Atlantic Voice

CBC

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

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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Getting Schooled on Social Media

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 (Nimbus Press, 2023).

26 min
JAN 5

Science of the land

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.

26 min
12/15/2024

52 hours lost at sea

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.

26 min
12/15/2024

The joy of being Inuk

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.

26 min
12/01/2024

Shake my hand, I'm from Newfoundland

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.

28 min
11/24/2024

The Bricklin: Coming home

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.

26 min
11/16/2024

Once I'm no longer here

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.

26 min
11/10/2024

Are N.L. accents dying? No, b'y — but they are changing

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. An encore presentation of a documentary by Caroline Hillier.

26 min

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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.