709 Watershed
709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard guides you through interviews with guest that have a direct impact on the Indian Bay Watershed and "The Shore". These are the experts, storytellers, and decision-makers in politics, environmental topics, tourism, and business. 709 Watershed is based in beautiful Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Co-Producer Paul Vincent. Ads recorded by Kaylene Stagg.
Episodes
45 episodes
45. Mark Hewitt - Bird Photographer, Board Member, & More!
Mark Hewitt is an avid bird photographer, Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation board member, local theatre participant, and much more! He sat down with 709 Watershed host Darren Sheppard to discuss his love for photography, the environment, his exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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27:57
44. Back Country Cottages - A Conversation With Owner/Operators Marilyn & Grant Kelloway
After a length break, 709 Watershed is back to recording shows! With a new format, host Darren Sheppard interviews local tourist destination owners Marilyn & Grant Kelloway, who own Back Country Cottages, formally known as the IBEC research...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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30:04
43. Black Cat Cemetery Preservation - A Conversation with Robyn Lacy & Ian Petty
On this episode, Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Black Cat Cemetery Preservation regarding their latest work in cemeteries in Greenspond and other locations in Newfoundland. Robyn and Ian also talk about techniques used in such preservat...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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51:52
42. A Conversation with Qalipu First Nation's Councilor Frank Skeard
On this episode, host Darren Sheppard chats with Frank Skeard, Councilor with the Qalipu First Nation (Glenwood Ward). Frank also is the District Ecosystem Manager for Forest Management with the Provincial Government, and is a member of the Gan...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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40:42
41. The 4th Annual Greenspond Show with guest Terry Carter, Linda White, & Heather Gordon
The fourth annual Greenspond show was recorded in mid-July, 2023 on site at Ida's Place within the fishing shed on the property. Guest included Terry Carter, owner of Sainsbury Lane, who talks about the history of the house, his roots to Greens...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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1:31:44
40. In-Depth Conversation with Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows
On this episode, we speak to Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows. Known affectionately as SAM, the organization works with the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture in Newfoundland & Labrador to secure, enha...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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59:40
39. Seabirds 101 - A Conversation with Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm
Curious about the Avian Flu and its affect on seabirds around Newfoundland? Are Murres safe to eat in this year's hunt? What is causing Leach's Storm-Petrels to be eaten in Cape Freels? Well, you've picked the right episode! Host Darren Sheppar...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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49:22
38. Stories of Greenspond - Part Two - Wade Kean & Linda White
The second part of this season's "Stories of Greenspond" recorded live at Ida's Place, features Co-Owner of Hub of the North, Wade Kean (Sylvia was busy cooking in the restaurant), who talks about his love for Greenspond, the suites and restaur...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:02:47
37. The 3rd Annual Stories of Greenspond - Heather Gordon, Colton & Jade, and Mayor Herb Burry
709 Watershed is back on Greenspond for its 3rd annual "Stories of Greenspond" episodes. Two shows were produced from this year's visit, with this show having the Owner/Operator of Ida's Place, Heather Gordon, speaking about what has happen to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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56:17
36. Triffie Parsons - Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of IBEC, and Councillor of CWT
Host Darren Sheppard sits down with Triffie Parsons, the multi-talented, multi-hat wearing, Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation, and Councillor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity (CWT). She talks about the ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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38:15
35. Ashley Noseworthy - CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental
Host Darren Sheppard chats with Ashley Noseworthy, CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental. It is a St. John's based environmental consultancy focused on marine mammal, seabird, and marine noise mitigation solutions. Ashley has a background wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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39:27
34. A Day In The Life Of A Shorebird
The Grade 8 class of Centreville Academy took on this BBC radio soap opera feel episode, providing insight of what it is like to be a shorebird in today's world, with professionalism and excitement! Written by Mrs. Perry with assistance from a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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24:08
33. Indian Bay Municipal Park - A Conversation with Park Manager Brendalee Fancy
Indian Bay Municipal Park is situated alongside the Indian Bay River. With over 50 sites and access to one of the best Salmon angling rivers in the province, it is a popular destination for many. Brendalee discusses what amenities are available...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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29:33
32. Polar Bears & Coastal Labrador: A Conversation with Inuit Elder Derrick Pottle
Inuit elder Derrick Pottle chats with host Darren Sheppard about Polar Bear safety, his experiences with Polar Bears, conducting hunts, and guiding tourist in the North for "Nanuk". His knowledge and guidance regarding the sub-population of the...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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38:00
31. Life & Times of Florence Cross, Owner/Operator of Karma Cafe & Textile Exchange
Local environmentalist and youth advocate Florence Cross is our guest. She discusses her life as a former educator in Grand Falls-Winsor, plus how her will and desire to help others turned into two successful local non-profits, Karma Cafe in Ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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49:52
30. Kittiwake Snowmobile Association President Wayne Bruce
Host Darren Sheppard chats with Kittiwake Snowmobile Association (KSA) President Wayne Bruce regarding what the KSA does within the area regarding trail development, grooming of over 100kms of snowmobile trails, fundraising for trail improvemen...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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46:48
29. Interview with Lori King, creator of the extremely popular Staycation NL Facebook group
Host Darren Sheppard chats with Lori on everything tourism within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Little did she know that her vacation group on Facebook would explode to well over 70,000 members, making it the must-visit site for fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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51:28
28. Tracy Gibbons - Chair of the Lumsden Beach Committee
Tracy Gibbons is the Chair of the Lumsden Beach Committee, which has taken the initiative to cleanup the sandy beaches within the Town of Lumsden, and who partner with the Town on improvements for visitors to the beaches, educational programs, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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37:50
27. Stories of Greenspond, the Second Season - Part Two: Rev. Deede and Linda White
We return to Greenspond for another installment of our Stories of Greenspond series. Recorded at two locations, the first continuing with our previous location in the fishing stage overlooking the cove behind Ida's Place, host Darren Sheppard i...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:06:16
26. Birds Canada - Coordinator Catherine Dale & Assistant Coordinator Jenna McDermott
Catherine & Jenna work with Birds Canada, through their Bird Atlas program, tracking and recording all types of birds throughout the province, even in extreme remote locations. They, and their team, set out on a five-week wilderness trip to...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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37:54
25. Stories of Greenspond, the Second Season – Part One: Heather Gordon, Ida Winter, & Tom Bragg
We return to Ida’s Place in Greenspond, for conversation and stories about Greenspond, the people who live and work there, and those who choose to call it home, if only for the warmer months. Recorded live in the fishing stage behind Ida’s Plac...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:06:29
24. Cape Freels Shorebird Project - An Interview with IBEC Project Coordinator Kaylene Stagg
Host Darren Sheppard discusses the IBEC Cape Freels Species at Risk Shorebird Project that the organization is currently working on. He sits down with Project Coordinator Kaylene Stagg, a resident of Cape Freels, who is the main spearhead for t...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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33:48
23. Hare Bay Adventures Live - Former PC Candidate Sue Collins, Author Gary Collins, & Grace Collins
Recorded live at Hare Bay Adventures in April, we feature in this episode former Progressive Conservative candidate and local Hare Bay volunteer, Sue Collins. We have a lovely chat, as always, with Hare Bay resident and award-winning author Gar...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:02:36
22. Hare Bay Adventures Live - Duane Collins, Tara Hamlyn, and MP Churence Rogers
709 Watershed goes on the road to Hare Bay Adventures, where we recorded live within the cozy and colourful surroundings of the award-winning tourism operation run by Renee and Duane Collins. Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Duane to get an upd...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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53:14
21. Conversation with former IBEC Manager, current Board member, and local business woman Stella Gale
Host Darren Sheppard sits down with local business woman, former IBEC Manager, and current IBEC Board member Stella Gale. They discuss her time working for the environmental nonprofit, her current business "Star Creations", her thoughts on wome...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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39:27