709 Watershed

Send a text 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 Gary Collins. And we chat with 7 1/2 year old Grace Collins, daughter of Renee and Duane Collins, owner/operators of Hare Bay Adventures. Quite an...

Send a text 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 update on how things are going with the business, plus he sits down with Adventure Central's Community Tourism Developer, Tara Hamlyn, regardi...

Send a text 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 women in business, and she announces some exciting news at the end of the episode! A very interesting and informative episode awaits your...

Send a text Danielle Fequet, the provincial Conservation Programs Specialist with Ducks Unlimited Canada, chats with host Darren Sheppard about what her position involves, how Ducks Unlimited Canada is support wetland projects in this province and throughout the country,  what the local Chapter has done to promote the organization locally, and much more! Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Mus...

Send a text Host Darren Sheppard chats with CAO Edward Evans of CNWM regarding their activities within the Central region. They review what exactly the CNWM does, what the waste management facilities in Indian Bay and Norris Arm do, how recycling and garbage is separated, and much more. An environmental topic that affects all of us! Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music  https://www.youtub...

Send a text Recorded live at Norton’s Cove Studio in Brookfield, this episode collects stories about the communities stretching from Newtown through to Valleyfield, nowadays called New-Wes-Valley. Host Darren Sheppard sits down with Duke Kelloway and Taylor Curtis. Duke talks about his love of sailing and the idea of having sail boats coming into Norton's Cove to experience what the area has...

Send a text Recorded live at Norton's Cove Studio in Brookfield, this episode collects stories about the communities stretching from Newtown through to Valleyfield, nowadays called New-Wes-Valley. Host Darren Sheppard sits down with Norton's Cove Studio & Cafe owner Janet Davis and checks in on how her business has been doing since the pandemic, and he chats with Hugh and Joanne Wile...

Send a text Ian Brackstone is originally from Wales. He "met" Rhyna Cutler online via Facebook several years ago, through a gardening group, and their relationship bloomed! A very interesting lad, Ian has a strong background in the oil industry and provides his insight on what he feels may happen with the industry, both provincially and internationally. And, he shares his love for the co...

Send a text Host Darren Sheppard sits down in-studio with Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest Vice-Chair Ed Blackmore and Fundraising Coordinator (and former IBEC summer student) Hayley Gillingham. They discuss what the Forest is all about, its location 2km’s outside of Gander, the benefits mentally and physically it has on those that visit it, and much more! Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound M...

Send a text Recorded live at Ida’s Place in Greenspond, host Darren Sheppard chats with locals and visitors alike regarding their memories and stories of Greenspond. The final episode of our three-part miniseries on Greenspond, Darren speaks with Joy Barfoot, who is originally from Greenspond, but now works at the Rooms (provincial archives and museum) in St. John's. She tells us about some t...

Send a text Recorded live at Ida’s Place in Greenspond, host Darren Sheppard reads a story provided by Linda White from her “The Greenspond Letters” writings, he interviews Margaret Burry, a longtime resident of Greenspond who currently runs the post office, Deputy Mayor June Duffett, who has over three decades of experience within the education system, and Gerald Wiseman from Gander, who’s Aunt a...

Send a text Recorded live at Ida’s Place in Greenspond, host Darren Sheppard speaks with locals and visitors alike regarding their memories and stories of Greenspond. Part 1 includes a chat with Heather Gordon, owner of Ida’s Place, a song “That Old Stage” written by Carl Winter and performed by Slainte, regarding the fishing stage found on the property of Ida’s Place, a lovely chat with Mr. and M...

Send a text Lorne is a Town of New-Wes-Valley (NWV) Councillor, Public Relations Officer of the NWV Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue Specialist with the Canadian Coast Guard, and a self-proclaimed tree hugger. He is also the owner of a cabin in the Sheppard’s Point area (32 Branch) of the Indian Bay Watershed. Host Darren Sheppard speaks to him on his thoughts of the cabin lifestyle, the benefits...

Send a text Derrick joins host Darren Sheppard for the tenth episode of 709 Watershed. In this episode, Derrick speaks about his life working in the public service, first as the Town Manager/Clerk of the beautiful Town of Greenspond, then onto being the Member of the House of Assembly for our district, and now a provincial Cabinet Minister. He also discusses his family's involvement with COVI...

Send a text With COVID-19 gripping the world, host Darren Sheppard chats with local business owner Kirk White to discuss how the virus is affecting his plans to start his 8th season at Washed Ashore Antiques. They’ll also discuss Kirk’s business model of selling what some might call trash, but to the right buyer, it’s a treasure. Antiques, Newfoundland crafts, and other interesting items, all foun...

Send a text In-studio guest Laura King, who is the self-described #1 fan of IBEC, sits down with host Darren Sheppard to talk about what SAM does to assist municipalities with their environmental planning, her involvement with IBEC’s Species at Risk project in Cape Freels, her voluntary role as President of Nature NL, & other interesting facts about her environmentalist lifestyle. If you are a...

Send a text Host Darren Sheppard sits down with local entertainer/storyteller/volunteer/tour guide & all around interesting guy, Steve Perry.  They discuss Steve’s love for “The Shore”, his twenty year theatre career, how he has become one of the “go to” folks for everything tourism in our area, & much more. If you're planning a trip to our area, or looking to see what the life of a s...

Send a text Host Darren Sheppard discusses the repercussions of the Fire of 1961 and how it destroyed the logging industry within Bonavista North. First-hand accounts of the fire will be reviewed with in-studio guest, author Gary Collins of Hare Bay, who was a teenager at the time of the fire, as he describes what it was like dealing with the fire and the aftermath. Music by Giorgio Di Campo for F...

Send a text Nicola Saunders leads the discussion about Christmas traditions that continue to thrive in Newfoundland & Labrador. We also touch on the environmental aspect of the Christmas holidays. And we look at some of the major festivals and events that are occurring during the Holiday Season within the province. Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Send a text The debate regarding shopping locally, hitting up the big box store, or shopping online is a daily decision that many of us face. Which is better for your money? Which is better for the overall benefit of the environment? Which gives you, the customer, the most control? Darren sits down with local artist and businesswoman Janet Davis of Norton’s Cove Studio & Cafe, to discuss her t...

Send a text The NCC is Canada’s largest national land conservation organization. Operating in all provinces and territories, the NCC has helped protect 35 million acres throughout the country since 1962. Through educational programs, land trusts and land purchases, the NCC is doing its part in protecting wildlife habitat in this great country. Darren sits down with Stewardship Coordinator Julia La...

Send a text Tourism is one of the biggest economic stimulants for our provincial economy.  Along “The Shore” (Route 320 from the Town of Gambo through to Gander Bay, including Gander) and here in the Indian Bay Watershed, tourism is bringing an increase in the number of visitors to our area.  This increase has brought new businesses to cater to the cravings of those wishing to see the shoreline, t...

Send a text Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) is the main power generator within the province’s electrical system. Its hydroelectric system uses the same rivers and waterways that salmon and trout use, such as the Exploits River and Granite Canal. Working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, along with other stakeholders, NL Hydro is a key participant of fisheries management and...