The Best of The St. John's Morning Show
While you've been sleeping, the world has changed. The Morning Show tells you how. We bring you the latest news; the stories that matter most, and the information you need.
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Prostitution laws in Supreme Court
Might Canada's laws on prostitution be struck down? The Supreme Court is considering whether the current laws are unconstitutional. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has one sex workers take on it.
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Tackling "The Tickle"
Politicians are known to sometimes get themselves in hot water, but Cec talks to one who's preparing for the opposite. City councillor Sheilagh O'Leary plans to dive into the very cold water off St. Philip's to take on the Bell Island Tickle.
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Refugee series #2: Bosnian camp
With World Refugee Day this Thursday, we're hearing stories of escape from refugees who have settled in St. John's. Today, a young girl on adjusting to life in St. John's after 10 years in a Bosnian refugee camp.
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Downtown garbage
Cec Haire meets up with Joe Conway - a manager with Kelloway Construction Ltd. which has the contract to pick up the litter in the downtown St. John's area - to find out why it seems as though the mess is worse this year.
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Refugee series #1: Fleeing Columbia
This Thursday is World Refugee Day, and St. John's has many refugees with tales of getting here. Today the story of Jose Riveria, executive director of the Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council, who was a businessman in Columbia before he had to leave.
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Labatt strike: Crossing the line
Last week Adam Walsh spent some time with the pickets on strike at Labatt's in St. John's. This week Adam takes a look at the dispute from management's point of view.
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Fitness Challenge #3: Exercise machines
Physiotherapist Justin Whittle continues with his Monday series on getting fit: Today he takes a look at the best approach to using those exercise machines in a gym.
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Play-by-play
Who doesn't know that famous 'Ohhh Baby.' Bob Cole is the long-time play-by-play guy for Hockey Night in Canada. And this morning, I have him on the line.
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Looking for locals
From using gas masks to bayonets...a new program at Signal Hill re-lives the training experiences of those who joined the Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. But the program isn't appealing to only tourists. The organizers of 'for King and E
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Restaurant not wanted
There was a dust-up at city council this week regarding a proposed restaurant for the historic Waterford Manor in St. John's. Art Hamlyn - who lives near Waterford Manor - explains why he's against the idea of a high-scale restaurant in the area.
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Life on the line
It's been three long months on the picket line and counting for Labatt's workers in St. John's. For a taste of the day-to-day personal toll of being on strike, the Morning Show's Adam Walsh spent some time with the pickets.
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Chancellor Park's "Shave for the Brave"
Many individuals, schools and organizations are losing their locks in support of the Young Adult Cancer Canada organization. Peter Drodge and other staff members at the Chancellor Park long term care/continuing care facility are on board.
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Waterford Manor restaurant opposition
A man who wants to open a restaurant in historic Waterford Manor says people in the area have the wrong idea about what he's trying to do. Jonathan Younge explains his side the morning after the proposal was voted down by city council.
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Quad-axle trailers
The government has approved quad-axle trailers for use in this province, but what will that mean for highway safety and the state of the roads? Raynald Marchand is general manager of the Canada Safety Council.
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Birch sap beauty
Birch sap beauty
Could turning birch sap into beauty products be a new industry for the forests of Central Newfoundland? Nicholas Katsepontes, president and CEO of Semintha Nutraceuticals, talks to Anthony from Montreal about the new venture.
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Nutrition vs exercise
Pound for pound, is eating properly more beneficial than exercise for losing weight... and gaining muscle? Memorial University researcher Mike Wahl thinks he has the answer... as he explains to the Morning Show's human guinea pig Todd O'Brien.
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Defining CBS's Main Street
A consultant's report on the main drag through Conception Bay South is finished. Deputy mayor John Hicks talks to Cec about trying to put some personality into Main Street.
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Fitness challenge #2: Intimidation
Physiotherapist Justin Whittle continues with his new Monday series on getting fit. Now that you're at the gym, Justin looks at how not to be turned off by all those scary looking machines.
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Chocolate price fixing
Chocolate makers are faced with the threat of serious criminal charges and millions in fines... all because of the price of a candy bar. Co-owner of the Newfoundland Chocolate Company, Brent Smith, is not into price fixing but is into talking about it.
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From the Met... to Opera on the Avalon
He was a painter with a voice that could stop you in your tracks, and this year he's making his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. One of the star attractions of this year's Opera on the Avalon is tenor Anthony Kahlil.
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Newfoundland's worst road
It's called Pleasantview Avenue... and while the view may be pleasant the drive is anything but. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been checking out what is supposedly one of Atlantic Canada's top 10 worst roads.
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Doug Letto's last day with the CBC
Doug Letto - the senior producer of CBC Television's "Here and Now" retires - but not before he drops into our studio on the morning of his last day.
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Help sought for Old Perlican man
Andrew Pottle from Old Perlican has had to endure two devastating accidents in his lifetime. His sister-in-law Debbie tells Anthony about the injuries Andrew has sustained, and why the family is now looking for the public's help.
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CBS war memorial
The Monument of Honour Committee in Conception Bay South is looking for names of firefighters, police officers and members of the armed forces to engrave on a new memorial in the town. Committee member Wayne Miller talks with Cec about the project.
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Avalon Employment Inc: 20 Years
With two decades in business behind it, an organization creates one million hours of paid work for people with disabilities. Avalon Employment Inc. CEO Shawn Wiltshire talks to Anthony about the milestone for the local not-for-profit.
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Fitness challenge #1: First steps
Physiotherapist Justin Whittle is presenting a new series on getting fit which you'll hear Mondays on the Morning Show... and he begins with how to proceed safely once you've made the decision to hit the gym.
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Pink Days (and Trees) in Bloom
One woman's flowery campaign in the fight against breast cancer has blossomed into something bigger and pinker than ever! Linda Ryan came up with ideas that have caught on all around Newfoundland and Canada.... and now south of the border.
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The "Great St. John's Morning Show 15-Minute Community Cleanup"
From the west to the centre of downtown to the east end... it's a cleaner city today. Take a listen to how the annual cleanup went down, but be sure to stay until the end for the payoff with a charming group of elementary school students.
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Dragon boaters
Paddles ready! Avalon Dragons - breast cancer survivors - hope to get more teams into boats at a paddling festival in Paradise. Event founder Julie Bettney and Special Events chair Shirley Thorne set us up the third annual festival.
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World Ball Hockey Championships
Game on! Ball Hockey teams from as far away as Israel, Pakistan, Bermuda and Greece are competing in St. John's this week. Canadian Ball Hockey Association president Shelley Callaghan and Team Canada player Patrick O'Keefe are in the middle of the action.
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Neighbourhood Watch
Looking out for your neighbour is common courtesy, so what sets that aside from your local Neighbourhood Watch program? Jennifer McGrath, head of that organization in St. John's, has the answer.
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St. Matthews Elementary Cross
The Morning Show's Adam Walsh will be here to tell us about the commotion at a local elementary school over a religious cross that's been hanging on the side of the building for years.
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Good guys don't always finish last.
Ask Daniel Skanes, the high school student just won a 70-thousand dollar scholarship.
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A return to peace and quiet.
We revisit Tessier Place in St. John's and learn that things are a lot more neighbourly since the place was home to a drug house.
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We talk with a social work professor who suggests warning labels for gamblers.
Dennis Kimberly is a professor of Social Work at Memorial University.
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Morgentaler clinic memories
Henry Morgentaler, who passed away on Wednesday, received a fiery welcome when he visited his newly opened abortion clinic on LeMarchant Road in St. John's in 1990. Peg Norman helped set up the clinic and worked in the office for 10 years.
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Scripps Spelling Bee participant
The Scripps Spelling Bee is taking place in Washington, and 12-year-old Cassandra Clowe-Coish from St. John's is one of the participants. Cassandra is a student at Holy Cross Junior High, where assistant-principal Linda Hart gives us an update.
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Bumped by Air Canada
An unhappy flyer is asking Air Canada to pay for her Westjet flight after she says she was bumped due to overbooking. Misty Rowsell of Paradise tells her story, and Morning Show listeners react.
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Rebranding Screech
It's not just your father's drink anymore as the Screech family expands. Adam Walsh introduces us to honey and spice.
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Stop! Thief!
How was your Saturday night? Woken from bed, a man clad only in his underwear gives full chase to a thief down city streets. Brian Dobbin tells John about his experience on the weekend.
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Crossing guard's traffic dance
Most folks love to talk (and hear) about bad drivers, so we get a street view of such shameful driving from school crossing guard Wilf Hunt in Airport Heights.
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Garrison Hill... revisited
An offhand reference regarding an old rock and roll band in the St. John's area opened a floodgate of memories for Morning Show listeners. Greg Dodd, an expert in Newfoundland's rock and roll musicology, takes John on a historic tour of Garrison Hill.
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Dealing with dandelion
The much-maligned dandelion, or "piss-the-beds" as some of us like to call them, seem to be everywhere this year. Horticulturalist Tim Walsh has the answers to everything you wanted to know about dandelion.
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Craig Webber's liver transplant
A new life with a new liver - Beth Macdonell shares the heartwarming story of young father and his family who are now celebrating life after surviving their worst fears.
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Nunnery Hill condo opposition
A new condo housing area is planned for a scenic street in downtown St. John's, and residents there are not impressed. Shawn Hynes, who lives on Nunnery Hill, tells Cec about the concerns and the online petition against the development.
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C-MAR relocates to St. John's
In a classic case of going where the business is, another offshore services company has chosen to set up shop in St. John's. Denis Mair is president of C-MAR, which is moving its Canadian headquarters from PEI to St. John's.
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Erin's Pub reopening soon
The famed Erin's Pub in St. John's is getting ready to re-open its doors after a broken pipe almost kept them shut. Chris Andrews of Shanneyganock fame - who bought the establishment shortly before the liquid letdown - speaks with Adam Walsh.
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Diamonds in the dump
A Grand Falls-Windsor woman races to track down a garbage truck in an attempt to save a handful of her precious rings. Crystal Tibbo tells the CBC's David Newell how that worked out for her.
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Gambling for charities
Does the positive outweigh the negative when considering how charities and gambling mix? Penelope Rowe, CEO of the Community Sector Council NL, looks at the pros and cons of gambling for good causes.
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Gambling and disposable income
This week a Bay Roberts man won $2 million playing a scratch ticket he says he had spent 1/3 of his weekly disposable income on. Al Antle of Personal Credit Counselling looks at how much is too much... and where you should set a cutoff point.
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Young entrepreneur award
It's a chance to go big - and win big. Young businesswoman Sarah Lynn Russell is looking at taking her Blaketown-based company Distinctive Interiors to a whole new level - and could win $100,000 from the Business Development Council if her plans works.
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There's no app for that...
Apps can never replace kindness as a developmentally-delayed teen learned Wednesday when he received a kind donation following the theft of his iPad. We get an update to the story of Tyler's Coish's stolen iPad from his mother, Roma.
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Senator's Colin Greening's dad
It hasn't been a great week for some senators, but the Ottawa Senators are bucking the trend as they prepare for game four of their NHL playoff series. With left-winger Colin Greening fast asleep preparing for the match-up.
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Revitalizing Port Union
A group of Toronto architecture students is heading this way, brainstorming ideas for the "Culture of Outports". project. Philip Evans is a partner with ERA Architects in Toronto and Edith Sampson is with Port Union's heritage foundation.
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Stolen iPad, stolen memories
A St. John's woman says someone stole her developmentally delayed son's bookbag... and in it was an iPad filled with all his pictures. Roma Coish and her son Tyler talk about the theft and the gap it has created in his life.
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Intravenous needle returns
The AIDS Committee of NL had a problem: most of the needles dispensed to drug users weren't being returned. The committee's executive director Gerard Yetman explains how education was the answer.
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CBS thrift store
Conception Bay South residents look forward to the opening of a Salvation Army Thrift Store, after losing the original store a year ago. Major Lorne Pritchett explains how the new store will be able to meet the community's needs better than ever before.
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Oklahoma tornado
A massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. It turns out that CBC NL's meteorologist Ryan Snoddon was part of a group looking for such phenomena there when the disaster struck.
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Salvage community museum
A fundraising effort in the town of Salvage hopes to keep local communities connected to their fishing culture. Edith Goodridge is committee chair of the Salvage Fishermen's Museum.
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Corner Brook's MMA lessons
Grappling the attention of some youth in Corner Brook, a former mixed martial arts fighter becomes a teacher. The CBC's Jeremy Eaton took in one of the weekly classes.
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Gardening and healthy children
If your children aren't eating their greens, you'll want to hear about an idea that the staff at Eastern Health is trying out this spring. Registered dietician Lisa Dooley tells Anthony about promoting healthy habits with the use of a community garden.
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The Crosbie Conversations - Part 7
In the seventh and final installment of the Morning Show's interview series with John Crosbie, the former lieutenant governor gives Anthony Germain his thoughts on the media.
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May 24th live remote from Pippy park
Anthony, Cec, special guests and loyal listeners are on hand for a morning of fun, food, music, giveaways from Pippy Park campground... and of course that lovely Newfoundland weather that gets many diehards heading to the wet woods every May.
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Young workers: Cashier clerk
How to handle the cash and the crime: The CBC's Beth Macdonell has been profiling young workers on the Northeast Avalon all this week. This time Beth goes behind the counter at an Orange Store with young employee Chris Traverse.
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Young workers: Bad behaviour
You've heard about the nice ones - Now it's time to hear about the naughty. In her ongoing series focusing on young workers, Beth Macdonell asks bosses to share stories about the bad behaviour they've seen from some of their young employees.
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Kelligrews field guide
If you have trouble telling a bluejay from a sparrow, a new field guide may help you as you head out for a walk this spring. Pauline Pawson is with the Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program, the group behind the guide.
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Chris and Phillip Hadfield
Astronaut Chris Hadfield is no longer sitting in a tin can after returning to terra firma from the ISS earlier this week. Paradise resident Phillip Hadfield has been following his famous brother's journey closely.
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Ray Guy remembered
Icon, genius, brilliant: Some words being used to describe writer Ray Guy who died Tuesday at the age of 74. Former colleague Bob Wakeham and former lieutenent-governor and politician Ed Roberts remember Ray Guy.
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Stomach cancer elective surgery
In a case somewhat similar to Angelina Jolie's, Newfoundlander Geralyn Hansford was pro-active when she found out she had a genetic mutation. She tells Anthony about her decision to have her stomach removed as a preventative measure against cancer.
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Young workers: Meat department twins
Eager to work... times two. Teen twins Lucas and Nicholas Shave who work in the meat department at a Paradise grocery store talk to Beth Macdonell about their motivation to join the workforce at the age of 15.
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Young workers: First officer
Continuing with this week's series about young people working in this province, Beth Macdonell features Lori Phillips - a young woman who's second-in-command on the bridge of an offshore supply vessel.
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The return of Cec
Everything's tickety-boo as everyone's favourite traffic reporter gets back in the driver's seat Wednesday. Fill-in Adam Walsh drops by the Haire household where he finds Cec and his wife Lynn... who's also delighted to see him going back to work.
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Young workers: Behind the bar
As part of the young worker series CBC is rolling out this week, Beth Macdonell introduces us to Amy Gaetz - a head bartender on George Street who's mixing drinks to pay for her education.
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Young tradespeople
This week CBC is looking at how young workers are making big bucks in high-paying jobs. Reporter Beth Macdonell puts on her hard hat to find out what life is like for young people entering the trades.
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Young and Employed Part 1: Real Estate
The week begins with a new series from Beth Macdonell about young people working in this province: What they're doing, how much they're making... and where they're spending all that money.
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NL women long commute stories
The long commute for work isn't exclusive to men from this province. Ryerson University student Jill English is collecting stories of women from Newfoundland who commute long distances for employment for her Masters program in media production.
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The Crosbie Conversations Part Six
The Morning Show’s special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie continues with part six and a frank discussion about the fishery.
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Foreign workers
Owners of one fish plant in the province says it's impossible to get locals to work in the plant.
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Childhood mental illness
Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey and his daughter open up about her anxiety disorder. How to spot the signs of childhood mental illness.
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Student traumatized
How would you feel if your eight-year old child was placed in a school supply closet as a form of punishment? It happened to Chris and Christine Lee's daughter and they are livid. But what's more, the Lees say their daughter has been traumatized by the in
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Sex Workers
As part of CBC investigates look into the sex industry, today we're looking at another side. The darker side. One where exploited teens are forced in at a young age. And getting out can be nearly impossible. Angela Crockwell is the Executive Director for
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Cruise ship ambassadors
The 2013 cruise ship season gets officially underway today with the arrival of the first big visitor of the season - The Silver Whisper carrying almost 400 passengers. Maggie Gillis found ambassadors Tony Morris and his black Lab Keeper waiting on shore.
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Cape Spear's locked bathrooms
It's been featured on the tv commercials as a place you've just got to see... but if you're visiting Cape Spear make sure you don't have to pee. Local tour bus operator Dave Snow says it's high time to get the bathrooms open already.
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Bad vibrations for Glencrest development
Owners of rock quarries located near the Glencrest development are worried that their blasting operations won't make for good neighbours. Jim Organ, executive director of the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, explains his concerns.
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Lost parrot: Reward offered
If you hear a different sounding bird while you're out and about - one that possibly talks - it could be worth $5,000 dollars to you. St. Philip's resident Stephanie Power tells Maggie Gillis about the search for a lost family friend.
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Update on Haiti relief mission
Team Broken Earth has wrapped up its latest mission to Port au Prince, Haiti in ongoing efforts to help the country recover from a devastating earthquake. Dr. Andrew Furey is a member of the group of medical professionals making regular trips to Haiti.
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High school's credit recovery
Some students at Holy Heart of Mary are making the grade... in a different room. The Morning Show's Todd O'Brien has been looking into the program that provides a different way of learning for high school students.
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Garbage-busting grasshoppers
A group of kids is making a difference tackling trash in Paradise. Maggie Gillis meets with Emma Turner and Katie Conohan as well as Katie's dad Stephen for a look at the group's latest target and to hear about the award they received for their efforts.
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Greening vs Ryder
There are two Newfoundlanders facing off in the first round of the NHL Playoffs: Colin Greening of the Ottawa Senators and Michael Ryder of the Montreal Canadiens. The CBC's Andrew Foote takes a look at the unofficial battle.
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Searching for MacKay
Search and Rescue volunteers have been trying to track down the federal minister of Defence, but so far no luck...and no meeting. Harry Blackmore, president of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada, gives an update on the search.
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The Crosbie Conversations - Part Five
The fifth part of the Morning Show's special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie looks at the early days in cabinet with Premier Joey Smallwood at the helm.
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Regional Economic Boards
It's been about a year since the federal and provicial governments yanked funding from the 20 regional economic development boards in this province. Most of the RED boards have been forced to close their doors. But at least one has found a way to stay op
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Search and rescue response times
Now, let's get to the story about Ottawa's plan to beef up Search and Rescue. Faster response times are being promised, as well as new technology to track vessels at sea. Search and Rescue is something close to Harold Mullowney's heart.He lost his brother
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Dirty old town
It's one of the sure signs of spring in St. John's, six months worth of litter and garbage revealed by the melting snow. It collects in crooks and crannies, and decorates chain link fences across the city. Maggie is at a pretty spectacular eye sore in the
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Historic operation
Since Hannah Warren was born 2 years ago in South Korea, she hasn't been able to breath, eat, drink or swallow on her own. She was born without a windpipe. But now, after a historic operation... she has a new windpipe that was grown from her own stem cell
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Rennie's River salmon
Anglers could someday be lining the banks of Rennie's River tempting salmon to the fly. Scott Nightingale is the newly elected president of the Salmon Association of Eastern Newfoundland - the group working on making that a reality.
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Bruins vs Leafs
Dropping the gloves and goin' toe to toe: The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins face off tonight as their playoff series begins. We have our own showdown of sorts with Leafs fan Gerard Dominic facing off against John Hearn for the Bruins.
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Paradise's twin rink
They're one shovel-full closer to figure skating spins and slapshots in Paradise. Mayor Ralph Wiseman tells Maggie Gillis about the symbolic first step on the road to a new twin rink for the town.
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O'Brien farm master plan
It's a piece of idyllic land in the heart of the city, and dear to the hearts of many. O'Brien Farm Foundation board member Shane O'Dea rolls out the master plan for the property.
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100 Women
A small group of people in the St. John's area are doing a lot with a little. Christy Haggerty and Carole Ann Ryan discuss the novel way to give big time to charities.
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NL-German genetic link
Never mind your Irish or English background. Genetics researchers Dr. Kathy Hodgkinson from Memorial and Dr. Hendrick Milting - the German man who discovered a gene mutation in his country that's also present in this province - talk about the findings.
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New school council federation head
A teenager has landed the top job with the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils. Newly-elected president 19-year-old Nathan Whalen drops in for a chat.
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Torbay development flying rocks
Big winds in Torbay are kicking up more than just sea-spray. The town's deputy mayor Geoff Gallant drops by with the latest on a housing development with a unique problem.
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Transition House
Transition shelters have been around for decades, but the people who run them say they still have a public awareness issue. Emma Sharkey, provincial coordinator for the Transition House Association, meets up with Maggie Gillis to get the word out.
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The Crosbie Conversations - Part 4
The Morning Show's special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie continues with a discussion around Pierre Elliott Trudeau and federal politics.
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Candlelight memorial
Students at Memorial University held a candlelight memorial for a mixed martial arts fighter who died in a match earlier this month.
Felix Elochukwu was from Nigeria. He studied here before heading to Ontario to train to be an M-M-A fighter. He collapse
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Jason King
The absence of Jason King left a pretty big hole in the St. John's Ice Cap's lineup this season. The Corner Brook native played only nine games after suffering a concussion. The season before, he led the team with 22 goals. And of course this year, the Ic
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Seal Skin Theft
It's a unique crime... A thief walks into a downtown store, and runs out with some expensive, high-end fashion that happens to be made of seal skin. Kerry Shears is the co-owner of Natural Boutique, and he joins me on the line from his home in Rocky Harbo
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Going blind
Unless treated, the prognosis isn't good for a Mt. Pearl mother. Nettoya Hogan has a rare eye disease and is slowly going blind. The treatment she wants to get is right here in the province. The treatment the government will pay for, is in Nova Scotia. Th
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Rabbittown Learners celebrate 25 years.
While government is cutting some aspect of the adult basic education and downloading it to private business There are areas of it that are thriving. As a matter of fact, one program is about to celebrate 25 years of success. The Rabbittown Learners Progra
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Credit card wallet skimming
We're all wary of credit card scams, but a CBC investigation reveals new cell phone technology that allows credit card info to be swiped while it's still in your wallet. Reporter Peter Cowan looks at how you can protect yourself.
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Bannerman Park skate path
As summer approaches, we spring ahead to next winter and the ice-skating trail that's coming to Bannerman Park. Deputy mayor Shannnie Duff and Dave Blackmore, the city's deputy manager of Planning, Engineering and Development meet up with Zach Goudie.
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Paradise discarded needles
It's not quite Paradise by the dashboard lights... but it looks as though some people in the community are shooting up in their cars and throwing their needles out the window. Guest-host Jonathan Crowe talks to mayor Ralph Wiseman about the problem.
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Senior driver puts it in park
A proud, elderly driver has been forced to make a life-changing decision. Mark Quinn tells us Marg Kearney's story.
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Politics of Facebook and free speech
The Centre for Law and Democracy compares this province to the developing world following the Facebook kerfuffle in the House of Assembly last week. Michael Karanicolas is legal officer with the Halifax-based organization.
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Concert etiquette
You want to enjoy the performance, but someone next to you is talking, videoing or causing other distractions. Long-time concert promoter Tony Murray talks to Zach about what to do when others aren't as serious about listening to the music as you are.
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Great Big Sea in Boston
GBS front-man Alan Doyle tells Carolyn Stokes why he was very much looking forward to playing in Boston this past weekend... in a city that's just gone through a lot.
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Kaetlyn Osmond's big year
Teen figure skating sensation Kaetlyn Osmond returned to Newfoundland on the weekend. Reporter Jeremy Eaton caught up with her to ask about the whirlwind her life has become.
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CBS water/land woes
A CBS couple in their 60s who are living without clean running water have to walk across the road to get their supply of water. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier has the story of a racket brewing between two neighbors... all over a small plot of land.
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The Crosbie Conversations - Part 3
The Morning Show's special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie continues with a discussion on free trade.
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Republic of Doyle is US bound
Jake Doyle and the gang will soon be on TV screens south of the border. The show's star Allan Hawco chats with Jonathan Crowe about the exciting news, just as season four comes to an end and preparation begins for the fifth.
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The Disappeared
Wabush-born film star Shawn Doyle talks about his new movie "The Disappeared" - a harrowing lost-at-sea story that hits the big screen tonight.
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Studying social media
As a week of Facebook fallout and Twitter tangle comes to a close, Lyle Wetsch, associate professor of Marketing at Memorial University who studies social media, gives his thoughts on what's gone down.
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Memorial University book sale
With titles going for as low as $2 each, the Canadian Federation of University Women is selling more than 30,000 books this weekend to fund scholarships. Group president Barbara Clancey and regional director Grace Hollett show Zach the literary goods.
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Cold coffee. Cold comfort
The province experienced another major power failure Wednesday morning - the second in three months. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro vice-president Rob Henderson tells Anthony what happened.
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Licensed contractors
You may have heard Zach Goudie this week talking about a man who broke his leg after a fall while working on a home reno. Pat Hanlon of P. Hanlon Renovations talks to Zach about workplace injuries and the danger of hiring "under the table."
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Field worker's medical bug
First he got the experience. Now, AJ Willis wants the acceptance... into medical school, that is. The young man who got his start treating diseases like measles and meningitis in Africa is now hooked on medicine.
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Facebook following dangers
An apparent link to a Facebook group that has posted foul language and death threats against the premier has seen an NDP MHA kicked out of the legislature. Gerry Rogers talks to Anthony about the accusations made against her by the Justice minister.
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Sleep Out 120
A group of young people in St. John's is spending this week sleeping on the concrete to raise awareness about homelessness. Zach Goudie meets up with Ashley Gosse, a social worker with Choices for Youth, to find out about the annual event.
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St. John's marathoner in Boston
A man from St. John's competing in the Boston marathon was minutes away from one of the explosions that killed three people and injured scores of others. Runner Shawn Stratton talks to Anthony about his experience shortly after crossing the finish line.
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Mount Pearl's four-storey fuss
Is four-and-a-half-storeys too high? Sherisse Tucker is a Mount Pearl resident who is not happy about the size and location of a proposed building. She talks to Zach Goudie before tonight's public meeting.
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North Head Trail dangers
Falling rock and damaged trails around Signal Hill have lead Parks Canada to warn hikers to stay away from problem areas. Historic Sites manager Glenn Keough tells Zach Goudie about the damage and dangers.
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Porter Airlines expansion
Six years after Porter Airlines first launched, the upstart airline is planning a big expansion. Spokesperson Brad Cicero tells Anthony what it means for present and future flights in this province.
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Paradise mayoral race
Two members of the Paradise town council have set their sights on the big chair. Current mayor Ralph Wiseman has yet to announce whether he'll run, but deputy mayor Allan English and councillor Dan Bobbett aren't waiting for his decision.
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The Crosbie Conversations - Part 2
It's John Crosbie unplugged as the Morning Show continues its Monday series with the former lieutenant governor. In this installment, Anthony gets Crosbie's thoughts on the Muskrat Falls project.
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Zipline Zach
Our traffic reporter checks out the view from on high at the Mount Pearl Glacier - the location for a consumer show this weekend - and does something that likely hasn't been tried live on radio before: Soaring across the arena on a zipline.
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Sea Folk
Former Fisheries Broadcast host Jim Wellman talks about his new book "Sea Folk," that highlights stories of courage in the fishery in our province.
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Justice system cuts reversal
The province hears from judges and workers... and backs down on cuts to the justice system. Defence lawyer Bob Simmonds was a member of the committee that reviewed the original cuts.
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Black fur and adoptions
Do people in this province really shun black dogs and cats? A recent story from British Columbia revealed they're less likely to be adopted. Zach Goudie visits Simone Browne, president of the St. John's chapter of the SPCA, to find out the answer.
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Ivy League choices
She's in an Ivy League all of her own: Ioana Dobre, a St. John's high school student who must choose between three of the best universities in the U.S., talks to Anthony about her big decision.
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Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award
A survivor and rescuer are being recognized 40 years after a tragedy at sea. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier presents the emotional story through award recipients Captain Ray Berkshire and Loyola Pomroy.
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Conne River's weightlifting champion
He can lift more than 550 pounds deadweight and he's still only 18. Devin Benoit, the Conne River teen who's turning heads with his weightlifting abilities, tells Anthony about some national records he broke at the Canadian Powerlifting Championships.
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Portland Pirates local talent
A local hockey star could make his big league debut in front of the hometown crowd tonight... playing for the visiting team. Portland Pirates player James Melindy hails from Goulds, and the team's assistant coach John Slaney is from St. John's. They mee
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Heart's Content rec centre fees
New fees imposed by the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation are sometmes doubling the cost of socializing at the local rec center. Gloria Peddle runs the centre in Heart's Content.
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Sandy Hook Elementary visit
An elementary school principal spent part of his Easter visiting the school at the centre of a December mass killing of young students in Newtown, Connecticut. Beachy Cove Elementary's Aubrey Dawe recalls his visit to Sandy Hook Elementary.
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Real Estate deposit woes
The fine print in the real estate act leaves some would-be home buyers without a house... and without their deposit money. Roger Samson has the story of one woman's struggle to get her deposit returned when a real estate deal fell through.
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The Crosbie Conversations Pt.1
It's John Crosbie unplugged with Anthony as the Morning Show begins a new feature for the next few Mondays. The first installment of the series focuses on Crosbie's thoughts on Peter Penashue and the power of the prime minister.
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Henry Goodrich lawsuit
It's hard to get information about safety incidents offshore... and it may get even harder. Rob Antle has been digging for details on a federal court case filed by Husky Oil that promises to make the process even more difficult.
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School boards matter
The one large English school board that's coming to this province in September will have its challenges. Memorial University education professor Jean Brown talks about what the future holds.
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Quidditch Scrimmage League
If you're a Quidditch loving Muggle living in or around the capital city, the St. John's Area Quidditch Scrimmage League wants you! Lori Wareham, one of the co-organizers of the local Quidditch league, explains what all that means.
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Justice cuts reality check
Budget cuts have local lawyers fearing our justice system could be set back to where it was prior to the 2003 Lamer Inquiry looking at problems in the justice system. Reporter Lee Pitts has been looking into their concerns.
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Former NLMA head leaving province
A long-time St. John's doctor describes her current situation as "A system crumbling under my feet."" Dr. Lydia Hatcher explains how a lack of government support and the pull of family has her packing up her practice and heading to Ontario.
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Rocks, sand and capelin spawn
Middle Cove Beach is now sandy, thanks to a storm surge last week which removed the normally pebbly surface. Capelin biologist Fran Mowbray drops by the studio to explain what this might mean for the annual spawn of the tiny fish.
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Holocaust Memorial Service
The annual Holocaust memorial service is expecting a much larger turnout this year. Jonathan Richler, president of the Jewish Community Havura of St. John's, talks about the event and why people from Bay Roberts and Carbonear are bussing in for it.
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Municipal operating grants cuts
The City of St. John's has a $3.4 million hole in its budget following the province's move to cut municipal operating grants. Mayor Dennis O'Keefe explains how the provincial cuts are affecting the capital city.
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Whales in the bay
It's usually a summer event, but whales have been spotted en masse in Bay L'Argent on the Burin Peninsula. Resident Ned Pardy got a close look at the unexpected visitors, and he even helped save one.
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Middle Cove rock-free
A great big storm surge laid a beating on Middle Cove Beach last week, and the incredible force of the waves cleared the beach rocks from the popular seaside destination. Mayor John Kennedy talks to Anthony about the now sandy beach.
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World Autism Day: Broadcast from the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism
February 2nd has been designated World Autism Awareness Day when people around the world stop and talk about autism. The Morning Show's Anthony Germain and Zach Goudie drop by the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism for a special hour-long remote broadcast.
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Traffic congestion
Commentator John Calver looks at the question of whether enough is being done to plan for the ever-increasing numbers of vehicles competing for space on our roads.
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Kids Eat Smart fundraiser
Republic of Doyle's Krystin Pellerin and Steve O'Connell drop by the studio along with Kids Eat Smart Foundation events coordinator Kim Todd to talk about the gala that's bringing all of them together for one night.
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Tim Horton's live remote
Today's show came live from the Tim Horton's on Kenmount Road - the last in our series of shows in the community this month as our way of saying "thank you" for making us the Number One Morning Show in St. John's.
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Bunnies for Easter
If you're thinking about getting your kids a pet bunny for Easter, my next guest says 'think again.' Judy Perry is the president of the Bird and Small Animal Rescue group in St. John's.
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Washington student's 110% NL project
He gave it 110% ... and that's actually the mark a young student in Washington state received on his project about Newfoundland. Dalton Spencer tells the CBC's Amy Stoodley what he learned in the process.
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Rink manager's life-saving decision
A Twillingate man's heart attack at the local rink has become a powerful reminder of the importance of defibrillators in public places. Anthony speaks with Heather Percy, a director with the Heart and Stroke Foundation about the need for the units.
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Reclaiming Tessier Place
Now that a local drug house is empty, residents of a troubled street have emerged from their homes and are getting to know each other. Tessier Place resident Michelle Porter talks to Anthony about taking back the neighbourhood.
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Rocket Bakery live remote
This morning's show came live from Rocket Bakery on Water Street - our way of thanking you for making us the Number One morning radio show in St. John's. Take a listen to all the fun, surprises and live acoustic blues with Denis Parker.
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Road sage on road rage
CBS resident Paul Fitzpatrick, who commutes into St. John's every morning, talks to the Morning Show's road reporter Beth Macdonell about what he considers the dangers of people driving too slowly on our highways. Then, we hear one caller's response.
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The Merry Widow
It's a story about pursuing a woman for the wrong reason: Her money. Marc David, musical director and principal conductor of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, talks to Anthony - who will be narrating the story - about this Friday's production.
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Reminding doctors to wash hands
Eastern Health CEO Vickie Kaminski wants patients and the public to remind hospital staff to wash their hands. We sent The Morning Show's Julie Skinner to the Health Sciences Centre to see if people are up to the task.
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Signs of spring
Spring is in the air...or at the very least it's on the calendar. Reporter Julie Skinner hit the streets to ask people about their first signs of spring.
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Strollercise
Parents, babies and strollers unite: There's a new program in St. John's that has new parents working with their babies. The Morning Show's Beth Macdonell drops by the Wedgewood Park Community Centre to check out a class.
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Rooms grounds
The Rooms is pretty nifty on the inside, and now there's something in the works to bring the grounds up to par. Architect Jim Case tells Anthony about the plans in advance of a public information session planned for tonight (March 20th).
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Weather gurus
One of the top weather guys in the country gets together with THE top weather guy in this province. World weather expert Dr. Gilbert Brunet and CBC NL's meteorologist Ryan Snoddon get together with Anthony to talk about everyone's favourite topic.
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St. Mary's wharf repairs
It's run down and roped off, but the wharf in the community of St. Mary's is finally getting the once-over. Mike Critch, president of the town's harbour authority, tells Anthony about the plans to restore the structure - hopefully in time for crab season.
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Handwringing over handwashing
Eastern Health is grappling with the problem of not enough workers washing up before and after they handle patients. CEO Vickie Kaminski talks to Anthony about the disturbing results of a recent survey.
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Kaetlyn Osmond's road to the Olympics
In just her third senior competition, Marystown's Kaetlyn Osmond continues to turn heads, securing two spots for Canada at the Olympics this weekend. Anthony speaks with Kaetlyn from Ontario, as well as her sister Natasha and brother Gary in studio.
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Excellence in Visual Arts Awards
Celebrated artist Mary Pratt talks to Anthony about her role as patron of the Excellence in Visual Arts Awards, as well as details about her retrospective show opening soon at The Rooms.
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Harbour Drive crane removal
It's a crane-sized road closure as part of Harbour Drive in St. John's is being shut to traffic this week. John Lindsay, the developer overseeing the work at 351 Water Street, talks to Beth Macdonell about just what it takes to move a massive crane.
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Live Friday remote: The Second Cup
For today's show we took to the road for a live broadcast from The Second Cup on Stavanger Drive as part of our thanks to you for making us the #1 Morning Show in the city. You'll hear live music, chats, contests and fun with Anthony, Beth and Nancy.
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Malawi school fundraiser
Students at St. Matthew's Elementary in Cowan Heights are about to improve the lives of elementary students in Malawi. Beth Macdonell drops by the school and speaks with principal Kyran Dwyer and a group of Grade 7 students.
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Archbishop on new pope
A new pope has been selected, but what might Pope Francis's election mean for Roman Catholics in this province? Archbishop Martin Currie talks to Anthony about the cardinals' choice.
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Airport cab surcharge
St. John's International Airport Authority spokesperson Marie Manning explains the new surcharge some people will have to pay if they're taking a cab home from the airport.
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Reality TV series needs "characters"
There's a casting call in the coves as a mainland production company searches for real-life Newfoundlanders to feature in a new reality TV series. Toronto documentary producer Ann Marie Redmond of NEWROAD MEDIA tells Anthony what types of local character
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Have province in debt
With warnings from government of rough economic times to come, the Morning Show's Julie Skinner finds out what people on the streets are saying about our provincial debt...
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Airport-to-home taxi surcharge
The taxi company that has the contract for St. John's International Airport has introduced a new five-dollar surcharge for travel from the airport... but only if you're traveling to your home. St. John's resident Ross Klein found out about the extra char
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