The St. John&#x27;s Morning Show

The seal harvest has been open in Newfoundland for about the last two weeks, which means plenty of people are getting ready to enjoy a feed of flipper dinner. Today, we'll hear how flipper season is going at Taylor's Fish Truck, and how the people at Topsail United Church plan to enjoy theirs tonight at their annual flipper dinner fundraiser.

Duration:00:10:45

Mayor of Happy Valley Goose Bay George Andrews talks about blaze that worried residents last night

Fear and worry gripped residents and town officials on Friday night after a blaze ripped through former airport buildings - and forced the evacuation of homes on several streets in the area. Mayor George Andrew joined us this morning to discuss the incident.

Duration:00:06:46

A federal government cut could leave people with disablities struggling to find employment

A globally-recognized local organization that helps people with disabilities find jobs is at risk due to federal government cuts. Avalon Employment Incorporated relies on some of that money to keep operating. The CBC's Mike Moore spoke with Sean Wiltshire, CEO of Avalon Employment Inc in St. John's, and Gerry Byrne, the provincial Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills.

Duration:00:15:52

Today is Earth Day, and we heard how one woman is doing her part to clean up her community

On earth Day, we all try to think about the environment, and ways we can conserve and maybe try to live a little more sustainably. Nancy, our guest today, goes for a walk fills up a bag with all the litter and trash she finds along the way. Her Instagram called "A Bag A Walk" now has over a thousand followers.

Duration:00:08:16

Jack Whalen talks about his experience with the Statute of Limitations for child abuse, and the need to remove it

Jack Whalen believes he spent 730 days in solitary confinement when he was a child at the Whitbourne Boys Home. Last week, Opposition MHAs read the same petition 10 times at the House of Assembly, calling on government to remove the Statute of Limitations on all forms of child abuse. Whalen spoke with CBC's Ryan Cooke outside Confederation Building.

Duration:00:08:17

Foodie Friday: Casa Amigos Food and Beverage manager joined us in the studio to discuss all things food

4/19/2024

This week on Foodie Friday, we discussed Casa Amigos, a new St. John's restaurant that opened in what used to be Zapata's. The new owners kept some of those fan-favourite recipes from the old restaurant, but also added plenty of new ones. The Food and Beverage Manager of Casa Amigos Abel Santos joined us in the studio today.

Duration:00:09:56

Celebrating the impressive career of Chris O'Neill Yates as she announces retirement from the CBC

4/19/2024

Today, we say goodbye to one of this province's most accomplished journalists. Chris O'Neill Yates stopped by the studio to chat about her career --- and the state of journalism.

Duration:00:16:19

History professor Justin Fantauzzo discusses the Middle East conflict in detail

4/19/2024

Israel and Iran have been waging a covert war for years, and as the the world waits to see if Israel and Iran will go head to head, there is fear that this tension could spark a wider regional conflict in the area. Today, MUN history professor and Modern Middle East scholar Justin Fantauzzo joined us in studio.

Duration:00:17:23

CBS Mayor Darrin Bent on the water main break

A water main break in the town of CBS yesterday caused some problems during the morning commute. But a second break in the same water main meant that facilities and schools were closed for the day. CBS Mayor Darrin Bent joined us on the phone this morning to give us the latest on the repairs.

Duration:00:08:18

Disability advocates across the country have concerns as the federal budget provides little relief

Tuesday's federal budget included news that the "Canada Disability Benefit Act" will only amount to about $200 per month at maximum, and many advocates across the country are sharing concerns. The executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador Nancy Reid joined us today to discuss.

Duration:00:09:39

Meet 15-year-old e-waste collection entrepreneur Ryan Easton

Local entrepreneur Ryan Easton is giving back this Earth Day by hosting his 3rd annual free e-waste collection event. Krissy checked out Donovans Industrial Plant to see Ryan's Recycling herself, and met the inspired young individual and his mother herself.

Duration:00:10:45

Special guest Andre Sparkes talks Sci Fi on the Rock, donning a Fezzik cosplay

Pop culture lovers will be heading to the Sheraton this weekend for Sci Fi on the Rock. Today we talk to Andre Sparkes -- known to some as Brute Squad Cosplay -- who will be dressing as ten different characters over the weekend.

Duration:00:11:08

Dr. Lin on new research that suggests pregnancy may accelerate biological aging

A new study provides fresh insight on the biological impact it can have on the human body. House doctor Peter Lin joined us to explain the research.

Duration:00:08:15

"The King Tide" premieres tonight in St. John’s and is directed by Newfoundlander Chris Sparkes

Keels in Bonavista Bay provides the backdrop for The King Tide, a feature film directed by Newfoundlander Christian Sparkes. The film makes its Newfoundland premiere tonight, and director Christian Sparkes discussed it with us this morning.

Duration:00:05:58

New documentary film captures the stories of the nine-day hunger strike by Mi'kmaq activists

We heard from the filmmakers of new documentary film "The Forgotten Warriors," which tells the story of the nine-day hunger strike by Mi'kmaq activists back in 1983. We heard from both the filmmakers and someone involved in the strike.

Duration:00:15:37

Federal budget breakdown