In tiny towns and massive cities across Canada, it can be typical—and legal—to have a vegetable patch or a few chickens. But Newfoundland and Labrador has what many see as strict and outdated rules when it comes to growing your own food. Ironically, or perhaps relatedly, the province also has some of the highest rates of food insecurity in Canada.
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Sep 11
How a small town finally got rid of vats of rotting fish
The stench in St. Mary’s, Newfoundland gets so bad sometimes, it can take your breath away. The culprit? More than 100 giant, leaking vats of fermenting capelin in an old abandoned fish sauce plant, right in the centre of town. For years, residents pleaded for help to clear the v ... Show More
24m 27s
Sep 4
A brand new season of Storylines coming your way !
Storylines brings you beyond the headlines and deep into someone else's world.And, we’re about to launch a whole new season! Where you'll meet people who are trying to create change, struggling through challenges they’d never thought they’d have to face, and describing conundrums ... Show More
2m 11s
Aug 28
A piano teacher's last student
For Daniel Mergler, music was one of the true joys in life. He taught children to play piano for 50 years, and took his job very seriously. So when 9 year old Zin Ben showed special talent, a shot of excitement went through the aging teacher. This talent needed to be cultivated. ... Show More
20m 26s
Sep 2022
Are kids in danger in Peterborough?
A small group of citizens tries to hold the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to task after it blindly approved BWXT, a US arms producer, into the next decade. This facility creates nuclear fuel, and is located in the heart of a small Canadian city. Learn more at nopellets.ca
19m 55s
Apr 2023
Can small farms feed the world?
What’s the best way to produce affordable food, that’s good for the planet, and can feed us all? Is it even possible to have all three? In this programme, Grace Livingstone visits small and large farms in England and Argentina. She hears the case made for organic farming, and ask ... Show More
30m 19s