and government should ... 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

Bruce Chapman of the Atlantic Halibut Council says France taking more than a fair share of halibut quota + FFAW's Jason Spingle says the union is worried that harvesters could lose some of their halibut quota

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Smolt wheel on the Terra Nova River + Welcome to Ocean Week 18:43

1M ago18:43

18:43

Counting and tagging salmon smolt with the help of a smolt wheel on the Terra Nova River + A look at what's ahead with Ocean Week Canada.

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Will more snow crab for St. Mary's translate into more work? + Checking out hardware at the Canadian Hydrographic Conference 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

The mayor of St. Mary's on the ups and downs of this year's crab season + M2Ocean with a display of devices that map ocean, lake and river bottoms.

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Graduates from the Marine Institute's Naval Architecture and Marine Mechanical Design programs + Rising Tide Theatre's long connection to the ocean 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

Marine Institute students show off their final projects of various vessels + A look at Rising Tide Theatre's continuing connection to the ocean and fishery in Trinity.

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Rough Water Traps is now a seafood buyer + An Inuit elder on the history of the northern shrimp fishery and the recent controversy 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Matthew O'Leary of Rough Water Traps says they're looking to buy crab and other species + Alex Saunders is a longtime fisherman in Nunatsiavut and has concerns about the northern shrimp quota allocation.

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More Tips And Fun With The Austin’s In Disney World- Ep. 565 58:22

2M ago58:22

58:22

On episode 565, more tips and fun with Dan and Holly Austin as they share their families Spring Break trip to Disney World. Featuring: Large family 4 young ones stay at Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa off site Coca Cola store Soarin’ chat A great Crush the Turtle joke and Noah’s question Moana with the Austins Dolphin trivia show Good Connections b…

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Some hopeful news about Northern cod, as new research shows they've returned to historical migration patterns 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Fisheries scientist George Rose co-authored study called "Northern cod re-establish historical migration patterns linked to capelin: insights from pop-up satellite archival tags."

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The province announces a new fisheries loan program + FFAW president Greg Pretty says he's not seeking re-election + Senator Brian Francis on why seals are so important to Indigenous people 17:39

2M ago17:39

17:39

Fisheries minister Elvis Loveless announces a loan program for fish harvesters + Greg Pretty says he won't be running for union president in upcoming FFAW election + PEI senator Brian Francis talks about new report to promote the seal hunt.

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Sealing the Future: New senate report aims to promote seal hunt and seal products + How warming ocean affects Atlantic herring 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

Senator Fabian Manning, chair of Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, says new report is a call to action to increase seal harvest and promote seal products globally + DFO scientist Hugues Benoit on how the warming ocean is affecting Atlantic herring.

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An explanation as to why a factory freezer trawler will be fishing much of Nunatsiavut's shrimp quota + A shellfish harvester on how the crab and lobster season is going 22:18

2M ago22:18

22:18

One ship will fish nearly half of Nunatsiavut's communal shrimp quota, a deputy minister explains why + Fishing for crab and lobster in the Bay St. George area, we'll hear from Chalsie Kook-Marche about the season.

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Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association not happy with DFO report on wild salmon decline + Tall ship excursions around NL 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

Susan Farquharson of Atlantic Canada's Fish Farmers Association disagrees with DFO report on main cause of wild salmon decline in the Conne River + Chris Chafe says Tall Ship Expeditions Canada is headed to NL.

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Wilderness Explorers, Hoop De Doo, Summer House Cookies With The Austin’s Family – Ep. 564 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

On episode 564, Dan and Holly Austin share their families Spring Break trip to Disney World. Featuring: Large family 4 young ones stay at Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa off site Arrival – Gideons rope drop, Geiser Point, Hoop De Doo ‘Ohana, Easter at Grand Floridian, Grand Floridian Cafe AK – Wilderness Explorers, Tusker House Met up with Pat and …

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What do candidates running in the Baie Verte-Green Bay byelection have to say about fisheries issues? 19:21

2M ago19:21

19:21

Hear what Liberal candidate Owen Burt and PC candidate Lin Paddock have to say about the fishing industry as their district heads into a byelection.

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Workers idle as crab leaves NL due to cap at St. Mary's plant + Darryl Flowers says being denied shrimp fishing access is "a kick in the gut" + Hermitage Mayor says OCI should reconsider storing lobsters ... 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

St. Mary's mayor Steve Ryan says local plant has the capacity to process a lot more crab + Darryl Flowers concerned about his future after being denied access to shrimp fishing by Nunatsiavut Government + Hermitage mayor Steve Crewe says the town's busy wharf area may not be the best place to be storing lobster in the water.…

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Labrador harvester says the way Nunatsiavut is distributing federal allocation of northern shrimp is unjust + Deputy minister of Land and Natural Resources Jim Goudie says they followed policy in making ... 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

Lisa Blandford says some Nunatsiavut fish harvesters were denied the ability to fish for shrimp + Nunatsiavut's Jim Goudie says no rules were broken in giving a former minister a significant portion of the northern shrimp allocation as part of the "commercial communal fishery."

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Bilge water spill in Hermitage occurs near 8000 pounds of lobster AND Oceana Canada's campaign to pause the commercial capelin fishery 18:52

2M ago18:52

18:52

An aquaculture support vessel in Hermitage spills bilge water into the harbour, spoiling 8000 pounds of lobster AND Oceana Canada releases videos advocating for a pause in the commercial capelin fishery.

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Geekin’ Family Kids Spring Break Trip With Glen, Rebecca and Amanda – Ep. 563 1:39:08

2M ago1:39:08

1:39:08

On episode 563, our friends Glen, Rebecca, Amanda and Torie join together with their families and enjoy Disney World during their Spring Break trip. Featuring: Geekin’ kids Spring Break trip Beach Club vs. Boardwalk TRex – rough one Summer House Splitsville Hanging out at Geyser Point Whispering Canyon A bit of disappointment at Beaches & Cream Gre…

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