The Current is in Prince Edward Island
Summary
This episode of The Current explores the crisis facing Prince Edward Island’s oyster industry, where diseases have devastated harvests and left farmers facing financial ruin. Host Pia Chattopadhyay shares highlights from a recent visit to West Prince, featuring interviews with oyster farmers and wild fishers struggling to survive without adequate government support. The segment also covers the filming of the Netflix adaptation of Carly Fortune’s novel This Summer Will Be Different, which is bringing significant attention to the island. Finally, the show visits the restored Province House in…
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Intro: The Current and PEI highlights
Touring the oyster 'dead zone' on the Dock River
Bruce Richard: Disease outbreak and financial crisis
Kayla Richard: Family legacy and mental health
Bob McLeod: Wild oyster fishing and license buyback
Jeff Noyes: Industry consolidation and community culture
Oyster shucking lesson and Carly Fortune's book
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Netflix adaptation: 'This Summer Will Be Different'
On set: Interviews with showrunners and crew
Province House: History of Confederation and restoration
Inside the restored Confederation Chamber
Outro: Updates on Province House and Netflix cast
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