Best John Mercer Podcasts (2025)

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John Cox and Byron Velvick on MERCER-212 1:38:41

13d ago1:38:41

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John Cox is a pro angling anomaly. At a time where competitive fishing is dominated by technology he does not even have forward facing sonar on his boat. Cox is widely considered one of the greatest natural anglers in the history of the sport. This week he joins the show to talk about why he sees technology as a distraction, fishing dreams, shootin…

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People, polar bears and a documentary maker on the Great Northern Peninsula + Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards recipients + Fish harvester Brendan Gould on a seal and herring video 19:11

15h ago19:11

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Monica Engel tells us about her documentary on human - polar bear interaction on the Great Northern Peninsula + Recipients of the Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards announced + Brendan Gould tells us about his video showing seals chasing herring in the bay

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Fighting for better search and rescue resources in Labrador + Plenty of jobs for seafarers, the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation points out urgent workforce gaps 20:44

1d ago20:44

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Jeanette Russell, founder of the Labrador Coalition for Search and Rescue, continues to push for better search and rescue capabilities + The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is trying to bring attention to "critical labour and skills shortages in the country's marine transportation sector."

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The Road to Restoration // John 21 - Disciple 44:49

3d ago44:49

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Peter’s dramatic failure and restoration in John 21 shows that everyone, no matter how badly they’ve fallen, can experience a comeback through Jesus. Staying connected to Christian community and being honest with ourselves and God are the first steps toward restoration. Peter’s story reminds us that our failures are not the end, but an invitation f…

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The Flagship: Double or Nothing Preview, WrestleMania Moving, Champion Carnival Finals, DEAN~!!!2, & more! 3:25:06

5d ago3:25:06

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This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, a preview of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PPV featuring several huge matches, including Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page, the return of Anarchy in the Arena, and more. Also recaps of AJPW's Champion Carnival finals, NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, a preview …

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Protesting elogs outside DFO headquarters in St. John's + A smart buoy is being prepared for Hermitage Bay 21:22

6d ago21:22

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Fish harvester Amanda Boutcher on why she staged a protest over elogs at DFO headquarters in St. John's + A smart buoy for Hermitage Bay will monitor sea conditions - we head to the Marine Institute in Holyrood for a look at the large yellow buoy.

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Pat Schlapper & Jake's Take on MERCER-213 2:42:13

6d ago2:42:13

2:42:13

Pat Schlapper is a 4 time classic qualifier, a bass nation national champion and the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Hot off his emotional wire-to-wire win on the Sabine River, Schlapper joins the podcast and as always he tells it like he sees it. But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the …

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Fishing for Success held an event that that celebrated Cassie Brown's book 'Death on the Ice' + It's slow, but oil is being pumped off the grounded MSC Baltic III 20:52

7d ago20:52

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Seal tastings, an archival exhibit, and lots of people eager to take part in a live reading of "Death on the Ice" + Bruce English of the Canadian Coast Guard with the latest on the salvage operation of the MSC Baltic III.

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Gary Collins talks about his new book 'The Lucky Seven: The Story of the Elite Navigator' + We look back at how the life-raft from the Elite Navigator is used for training 25:11

8d ago25:11

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Gary Collins on the research involved to write a book on the F/V Elite Navigator rescue + From January 2025, Marcel O'Brien and Jim Chidley of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary show us what's inside the Elite Navigator's life-raft.

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The Fruit of Discipleship // John 15:1-17 - Disciple 46:04

10d ago46:04

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Pastor Kyle shares from John 15:1-17 that discipleship is demonstrated by a life that bears spiritual fruit, which comes from abiding in Jesus, the true vine, and living in obedience to His commands. True growth as a disciple involves not just knowledge, but transformation that impacts both the individual and others, marked especially by love and v…

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The Flagship: RIP Sabu 3:17:34

12d ago3:17:34

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A 3+ hour tribute to the life and career of Sabu. Discussions include Sabu's undeniable legacy as an innovator in pro wrestling, how Sabu's history is intertwined with ECW's, the independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, Sabu's many Japan stints, his brief runs in WCW and ECW, thoughts on his final match with Joey Janela & so much more! The Ove…

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Outspoken fisherman says DFO was heavy-handed in seizing his cell phone as part of a fishing violation investigation + NL's tourism department launches Hello Humpback - a website to help track the whales ... 18:33

12d ago18:33

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Jason Sullivan, inshore vice president with the FFAW, says his privacy is being violated because fisheries officers seized his mobile phone as part of an investigation + Director of Tourism Marketing Darrell Smith says tour boat operators are very pleased with the launch of HelloHumpback.ca.

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Ocean Trout Canada on the recent escape of steelhead trout from a marine site + Why there's a going to be a live reading of Cassie Brown's 1972 book, 'Death on the Ice' 19:00

13d ago19:00

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Sheldon George of Ocean Trout Canada says they're trying to determine how many trout escaped from a farm site near St. Alban's + Kimberly Orren of Fishing for Success talks about the upcoming live reading of "Death on the Ice."

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An update on the proposed National Marine Conservation area off northern Labrador + Meet some of the students working at the new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Lab at Memorial 18:44

14d ago18:44

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Nunatsiavut's deputy minister of Lands and Natural Resources Jim Goudie says the NMCA off Torngat Mountains National Park is still on track to be the first in NL + Hear from some of the students working on ways to store carbon under the seabed at MUN's new CCUS lab.

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Memorial University is training a new workforce in carbon capture utilization and storage + Chef Chris Mercer has tips to cook fish like the pros 21:52

15d ago21:52

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Process engineering professor Lesley James says the students at the new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Lab at MUN will help create a new industry in NL + Chef Chris Mercer of the Post Taphouse in Torbay is giving a workshop on how to fillet and cook fish.

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Rough Water Traps speaks out about alleged intimidation tactics from the ASP + Barry Fordham takes his campaign for the food fishery to Ottawa 19:12

16d ago19:12

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Rough Water Traps owner Matthew O'Leary says despite threats, his company did not need to comply with ASP demands + Barry Fordham of the Food Fishery Fighters is still hopeful DFO will make changes to the summer recreational cod fishery.

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The Cost of Discipleship // Matthew 16:13-26 - Disciple 47:11

17d ago47:11

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Jesus said to find our life, we must lose it... so what does that mean for us today, and how is it an opportunity to experience true life? Walking through Matthew 16:13-26, we find that the cost of following Jesus is great, but we always gain more than we give.By Two Cities Church

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Beatles ’90 pt7 1:10:52

18d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

It's the finale of 1990 and Paul McCartney is drawing a historic year in his solo career to a close with a new single. Taken from his new Tripping the Live Fantastic package capturing the best performances from his whirlwind 89-90 World Tour, the single All My Trials captures Macca and the band at their most soulful. A fitting, poignant end to a ye…

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The Flagship: Forbidden Door Success, NJPW Dontaku & NOAH Sumo Hall Reviews, CMLL, MLW & more! 3:43:18

19d ago3:43:18

3:43:18

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows featuring the final matches for Tetsuya Naito as a contracted New Japan talent, a review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show, a review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL, matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico, a preview of MLW Lucha Azteca, plus …

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FFAW accuses Association of Seafood Producers of intimidation + FFAW rep for Placentia Bay and south coast says harvesters frustrated with mandatory ELOGS, and low price for lobster + Northern Peninsula ... 24:07

19d ago24:07

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FFAW president Dwan Street accusing ASP of intimidation tactics + Jamie Baker, FFAW rep for area 3PS, says harvesters beyond frustrated over the apps used or electronic logging + Jeff Griffin, FFAW rep for area 14A, says cold water temperature affecting beginning of lobster season.

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A method for catching tuna is causing problems in the world's oceans + The Wooden Boat Museum was docked in Mount Pearl to help students learn about boat building 22:02

20d ago22:02

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Laurenne Schiller, a postdoc research fellow at Dalhousie and Carleton, is the lead author of a study on the damaging effects of drifting fish aggregating devices to catch tuna + Some junior high students use some old-fashioned tools to learn about boat building.

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Randy Howell and Jake's Take on MERCER-211 1:52:12

20d ago1:52:12

1:52:12

Randy Howell is a 16 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Bassmaster winner and the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion. 2025 marks his return to the Elite Series and Lake Hartwell marked his return to the top 10. This week he joins the podcast to talk about why he returned to B.A.S.S., what drives him and how he caught 'em at Lake Hartwell. Bu…

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Why have lobster become so plentiful around Newfoundland? + We pay tribute to late musician and captain, Mark Hiscock 20:53

21d ago20:53

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DFO biologist Elizabeth Coughlan on why the waters around Newfoundland have become so ideal for lobster + Back in August 2023, the late Mark Hiscock had become a captain for O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours.

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Port Saunders lobster fisherman has a close call on the water + Meet the artist behind a new plaque that will commemorate the rescue of the Lucky 7 crew 19:29

22d ago19:29

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Fisherman Boyd Lavers has a safety message after a close call last week + Keisha Mercer's drawing that depicts the rescue of the 'Elite Navigator' crew will be bronzed and put on display in New-Wes-Valley

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NL seafood producer working to diversify markets at seafood expo in Spain + Seafood seller in Fortune Bay says it's been a rough season so far for lobster harvesters + Where are all the icebergs? 21:56

22d ago21:56

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Danny Dumaresque is part of NL delegation at a seafood expo in Barcelona + Tonia Grandy of New Age Seafoods in Garnish says lobster harvesters are having a rough season + C-Core's Desmond Power says big icebergs off NL shores are becoming more rare.

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We bring you to Cape St. Mary's to meet the researchers studying how northern gannets are reacting to our changing climate 23:25

23d ago23:25

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Broadcast producer Todd O'Brien tags along as seabird biologist Bill Montevecchi and his students capture and perform tests on gannets at Cape St. Mary's, before attaching tracking devices to the birds

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The Community of Discipleship // Mark 3:6-22 & 31-34 - Disciple 44:35

24d ago44:35

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Pastor Kyle leads us through Mark 3 showing how Jesus redefines all human relationships and calls his followers to move beyond casual admiration to committed discipleship in the context of community.By Two Cities Church

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The Flagship: Real American Freestyle Wrestling, NOAH, NJPW, Dragongate, MLWxCMLL & more! 3:44:50

26d ago3:44:50

3:44:50

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast! Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff's soon-to-be-failed Real American Freestyle Wrestling Previews of major events coming to Japan, including: NOAH's big Sumo Hall show featuring KENTA vs. OZAWA NJPW's upcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament Wrestling Dontaku MLW and CMLL are teaming up for an Arena Mexico …

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If there's a northern cod quota increase, will Labrador harvesters get an increase? + Meet the underwater robotics team from Southwest Arm Academy 20:35

26d ago20:35

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Dwight Russell, president of the Labrador Fishermen's Union Shrimp Company, says Labrador should get a fair share of a cod quota increase, but that's not what was recommended to DFO by the FFAW + A team from Southwest Arm Academy is competing in the MATE ROV challenge for the first time

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Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation getting closer to repatriating artifacts held in Ottawa + A program in the Maritimes lends whale-safe gear to fish harvesters 23:38

27d ago23:38

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Clayton Burry, chair of the Ocean Ranger Legacy Foundation, hopes they can secure a permanent exhibit space in St. John's + Sean Brillant of the Canadian Wildlife Federation says harvesters in NL may soon need better access to whale-safe crab and lobster gear

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Drew Cook and Paul Marks "Head To Head" on MERCER-210 2:12:20

27d ago2:12:20

2:12:20

This past weekend two elite series champions had an incredible head-to-head battle on Lake Hartwell. It was a Sight Fishing Master, Drew Cook versus a Herring Master, Paul Marks. This unbelievable battle played out blow-for-blow on BassLive for the fishing world to see. Less than 24 hours after the tournament we sat down with both Drew Cook and Pau…

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Two humpbacks got tangled in fishing gear recently + Crime in the sea cucumber industry 21:51

28d ago21:51

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Julie Huntington of the Whale Release and Strandings Group says they were called to help two humpbacks last weekend + Felix Morrow is the lead author of a paper about crime in the Canada's sea cucumber fisheries

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Rocket debris warning in NL's offshore + Why the only wharf in Torbay is closed + Why lobster is so essential to some harvesters 21:11

29d ago21:11

21:11

Hilding Neilson, an assistant professor of physics and physical oceanography, talks about the debris warning due to the Atlas V rocket launch + Ian Gosse of the Torbay Harbour Authority on why Tapper's Cove is now off-limits + Brad House of Port Saunders talks about the opening of lobster season

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Why Exploits Island became a refuge for a draft dodger and people seeking peace and tranquility, in this archival episode called 'A Lot of Good Memories' 18:56

30d ago18:56

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From 2009, a Land & Sea episode about Exploits Island called 'A Lot of Good Memories' hosted by Fred Greening

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The Call to Discipleship // Matthew 4:12-22 - Disciple 49:03

1M ago49:03

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Jesus calls his first disciples to leave everything and follow him, emphasizing that true discipleship means actively following Jesus and helping others do the same. Pastor Kyle's message challenges the watered-down definition of "Christian," urging believers to embrace their identity as disciples committed to multiplying followers of Jesus.…

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The Flagship: Post-WrestleMania Crashouts, The Disrupter Disrupting, AEW in Arena Mexico & more! 3:27:52

1M ago3:27:52

3:27:52

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: our first post-WrestleMania Week show discussing the fallout and many, many crashouts from the event, including The Disrupter's disruption, everyone being so confident the Joe Hendry thing was good that they have to tell you it was good over and over again, and so much more. We also discussed AEW's upcom…

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A price gap between Nfld and Gulf crab is not fishy at all, say seafood producers + Otto Kelland's daughter Jocelyn talks about the legacy of his song, 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' 22:06

1M ago22:06

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The difference in the Urner Barry price for Nfld and Gulf crab, is not a cause for concern says Jeff Loder of the ASP + Jocelyn Kelland talks about the legacy of her father's song 'Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's' which will soon be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

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FFAW concerned about crab price discrepancy + Women you wouldn't dare cross: A look back at women's roles in our early Irish fishing communities 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

FFAW president Dwan Street says the difference between the price of Gulf crab and NL crab needs to be investigated + Historian Willeen Keough tees up her lecture on "Unsettling Femininity in Early Irish-Newfoundland Fishing Communities"

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Dustin Connell "Hate Is Tackling Fuel" on MERCER-209 1:15:57

1M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Alabama pro angler Dustin Connell is a former Elite Series champion and Rookie of the Year. He has stacked up 5 MLF wins and has won 3 out of the last 4 Redcrest Championships. Clearly DC is a force to be reckoned with no matter where he is fishing. Hot off his most recent Redcrest win, he joins the podcast to catch up and share his take on today's…

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Some say they are overabundant, but DFO science says harp seals are in decline + Oil has leaked from the MSC Baltic III says the Coast Guard 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

Shelley Lang discusses the latest DFO stock assessment of Northwest Atlantic harp seals + Coast Guard senior response officer Bruce English says pollution from the Baltic III is being cleaned up

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A petition demanding urgent action on salvage of MSC Baltic III + Fisherman concerned about how lobster is priced + A gift of flippers from a "Food Fish Fighter" 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

Nadia Childs says the salvage operation of a grounded container ship off Lark Harbour is taking too long + Ernest Decker has concerns about how lobster is priced + Barry Fordham of 'Sharing the Harvest' and 'Food, Fish Fighters' is donating some seal flippers to food banks

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Beatles ’90 pt6 1:21:00

1M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

The Traveling Wilburys are coming! The Traveling Wilburys are coming! Well, actually they're HERE as of October 29th, 1990 and the release of The Traveling Wilburys vol3 -- the highly anticipated follow-up to the super-group's hit debut record. Despite the shift in decade and the fallen Roy Orbison, the project begun by George Harrison had another …

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He is Not Here // Matthew 28:1-10 & 16-17 - Easter at Two Cities 44:48

1M ago44:48

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Easter is the ultimate victory story of Jesus defeating sin, death, and fear so that we can walk in freedom and hope. Pastor Kyle preaches on the resurrection story reading through Matthew 28:1-10 and 16-17.By Two Cities Church

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Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208 1:56:01

1M ago1:56:01

1:56:01

Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a 3 time Classic Qualifier and a 2 time Angler of the Year. He joins the podcast hot off his record-breaking victory on the Pasquotank River where he shattered the all-time win margin record by winning his first Elite Series tournament by 45lb 7oz. But that’s not all! We are then joined by bassmaster videographer, Jake La…

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What do the federal candidates in Central Newfoundland have to say about fisheries issues? + Issues with the salvage of the MSC Baltic III make it to the House of Assembly 20:35

1M ago20:35

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What do Central Newfoundland federal candidates NDP Darian Vincent, Liberal Lynette Powell and Conservative Clifford Small have to say about fisheries issues? + Independent MHA Eddie Joyce has concerns about the salvage of the grounded MSC Baltic III.

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Concern is rising about fishing debris in the ocean around Spotted Island, Labrador, caused by a storm in January + Take a tour of a new Titanic exhibit in St. John's 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Erin Snow is frustrated that no governments have offered assistance to help clean debris and ghost gear off of Spotted Island + Larry Daley gave reporters a sneak peak of his new Titanic and iceberg exhibit.

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The FFAW says the grounded MSC Baltic III is posing threats to the fishery + Meet the Mount Pearl man running for the Animal Protection Party that aims to end seal hunting 21:00

1M ago21:00

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FFAW president Dwan Street says the grounded container ship near Lark Harbour is a potential environmental disaster + Mike Peach is running for the Animal Protection Party of Canada in the district of Cape Spear.

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Called to More // Acts 16:1-5 - Next 40:29

1M ago40:29

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Pastor Caleb challenges the church to embrace a lifestyle of discipleship, sacrificial mission, and intentional growth, inspired by the relationship between Paul and Timothy in Acts 16.By Two Cities Church

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The Flagship: WrestleMania Weekend, Sakura Genesis, Battle Riot & more! 3:38:04

2M ago3:38:04

3:38:04

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reaction to AEW Dynamite's rating this week against tough sports competition, a preview of WrestleMania Weekend and our coverage, a review of NJPW's Sakura Genesis, a preview of NJPW's Windy City Riot, MLW Battle Riot VII & more! WrestleMania Weekend Schedule & Event Page: https://www.voicesofwrestling.c…

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What's happening with the market for seal products in 2025? + Researchers discover that some medieval monks in France were using seal skin for some very important work 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Dion Dakins of Carino Processing on today's market for seal products + Élodie Lévêque and Matthew Collins are part of a University of Cambridge study on how medieval French monks used seal skin to bind books.

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