Podcasts about Fogo Island

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.

Glenn Winslow says the FFAW wants the province to retract position made last year by minister Loveless regarding northern cod + Current fisheries minister Gerry Byrne says NAFO rules force offshore to get part of cod quota + Marine Institute grad student Emmeline Broad on discovering a rare coral garden on NL's northeast coast.

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.

Residents on Fogo Island and Change Islands are fed up with the ferry service - and are demanding a better replacement. The MV Veteran just went back in service after months in dry dock... but will be off again in the fall to get a new engine installed. We speak with the mayor of Fogo Island and the lead for the Change Islands Transportation Committee. (Krissy Holmes with Andrew Shea and Dennis Flood)

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.

New Progressive Conservative MHA Jim McKenna says fishery concerns were front and centre on the campaign trail + MUN student Allison Manning of 'Project R3D' is using ghost gear to make filament for 3D printers.

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.

Toni Kearney of Conche describes her month with the Shorefast Community Economies Program on 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.

Andria Hickey has built a career in art galleries in large American cities, and now she's taking what she's learned to Fogo Island .

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.

Unser Studiogast Niko Abramidis macht aus Digitalem Kunst und die Kunst digital. So viele faszinierende Fragen: Was bedeutet Echtheit? Hat die Blockchain ein physisches Pendant? Warum ist Kunst eine Zeitmaschine? Die #re:publica am 22./23.9.2023 kündigt Niko so an: "Niko Abramidis &NE öffnet in seiner Kunst ein vielfältiges Spektrum, das sich mit ökonomischen Strukturen und Zukunftsvisionen beschäftigt. In seinen Zeichnungen, Malereien, Skulpturen und Rauminstallationen erschafft der Künstler Paralleluniversen, in denen er fiktive Corporate Identities erstellt und sich Ausdrucksformen der Finanzökonomie aneignet. Dazu gehört auch das Sprachspiel aus Zeichen, Symbolen und Chiffren, worüber er seine künstlerischen Ideen von Mythos und literarischer Fiktion überträgt. Innerhalb dieses Gedankenkomplexes entfaltet Abramidis eine Kryptografie der Gegenwart: eine fröhliche Wissenschaft über den heutigen Kapitalismus. 2018 wurde Niko Abramidis &NE mit dem ars viva-Preis für Bildende Kunst 2019 ausgezeichnet, der jährlich vom Kulturkreis der deutschen Wirtschaft im BDI e.V. vergeben wird. 2019 waren seine Arbeiten in Gruppenausstellungen im Kunstmuseum Bern und in der KAI 10 | Arthena Foundation in Düsseldorf ausgestellt und er erhielt ein Artist-in-Residency Stipendium auf Fogo Island, Kanada." Ab dem 30.9.2023 sind Nikos Arbeiten im Salzburger Kunstverein zu sehen - und vorher ist er in #digdeep Folge 103 zu hören. salzburger-kunstverein.at nikoabramidis.eu

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.

Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia was surrounded by smoke and fire this week, and residents have had to evacuate their homes. The fires are still out of control, and people are waiting to see if they can go back home, or if they'll even have a home to go back to. Shelley Penton-Rideout is originally from Joe Batt's Arm, and she now lives in Hammonds Plains. She and her family had to get out in a hurry on Sunday, and they were still waiting today to see what will happen.

Some students at Fogo Island Central Academy had a hair-raising experience yesterday - or should we say, hair-razing experience. A group of them helped raise money for Shave for the Brave. The organization helps Young Adult Cancer Canada provide programs and supports to young people battling cancer. Brooklyn Dawe is a Grade Six student and cancer survivor - and a pretty incredible fundraiser. Kristen Gill is the principal at the school.

Growing up in Vancouver as the child of immigrants from China and Hong Kong, journalist Ann Hui had a very specific idea of what so-called authentic Chinese food was. “We would go eat in Chinatown. We would have wonton noodles, we would have dim sum, you know, really elaborate banquets. There were so many different ways of eating Chinese food, in my understanding of that kind of cuisine,” Ann tells host Tina Pittaway in the season premiere of season four of Countless Journeys. But on the occasions that Ann got outside of the urban setting of Vancouver, she was fascinated by the small town Chinese restaurants that are common across the country. “There would always be that one restaurant on the main street. It was always called Fortune something or Garden or Panda or Jade, something.” Similar in décor, and with menu items that were a mystery to Ann – things like moo goo gai pan, chicken balls, and almond chicken, dishes that were created for local tastes – she wanted to learn why, in pre-internet days, so many of these restaurants were so similar to one another. So when Ann was hired as a food writer for the Globe and Mail back in 2016, she set out on a road trip that took her from Victoria to Fogo Island in search of answers. Her series eventually became the subject of her book, Chop Suey Nation: The Legion Café and Other Stories from Canada's Chinese Restaurants. Part personal memoir, and part cultural history, Ann shares not only the stories of the people who own these businesses, but also the stories of the historical forces that in part led to these Chinese restaurants' creation, including an infamous piece of legislation, commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion Act, which became law 100 years ago in 1923. Countless Journeys is brought to you by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, located at the Halifax Seaport.

The Murphy Centre is a non-profit that provides literacy and career programming in NL. The Centre is based in St. John's but has a satellite office in Gander - with another set to open on Fogo Island. The Gander Centre has a full month of programs and seminars planned for May -and best part, they are available to anyone and FREE of charge. Claire Hutchings is the provincial literacy program coordinator with the Murphy Centre. Diane Vey-Morawski is a literacy program instructor at their satellite centre in Gander.

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

ICYMI, from Fri., Feb. 3: In the world of celebrity chefs and haute cuisine, you often have to be famous to get a table, and the bill at the end of the meal can be a mortgage payment. For those in that world, Daniel Boulud is considered to be one of the best chefs on the planet. So imagine getting a phone call to come to Montreal and cook with him - side by side! That's exactly what happened for the executive chef of the Fogo Island Inn, Chef Timothy Charles. We spoke with Chef Charles about the invitation and about what he plans to create while in Montreal later this month.

The only accountant on Fogo Island is so sure his town can support a credit union branch, you could say he's banking on it. Scotiabank closed up its branch in Fogo this past summer. That's left people and businesses on the island without in-person banking services. Accountant Justin Hearn has been spearheading an effort to get a credit union to set up shop - and he's made quite a bit of headway.

Fogo Island Health Centre has tried to get a new doctor since their only physician left the island in June. In September, a U.S. based physician offered to work on Fogo Island for free, but couldn't get a provincial medical license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Now, a second doctor looking to work as a locum there has decided not to come to the province, despite being granted a license to practise here. We spoke with Town of Fogo Island Mayor Andrew Shea, then asked Health and Community Services Minister Tom Osborne for a brief response.

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.

Most of us know we're supposed to keep our distance from wildlife. Recently, a provincial government department issued a warning to people to stop feeding and handling wild foxes.The advisory came after some concerns were raised in the Port aux Basques area and Fogo Island in particular. Chuck Porter is wildlife control program coordinator with the provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

An old building on Fogo Island has been given a new lease on life, and people in the community of Tilting in the Town of Fogo Island are pretty proud of it. The Tilting Heritage Centre officially opened last week. It used to be the fire hall and, before that, the Fisherman's Union Trading Store.

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When a doctor from Massachusetts heard about Fogo Island's doctor shortage, he knew he wanted to help. He made an offer he felt this province couldn't refuse. It turns out that his generous offer would mean weeks of emails, phone calls and frustration. It's also left that doctor wondering if his offer will even be accepted at all.

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For decades, scientists have been warning us about the dangers of climate change. Now, artists around the world are joining the chorus. They've banded together to form the World Weather Network, which combines scientific data with artistic presentation. Liam Gillick is a British-born visual artist who decided to make Fogo Island the focus of his World Weather Network contribution.

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.

Tim Baker - I'm a legit fan of Tim Baker. I love Hey Rosetta! and I love his solo stuff. In fact, I became an even bigger fan when I saw how well he morphed into a solo artist after being in such a successful band and how clear his vision seemed. His musicality is deep and his voice is an instrument of crazy range. Like McCartney he can sing as sweet as a bird or let loose with total abandon and really scream it out without it losing the focus of the emotion. It's special. He just put out a great new single called “Lucky Few” and has a new record (which was largely recorded on Fogo Island) coming out in the fall. Check out timbaker.net for all the touring info.  Big thanks to Tim for taking the time to chat.

Today marks the first day of Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity and to honour the rights of LGBTQ+ communities. Throughout June, many companies show support by displaying a rainbow on everything from clothes or advertisements. But could they be taking part in something called 'rainbow washing'? Trevor Taylor is the co-director and founder of Fogo Island Pride.

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! 

Chef Ron has always loved food – whether he was digging in to his mom's homemade Sunday roast or mixing up waffle batter on Saturday morning. After completing a Culinary Arts diploma in his hometown of Vancouver, he took off to New Zealand to play competitive rugby and travel abroad, until an unfortunate injury ended his career in his early 20s. That's when he decided to move back to Canada and give cooking a shot.In 2006, while researching the U.K.'s Michelin-star restaurants, Chef Ron booked a ticket to Edinburgh, Scotland on a whim. Through sheer persistence, he was able to snag a role training under Michelin-star Chef Tom Kitchin, who would become a great influence and mentor. He spent nearly four years at The Kitchin cooking classic French food with Scottish ingredients, while grinding out 17-hour days. He worked hard to perfect his old school cooking techniques, established a strong sense of discipline, and learned how to take criticism in the kitchen.Chef Ron made the leap to Melbourne, Australia in 2010, where he helped to open Maze by Chef Gordon Ramsay, and then moved on to work under Chef Scott Pickett at Estelle Bar & Kitchen. After rising up to Senior Sous Chef, he was appointed by Chef Pickett to open and lead Saint Crispin as Chef de Cuisine, which would earn two hats in 2014. The following year, Chef Ron made another big move – this time to take a Chef de Cuisine position at the Six Senses resort in Zighy Bay, Oman. While he embraced his autonomy and took the opportunity to create and test out new dishes, after 18 months he was ready to come home to Canada.Now, as the recently appointed Executive Chef of Canoe, Chef Ron is thrilled to apply his refined techniques and modern cooking style. Inspired by District Executive Chef John Horne's encyclopedic knowledge of Canada's terroir, Chef Ron is 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.

This weeks guest is Stacey Anderson who currently works at the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa as Lead Bartender. Having grown up in Cambridge, Ontario, Stacey got her start in the industry in her late teenage years, working at the Dallas Beef Parlor. After spending some time behind the bar, and realizing that she could work part time hours, but make full time pay - Stacey realized that working in The Industry could be a career for her. Stacey eventually moved on to East Side Marios, where she learned to deal with high volume and utilizing the steps of service. Stacey's next stop was Langdon Hall, where she stayed for seven years and experienced her first role in management. From that point, Stacey helped open several independent restaurants in Waterloo Region such as Berlin and Lokal. From there, Stacey moved on to management positions at Easy Pour Wine Bar in Blair Ontario, as well as The Bruce in Stratford. In 2019, Stacey started planning her move from Ontario to Fogo Island, Newfoundland to work at the famed Fogo Island Inn. Unfortunately, just prior to leaving Ontario in March 2020, the Covid pandemic started and dashed all plans of this move. However, the pandemic did allow for a break from the long workdays and provided some time to relax. Stacey moved on to her current role at the Elora Mill in Summer 2020. Links @stomacey Elora Mill Hotel and Spa @the_industry_podcast info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah @zak.hannah