The Signal

Today on the show we are taking a look back so we can look ahead. The focus? Farming and food security. We are asking what we can learn from the way we used to farm to help us today?

For the first half hour of the show we gave listeners an update on the ongoing snow storm.

Today on the show we are breaking down what doulas do and don’t as they help people in their pregnancy journeys. Plus, we’ll hear from people who used doulas and about their experiences. GUESTS - Carolann Harding, certified labour and birth doula; Erica Robbins, birth and postpartum doula and yoga teacher; Michelle LeBlanc, full spectrum doula and a certified chef; Tara Cornick,doula, childbirth educator and yoga instructor; and Jordanna Comeau birth and postpartum doula. All members with NL Doula Collective.

Today on the show we are talking about concussions and brain injuries -- from symptoms,to a diagnosis, treatments, rehab, living with a brain injury and supports. Guests: Dr. Abayomi Ogunyemi, neurologist; Nick Mercer, Concussion Talk Podcast; Jen Smith, former vice president of the N.L. Brain Injury Association.

A show on how the local Chinese community (and association) in Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating the Lunar New Year. From what the different traditions mean and symbolize to hearing stories of celebration growing up. GUESTS - With the Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Arthur Leung, Shirley Hong, Mae Jia and Mavis Zhang.

Today on the show we highlight an upcoming play that will explore the issues women face when they try to enter politics. We have a panel talking about how women navigate the personal, professional, and systemic hurdles of deciding to run for office. GUESTS: Jenn Deon, producer of 'If She Runs'; Ruth Lawrence, playwright 'If She Runs'; Gillian Pearson, former candidate for the PC party; Amanda Bittner, teaches gender and political behaviour at Memorial University; Sherry Gambin-Walsh, MHA Placentia - St. Mary's.

Today on the show we begin with the latest on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy in British Columbia.

Memorial University's student paper recently celebrated their 75th anniversary of their print edition. That’s following a few years they stopped printing their paper. We will have student journalists from the muse to talk about the paper, bringing back print, engaging young people in the news and the current state of journalism.

Today’s show is a look at the Newfoundland and Labrador economy more than one year after the US tariffs were announced. How has the province adapted and trying to thrive, business opportunities overseas and potential future. Joining to the studio is a panel of top businesses experts.

It's the first Friday of February which means it's our monthly trivia show. Our special guest today is Ted Blades.

Today’s program is about saving money in energy bills. Many of us have seen those numbers at the end of the month keep increasing. Econext’s SHIFT program guides households who want to be more energy efficient and we have a financial advisor to help listeners find ways to save money in energy. GUESTS - Katie Fraser, econext Shift program manager of program delivery; Morgan Winter Shift program home energy navigator; Ashley Smith, program director; and Rob Tizzard, a financial advisor with NewFound Wealth.

Today's show looks at Memorial University in a time of hard decisions, cuts, restructuring and putting properties for sale. We talk about that and look to its future... Guests: Janet Morrison, MUN president; Justin Ladha, chair of the board of regents

A show celebrating the black voices in our communities. We will talk with people orginizing events, the history behind this month, the importance of a welcoming place and uplifting one another. GUESTS - Laurabel Mba is an anti-racism educator and a consultant and strategist on matters related to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging; Raven Khadeja Anderson is founder of Ravensong Consulting NL and an organizer with BLM Canada (co-founder of Black Lives Matter NL); Alexis Foster, Municipalities NL director of advocacy and communications; Johnny Alubu Selemani, chair of the National Black Caucus with the Canadian Federation of Students; Chidinma Ozougwu, vice president of the Black student association at MUN; Chidinma Okaleke; MA Political Science Student at Memorial University.

The Signal is plowing into the topic on everyone's minds today, and that's winter storm warnings for much of Central and Eastern Newfoundland. We're in the thick of it, with children out of school and warnings to stay home if you can.

Today on the show two episodes of the podcast 'This is Newfoundland and Labrador,' also hosted by Adam Walsh. The first is about surprising consumer spending levels in Newfoundland and Labrador. The second is about why prominent business leader Mark Dobbin has been so bullish on the province’s potential and its tech industry. We also hear from a local tech leader who says he’s with the most incredible Newfoundland company you haven’t heard of.

Dennis Browne has resigned as Newfoundland and Labrador's consumer advocate after a decade of serving in the role. Today on the show we talk about the last 10 years and some of the recent issues he's been focused on.

What 'Build Canada Homes' may mean for N.L.

Today on the show we talk wind energy — from what's going on globally, to what it could mean here in Newfoundland and Labrador. We will answer questions like what's the difference between onshore and offshore wind farms? Guests: Ian Froude, managing director, Pedal & Shift; Grace Khatrine, clean and integrated energy systems specialist, Angler Solutions.

Today on the show we are talking about an upcoming fundraiser full of vendors selling hot chocolate and the mission they are trying to support: making 2SLGBTQ+ history and research accessible through the N.L. Queer Research Initiative. GUESTS - Sarah Worthman, N.L. Queer Research Initiative; Michelle Macey, Owner of Olive Branch Charcuterie; Colt Politte, executive director of Quadrangle N.L.; and Rhea Rollmann, Journalist, audio producer and the author of the book “A Queer History of Newfoundland."

Today on the show we are exploring how can our economy be efficient and sustainable. How one local program is helping entrepreneurs with their business ideas to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make caring for the environment profitable. GUESTS - Audrey Parnell, econext manager of circular economy; Yiyin Liu, founder of ReLab Art and a participant of econext’s Project Zero Incubator Program; Michael Ekine, founder of MME Energy and a participant in the program; BJ Danylchuk, woodturner and a mentor in the program; Georgia Lavender, managing director at Synergy Foundation.