The St. John's Morning Show
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Moose-hide tanning
'Tis the season for craft shows and moose hunting. With that in mind Anthony speaks with Rick Olson, the owner and operator of Hands of Olson, who says the two activities should be more closely connected.
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Election signs rules
With the election in its first week, signs are popping up like crocuses in spring... but from the city's point of view some of them are like weeds that will have to go. Gerry Colbert - the St. John's city councillor who chairs the police and traffic committee - meet with Cec in full view of some of those signs stuck in questionable areas.
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Hockeyville and Ron MacLean
Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean will be in Conception Bay South this weekend for the Hockeyville celebrations. Anthony finds out what he'll be up to while he's here.
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High-speeds, Out and about and online
In the last half hour of the show Cec tells us about some tickets given out for very high speeds on the Outer Ring Road, Nancy drops by to roll out some of the events going on in our community and Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl gives us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Public to private cemetery
Anthony speaks with Paul Maher, owner of Maher's Funeral home in Placentia, about people in the community who are moving their loved ones' remains to a new cemetery.
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Promises to pensioners
The Liberals are promising an increase to public sector pensions if they win the election, but PC leader Kathy Dunderdale calls that foolhardy. We get reaction from Ralph Morris, a NAPE pension retiree and member of the Public Sector Pensioners' Association.
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Hockeyville ticket scalpers
Someone is trying to sell Kraft Hockyville tickets online, but the town of CBS is revoking the tickets. Rex Hillier, the CBS council rep on the Hockeyville Committee, tells Anthony about one disappointed scalper.
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Stress and strokes
Dr. Peter Lin stops by to tell Anthony about a new study linking strokes with depression.
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Out and about, redheaded sperm donors and online
In the last half hour of the show Nancy Walsh drops by to roll out some of the events going on in our community. Then, Anthony and Nancy revisit the story regarding some British sperm banks not wanting any red-headed donors, with some good news for "gingers" from New York. After all that, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl gives us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Mount Pearl-Paradise-St. John's Chamber Of Commerce?
With news that Mount Pearl and Paradise are forming a joint Chamber of Commerce, the mayor of St. John's says it's time for them to join the St. John's Board of Trade. Anthony speaks with St. John's mayor Dennis O'Keefe about his challenge.
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International students choose English names
St. John's is becoming a more racially and culturally diverse place, but many people who come here are leaving something behind: their names. At Memorial University scores of international students are adopting English or western names for themselves, sometimes to fit in, sometimes to avoid being left out. Anthony sits down with reporter Zach Goudie, who has spoken to several such students.
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Festival of the Sea
You'll hear even more Irish accents on the Southern Shore this week. A group from Ireland is here for the annual Festival of the Sea which links southeast Ireland - a place where many Newfoundlanders emigrated from - with people in this area. Anthony called Ferryland to find Mick Casey from Bryan's Town, County Wexford in Ireland.
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Provincial support for Targa
Will the province continue to support Targa after the accident that injured a woman in Fortune? Anthony puts that to the minister of Tourism, Terry French.
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CBS school buses and caregivers
Some parents in Conception Bay South can't get their children on their usual buses. Anthony speaks with Ford Rice - the CEO and director of the Eastern School District, to find out more.
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School of Pharmacy strained
The School of Pharmacy at Memorial University would like to increase class sizes by one third, but there's no physical space there for expansion. Anthony speaks with Dr. Linda Hensman - the dean of the school, about the space crunch.
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Redheads and sperm donors, Bob Cole calls, out and about...
In the last half hour of the show host Anthony Germain chats with Nancy first about an odd decision by British sperm banks, and then about some calls to our "Call like Bob Cole" Hockeyville contest. Following all that we get to the regular business with Nancy and some of the events going on in our community and ending with Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl and a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Old CBC building fire
There was a fire at the former CBC Radio building on Duckworth Street in downtown St. John's Monday night. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley was on the scene and spoke to some neighbours and with Don Byrne, superintendent of the St. John's Fire Department.
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Return to Merasheen Island
Andy Ennis of Placentia tells Anthony why he dug up his father's remains in that community and returned them to Merasheen, from where he had been relocated in the 1960s.
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Virginia Park Elementary concerns
A parent in the east end of St. John's says he could be putting his job on the line by speaking out about his children's school. Anthony talks to Peter Whittle about his fight for a new school.
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St. John's bike plan
Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff responds to concerns about the city's bike plan, specifically the lack of education for cyclists and drivers.
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Gamerz haven
Yesterday we spoke with Adam Warren, a young entrepreneur who was forced to pull the plug on his new business venture in Mount Pearl just a day before it was set to open. The City told Warren that he wouldn't be allowed to open Gamerz Haven, a video game and collectible retail store at the location he had leased because of a contract with the tenant of the building. Warren says that he invested his life saving into this venture and now he has to start from scratch again. Randy Simms is the...
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Targa accident
A woman in Fortune is recovering with broken bones in a hospital. A witness says one of the car's in the Targa rally smashed into the woman and then sped away. The CBC's Rod Etheridge spoke with Gena Billard... and began to by asking her what happened.
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Looking out, about, in the woods and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of the show host Anthony Germain chats with Nancy about some of the events going on in our community, then with Cec about pictures of a flaming car in the woods and finally with Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl and a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Frustrated Mount Pearl businessman
A would-be entrepreneur lost out before he even got a chance to open his business. Anthony speaks with Adam Warren about his frustrating experience with Mount Pearl City Hall.
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Car-condo collision
The driver of a car on Portugal Cove Road in St. John's lost control and slammed into an apartment building on Wednesday. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley drops by Windermere Condominiums to speak with Bernard Prowse, the driver of the runaway car.
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Looking out, about and online for Wednesday
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Morley's Siding bicycle fatality
Margie Hancock, whose husband Douglas was struck and killed while riding his bicycle near Morley's Siding, takes a few minutes to talk to Anthony about the tragic accident.
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St. John's bicycle plan
It costs millions of dollars, but is the city's bicycle plan working? Anthony gets an early review from two avid cyclists. Sarah Armstrong is with the volunteer bicycle centre, Ordinary Spokes. Alana Felt is a student who's doing her masters on the cycling plan.
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Looking out, about and online for Tuesday
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Goulds illegal dumping
St. John's city councillor Wally Collins speaks with Anthony about the situation where truckloads of garbage are being dumped on some areas in the Goulds.
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Chinese immigrant advice
Anthony gets some advice from Xu Yuan - a Chinese mainlander who runs the Shanghai and The Birds' Nest restaurants in St. John's - about moving from Shanghai to St. John's.
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Buoy on the move
Anthony talks to Judith Bobbitt - a physical cceanographer and president of Oceans Limited in St. John's - about a valuable buoy that broke loose during a tropical storm and ended up on the Shetland Islands.
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Invisible People
If you want to see what homelessness in Canada looks like, check out "invisiblepeople.tv". It's a blog run by Mark Horvath, who is touring 24 Canadian cities to speak with people who are homeless. The site chronicles the sad tales of the young and old, men, women and children who are without a place to live. Yesterday Mark Horvath toured St. John's.
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The new adventures of Dunderdale
St.John's resident Kieren Hanley's hobby has gone viral. He makes satirical animated videos and his recent series has got people talking. Mr. Hanley joins me in the studio to explain what all the buzz is about.
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Youngest Candidate
With less than a month to go to the provincial election, new candidates are coming forward. Noah Davis-Power is the youngest candidate ever to run in a provincial election and he will be respresenting the NDP in Conception Bay South.
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Ice Chunk
Last week, Lewisporte mayor Brian Peckford was invited to Atlanta Georgia for an event honouring the town's contribution after 9/11. But he didn't want to arrive empty handed. And the gift he brought to the hot southern United States surprised everyone.
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Looking out, about and online for Friday
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Memories of September 11, 2001 in St. John's
It might be getting a lot of coverage, but Gander wasn't the only place in Newfoundland to welcome grounded travellers during 9/11. Anthony sits down with three people to reminisce about what happened in the capital city. Rex Ledrew was manager at the St. John's airport at the time, Caroline Dooling works at Mile One and Pauline Pawson was one of the many volunteers who helped deal with people who were grounded here.
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Gander 9/11 and Hugo Boss
Following the attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, a local business owner found himself delivering underwear to one of the top fashion industry professionals in the world. Byron Murphy, owner of Byron's Clothing for Men in St. John's, drops by to share his story.
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I Love You exhibit
There's something happening in downtown St. John's this weekend, and it's all about love. Cec Haire makes his way to Water Street and meets up with Daisuke Takeya - the man behind the project - to find out more.
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Looking out, about and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Targa Autism Challenge
Anthony sits down with Julie Halleran, one of the Honorary Chairs of Targa's Autism Challenge 2011. She's racing in the 10th Annual Targa Newfoundland road rally for both of her children - one who died in a car accident last year and the other who has autism.
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Change Islands bergs
They're not in season - but icebergs off Change Islands are a welcome sight for visitors and residents alike. Anthony finds out about some icy latecomers from Beulah Oake, who runs Seven Oakes Island Inn and Cottages in Change Islands.
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Looking out, about and online for Wednesday, Sept. 7th
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community on the first day of school. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Bikers rally at City Hall
There was lots of leather and lots of noise outside St. John's City Hall Tuesday evening as bikers defended themselves against noisy motorcycle complaints. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley was there and spoke with Anthony about the rally.
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Political panel
Danny Williams is on the campaign trail in Alberta, but not at home. And, a new poll shows the Liberals are ranking third in this province. Anthony talks politics with the Morning Show's political panel -- former Tory cabinet minister Trevor Taylor, former provincial and federal Liberal cabinet minister John Efford and Nancy Riche, president of Jack Harris' riding association.
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Eddie Coffey Band in NY for 9-11
The Eddie Coffey Band has been invited to New York to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Anthony chats with Eddie and fellow band member Hal O'Connell to talk about the honour.
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Looking out, about and online for Tuesday, Sept. 6th
In the last half hour of the show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community on the day before school begins for a new year. Then, Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in CBC's online world.
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Outer Ring Road ruts
A new sign on the Outer Ring Road tells folks to slow down when wet. Our roving-reporter Cecil Haire speaks with Transportation minister Tom Hedderson about why the department put it there.
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Arrested Ontario woman speaks
A woman who says a police officer kicked and verbally abused her in Corner Brook this past weekend gives the Morning Show's Todd O'Brien her side of the story.
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Glenwood's 9/11 haven
A small school in central Newfoundland became a haven for 600 passengers stranded by the events of September 11, 2001. Reporter Gavin Simms brings us the story from Lakewood Academy through the memories of two people who were there helping the displaced passengers.
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Looking out, about and online for September 5th, 2011
In the last half hour of the Labour Day, province-wide edition of the St. John's Morning Show, host Anthony Germain steps aside as Nancy Walsh rolls out some of the events going on in our community and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Bannerman Park refugee camp
Bannerman Park refugee camp The organization Doctors Without Borders is setting up a mock camp in Bannerman Park later this week. Marlene Power - a volunteer with the humanitarian group - joins Anthony in the studio to explain why.
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Gander 9-11 award
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks on the United States, the accolades are pouring in for the people from this province who helped out. Anthony speaks with mayor Claude Elliott about a special award that is being presented to the town of Gander.
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Oncologist retires
Well-known cancer specialist Dr. Pradip Ganguly is retiring, but before he does he sits down with Anthony to share some of his experiences and to say farewell to his patients after a 30-year career.
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Looking out, about and online for Sept. 2, 2011
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, our new host Anthony Germain speaks with Maggie Gillis and Cecil Haire about Newfoundland phrases, Maggie rolls out some of the events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Gannets winter destination
Talk about long-distance relationships: Some Newfoundland gannets are spending their winters 10,000 kilometres away before coming coming back to meet their true loves. Anthony sits down with professor and Memorial University seabird researcher Bill Montevecchi to find out more.
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Convention Centre upgrade
There's a bigger and better Convention Center on the way for downtown St.John's. The CEO for Destination St. John's, Cathy Duke, tells Anthony what's in the plan.
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Looking out, about and online for Thursday
n the last half hour of the Morning Show, our new host Anthony Germain speaks with Maggie Gillis about events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Infared moose detection
There's new new infrared technology being tested on the Trans Canada Highway in our province to warn drivers about moose. Anthony speaks with Yaron Getter, the vice-president of sales and marketing for Safeguards of Canada, to find out how this technology currently being used in prisons can help protect Newfoundlanders from moose on the highway.
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School opening delays
Children at two schools in our listening area will have an extra week of summer vacation. The director of education for the Eastern School District - Ford Rice - speaks with Anthony about that and about a new plan to communicate to the masses via Twitter.
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All-day Kindergarten
Most places in Canada have children entering the school system with a full day of Kindergarten, but not in this province. The province has studied the idea, and national reporter Vik Adhopia drops by to give Anthony an exlusive look at some of the findings.
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American Apparel's "Next Big Thing"
Clothing retailer American Apparel says they are looking for full-sized fannies. Anthony sits down with Erin Austin of St. John's - who believes she has what they're looking for.
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Stanley Cup in Bonavista
Hockey's holy grail was in Bonavista on Wednesday, arriving by chopper with hometown boy Michael Ryder. Reporter Jeremy Eaton brought us some of the sounds and excitement from the visit. After that Anthony spoke with the man who has the title ""Keeper of the Stanley Cup". He talked to him about his job - and the tumble the trophy took while on its provincial journey. (Jeremy Eaton soundscape; Anthony Germain with Phil Pritchard)
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Looking out, about and online for Wednesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, our new host Anthony Germain speaks with Cec Haire and Maggie Gillis about sleveens, Maggie sticks around for a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Merasheen Island war memorial
A monument years in the making finally becomes a reality in the resettled community of Merasheen in Placentia Bay. Anthony spoke to the treasurer for the Merasheen Memorial Fund - who's also a former resident. (Anthony Germain with Ernie Walsh)
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Arts and Culture Centres online
There'll be no more waiting in line or on the phone for tickets to events at the Arts and Culture Centre - as long as you have access to the Internet. Anthony spoke with the manager of programming and promotion at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Aiden Flynn)
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Health column: Chemistry of craving
Our regular health contributor told us about some new research on a neurotransmitter called dopamine that's changing the way we think about addiction. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Peter Lin)
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Looking out, about and online for Tuesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, our new host Anthony Germain speaks with Cec Haire and Maggie Gillis about moose whistles, Maggie sticks around for a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Cape Spear dangers
Some tourists are taking deadly chances at Cape Spear. Our roving-reporter met up with the manager of external relations with Parks Canada to talk about what people should and shouldn't do when visiting our most easterly point. (Cecil Haire with Jeremy Roop)
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Carol King's body found
We've been following the case of Carol King, the missing Newfoundlander whose body was found in Saskatchewan on Saturday. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley spoke with the man who made the discovery, and dropped by our studio with the latest on the case. (Anthony Germain with Amy Stoodley)
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Bogus bakeapples
A resident at a senior's home in Carbonear thought she was buying local berries, but when she took a closer look at her purchase she discovered something else. We spoke to a reporter for The Packet in Clarenville who's been looking into the incident. (Anthony Germain with Kathy Gosse)
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Jack Layton bike lane
Former NDP leader Jack Layton was a cyclist, and now there's a move afoot to name one of the new St. John's bike lanes after him. We talked to the man leading the Facebook campaign to find out where and why? (Anthony Germain with Bill Brennan)
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Radio Noon Crosstalk - Tuesday August 30
It's a gardening day with today's expert, Michael Murray of Murray's Garden Centre in Portugal Cove.
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Looking out, about and online for Monday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, our new host Anthony Germaine speaks with roving-reporter Cecil Haire about construction in Torbay, Maggie Gillis drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl brings us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Hurricane Irene - Future and past
Here and Now's Weather Specialist joined us for a look at Hurricane Irene. Afterwards Anthony spoke to a CBC producer from this province who was in New York City when the storm rolled in. (Anthony Germaine with Ryan Snodden, Heather Barrett)
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Hockeyville tickets
Are you wondering how or even whether you can get tickets to the Kraft Hockeyville NHL game? Anthony spoke to a town councillor in Conception Bay South to find out about who will see the Jets and the Senators do battle on the ice at Mile One. (Anthony Germaine with Rex Hillier)
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Political Panel
We reassembled our political panel to take a look at the war of words between Brad Cabana and Tourism minister Terry French, as well as to discuss the latest developments regarding Muskrat Falls. (Anthony Germaine with former Liberal cabinet minister John Efford, New Democrat Nancy Riche and former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Trevor Taylor)
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MHA's cancer battle
Anthony sat down with the Progressive Conservative MHA for Topsail to talk about his personal, non-political fight with cancer. (Anthony Germaine with Paul Davis)
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Looking out, about and online for Friday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl gives us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Lower Churchill panel findings
After years of work and months of hearings, an independent panel questions the foundations of the Lower Churchill project. Our reporter in Happy Valley-Goose Bay read the document and joins us with details. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Peter Cowan)
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Resolute Bay crash
A CBC reporter who just returned from the site of last Saturday's devastating plane crash in Resolute Bay - which claimed the lives of two Newfoundlanders - speaks with us about the crash. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Peter Sheldon)
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Hockey panel
Summer isn't over yet but there are lots of hockey issues to talk about. We check in with our hockey panel -- a coach of the Mount Pearl Blades and a minor hockey coach in St. John's -- to discuss all things hockey. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Randy Piercey and Tony Coumo)
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Ride The Boot memorial
The mayor of Garnish tells us about a memorial being held on the Burin Peninsula related to a tragic car crash in 2005 that killed his mother and his daughter. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Ruben Noseworthy)
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Doors Open weekend
We sit down with a member of the Newfoundland Historic Trust, organizer of the annual Doors Open event, to find out how you can take a look at lots of old and interesting buildings this weekend. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Megan McCarthy)
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Looking out, about and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl gives us a look at what's happening in the online world.
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Rally and Respect
People gathered in St. John's Wednesday evening to honour the late Jack Layton. The Morning Show's new host was there and shared with us some of how it sounded. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Anthony Germaine)
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Daniel Ryder's lawyer speaks out
The lawyer who represented Bonavista hockey player Daniel Ryder has harsh words for the crown and police after the robbery charges against him were dropped. We hear what she had to say to the Morning Show. (Cecil Haire with Averill Baker)
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Sisters of Mercy Peru anniversary
They've spent a lifetime helping people in another country. We sit down with two members of the Sisters of Mercy celebrating 50 years in Peru. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Marion Collins and Lily Ferrero)
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Looking out, about and online for Wednesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Stanley Cup Bonavista tour
The details have been ironed out for hockey's holy grail tour of Bonavista next week, so we asked the town's mayor to tell us about the plans for the big day. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Mayor Betty Fitzgerald)
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Placentia lift-bridge replacement
Big plans for replacing the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia have turned into big disappointments. We speak with the town's mayor to find out where the town goes from here. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Mayor Bill Hogan)
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Medical Association's annual meeting
The debate over user fees raises its head as the Canadian Medical Association meets in St. John's this week. We sit down with the incoming president of the Canadian Medical Association. to find out what else is being discussed at the group's annual meeting. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Dr. John Haggie)
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Cyberbullying of teachers
When we hear the term cyberbullying, we usually think of students intimidating other students... but increasingly it's teachers who have become a target. We speak to a veteran teacher in Ontario who blogs about classroom issues to talk about the problem. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Elona Hartjes)
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Looking out, about and online for Tuesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Jack Layton remembered
Many of Jack Layton's friends and colleagues have reacted to his passing. We spoke with Jack Harris, a New Democrat MP who is also a longtime friend and colleague of Jack Layton's. We also spoke with NDP strategist and long-time party supporter Nancy Riche. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Jack Harris, Nancy Riche)
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Issues with Icebergfinder.com
We've heard the story of the Ontario woman who says the site Icebergfinder.com sent her on a wild iceberg chase. The minister of Tourism Terry French spoke to us about the complaints. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Terry French)
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Atlantic Place parking
An unusual plan by the city of St. John's to secure parking downtown has been put on hold. We reached the deputy mayor to find out about the original plan, and where it stands now. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Shannie Duff)
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Looking out, about and online for Monday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Political Panel
Last winter on the Morning Show's political panel, former provincial and federal Liberal cabinet minister John Efford suggested Yvonne Jones should step down. Now that she has, we invited the panel back - Efford, former Tory cabinet minister Trevor Taylor and NDP organizer Nancy Riche - to talk about the past couple of weeks in politics. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with John Efford, Trevor Taylor and Nancy Riche)
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Looking out, about and online for Friday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Romeo Cormier sentence
The man who a kidnapped a Newfoundland woman in Moncton and held her captive for nearly a month was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison on Thursday. We reach the CBC reporter who has been in the courtroom during the trial. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Kate Letterick)
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Reliability of icebergfinder.com
On Thursday's show we spoke with a tourist who was sent astray looking for bergs based on information she found on icebergfinder.com. So, just how reliable is the site for locating icebergs off our shores? We put that to one of its creators, and we also check with a tour operator who's used it - and had to deal with lots of disappointed tourists. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Kelly Dodge; Chris with Cecil Stockley)
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Drowning statistics down
It's been a bad summer for us weather-wise, but we reach a member of the Red Cross to hear about one upside of the miserable weather. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Wayne Young)
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Girl Guides and World AIDS Day
Two local students have been selected to represent the Girl Guides of Canada this fall at a conference in India for World AIDS Day. We reach one of them who's working on her masters of science in Medicine to find out more. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Krista Gladney)
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Looking out, about and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Nancy Walsh drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Iceberg goose-chase
She came to see icebergs, but she ended up off-course after Iceberg Finder and the Department of Tourism gave her some inaccurate information. We reached her to find out what happened. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Melissa Mclean)
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The Rooms vs. Coffee Lovers
There is now only one way in and out of the Rooms' parking lot - and you can blame coffee lovers! The director of management and development at The Rooms explains it to our roving reporter. (Cecil Haire with Deanne Fisher)
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Obese and healthy
Being obese carries certain stigmas, but new medical research shows it doesn't necessarily mean you're unhealthy. We find out more from the founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Dr. Arya Sharma)
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Search and Rescue
A few weeks ago, we heard talks that government was considering privatizing some components of military search and rescue. Government officials in Ottawa met with aerospace industry representatives yesterday to discuss some of the logistical details involved with improving the current fixed wing search and rescue. We will hear from Liberal MP Scott Simms in a few minutes but first, Patrick White is the owner of Canadian Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. White sent his team to the meetings in...
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Royal Name
Defence Minister Peter MacKay is giving Canada's navy and air force the royal treatment. In Halifax yesterday, MacKay announced that Canada's air force and navy will again be called The Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy. The land command will be known as the Canadian Army. In making this change, MacKay is meeting the demands of a letter writing campaign by many veterans. We'll get reaction to the name changes in a moment from a veteran in this province, and from St. John's...
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Helicopter Inquiry
After 30 months of work, Commissioner Robert Wells released the final part of his report into offshore helicopter safety yesterday. He made four recommendations, re-emphasizing some of the recommendations made previously. Lawyer Randell Earle sat through the entire inquiry. He represented the union that represents offshore workers, the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers of Canada.
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George Baker
In less than a week the provincial Liberals have said good bye to one leader and hello to another. Yvonne Jones announced last Tuesday she was stepping down due to health reasons. This past weekend, the Liberals chose former M-H-A Kevin Aylward as their new leader. But how is that going over with long time party members? George Baker is a Liberal senator. I've reached him this morning in Gander.
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Sexual Predator
The judge called him a sexual predator. Thirty years after he targeted small children in a tiny town on New World Island, his victims came forward looking for justice.
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Looking out, about and online for Monday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show (hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates) Maggie Gillis drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Liberals choose new leader
Political experience won out on the weekend as the provincial Liberals picked former cabinet minister Kevin Aylward to replace outgoing leader Yvonne Jones to lead them into the Fall election. We get details from the reporter who was following the developments over the weekend. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Paul Pigott)
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Liberal leader Kevin Aylward
He's the new leader, so how will Kevin Aylward revive the Liberal Party for the fall election? We reached the new Liberal leader to talk about his new job. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Kevin Aylward)
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Rapelling for charity
If you were in the downtown area of St. John's this weekend and you found yourself looking up in amazement at the sun, you may have seen an unusual sight. We reach the city councillor who donned her superhero outfit and dropped nine storeys from the top of the Atlantic Place to raise money for charity. (Chris O'Neill-Yates with Sheilagh O'Leary)
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Camp Delight
The Morning Show dropped by the Lavrock Camp on Salmonier Line to check out a special summer camp. (The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley)
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Shakespeare By the Sea
As we all know this city is bursting - with fabulous outdoor activities in the summer. From festival performances to the the Signal Hill Tatoo to the Haunted Hike...the city's streets are alive with activity. But those outdoor spectacles are getting more than a rough ride from the weather this summer. The Shakespeare-by-the-Sea festival is staging five shows this season and three of those are outdoors Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Above and Below. Jennifer Deon is the artistic director of the...
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Tanning Risks
We've brought you stories on CBC Radio these last few weeks about tanning beds, including a call from dermatologist Ian Landells to ban them for anyone under 19. Our next guest knows the risks of tanning beds first hand. Jackie Connors has had skin cancer. She's now a nurse, with a cautionary tale to tell.
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Atlantic Charter
It was a meeting and a declaration that changed the world and formed the foundation for the United Nations. And it happened right here on a ship in Placentia Bay. That's where British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt met and issued a joint declaration on August 14, 1941. It established a vision for the post-war world and its principles are adhered to to this very day. Celebrations are being held this weekend in Ship Harbour in Placentia Bay and...
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New Fortis Building
The people spoke and it seems Fortis Properties listened. Their new fifty million dollar downtown-west end office building was approved in principle at Monday's city council meeting. Last year there was a huge outcry over their proposal for an office tower on the corner Water and Prescott Streets. But this new proposal seems to have hit the mark. Nora Duke is President and CEO of Fortis Properties.
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Igor Damage
If you've visited Terra Nova National Park this summer you might have gotten a bit of a shock - particularly if you camped in Malady Head Campground. Hurricane Igor flattened trees and tore up the landscape in many campsites. And though it's been months since Igor much of the damage is still evident. Steven Burbridge is asset manager with the park.
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Signal Hill Book
For generations, Signal Hill has been a critical landmark in St. John's. It's a symbol of the city, and home to Cabot Tower, a true Newfoundland icon. It's been a military installation ... and a cornerstone of world telecommunications history. It's also the subject of a brand new book. The Lookout: A History of Signal Hill is just out. The author is James Candow.
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Looking out, about and online for Wednesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, Maggie Gillis drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Liberal party next moves
Provincial Liberal leader Yvonne Jones has stepped down just two months before a provincial election. We reached the president of the Liberals to find out where the party plans to go from here. (John Gushue with Judy Morrow)
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Political panel: Jones' resignation
It seems there's never a dull moment in politics in this province. Yvonne Jones' resignation has caught all the political parties off-guard, including her own. For a discussion we convened our political panel consisting of a Liberal MHA, a PC campaign manager and an NDP strategist. (John Gushue with Roland Butler, Ross Reid and Nancy Riche)
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Change Islands ponies
There have been three very special additions at the Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary on Change Islands. We reached the owner/operator there to hear about some new foals. (John Gushue with Netta Ledrew)
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Civil service job losses
The union that represents federal government workers is mobilizing against cuts to the civil service. We sit down with the president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada to hear their plans. (John Gushue with John Gordon)
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Health column: Yoga and orthopedics
Our regular health contributor brings us the latest on some very "old school" methods to prevent and treat orthopedic problems using the healing benefits of yoga. (John Gushue with Dr. Peter Lin)
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Wretched summer: Library effect
If the weather is utterly miserable - take solace. You can always curl up with a good book and escape the blues. It seems that's what lots of people are choosing to do this summer. We reached the acting manager of the St. John's Public Libraries to find out about the spike in visitors over the last few weeks. (John Gushue with Vicky Murphy)
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Looking out, about and online for Tuesday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, Maggie Gillis drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a check of what's happening in the online world.
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Yvonnne Jones stepping down
It appears Monday's rumour that provincial Liberal party leader Yvonne Jones is stepping down for health reasons is a reality. Our Provincial Affairs reporter joined us in the studio with the latest. (John Gushue with David Cochrane)
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Para-Transit contract
There are changes in store for Para-Transit services in the capital city. We reached a city councillor who's with St. John's Para-Transit to find out more. (John Gushue with Tom Hann)
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CBS Lawrence Pond ducks
Ducks around one pond in Conception Bay South are turning it into a great big toilet. We reached the ward councillor for the area who's also chair of the policing, public safety and environment committee for CBS. (John Gushue with Kirk Youden)
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Icebergs for Africa
There's an unlikely link between the icebergs that frequent our coast and the drought in Africa. We reached the project director at the design firm Dassault Systmes in Paris, France to find out more. (John Gushue with Cedric Simard)
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US downgrade economic jitters
Is the financial upheaval in the United States making you nervous about your investments? We sit down with an economist and consultant who teaches at Memorial University to get some advice. (John Gushue with Alison Coffin)
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Looking out, about and online for Monday
In the last half hour of the Morning Show, Maggie Gillis drops by with a look at events going on in our community, and Mark Quinn from CBC.CA/nl drops in with a look at what's making waves online.
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Folk Festival's weather challenges
Organizers of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival had to think fast to find a new venue on Saturday when Bannerman Park became unsuitable for the event. We reached the president of the Folk Arts Society to hear why, and what they had to do to keep the festival running. Following that we hear some reaction from Festival attendees as gathered by the CBC's Gavin Simms at the alternate venue. (John Gushue with Anita Best, Folk Festival attendees)
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East Coast Trail hiking tips
Following last week's story of two women who got lost while hiking a section of the East Coast Trail, we get some tips for hikers from the president of the East Coast Trail Association. (John Gushue with Randy Murphy)
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Winds cancel Ferryland picnic hike
The weather lately hasn't been the greatest anywhere on the eastern part of the island. We check with the owner of Lighthouse Picnics in Ferryland to see how her season is going following word she was forced to cancel a hike for the first time due to the weather. (John Gushue with Jill Curran)
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I Love NL online discount coupons
Another online discount coupon service is coming to town, and this one has a decidedly local flavour. We talk to the man behind it. (John Gushue with Al Mullowney)
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Brewmaster school
We sit down with a Newfoundlander to find about a new school in Ontario and the course he's enroled in there to learn how to brew beer professionally. (John Gushue with Mark Tobin)
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Tech chat: Online personas
Some people say Facebook and Google aren't allowing users to match their online personas to their offline selves. Our tech columnist joins us with the goods. (John Gushue with Jesse Hirsh)
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ALS homecare woes
Living, and dying, with dignity. The Corner Brook Morning Show talks with a man with ALS who just wants to stay a little longer in his own home, but he can't do that.
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Looking out and about and online for Friday
In the last half hour of our program Maggie Gillis filled us in on events happening in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl dropped by to launch our online day.
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Fog, wind, rain and tourism
Those of us living on the island know how bad the weather has been this summer, but what affect does it have on tourism industries? We check in with the chair of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador. (John Furlong with John Dicks)
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Jack Tobin in court
The son of former premier Brian Tobin was back in court yesterday. We check in with a CBC reporter who was present at Thursday's proceedings in Ottawa. (John Furlong with Alistair Steele)
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Help for Fogo Islands ferry
It might not be a solution to Fogo Island's ferry woes, but it is a temporary fix. We speak with the minister of Transportation about help for the busy run. (John Furlong with Tom Hedderson)
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Homecare for ALS sufferers
Living, and dying, with dignity. On Thursday's show we heard an interview from the Corner Brook Morning Show regarding a man with ALS who just wants to stay a little longer in his own home - and why he can't do that. Well, time is running out for the man who has enough support to stay in his home for a few more days, but then will have to go to long-term care. This morning, we got reaction from the executive director of the ALS Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. (John Furlong with Cheryl...
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Jason King signed to IceCaps
Corner Brook's Jason King is back in the hockey news this week. On Tuesday he moved back to the AHL - and that means he's moving much closer to home. (John Furlong with Jason King)
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Southside Road reunion
We're all familiar with class reunions and family reunions, but what about a road reunion. We speak with one of the residents of a popular road in St. John's who are getting together to celebrate. (John Furlong with Bill Stoyles)
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What's happening out and about and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of our program Maggie Gillis filled us in on events happening in our community, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl dropped by to launch our online day.
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NL Folk Festival
The George Street Festival has ended, and the Regatta has also come and gone. But don't fret, since this weekend sees the start of the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in St. John's. We chat with the artistic director of the Folk Arts Society about this year's festival offerings. (John Furlong with Roger Lockyer)
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Message in a bottle
A lifeguard in France finds an unusual message in a bottle that washed up on the shore on the French island of Oleron. The 11-year-old who originally sent the message from our shores dropped by the studio along with her mom to talk about the end of the long journey. (John Furlong with Emma Jacobs and mom Stephanie)
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Bay Roberts: Not Your Typical Small Town
There's a new book on historic Bay Roberts called "Not Your Typical Small Town." We sit down with the author to find out more about the title - and the town. (John Furlong with Michael Flynn)
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Gander vase theft
The search is on for two thieves in Gander who made off with a pricey hand-painted vase. Out producer in central Newfoundland spoke with the owner of Moor-Crafts and Gifts located on the Trans-Canada Highway. (Chris Harbord with Kim Wiseman)
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What's happening out and about and online for Regatta Day
In the last half hour of our program Maggie Gillis rolled out the Regatta Day edition of Out and About, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl dropped by to launch our online day.
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Interim NDP leader in town for Regatta
Federal party interim leaders Bob Rae of the Liberals and Nycole Turmel of the NDP are going to be lakeside to take in the 193rd running of the Royal St. John's Regatta, joining the thousands of people who normally take in the event. We reached the visiting NDP leader to talk sports and of course politics. (John Furlong with Nycole Turmel)
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Fogo Island's busy ferry
Thousands of visitors are flocking to Fogo Island, but with the ferry filled to capacity many are forced to wait hours to come and go. We talk to one business owner who spends a lot of time cooling his heels in the ferry lineup. (John Furlong with Cliff Rowe)
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Health: Reducing salt intake
Our regular health contributor joins us with the latest on why a modest reduction of sodium in our diet reduces risk of heart attack and stroke. (John Furlong with Dr. Peter Lin)
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Harmful dog treats
Are the treats you're giving your dog safe? We reach the president of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association to hear about one type of chicken jerky treat that may be harmful for your dog. (John Furlong with Dr. Ted Kilpatrick)
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What's happening out and about and online for Tuesday
In the last half hour of our program Maggie Gillis rolled out what you can do out and about on this Regatta Day eve, and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl dropped by to launch our online day.
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Cape Shore roads
Driver beware: Sections of roads along the Cape Shore are a hazard. We reach the MHA for Placentia-St. Mary's to find out how bad the driving is. (John Furlong with Felix Collins)
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Busy day for Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre
If you were following the news over the weekend you'll have heard about several emergencies in waters off the northeast Avalon. We sit down with the rescue coordinator and chief shop stewart at the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centrre in St. John's to find out what happened and to discuss the rescue response. (John Furlong with Merv Wiseman)
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Stolen car impounded and auctioned off
We speak with a man who was surprised to find his stolen car months later at the St. John's City Depot, and the bigger surprise that he didn't get a call letting him know it was going to be auctioned off. (John Furlong with Mike Whelan)
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Jeff Gilhoolys Last Show Part 1
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Jeff Gilhoolys last Show Part 3
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Jeff Gilhoolys Last Show Part 2
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No Air Base Tour
NDP MP Ryan Cleary wants to tour the 9 Wing Gander air base, but he says he's been given a big "no" by the department of defence. He says that Peter MacKay's office has turned him down for political reasons. The air base in Gander is home to Cormorant helicopter Search and Rescue Operations in the province.
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The Munich Youth Choir
The Munich Youth Choirs is one of the best known choral groups around the world. And now audiences in this province have a chance to see them in the 2011 Saltwater Joys Tour. The tour began this past weekend at a historic church in Port Au Port West. And reporter Melissa Tobin went to check it out.
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LBC Travel Show
The senior travel editor for the Independent, a prestigious newspaper in the UK, is also the host of a weekly radio show in London - and this week the dream destination is Newfoundland. He broadcast the LBC Travel Show Sunday night from a studio at the CBC in St. John's, and jojned us early the next morning from his hotel room. (John Furlong with Simon Calder)
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Adrift Overnight
And now a story of how four senior citizens made it through the night in an open boat on ocean Pond on the weekend. An evening on the pond turned into a 12-hour ordeal. They made it back okay after spending the night under the stars, none the worse for wear and a great story for their grandchildren.
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House Haul
A one-hundred year old building was hauled the old fashioned way yesterday by people power. The Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee in Twillingate have been planning the house haul for the past year. The former fish merchant retail store had a long journey over land and sea. The building now sits in its final resting place behind the Twillingate Museum. Reporter Caroline Hillier went to Twillingate to help with the haul.
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Political Panel
Less than three months and we'll be out voting for a new provincial government. There's been lots of pre-election activity. MHA's saying they won't be running again and a flurry of nominations. To talk about some of the things in play, or that may come in play during the election I'm joined in studio by James McLeod, political reporter with The Telegram and CBC's Provincial Affairs reporter, David Cochrane.
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Tuesday July 26, 2011
There's a new museum exhibit in Carbonear; the deputy mayor will tell us the story behind it.
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Wednesday July 27, 2011
Is Bernice LaVallee the province's first Lyme Disease fatality? We'll hear from a close friend of the Corner Brook school teacher who links LaVallee's death in 2009 to an insect bite a year earlier.
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Tuesday July 26, 2011
The summer recreation program in Happy Valley Goose Bay held a media camp where students performed a mock newscast. Labrador Morning's Colleen Connors was at the newscast rehearsal.
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Regatta is ten days away
For rowers, it has been a gruelling lead-up to the Regatta...for people hoping to cash in on the thousands of people who visit the concessions, they are making their lists and checking them twice. The Royal St. John's Regatta is ten days away. Wayne Young is the President of the Royal St. John's Regatta Commitee.
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Branch Ruts
There are lots of bad stretches of road around. John Corcoran travels on one several times a week. Between him and his family, he says there have been lots of car repairs. Mr. corcoran joins us on the line now from Branch.
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Pig Romance
It was a tearful good=bye between owner and pet, but ester the pot belly pig from labrador had to go. The Pittman family brought the pig to Wabush as a pet...but Ester wasn't a Labrador-kind-a pig. She has now found a new life...at Lester's Petting Farm in St. John's.
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Marie wadden's Greenland series
In Part four of her series on Greenland, Marie Wadden tells us about a St. John's company that is trying to reduce some of that risk.
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What's happening out and about and online for Friday
In the last half hour of our program nancy presents a full rundown of events in our community and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops by to launch our online day.
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If you're into iceberg watching, now is the time to do...
We hear what some tourists have to say about the chunks of ice making their way down the coast
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North Atlantic Refinery in Come By Chance.
We'll get an update at the multi-million dollar upgrade at the North Atlantic Refinery. (John Furlong speaks with Glenn Mifflin Vice President of North Atlantic Refining. )
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Tely ten road race update
The annual Tely Ten road race is set to go Sunday and we'll tell you how registration went on Thursday night.(John Furlong speaks with Randy Ball)
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Privatizing some of the military's search-and-rescue...
We'll get reaction from the NDP defence critic, Jack Harris.
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Milly Walsh is taking part in the Tele Ten this weekend.
It's part of her efforts to regain her personal life as she puts it following the murder of her daughter Samantha in 2000.
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Canadian Forces march through the Netherlands.
We'll be talking with a Newfoundland Padre in the Canadian Forces who's on a traditional military march through the Netherlands.(John Furlong speaks with Contingent Chaplain Lt(N) Beverly Kean-Newhook)
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He wrote a song that defined a generation of...
And he wrote a song that marked one of the this province's biggest tragedies. (John Furlong speaks with Singer and Songwriter Bruce Moss)
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What's happening out and about and online for Thursday
In the last half hour of our program nancy presents a full rundown of events in our community and John Gushue from CBC.CA/nl drops by to launch our online day.
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Marie Wadden's Greenland series Pt. 3
This time last year the world watched an environmental catastrophe unfold. An oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was out of control... spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of oil into the ocean. It took most of the summer to cap the well. This incident underscores the risks of drilling for oil in our oceans. The Arctic is considered the highest risk of all. Yet the government of Greenland is encouraging offshore oil and gas exploration off its coast. Marie Wadden takes us now to the capital...
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