Watch "The River, Living the St. Lawrence! from WPBS"

Susan W. Smith -

Yes readers, you have one slightly embarrassed editor, as I have been asked to share this video and it's all about what Susie knows - how islands were named!  

There I am in the middle between my favourite River Chart on the left, printed in 1818 and Capt. William FitzWilliam Owen the Naval Hydrographer who first named our Thousand Islands. 

Actually, I am honored to share this because working with Josh Todd, Alex Hammond and Glenn Curry on the 6th Episode of The River, Living the St. Lawrence WPBS was a complete delight!

L: Lori Doldo hosts “The River: Living the St. Lawrence. M & R: the show was created and produced by Josh Todd from Heuvelton, Waddington Town Supervisor Alex V. Hammond, and Glenn Currey from Live at Five Show WATN-AM host.

I have attached all six episodes and I am sure you will enjoy them as much as I do. Please share the links with your friends, to let everyone share in the knowledge of the River.

WPBS TV Series The River, Living the St. Lawrence

Here's the very first episode of a new WPBS TV series dedicated to the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands.  Our panel discusses the river's history, its contribution to world trade and why it's recognized as one of the greatest rivers for fishing too.  Today's show takes a look at the famous hotels, including the enormous island hotel and on Frontenac Island.

Episode #2

Here's Episode #2 from Season (1).  Part (B) to our first two shows dedicated to the 'history' of the St. Lawrence River.  The new WPBS TV series dedicated to the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands.  Our panel discusses the river's history, its contribution to world trade and why . . .

Episode #3

Here's Episode #3 in our first season.  The guys talk about the massive appeal the St. Lawrence has on the world's best anglers.  The bass are bigger and there's more world-class fishing tournaments being added to the list!  Once again, this part A of back to back episodes dedicated to why a top manufacturer proclaimed the St. Lawrence 'Tops' in fishing!

Episode #4

Here's Episode #4 of our first season.  The guys continue last week's discussion about the growth of major fishing tournaments on the St. Lawrence.  The guys ask why this is happening and how its world class fishing appeal can boost tourism in the Thousand Islands.  The bass are bigger and there's more world-class fishing tournaments being added to the busy river schedule! Episode #4 is 'Fishing the St. Lawrence' (Part 2).

Episode # 5

On our 5th episode to season (1), the guys have a remote discussion with Canadian broadcaster Derek Berghuis, who talks about his life and times on the St. Lawrence, and what's next for the Thousand Islands after Covid is over.

Episode #6

Canadian historian Susan Smith, who described in detail how the names were given to many of the Thousand Islands.

By Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com