Podcasts about Fogo Island

Former DFO manager Wayne King says Labrador fishermen deserve more access to their adjacent cod resource + Colleen Higgins shows us more of the Marine Interpretation Centre on Fogo Island.

Seldom fisherman Sheldon Dawe on what the increase in lobster means for this area + Town of Fogo Island mayor Andrew Shea on some of the challenges facing the island + Colleen Higgins shows us part of the former Fishermen's Union Trading Co premises.

Meet Edward Heath who drives a tour bus on Fogo Island + We'll look back to May of 2000 which was a tumultuous time for the Fogo Island Co-op + What Shorefast founder Zita Cobb has to say about prosperity.

Paul Torraville, Barry Payne and Paul Dennis are all managers with the Fogo Island Co-op, they discuss the potential in cod and the challenges in attracting plant workers + Gabbie Ledesma, Olivia Best and Liz Newton were taking part in a roadside cleanup as part of World Oceans Week activities.

We visit boat builder Hardy Penney's shed in Little Seldom + The Shorefast Foundation is not afraid to take risks in order to help the community, says chief operating officer Susan Cull.

Meet some tourists who've had The Fogo Island Inn on their bucket list + St. John's photographer Paddy Barry was drawn to Fogo Island 15 years ago + Pete Decker explains Trap Berth Day.

It's safe to say right now the majority of us are feeling the pinch. Grocery and fuel prices are on the rise and the income gap between the wealthy, and everyone else, continues to grow. And yet, aside from the U.S., Canada is the strongest economy of the G7. A prosperous country doesn't necessarily translate to a fuller wallet for its citizens. Host Nahlah Ayed and panelists discuss how 'prosperity' should be defined and how that can be achieved.Guests in this episode:Hon. Lisa Raitt is a former Conservative cabinet minister, who now co-chairs the Canadian Coalition for a Better Future.Zita Cobb is a Fogo Island entrepreneur, founder of Shorefast which supports local economies and community development.Kaylie Tiessen is the chief economist at the Shield Institute.

After a polar bear sighting, Fogo Island deputy mayor Damian Roebotham tells residents to beware + Dennis Young of Cyan Analytics says tracking the origins of seafood is becoming more important, especially in Europe + In terms of herring and mackerel, NL Fisheries advocate Barry Darby says controlling how you fish, could be better than a quota-based system.

Today, I will be speaking with Michael Boyle. Originally from Derry, Michael left the North of Ireland in the late 1960s, just as the Troubles were beginning to kick off. Bound for a teaching job in Fogo Island, his arrival in Canada did not go as smoothly as expected. But as Michael often says, ‘If you come to a fork in the road, take it.' Michael took this fork and has ended up spending the rest of his life in Newfoundland. In this chat, we discuss how Newfoundland became his home away from Derry. We also discuss his relationship with Ireland and the Irish language. It was through speaking Irish on Monday nights in St. John's a number of years ago where I first ran into Michael. Michael released his memoir recently, On New Turf and I would encourage anyone to pick up a copy and experience the life of an Irish immigrant to Newfoundland. I have included a link below: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Turf-Memoir-Michael-Boyle/dp/1989109411 

Thinking TogetherRecorded live on February 7, 2026 – This episode is in German.In this live conversation, I speak with Nicolaus Schafhausen — gallerist, curator, author, and exhibition maker. Nicolaus began his career as an artist before consciously stepping into other roles within the art world, shaping institutions and discourses from multiple perspectives.Over the decades, he has co-founded the gallery Lukas & Hoffmann in Berlin and Cologne and has held numerous influential positions: Artistic Leader at Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, Director of Frankfurter Kunstverein, Founding Director of the European Kunsthalle in Cologne, Director of Witte de With in Rotterdam, Strategic Director of the Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island, Commissioner of the German Pavilion at the 52nd and 53rd Venice Biennales, Director of Kunsthalle Wien — and most recently, Founder and Director of KIN, a gallery for contemporary art in Brussels.We begin briefly with the question of how Nicolaus carved out his own path in the arts — and then move directly into the present moment and its challenges.Who buys art today — and why?How has that changed in recent years?What shifts do we see coming?And how do we, as gallerists, respond?But also: To whom do we sell? Is there something like a moral radar when placing artworks? What responsibility do we carry toward artists, collectors, institutions — and toward one another?We speak openly about relationships: between artists and galleries, between money and values, between conviction and compromise. There are more questions than answers — but we both agree that thinking together, publicly and honestly, is a powerful place to begin.After the book recommendation, there is a bonus Q&A with the audience.Book PickI recommend the Gereon Rath series by Volker Kutscher, the literary basis for the acclaimed TV series Babylon Berlin.Published in Germany by Kiepenheuer & Witsch, in English by Sandstone Press, and as an audiobook by OsterwoldAudio.The novels paint a vivid portrait of Berlin in the late 1920s and early 1930s — a city vibrating with jazz, avant-garde art, nightlife, and radical political energy during the Weimar Republic. What begins as a time of cultural freedom and experimentation gradually gives way to fear, propaganda, and conformity. Art and the press come under pressure — and with them, free thought itself.Kutscher shows how quickly an open society can erode when extremism, economic instability, and disinformation converge. It is a powerful reminder that art and culture are never neutral — they are deeply tied to freedom, and therefore often the first to be threatened.https://kinbrussels.com/https://nicolausschafhausen.com/https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Schafhausenhttps://van-horn.net/podcast/

Next stop - the moon! Jeremy Hansen stops by our studio to chat about how he's prepping to be the first Canadian to go to the moon.Plus:Santa's reindeer may be losing their antlers –– and climate change could be the culpritReindeer are the only animal in the deer family where the females also grow antlers, and they typically have a full rack over the wintertime and drop them in June when they give birth. University of Guelph PhD student Allegra Love was monitoring reindeer on Fogo Island in Newfoundland, when she made a surprising discovery that female reindeer are losing and growing their antlers much earlier than usual. This can put more stress on the animal during a crucial part of their pregnancy, and the researchers think this could eventually lead to the reindeer losing their antlers altogether. The work was published in the journal Ecosphere.Pterosaur brains reveal clues about why these mighty fliers took to the skiesFlight has only evolved among vertebrates three times — in bats, birds, and first in pterosaurs. How pterosaurs first took to the skies was always a mystery to scientists, until the discovery of a fossilized 230-million year old pterosaur relative in Brazil. An international team, including Ohio University professor Lawrence Witmer, used an MRI for detailed analysis of the fossilized skull, to pinpoint the miniscule brain changes that happened as the animal developed the capacity to fly. The research was published in the journal Current Biology.Scientists are using AI to find life in 3 billion year old rocksEarth's earliest signs of life are often incredibly difficult to detect. An international team of researchers have developed a new tool that uses AI to find “whispers” of life locked inside ancient rocks. Using this tool, the researchers, including astrobiologist Michael Wong from Carnegie Science, were able to detect fresh chemical evidence of life in rocks that are 3.3 billion years old. This tool can not only be used to explore the origins of life here on Earth, but also on Mars and other planetary bodies. The work was published in the journal PNAS.

Zita Cobb grew up on Fogo Island, a remote fishing community off the coast of Newfoundland that operated for centuries without cash. Her childhood was shaped by a deep sense of place, the collapse of the inshore fishery, and a belief that communities survive through mutual care. When she left to study business, and later helped build JDS Uniphase into one of the most successful high-tech companies of its era, she carried those ideas with her. The rise and fall of the telecom bubble gave her a front-row view into what happens when profit and speed outrun purpose, sending her searching for a different model of development.In this episode of The Eric Ries Show, I sit down with Zita to talk about that journey and the philosophy that guides her work today. We discuss why she believes business is a tool for solving real problems and how communities can reclaim agency by understanding their own assets. Zita explains how Shorefast grew into a holistic set of enterprises on Fogo Island, including the Fogo Island Inn, which reinvests all surpluses into local culture and economic development. We talk about how communities can build their own pathways to development and why Zita believes lasting change begins close to home.—Brought to you by: ⁠Framer⁠: Build better sites, faster at ⁠https://www.framer.com/design⁠ Use code "ERIC"—Where to find Zita Cobb:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zita-cobb• Website: https://shorefast.org —Where to find Eric:• Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ericries.carrd.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ericriesshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:15) How her father nudged her to leave Fogo Island(04:46) What life was like growing up on Fogo Island(08:37) A short history of Fogo Island(11:15) Leaving home to recover from tuberculosis(13:15) The experience of leaving for university(15:04) Early challenges at university(16:17) What education looked like on Fogo Island(18:01) How adapting to modern life shaped Zita's systems thinking(20:24) Zita's travels and early roles at Texaco and Shell(22:30) How Zita got into tech (24:05) How Zita learned that technical possibility alone is not enough(26:57) Joining JDS and taking it public (30:54) The rise and fall of the telecom bubble (34:08) Why taking JDS public felt like a mistake and what she learned about putting profit first(38:52) Zita's father's legacy (41:45) Why Zita spent five years sailing after ending her tech career(44:47) Zita's work distributing radios in Rwanda (46:32) Why she went back to Fogo Island to spark economic development (49:26) The beginnings of Shorefast(53:11) How the ownership model protects Shorefast's mission from the pitfalls of money(56:29) An overview of Fogo Island Inn and how its local-first mission spread (1:03:32) Why Shorefast chose the harder path and paid deep attention to details(1:08:18) What community means(1:12:09) How Shorefast Institute models a new approach to investing for development(1:16:53) Learnings from The Third Pillar (1:18:05) Why Shorefast created the economic nutrition label —You can find episode references at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ericriesshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Production and marketing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pen Name⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Eric may be an investor in the companies discussed.

Fisheries biologist Kiley Best says lack of sea ice is contributing to the spread of invasive green crab in places such as Fogo Island + Lisa Sullivan's Grade 1 class at St. Augustine's Elementary won a World Fisheries Day contest for their story called 'Salt Fish and Potatoes,' with the help of TLA Brian Hickey.

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk U -Tune in on October 10th for a special episode of FolkU radio, where we listen to an episode of another talk show, Chatter That Matters, by Tony Chapman. This episode features a conversation with Zita Cobb about the story arch of her home in Newfoundland, Fogo Island. This is a discussion about tourism, circular economies, community, and rurality. Introduction by Manda Aufochs-Gillespie. Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 p.m. and Mondays at 3 p.m./Wednesday at 6 a.m. @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.

After making a fortune in tech, Zita Cobb went home to her home community in Newfoundland hoping to revive its economy. She believes the success she's had could be a model for other Canadian communities — especially ones that are threatened by Donald Trump's trade war. We talk to her about how leaning into Canadian values, and the things that make local communities special, is the key to global success as part of our ongoing series Taking Care of Business. If you liked this interview, you might also want to hear our conversation with Murad al-Katib, CEO of AGT — also known as the Lentil King of Saskatchewan. At a time when many Canadian businesses are trying to diversify products and reach new markets, he has actually done it.

Traditional wooden oval or wire rectangular? DFO research scientist Darrell Mullowney on an upcoming survey and meetings regarding the types of lobster pots harvesters are now using + We'll meet the captain and some of the youth on an expedition aboard the ship, Polar Prince + Gabbie Ledesma of the Shorefast Foundation on how some new youth camps will engage kids in the fishery and environmental stewardship.

Residents of Fogo Island are occupying the ferry Astron to prevent it from being pulled to the Bell Island run. We spoke with the Fogo mayor to figure what happening, and what they want for the future of the island's ferry service.(Martin Jones with Andrew Shea)

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Zita Cobb, the CEO of Shorefast, an organisation that promotes economic self-determination and strategies for strengthening local economies in sustainable ways. Drawing on her experience revitalizing Fogo Island, Cobb shares her vision for asset-based community development, an approach that puts local knowledge, culture, and infrastructure at the heart of sustainable growth. She argues that Canada needs a more balanced model of development, one that aligns government, market forces, and community action to serve the long-term public good. Together they explore the role of banking, tourism, and regional connectivity in building economic resilience. Cobb calls for a national strategy rooted in place, purpose, and long-term thinking to ensure no community is left behind in the country's economic future.

Coast Guard's Bruce English on the status of the MSC Baltic lll + Jim Sheppard with his new song about the stranded cargo ship + Barry Fordham takes his protest for an expanded food fishery to DFO + Iris Stunzi tells us about Trap Berth Day on Fogo Island

The mayor of Fogo Island says last summer's ferry service was a nightmare that took millions out of the town's economy. Now, residents worry they're facing a repeat. (Krissy Holmes with Fogo Island mayor Andrew Shea)

Fogo Island blacksmith Marc Fiset sets up his workshop at the Central MinEx Conference in Gander

Zita Cobb's story isn't just worth hearing—it's worth hugging.  In this episode of Chatter That Matters, you'll meet a woman who helped to transform Fogo Island, one of the most remote and rugged places in Canada, into a beacon that attracts the world. Zita's perspective on hospitality, community, and the miracles of reimagining a place will change how you view tourism, shifting from merely visiting to truly experiencing Mother Nature and Human Nature. Zita speaks with wisdom carved from the rocks of a small fishing village in Newfoundland and Labrador, where everything her family knew was taken away, forcing them to leave.  Many years later, Zita returns to collaborate with the community to create Fogo Island Inn and within it a vibrant circular economy. I then close the show by sharing my thoughts on why the world needs more Canada and how Canada must build a stronger tourism sector. Thank you to RBC for making Chatter That Matters, and our weekly show about positivity and possibility, possible.    

People were eating cake in the Town of Fogo Island today, as they celebrated a sweet victory. The Atlantic Edge Credit Union has officially opened its new branch in the town. People on the island can get in-person financial services again after being without them for almost two-and-a-half years.. Scotiabank closed the island's only bank in August of 2022. Town of Fogo Island Mayor Andrew Shea is one of the community leaders who went looking for someone to pick up the business.

People who live on Fogo Island can't get anywhere without a ferry, so that makes them keenly interested in which vessels are assigned to the route, and any changes made. This winter, the Kamutik W. is once again making the run to Fogo Island. Jarrod Oglan is chair of the Fogo Island Ferry Users Committee. Fred Hutton is provincial Transportation Minister.

CEO and founder of the Canadian foundation Shorefast, Zita Cobb is also the creator and innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn. Located in the subarctic on an island off an island, or as Zita says, “far away from far away,” the Fogo Island Inn remains one of the most captivating hotels in the world. A daughter of a local fisherman, Zita grew up on the island and returned home after paving a successful path in business with the aim of giving back. The powerful, wild geography of the Labrador current, the unique culture of the island and a forward-thinking business model has shaped the hotel's identity. In this Passport to Everywhere archival episode, Zita shares her inspiring hospitality vision, what one can expect on Fogo Island, her thoughts on AI and her approach to regenerative tourism. Zita says that Fogo Island is “genetically predisposed to hospitality,” and if you want to experience the magic of Fogo for yourself, explore our Insider Journey happening in 2025.Follow Fogo Island InnWebsite: fogoislandinn.caInstagram: instagram.com/fogoislandinnFollow IndagareWebsite: indagare.comInstagram: instagram.com/indagaretravelYoutube: youtube.com/@indagaretravelFollow Melissa on Instagram: instagram.com/indagarefounder

The M.V. Veteran ferry connects Fogo Island and Change Islands to the outside world, providing a lifeline for the communities. Over the past weekend, many residents and tourists were stranded when the ferry broke down, and replacement parts had to be shipped overnight. This comes as the ferry just returned from six months in dry dock. Fogo Island-Cape Freels MHA Jim McKenna shared his concerns with us on Wednesday, and Transportation Minister Fred Hutton responded on Friday.

People on Fogo Island have big concerns about what's happening with the ferry service they rely on. Fogo Island-Change Islands has been served by the Kamutik W. for the past few months, but yesterday, the MV Astron was doing the ferry run instead. Andrew Shea is mayor of Fogo Island and Adam Young is an artist and businessman, as well as a town councillor. John Abbott is the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for the province.

Canada has an investment problem, and that is holding back economic prosperity.  Zita Cobb, former tech CFO, founder of Shorefast and the innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, tells us what she thinks can be done to overcome these challenges.  Then, new technology to fight cybercrime. Amisha Parikh, VP of Product Strategy, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, tells us about biometrics and how they work. Plus, Julia Carlson, financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, takes us through her book Money Loves You. To find out more about the guests check out: Zita Cobb: Shorefast | LinkedIn | Instagram Julia Carson: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Amisha Parikh: LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

“Every detail was important, so we'd ask ourselves, ‘Where did that come from? Did we make it here? Did we create it here? Did we grow it here? How can we keep our money in this place? How can we keep reinvesting in this economy, keep growing this economy, creating jobs so that money stays here? And if we can't make it ourselves, then how do we learn?'” We're in great company with Amanda Decker Penton, who not only is an active member of Shorefast, working to ensure a resilient economic future for her native Fogo Island in Newfoundland, Canada, but she does so as Managing Director of Fogo Island Inn.  Built ten years ago to showcase Fogo Island's predisposition towards exceptional hospitality rooted in the natural and cultural assets of this place, Fogo Island Inn is a pioneer of regenerative travel and contemporary outport Newfoundland design. In this episode, Amanda's genuine pride for her hometown, passion for her family and friends, persistence in preserving this sense of place, and perspective on how other global communities can learn from this wholistic approach - is like the light beaming from a lighthouse on the shore, leading us all to experience a better world. Top Takeaways [1:50] As a 10th generation Fogo Islander of fisher people, it was never a matter of if… it was always a question of when and how Amanda would return home.  [6:00] How an artist residency program became the catalyst for building community economies in a sustainable fashion, in service of nature and culture, people and place, through what would become Shorefast.  [9:50] “Many luxury properties have a charitable foundation. Our charitable foundation has a luxury inn.”  [19:45] It is a journey to get to Fogo Island Inn, whether by land, air, sea or likely a combination of the three, but that is all part of the experience coming upon this special sense of place.  [21:50] Fogo Island Inn is there to welcome you in with amenities abound to keep you entertained and yet they encourage you to get out to explore nature and meet the locals.  [23:20] How the design of a desk chair, backed by hundreds of years of boat making craftsmanship, is a statement piece that tells the story of the intentionality of the inn's interior design which is at once radically contemporary and resolutely traditional. [30:36] When dining in good company on Fogo Island, expect to savor the freshest seafood in the world from cod to crab, shrimp to scallops, lobster to ground fish - while pairing your meal with wine from other traditional fish trading partners - supporting small villages across Portugal, Spain and France. [33:10] Soon guests of Fogo Island Inn can experience a night stay “on an island off an island”, in an original settlement dating back 500 years ago yet perfectly preserved, where the only inhabitants are a colony of puffins. [37:10] There are seven seasons on Fogo Island - Winter, Pack Ice Season, Spring, Trap Bird Season, Summer, Berry Season, Fall - and so many ways to explore the progression of those seasons through the sights, sounds, smells, touches and tastes during your stay.  Visit For Yourself Give the team a call at +1-709-658-7260 or +1-855-268-9277 Fogo Island Inn Website @fogoislandinn Shorefast Website @shorefastfogoisland  Stay In Good Company Website

When Progressive Conservative Jim McKenna won the Fogo Island-Cape Freels by-election this week, it flipped a district that had been Liberal since it was created in 2015. McKenna took the district by more than a thousand votes over the Liberal candidate. He says important issues for rural voters, such as ferry service and the inshore fishery, have been ignored by the Furey government. To find out whether McKenna's election is a one-off, or could be an indication of more change to come, we reached political psychologist Amanda Bittner. at Memorial University.

It's a unique opportunity for a Hong Kong-based artist to immerse themselves in the life, culture and art of Fogo Island. Its called The Fog and Mist Residency and is the brainchild of Fogo Island Arts, The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto and Para Site, a contemporary art centre in Hong Kong. Kitty Scott is the curator and strategic advisor for Fogo Islands Arts.

We recently spoke with housing researcher and consultant Hope Jamieson. They had prepared a report on housing insecurity in this province - with a focus on rural communities. What does housing insecurity and homelessness look like in smaller, rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, at what's being done to address the problem at the municipal level? Amy Coady is president of Municipalities NL and a councillor for the Town of Grand Falls Windsor, Jim Parsons is the mayor of the City of Corner Brook, and Cheryl Gardner is the Economic Development and Special Projects Co-ordinator for the Town of Fogo Island.

Starting today, Fogo Island will have its own Chamber of Commerce presence. There will be a chapter of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce, and it will work to build closer relationships with businesses in the area. Jonathan Dalton will be the chair of the Fogo Island Chapter.

The Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island has borrowed a familiar idea to create something new. The Foundation has developed what it calls "Economic Nutrition Labels," designed to work like the food nutrition labels you're probably familiar with. You look at the labels and use them to guide your decisions about what to buy. Economic Nutrition labels are meant to inform your spending choices, too. Diane Hodgins is the executive vice president of Shorefast, and she spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Noosa's residents and council are teaming up, Alaska's bursting with new energy, and tourism on Fogo Island has a nutritious impact. Destination Think's Climate Strategist Tyler Robinson joins co-producers Sara Raymond de Booy and David Archer to appreciate some fine examples of leadership and action in the travel industry. All the green energy is warming our hearts and sparking our imaginations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom wants to take Shaun to the remote island that some flat earthers believe to be the end of the world. But will they both fall off the edge into the whale-filled Atlantic Ocean? Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence warns them of the moose-related hazards they may also face on this quest.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn't going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it's worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Dom Joly image: Spencer McPhersonProducers: Beth O'Dea and Sarah GoodmanYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Last year, Scotiabank closed its branch on Fogo Island, as well as two others in rural communities. This year it's planning to close eight more, including those in Bonavista, Twillingate and Lewisporte. The Bank of Montreal is closing its Botwood branch in the new year. The disappearance of local banking is worrying for those communities, and may open the door for other options. The CBC's Leigh Anne Power looked into the story.

Last week, three caribou wowed the residents of Aspen Cove by swimming there from Fogo Island, a distance of about forty kilometres. Local woman Lorna Coles took video of the animals, as they fought high seas and strong winds in their struggle to come ashore. That video came to the attention of Quinn Webber, a behavioral ecologist at the University of Guelph. He's been studying Fogo Island caribou for years. Quinn Webber spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Paul Logothetis takes a ferry to Fogo Island to explore how a remote inn is attracting tourists and supporting the local economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes are coming to policing in western and central Newfoundland. Soon, the RCMP on Fogo Island won't be staffing their building. As well, The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will take over policing the Bay of Islands, the Town of Massey Drive, and communities in the Humber Valley as far east as Pasadena. John Hogan, NL's minister of Justice and Public Safety, explained the changes.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are pulling out of Fogo Island. The national policing agency has told the town it will be serving the island from afar starting in September.That's when they plan to move staffing at their office on the island to a temporary part-time status. Andrew Shea is the mayor of the Town of Fogo Island.

Zita Cobb, the extraordinary woman behind the captivating, yet somewhat undiscovered Fogo Island Inn, has impacted and inspired the tourism industry in a multitude of ways. As the founder and CEO of the Canadian foundation Shorefast, and the creator and innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, she's harnessed the power of community in the sub-arctic to create something uniquely innovative. On today's episode of Passport to Everywhere, Zita joins Melissa to share why Fogo Island Inn is a “place you can't believe but always hoped existed”.“Far away from far away”, Fogo Island is four times the size of Manhattan with ten different communities and seven seasons surrounded by wild, powerful geography and heart stopping views of the North Atlantic Ocean. Zita details her journey in creating Fogo Island Inn, what to expect when traveling to the island (including how it takes three days to fully arrive: first your body arrives, then your mind, then your soul), and her thoughts on the future of travel as AI continues to grow. And to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hotel, Indagare has partnered with Fogo Island Inn to offer a 3-night stay. Head to travel.indagare.com/fogo and enter for your chance to experience this remarkable place in person. If you want more information about Fogo Island Inn and the island mentioned in today's episode, click the links below:Fogo Island - located on the Northeast coast of the most Eastern province of Canada with an environment shaped by labrador current, “it's like a place you can't believe but always hoped existed” - Allen DoyleFogo Island Inn- the hotel focused on creating an experience of wholeness for its travelers in a place to connect with nature and cultureActivities - whether you're into hiking, boating, fishing, or biking, Fogo Island Inn offers a chance to unwind, adventure, and experience cultural and environmental immersion during the island's seven seasonsShorefast Foundation - a registered charity of Canada that is focused on strengthening local economies through the culture, social, ecological well-being of the communities known for its saying, “many luxury properties have a charitable foundation, our charitable foundation has a luxury Inn.”Fogo Island Arts - a residency based contemporary art program; one of the many environmental programs within the Shorefast FoundationGiveaway - to celebrate the hotel's 10 year anniversary, Indagare and Fogo Island Inn have teamed up to offer a 3-night stay. To enter for a chance to win, visit travel.indagare.com/fogo

For the last several years, we've brought you stories about family doctors leaving the province. The shortage of GPs has meant emergency room closures, long waitlists, and thousands of people without access to basic health care. The provincial government has offered bonuses and other perks to solve the problem. Meanwhile, two brand-new doctors have chosen to start their practices in a rural area. Dr. Cody Diamond is from Botwood, Dr. Allison Best is originally from Fogo Island, and they'll both be seeing patients in Twillingate.

People have had to leave their homes in Nova Scotia to escape out-of-control wildfires. We speak with Shelley Penton-Rideout, a woman originally from Fogo Island, about the destruction in her neighbourhood.

Canadian Chef Ron McKinlay is the Executive Chef of Canoe restaurant in Toronto, where he works closely with producers, gatherers, and suppliers to create dishes inspired by Canada's diverse landscapes and its distinct provinces. After traveling, working, and training with some of the best chefs around the world, he, alongside his team, are aiming to promote and take Canadian produce and suppliers to new heights. After highschool Ron spent 12 months in a culinary program but the school part was the problem. It is what drew him away from the program, not being a fan of the academic structure. Studying and books has never been his thing. Always finding it a struggle to concentrate in a classroom format so sitting and listening wasn't working for him. So Ron shut that chapter out for a few years and concentrated on his first love - rugby – and put cooking as a profession behind him. Fast forward to 2004 and a shoulder injury made him reassess his next move. Taking some time to think about what he wanted to do. And the only thing that made sense was cooking. To begin he individually emailed every single 1 Star restaurant in the UK and set off. Literally got only 1 reply which is pretty surprising considering he had no little to no experience and wasn't even in the country at the time. He managed to land a job on the small island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It was a start and got his foot in the door and some cash in his pocket. But was left wanting more and started planning his next move after about 6 months. From there Ron moved onto Edinburgh and got a job working for Tom Kitchin. “ Ive never had my world turned so upside down, so fast.” This was by far the most intense, challenging and rewarding work he had ever done. Over the course of four years, he immersed himself in every aspect of the kitchen and learned everything from how to pick herbs properly to making stocks to learning how to make Lievre a la Royale from scratch. All in all, teaching him what real craft is and it's something that he can't thank Chef Tom enough for. Then onto Australia. Now 2010 and Ron was fortunate to get involved with the opening team for Gordon Ramsay's Maze Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. While short lived (visa issues) it gave him the chance to find his next “home” at Estelle working for Scott Pickett A.K.A the Cheffo. “I haven't witnessed another person who cooks as he does. From butchery to classical sauce making, working for Cheffo was a whirlwind every day. Double alcohol reductions. Stocks for every protein. Sauces were being finished to order. Upwards of 8 different sauces were made daily for service. To say it was a push is an understatement.” And that was his home for the next four years. At Estelle Ron worked his way up as Chef de Partie to Sous Chef. They earned 1 Hat in his time there (Australia's version of a Michelin Star). Then Cheffo opened another place called Saint Crispins, Ron went along and was shortly promoted to head chef. ”No sooner had we opened the doors and in true Cheffo style, we earned Best New Restaurant garnering 2 hats almost immediately. Never a dull moment with Cheffo! Still to this day he is a mentor and a friend and I consider myself very lucky to have spent so much time working side by side with the Cheffo. ” Over a decade had gone by, and Ron was getting the itch to come home. So, after some time at a restaurant in the Middle East and a few more global cooking adventures, he made his way home to Canada, first on the West Coast to see the family and eventually making his way to Toronto in 2017, where Canoe is now home. Now, as the Executive Chef of Canoe, Ron is thrilled to apply the refined techniques and modern cooking style learned and taught by some of the best out there. Continually excited to innovate new dishes and flavours influenced by Canadian ingredients – from B.C. seaweed and Ontario birch syrup to foraged Labrador tea and Fogo Island crab. Links @rwmckinlay @canoerestaurant canoerestaurant.com @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Country singer Margo Price discusses her new memoir, Maybe We'll Make It, which chronicles the years of struggle that came before her success. Singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin introduces us to a song off his acclaimed new album, Concertos & Serenades. Culture critic Stacy Lee Kong breaks down why Constance Wu's wide-ranging memoir, Making a Scene, has challenged the narrative around onscreen representation. Artist Liam Gillick tells us about the functioning weather station he's built on Newfoundland's Fogo Island and how it ties into a global effort to monitor climate change.

Fogo Island doctor, the Queen's bees, unusual Queen memorials, Shanghai University lockdown, microwave lobster, Mud Lake relocation...and more.

What Liz Cheney's loss in Wyoming says about the direction of the American right; Canada's health-care crunch — and one doctor's tale from Fogo Island, N.L.; Facebook is failing to stop the spread of disinformation in Brazil election lead-up, says Global Witness; Grand Theft Auto 6 and the first female protagonist shaking things up; and more.

Some small towns across Canada are celebrating their first ever Pride parades. Guest host Duncan McCue discusses the importance of LGBT representation in smaller towns and rural areas, with Greg Klassen in Altona, Man., Trevor Taylor on Fogo Island in Newfoundland, and Kjerstina Larsen in Vanderhoof, B.C.

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford, continues. Like many modern-day explorers, Richard has the unique ability to blend adventure with a conscious effort to use his show, Leave No Trace TV, as a platform to raise awareness of environmental issues and sustainability that challenges our world. His passion for the environment leads him on some very impressive adventures. Richard shares his most recent adventures to Belize and Fogo Island for season two of Leave No Trace TV.  From the rainforest to the far reaches of Newfoundland, Richard explains how people are creating sustainable solutions around local community and doing their part to help save the planet. A must listen!