How this mother and daughter survived as their ferry sank

The Doc Project by CBC

Jul 3, 202600:16:18Society & Culture

When Trina Benedict tucked her 6 year old into the bunk on the Queen of the North ferry that evening in 2006, she had no idea what nightmare was about to unfold. Just a few hours later, they’d be running for their lives...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from The Doc Project.

Are your kids learning math the right way?

Sep 25, 2026 - 00:26:57

You can hear a pin drop inside a grade four class in Gimli, Manitoba. Kids racing to fill in as many math...

The toxic history haunting Canada's military

Sep 18, 2026 - 00:23:54

CFB Gagetown is known as the "Home of the Army" because nearly every Canadian soldier passes through for...

How a small town finally got rid of vats of rotting fish

Sep 11, 2026 - 00:24:27

The stench in St. Mary’s, Newfoundland gets so bad sometimes, it can take your breath away. The culprit?...

A brand new season of Storylines coming your way !

Sep 4, 2026 - 00:02:11

Storylines brings you beyond the headlines and deep into someone else's world. And, we’re about to launch...

A piano teacher's last student

Aug 28, 2026 - 00:20:26

For Daniel Mergler, music was one of the true joys in life. He taught children to play piano for 50 years...

Neighbours tried to help, she still ended up dead

Aug 21, 2026 - 00:40:16

When Jillian Hadley burst from her home, she was clutching her baby, and she was naked. She was screaming...

Art in a time of war

Aug 14, 2026 - 00:21:17

It has been more than 30 years since the Siege of Sarajevo in Bosnia began. As the former Yugoslavia was...

How a plane crash changed their lives

Aug 7, 2026 - 00:23:55

In October of 1984, a plane crash in northern Alberta led the newscasts. The leader of the Province’s New...