When I first launched the idea of an Underwater Canada project, I wanted to be sure it wasn’t a stunt. I wanted to visit every province and territory and tell...
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Unemployment can be difficult in the east. Finding good trade work can be a lifesaver. The Community College of New Brunswick offers a two-year program that is the first of...
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Underwater Canada in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, New Brunswick Robert and I were intent on getting a history lesson from the Canadian group, “The Band,” but the howling wind...
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Arm of Gold - Nova Scotia The Bras d’Or Lakes in Nova Scotia make up a unique inland sea in the center of Cape Breton Island. The trapped brackish water...
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Shediac, New Brunswick claims to be home to the world’s largest lobster. The small community is home to an active fishery and bustling tourist community in the summer. They understand...
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I have spent a lifetime traveling the globe on expeditions and filming projects. This is installment three of my top 100 travel tips to make your journey more relaxed and earth-friendly. 1. Nutrition – Free meals on airplanes are becoming a rarity unless you are traveling on long-distance routes. Take food from home to save money but make sure the items are not liquid or they might be confiscated at check-in. 2. Headphones – Bring headphones for the plane. Bluetooth earbuds are not allowed on some flights, and the cheap headphones offered on the plane usually come with a fee…
When I was looking for a diving partner in the Northwest Territories, I simply did a Google search and found an interesting local access cable TV show called "Shit I...
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As an explorer of the water world, there is nothing I love more than finding a beautiful lake and going for a swim or a dive. I’ll picnic by the water and revel in the discovery of a sweet berry patch on a warm summer day. Wild blueberries contain the energy of the sun. They make me feel powerful. Here in this Treaty 11 Territory of Canada, the traditional territory of the Akaitcho and Tlicho Agreement People, the Native Dene describe at least 10,000 years of history. Their connection to the land is undeniable. On first inspection, this place looks…
I have spent a lifetime traveling the globe on expeditions and filming projects. This is installment two of my top 100 travel tips to make your journey more relaxed and earth-friendly. 1. Small Footprint – Rolling your clothes and socks saves space. 2. Compress It – Use silicone compression sacs and dry bags to further squeeze the air out of your clothes and maximize packing space. 3. Electronics – Get a cable bag to organize your charging and computer cables. 4. Storage – If you are going to shoot a lot of photos, take a hard drive for backup and…
Jill Heinerth has been a member of Mountain Equipment Coop for all of her adult life. In this podcast episode, she takes us on a shopping trip to the MEC store...
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