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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Finding freedom after a life behind bars

Renford Farrier was past his parole date by decades, when he met a Halifax lawyer who changed everything. Ren's journey in and out of prison, and the friendship he found, is chronicled in this documentary by Jane Sponagle, called Ren & Emma. Please note this story does contain some strong language.

26 min
FEB 1

The ghosts of Hell Hill

Locals believe Hell Hill is haunted, and all because of the tragedy surrounding one lonely white cross. CBC producer Gavin Simms takes us to Newfoundland's southern shore, to understand the mystery that surrounds a triple drowning nearly 100 years ago. This story first aired on Atlantic Voice in October 2024.

26 min
JAN 25

The volunteers on the frontlines of climate change

In the last few years, the work of the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department has fundamentally changed. Follow along with these Nova Scotian fire fighters as they face floods, wildfires, and the climate crisis head on. How have they coped, and what happens going forward? A documentary by Moira Donovan.

26 min
JAN 18

A mine, and the prime minister

It's thought the western world's largest deposit of a critical mineral - tungsten - lies near Fredericton. That's part of the reason the Sisson Mine is one of Mark Carney's 'nation building projects,' but not everyone shares his enthusiasm over developing this watershed. This week, the new podcast This is New Brunswick takes over our feed, and dives deep into the questions around this development.

26 min
JAN 11

The Zebra

"In medicine, we have a saying: when you hear hoofbeats, look for horses, not zebras." This is the story of a rare case - a zebra - in St. John's, the doctor who figured it out, and the medical breakthroughs that followed and put east coast research on a global map.

26 min
12/14/2025

Our Jane

Jane Austen's 250th birthday is Dec 16, and fans have been celebrating the literary icon all year long. Why does Austen hold such sway, centuries later? CBC's Christina Harnett checked out the ardor, and the amazing outfits, surrounding Austen at a bunch of bookish events in Halifax this year, and brings us this story - Our Jane.

26 min
12/07/2025

Early retirement, and the next act

What happens when your career ends - at 30? Professional ballerina Hannah Mae Cruddas considers that question as she prepares to leave the stage behind, along with her most famous role: Anne Shirley, of Green Gables fame. Produced by Alex Guye, this documentary first aired in 2024.

26 min
11/30/2025

The Artifacts of Our Ancestors

A rich collection of Indigenous artifacts sat untouched for decades on the University of New Brunswick's campus. When archeologists began opening up the boxes, what they found sparked a collaboration with the Wolastoqey Nation, and has opened up new windows to the past, and new ways forward. Listen to the voices involved in this project in a new documentary from Myfanwy Davies.

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.