Land & Sea

05/30/2024

We are so proud! Congratulations, Pauline Thornhill, on your honourary degree from Memorial University. Thank you for the significant contribution you have made to the culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. A recognition so well deserved. 👏👏👏

03/21/2024

Is the seal industry in this province at risk? In part 2 of An Appeal for Seal, we'll hear from some people who are exploring possibilities for the future. Tune in Sunday at 11:30 AM on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador on CBC TV.

03/20/2024

With only one buyer left in the province, many say the commercial seal industry has reached a critical point. In part 2 of An Appeal for Seal, we'll hear about what the future might hold for this industry. Tune in Sunday at 11:30 AM on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador on CBC TV.

03/14/2024

This Sunday we'll hear from some people involved in the seal industry who continue to make their case for more support for the hunt. Tune in for Part 1 of An Appeal for Seal, Sunday at 11:30 NT.

03/13/2024

The sealing industry in this province has reached a critical point, some say. There's only one buyer left to purchase seals from the harvesters. This Sunday we'll hear from people involved in the industry who continue to make their case for the hunt. Tune in at 11:30, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

03/06/2024

Back in 1996, former host Pauline Thornhill and crew joined an Inuit group on their journey from Nain back to their homeland...the island of Cutthroat. We hope you enjoy this archival special, airing Sunday at 11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

03/02/2024

Coming up on Sunday! 100 Years of Radio. Watch for the story of VOWR 11:30 am, 11 o'clock in most of Labrador. If you miss it on TV, you'll be able to see it on CBC Gem.

02/29/2024

A century on the air and still broadcasting! Watch 100 Years of Radio this Sunday at 11:30 NT.

02/28/2024

VOWR is a church-run radio station that's been on the air for a century! Meet some of the dedicated volunteers and listeners this Sunday in 100 Years of Radio. 11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

02/24/2024

We're going outdoor dippin'! We'll explore some favourite swimming holes and hear about diehard dippers who take the plunge all year long. Here are some behind the scenes snaps from this fun show. Tune in for Outdoor Dipping, Sunday at 11:30, that's 11:00 in most of Labrador.

02/23/2024

If you take a peek at the ocean or an open pond, you might just see some people in there...even at this time of year! This Sunday we're talking outdoor swimming, all year 'round. Tune in at 11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

02/23/2024

We interviewed waterdog, Sandy Morris, for our outdoor dipping show. And then, he and Jordan Young played us a tune, pondside. It was pure magic!

02/22/2024

The joys and benefits of swimming outside...all year 'round! Watch Outdoor Dipping this Sunday at 11:30, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

02/15/2024

We're digging into our archives for you this week...a show from Labrador in 1996. Tune in Sunday at 11:30 AM on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

02/10/2024

What will become of a collection of artifacts and archival material from the Ocean Ranger, now stored in an Ottawa museum? Join us Sunday, February 11th, for "Evidence From A Disaster". Tune in 11:30, 11:00 in most of Labrador. Our story will be available on CBC Gem after it airs on television.

02/08/2024

Evidence gathered for the inquiry into the sinking of the Ocean Ranger has been sitting in an Ottawa museum for 40 years. What will become of these pieces of the past? That story Sunday at 11:30 NT.

02/07/2024

It's been 40 years since the inquiry into the sinking of the Ocean Ranger. Artifacts and documents from the rig have been stored in an Ottawa museum ever since. What should happen to these pieces of the past? Curators want to hear from family members of loved ones lost. That story Sunday at 11:30 NT.

02/03/2024

We were privileged to attend The Gathering in Gull Island, Labrador this past fall. We learned so much about Innu culture, traditions and food. Thanks to all the community members who welcomed us into their tents and shared their stories. Tshinashkumitin. Watch for this story Sunday at 11:30 (11 in most of Labrador).

02/02/2024

Join us at the Gathering, where Innu celebrate their language and culture and pass on ancient knowledge to the younger generations. Sunday at 11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

01/31/2024

This Sunday, a celebration of culture, languange, and traditional food. Join us at the Gathering!

11:30 AM, 11:00 in most of Labrador on CBC TV.

01/25/2024

We're back on Feb. 4 with more new shows for this season! Evey year, Innu come together on Gull Island, Labrador. They spend a week living off the land, passing on their knowledge, and celebrating their culture and language. Join us at the Gathering! 11:30 AM, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

12/18/2023

For all those wondering when "The Mummers Show" is coming on, it'll air Sunday, Dec 24th at 11:30 am (11:00 in most of Labrador)! This show originally aired in 1986 and was then called A Fortune Bay Christmas. The show has, over the years, been simply referred to as "The Mummers Show". It features Simani performing their Christmas favourite, Any Mummers Allowed In? Enjoy and Merry Christmas from Land & Sea!

12/07/2023

This Sunday at 11:30 island time, building a business to bring the family home.

12/07/2023

There seems to be a lot of mummer loving friends among our followers. We thought you'd like to know about the parade in case you are going to join in on the fun!

Wondering what Mummers Parade Day looks like? Check out our map with the timeline and details!

EVERYONE is welcome to rig up and walk in our 15th Annual Mummers Parade! No registration is required.

However, other than motorized wheelchairs, no motorized vehicles are permitted. Strollers/wagons are welcome too.

Also organization/company/association signs are not permitted in the parade.

Looking forward to seeing lots and lots of mummers on Saturday, December 9!

Oh! And we'll be livestreaming all the fun and foolishness as well right here on our page!

12/06/2023

This Sunday, see what one man has been doing to bring his family back together. Watch For Love and Money at 11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

12/04/2023

If you missed our show about the Mummers Festival, you can catch it this evening (Monday), right after Here & Now at 7pm (6:30 in most of Labrador). For those of you living outside NL, tune into CBC on Dec 24th for this story - A Fabulously Folksy Festival. Check local listings for time in your area. You can always stream the show online wherever you are (in Canada) on CBC Gem. Look for Land and Sea NFLD shows. Season #59!

12/02/2023

Go find some long underwear and your mother's big 42 bra. We're taking you mummering! This marks the 15th year of the Mummers Festival and Land & Sea tagged along for all the fun. From making mummer Christmas cards, to putting bottle caps on ugly sticks and, of course, the parade! We captured a lot of fun at this fabulously folksy festival. Tune in for our show, Sunday at 11:30 (11:00 in most of Labrador).

11/30/2023

The Mummers Festival is on for its 15th year in St. John's! Tune in Sunday for our modern-day mummers show...11:30 on the island, 11:00 in most of Labrador on CBC TV.

11/29/2023

The mummering spirit is alive and well in some parts of the province, and at the annual Mummers Festival in St. John's! Sunday's show is all about this ancient tradition. Tune in for A Fabulously Folksy Festival at 11:30, 11:00 in most of Labrador.

11/27/2023

This is how camerman, Ted Dillon, got some of the pretty shots in our show Seeking Salmon and Serenity. If you missed it yesterday, you can catch the story this evening, right after Here & Now at 7pm (6:30 in most of Labrador). Or, you can always see our shows on CBC GEM. Look for Season #59.