The Best of The St. John's Morning Show
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2-for-1 cats
For a limited time only at the St. John's SPCA, get two cats for the price of one. No monthly payments, zero per cent financing! Anthony gets full details from Lynn Cadigan, executive director with the SPCA in St. John's.
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Oil expert's position eliminated
With all the oil fields being worked on the Grand Banks, it's a comfort to know that federal oil spill experts are always on call. However, that situation may change with the elimination of one expert's position. Anthony speaks with Bill Montevecchi, Biology and Ocean Sciences research professor at Memorial University.
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Bath salts drug alert
They're called bath salts, but their use is far from a relaxing soak in the tub. They're actually an illegal drug making headlines across North America, and an RCMP officer in this province says the drug is already here. Anthony speaks with Sergeant Steve Conohan, coordinator of RCMP drugs and organized crime awareness in the province, about the dangerous synthetic drug.
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How Canada sees Newfoundland & Labrador
What words come to mind when Canadians when think of this province? Well, there are words like "beautiful," but then, there's also "isolated," "unemployment" and "remote." David Coletto, the CEO at Abacus Data Inc., tells Anthony about a national survey that's all about us.
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Health Sciences Centre Tim Hortons
Call it the donut disaster at Eastern Health. CEO Vickie Kaminski sits down with Anthony to talk about the surprising losses at the hospital's coffee outlet.
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Bell Island ferry accident injuries
Mid-morning Wednesday we first heard about an accident as the Bell Island ferry Beaumont Hamel was preparing to dock. Reports of injuries to some students on board the ferry are now coming to light. Anthony speaks with Kelly Russell, the parent of a student at St. Michael's Regional High on Bell Island, about what he's seen and heard.
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One vehicle, seven continents
Anthony speaks with adventurers Scott Brady & Greg Miller who wrapping up the North American leg of their driving tour of seven continents.
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Waterford Bridge Road traffic
Some residents on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John's are meeting with the city engineer in charge of traffic this morning. Area resident Barbara Burnaby tells Cec about their traffic issues.
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Muskrat Falls project road construction
The Muskrat Falls hydro project has yet to be given the green light by the provincial government, but construction on the road to the generating site has already started. Anthony talks with Nalcor boss Ed Martin about the "road to nowhere."
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HSC Tim Hortons revelations
Should the government be spending your money to run a Tim Hortons? Bradley George of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business speaks with Anthony about the money-losing coffee shop in the Health Sciences Centre.
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Eastern Health cuts: Nurses' union
The equivalent of 115 registered nurse positions are on the chopping block as Eastern Health attempts to reduce the nursing hours of care. Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses' Union president Debbie Forward speaks with Anthony about the cuts.
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Eastern Health cuts: Health minister
Eastern Health has announced it is getting rid of the equivalent of more than 550 jobs. The minister of Health, Susan Sullivan, talks to Anthony about the cuts at the province's largest health authority.
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Conservation Corps Green Team
Young people are stepping up to make a difference in communities around our province. Anthony speaks with Terry McNeil, executive director of Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador, to hear what they're doing.
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City workers cleanup proposal
It's a novel idea from a city worker to get more trash off the streets of St. John's. Cec talks with Jason Sinyard about his request to have city staff help keep St. John's clean.
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15 Minute Cleanup - Highlights
Thanks to everyone who came out this morning to participate in the Morning Show's Annual 15-Minute Cleanup - You can hear how it all went down in our roundup of the morning's cleanup moments:
- Cec with Karen Hickman of St.John's Clean and Beautiful.
- Nancy with Elizabeth Anne Malischewski of the Georgestown Neighbourhood Association.
- Julie with Mary Crotty on White Hills Road.
- Anthony with Edwina Connors at St. Francis of Assisi School in Outer Cove.
- Cec with Jocelyn Green of the Stella Burry Centre.
- Nancy with Gerard Tracey of Evergreen Recycling.
- Anthony with Mary O'Keefe on South Side Road.
- Anthony with Paul Tilley, at the College of the North Atlantic in Clarenville.
- Cec with Michelle O'Brien at the Janeway Children's Hospital.
- Julie with Debbie Smith, at Roncalli Elementary.
- Nancy with Bob Richard at Academy Canada.
- Julie at the Hungry Heart Cafe with Jennie MacDonald, Nichole Butt and Tracey Mackenzie.
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Canada's top speller
The word "Vindaloo" gave a St. John's student national recognition at Canspell 2012. Anthony catches up with grade eight student Jennifer Mong to talk about her next challenge: representing Canada at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. where she'll compete against hopefuls from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, New Zealand, Ghana, and the Bahamas.
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Harbour Grace's pothole fixer
A Harbour Grace man is taking the town's potholes into his own hands. Anthony speaks with mayor Don Coombs to find out what the town council thinks of his endeavour.
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Bonavista coyote is a wolf
A hunter on the Bonavista Peninsula thought he was shooting a coyote... but it turns out it was a different beast altogether. Joe Fleming talks to Anthony about the coyote that wasn't.
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Lost man starts fire
As if getting lost in the woods wasn't bad enough, a man near Caplin Cove on the north shore of Conception Bay started a brush fire while waiting to be rescued. Members of the Avalon North Wolverine Ground Search and Rescue Team participated in the search. Anthony speaks with team member Perry Bowering who was on the scene when the man was found near the flames.
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Backyard fireplaces
'Tis the season for backyard blazes. Captain Michael Maher - a prevention officer with the St. John's Regional Fire Department - gives Anthony some tips on what you should and shouldn't do with your outdoor fireplace.
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EI changes and employers
How will business owners and employers fare in a world with tighter EI rules? Anthony speaks with John Fisher who owns and runs Fisher's Loft Inn located in the Trinity Bay community of Port Rexton.
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EI Changes
Could whopping changes to the Employment Insurance rules mean fishermen flipping burgers? Anthony speaks with the province's minister of Advanced Education and Skills, Joan Burke, about the new rules.
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Cavell Avenue community garden
Right now it's an overgrown, unused vacant piece of land tucked away at the end of Cavelle Avenue. But a group of green thinking neighbours want that to change. Their plan is to raise the cash to turn that contaminated land next to a playground into a blossoming community garden. Sara Tilley lives in the neighbourhood at the foot of Signal Hill, and she speaks with Anthonny about the garden plans.
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Youth care
From hotel rooms to 24-hour care: Anne Whalen is the executive director of Blue Sky Child Youth Family Care - a company that has ramped up its care of young people needing a safe place to live. She speaks with Anthony about the youth care situation stemming from a debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
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French Immersion lineups
A spot in the French Immersion Kinderstart program appears to be the hottest ticket in town. Anthony talks to Bruce Vey - the assistant director of Programs with the Eastern School District to find out if waiting in a lineup at four in the morning is the only option for registering children in the program.
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Videogame designer's "Kickstart"
An online community is helping a St. John's videogame designer fund his work. Anthony speaks with Colin Walsh about his latest project which is chugging forward thanks to the fundraising website Kickstarter.
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Water main frustration
Five breaks too many: A homeowner in the heart of St. John's says she's getting tired of repeated water main breaks in her neighbourhood. Michelle Dominey-Romykh tells her story to Cec outside her home on Merrymeeting Road.
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IceCaps final game
They hoped against hope... but for St. John's IceCaps fans the journey to the Calder Cup ended last night. Hardcore fan Matt Sears and non-fan Elizabeth Hall (who just so happened to win her ticket to an IceCaps game on our show) tell Anthony what they thought of the last game of the season for Mile One Stadium and the IceCaps.
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French Immersion lineups
Some parents have been in lineups outside schools across the city since before the crack of dawn to register their children for "Kinderstart" French Immersion programs. Cec drops by Mary Queen of Peace Elementary and speaks with Colin McNeil, one of the parents in the lineup.
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Long weekend RCMP checkin
Cec Haire meets up with officer Janet Austin from RCMP Traffic Services to find out how drivers behaved themselves on our highways on the Avalon this past long holiday weekend.
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CBS water cost increase
Water costs are about to skyrocket for the town of Conception Bay South. Anthony speaks with mayor Woodrow French to find out why... and what it means for the town's residents.
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Rennie's Mill Road house tour
We get a sneak peak at one of the biggest and most expensive new houses in St. John's. Joanne Dobbin and her husband Brian Sears own the home that people have been watching go up for the past few years, but few have seen what it looks like inside. The house is rumoured to have features and amenities most of us can only dream of. Producer Marie Wadden takes us inside "Cala Sona" at 89 Rennie's Mill Road to see if the rumours hold up.
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IceCaps 0/3 playoff struggle
The Norfolk Admirals are getting their brooms ready after their 3rd straight win over the IceCaps in the AHL Eastern Conference Final. Telegram sports reporter Brendan McCarthy drops by to chat with Anthony about a very long shot to make it to the Calder Cup.
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Labrador documentation project
A new project is bringing Inuit stories and legends from the North Coast of Labrador to the web. CBC Goose Bay's Chris Harbord introduces us to Rosina Holwell, a woman in Labrador who's preserving stories from a changing culture.
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Trails, Tales & Tunes festival
The sixth annual Trails, Tales & Tunes Festival kicked off this weekend in Norris Point and runs all week. Maggie checks in with Marina Sexton - one of the event organizers - to see how it's going.
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McCallum: A day in the life
Far away from the rest of the world, reporter Gavin Simms take us on a trip to McCallum on the province's south coast to see what life is like for the few people that still remain.
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Moose accident memory loss update
A couple of weeks ago we first heard the incredible story of the woman who hit a moose on her way to work, continued on to her workplace in a heavily damaged vehicle... and now can't remember a thing about the accident or her journey to work. Maggie gets an update from Michelle Higgins about how her story has made its way around the world.
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Wood pellets for GF-W mill
News of a possible buyer for the old paper mill in Grand Falls-Windsor is encouraging for forest industry-watchers. Guest-host Maggie Gillis talks with John Baird, the spokesperson for the Newfoundland and Labrador Lumber Producers Association.
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Political Panel: Provincial-Federal relations
She's no Danny Williams, but is Kathy Dunderdale's style ineffective when dealing with Ottawa? Members from all three provincial parties weigh in on the premier's frustrations. Progressive Conservative MHA Paul Lane and NDP MHA Dale Kirby are in the studio with Anthony, and Liberal MHA Andrew Parsons participates by phone.
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Quidi Vidi condo proposal
Another day, another controversial condo proposal for the City of St. John's. There was a public meeting Thursday evening at City Hall where many residents showed up to express their opposition to the proposal. Anthony speaks with Richard J. Cook, the developing consultant for Powderhouse Hill Investments Ltd.
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DFO cuts
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is on the chopping block, with hundreds of heads going to roll. The workers' union says it's not only people but vital programs that will be affected. Anthony speaks with Jeannie Baldwin, regional executive vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represents about half of the people targeted.
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Brush cutting ban affects jobs
A contractor says a ban on brush cutting to protect birds nesting at this time of year is costing his company jobs. Anthony speaks with Terry Croucher, owner of Newfoundland Vegetation Control Limited about the effect of the ban on his employees.
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Summercast
Environment Canada's senior climatologist Dave Phillips discusses the upcoming summer season with Anthony. He's predicting above-average temperatures... and drier too!
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Quidi Vidi condo opposition
Not in our front yard: A proposed condo overlooking Quidi Vidi Lake is going to spoil the area according to some residents of the area. Anthony speaks with one of those residents in advance of a public meeting the City of St. John's is holding tonight, Thursday, May 17th. Judy Ryerson is with the Quidi Vidi Village Association.
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NL seafood reality check
Come to Newfoundland for the seafood as there's no shortage of it: Just don't expect a large variety or even freshness. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been looking into the disconnect between what we catch and what we eat.
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Rural internet woes
A slow, unreliable internet connection is forcing an online business owner to make a tough decision. Anthony speaks with Mary Moylan in St. Joseph's about how spotty internet access has forced her to close shop.
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Occupy NL breaks camp
St. John's City Hall gave the Occupy NL group until midnight Tuesday to remove their tents. After a discussion amongst themselves, the group unanimously decided to break camp on their own terms, and to be present and peaceful this morning when officials arrive to inspect the property. Cec Haire met up with Occupy NL participant Thomas Clarke on the site of the former camp at Harbourside Park.
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Line painting time
No, it's not your imagination. Line painting crews in St. John's are popping up like dandelions, thanks to the good graces of Mother Nature. Cec speaks with Paul Mackey, the city's director of Public Works, about an early start to a spring tradition.
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Don Johnson remembered
He was a local hockey legend, a passionate lover of the game and a member of the provincial Hockey Hall of Fame. Minor league hockey coach Tony Cuomo talks to Anthony about the colourful life of Don Johnson, who passed away on the weekend.
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The Four Sisters
A historic set of homes in downtown St. John's is looking forward to a new lease on life... but will it happen? Anthony speaks with Judith Bobbit, the owner of three of the four stone homes on Temperance Street in St. John's known as "The Four Sisters."
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Tailgate thieves
After you lock the doors to your truck, you may need to make sure you lock the tailgate as well because lately they've been going missing. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been looking into the case of the stolen gates.
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Holyrood water mystery
Holyrood appears to be making some progress on getting its water supply back to normal. Earlier this week a storage tank ran empty leaving some people without any water at all. Anthony gets an update on the situation from Gary Corbett, the town's chief administrative officer.
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Saving nesting birds
Power down the chainsaw: The province is suspending some land-clearing contracts to protect the birds that are nesting this time of year. Anthony speaks with Stan Tobin, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Association - the man whose complaint made it happen.
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NDP municipal slate
Rumours that a slate of left-leaning candidates could be running in the next municipal election in St. John's are circulating. This comes as federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair says he's supporting councillor Sheilagh O'Leary as the next mayor of St. John's... even though she has not announced her intention to run. Anthony speaks with one of the party's MHAs, Municipal Affairs critic George Murphy, about the possibility of the orange crush coming to the capital city.
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CBC Arts cuts
MusicNL and other arts organizations say recent cuts at CBC are a huge blow to culture of our province. Denise Wilson, the managing director here at CBC St. John's, responds to those concerns.
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Gander doctor's fatal mistake
A woman in Gander died of a heart attack just after her doctor released her to go home - a death that her family says shouldn't have happened. CBC central's David Zelcer speaks with Anthony about a bittersweet victory.
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Imported squid
Gone are the days of the squid jigging ground it would seem. Nowadays, there's a very good chance the squid you're buying is not from local waters - not even close. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells Anthony what he found out about the squid we're eating in this province.
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CBC cuts and the arts community
The cutbacks at CBC have arts organizations in the province coming together to voice their concerns. Anthony speaks with David Chafe - president of MusicNL and Denise Parker - the organization's executive director, about the impact of the CBC cuts on the arts community... and what it plans to do.
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Occupy NL eviction
Today is the last day before the eviction notice is up at Harbourside Park, shutting down the last remaining site of the Occupy movement in Canada. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh meets up with three Occupy NL members at Harbourside Park.
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Moose on the loose
Cec Haire meets up with Dwight Blackwood - president of Newfoundland Sportsman Magazine - to find out why there have been so many moose wandering onto our roads as of late.
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Rowing to the Olympics
A British pair have it in their minds to travel 2000 miles across the North Atlantic in a suped up rowboat. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh meets rowers Andrew Morris and Roz Savage, who want to complete the journey in time for the 2012 London Olympics.
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Invasive species
What do purple loosestrife, American bullfrogs and sea lampreys all have in common? According to a new book "The Attack of the Killer Rhododendrons" they're all found where they shouldn't be. Anthony speaks with author Glen Chilton about some of Newfoundland's worst offenders.
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Clarenville's dangerous intersection
Another fatal accident in Clarenville has the mayor asking for an overpass at a dangerous intersection. Anthony speaks with Fred Best about the west entrance to Clarenville, where the Trans Canada Highway intersects with Manitoba Drive.
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Moose accident blackout
She hit a moose, and the collision actually peeled back the roof of her car. Michelle Higgins didn't let it stop her from continuing on with her 38 km drive to work - and as it turns out she can't remember any of it. Anthony speaks with Michelle about her tale of luck and loss.
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Africa cycling fundraiser ends
South Africa or bust! Newfoundlander Andrew Younghusband is close to completing his 12,000 km cycling trip in Africa. Anthony speaks with the man behind "Canada's Worst Driver" and "Canada's Worst Handyman" about the adventure.
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Sportfest weekend
Sport NL's second annual "Sportfest" gets underway today. Anthony gets all the details from the organization's executive director Troy Croft.
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Leo Crockwell trial
Some fascinating details came up in Leo Crockwell's trial into the week-long standoff in Bay Bulls. The CBC's Glenn Payette gives Anthony an update from the courtroom.
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Distress calls to Italy
All roads - and now it seems distress calls from this province - lead to Rome. Anthony hears the details from CBC national reporter Vik Adhopia, and then gets reaction from Ryan Cleary, the New Democratic MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl.
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Long Dick's
Anthony speaks with BBQ chef and food truck owner Steve Smith to find out about the bureaucratic nightmare he went through trying to open up Long Dick's Sausage Emporium.
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Local hydroponic vegetables
It was 25 years ago this week when the Peckford government approved millions in funding for hydroponic greenhouses. Anthony talks to St. John's businessman Chris Snellen, who has a successful hydroponic operation.
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Muskrat Falls and Nova Scotia
They'll be paying for a good chunk of the project, so what do Nova Scotians think of Muskrat Falls? JoAnn Alberstat, a business reporter with The Chronicle Herald in Halifax, gives Anthony a snapshot.
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Methadone death
A woman whose son overdosed on methadone says the province's drug treatment program is flawed. Anthony speaks with Mary Payne about the drug that took her son's life.
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UN blogger
An aspiring St. John's writer has won the international blogging competition "Rio+20 Big Blog Off." Anthony speaks with Scott Bartlett who's heading to Rio de Janeiro to blog at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, better known as the Rio+20 Conference.
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Minor hockey coach suspensions
How far is too far when it comes to complaints about minor hockey? Ex-NHL'er and hockey dad Terry Ryan speaks with Anthony about the situation where four volunteer hockey coaches were suspended after complaining about a ruling by Hockey NL.
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Methadone clinic shutdown
The closure of a downtown St. John's pharmacy means the methadone treatment program there has been displaced. Anthony speaks with Health Minister Susan Sullivan about the patients and government's plan for methadone treatment.
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Makkovik tragedy & CASARA
Ready and willing to help...and practically free. CBC National reporter Vik Adhopia tells Anthony about professional air searchers who wanted to help find Makkovik teen Burton Winters, but were not asked to participate.
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St. Anthony polar bear
There was another close encounter with a polar bear this weekend, this time in St. Anthony on the tip of the Northern Peninsula. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier speaks with Chester Slade... who was close enough to take some pretty nice photos of the big white visitor.
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Calder Cup playoffs
The St. John's IceCaps are two steps closer to securing a spot in round three of the Calder Cup Playoffs following two wins against the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Anthony gets details on those games and a look at the rest of the series with Jonathan Bomboulie, a beat writer in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Catching illegal dumpers
The City of St. John's is trying to get the jump on illegal dumpers. Councillor Tom Hann tells Anthony how the city plans to combat the problem using security patrols to catch people trying to access illegal quot;mini dumps" in the woods around the city.
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Makkovik search radio communications
Anatomy of a rescue. We take you inside the search for Burton Winters through recordings of the radio communications from the cockpit of military aircraft during the time Burton was missing. CBC National reporter Vik Adhopia speaks with Anthony about the revelations contained in those recordings.
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Torbay's cash for greenspace choice
It was a decision between greenspace and money. Torbay mayor Bob Codner - who was the deciding voter - tells Anthony why he went for the cash.
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MUN budget cuts
MUN has been told to find millions of dollars in savings by the province, and it's losing some money that was slated for maintenance. Anthony speaks with the university's president Gary Kachanoski about the challenge of budgeting with less.
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Leo Crockwell trial
After lots of delays and false starts, Leo Crockwell's trial is finally underway. Anthony gets an update from court reporter Glenn Payette, who has been there for most of it.
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Burin fishplant closure
High Liner Foods closure of the Burin fish plant will leave 121 people without jobs. Mayor Kevin Lundrigan speaks with Anthony about the future of his community without its fish plant.
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Brush clearing in nesting season
An environmental group is trying to save song birds that come under threat during the construction season. The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Association says brush cutting and clearing from now until July is not only wrong, but also illegal. Anthony speaks with group president, Stan Tobin.
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Parks Canada cuts: Castle Hill
A shorter season with reduced hours and reduced services. An internal Parks Canada memo obtained by CBC news outlines how recent cuts affect this province. Anthony speaks with Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan about the effect the cuts will have on the Castle Hill Historic Site in his community.
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Cape Shore roads protest
People are protesting on the Cape Shore this morning, blocking traffic because of the condition of the roads. Anthony reaches two people on cell phone: Reg Careen, operator of Cape Shore Ambulance and Gloria Foley, owner of the Gannets Nest Restaurant.
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Not Myself Today
Anthony hears the personal tale of CBC host Shelagh Rogers, how she copes with depression and what she hopes the "Not Myself Today" campaign will achieve.
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YMCA-YWCA split
The partnership between the YMCA and the YWCA that resulted in the YMCA-YWCA of Northeast Avalon is coming to an end. Anthony reaches with Paulette Senior, CEO of the YWCA Canada, to talk about why women are opposed to the split.
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Aging study
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging is looking for male or female volunteers 45 to 85 years of age and in any size or condition. Anthony gets details from Dr. Gerry Mugford, lead investigator of the study.
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Defensive driving -- stopping tips
Do you know when you don't have to stop at a stop sign? Anthony finds out some of the things Cec learned about stopping and going at a defensive driving course.
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Cuts to Parks Canada
Some fear the latest federal job cuts at Parks Canada are an attack on tourism in this province. Anthony speaks with Eddie Kennedy, national vice-president of the Union of National Employees.
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Second life for plastic bags
Life after death: The CBC's Jessica Doria-Brown tells Anthony about how the plsstic grocery bag is finding new love in some unlikely places.
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Student initiations
Some students in Mount Pearl will be spending their summer in fear of school initiation rituals. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley tells Anthony about new hazing methods that may surprise you.
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Alberta highway tragedy
Anthony speaks with Gary Andrews, a colleague and friend of the family that was killed in that horrific crash on Highway 63 in Northern Alberta on Friday. Andrews is lead pastor at Cornerstone Ministry Centre in St. John's.
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Republic Of Doyle birthday surprise
Oh Yeah! An 80-year-old woman in Vermont who loves the Republic of Doyle celebrates her 80th birthday with our special surprise. Anthony calls Sue London to give her birthday greetings and to pass along a birthday surprise in the form of Mark O'Brien.
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Muskrat Debate
The premier caught some people by surprise yesterday.
Kathy Dunderdale says M-H-A's won't get to debate the merits of the Muskrat Falls project until the fall at the earliest.
The special debate in the legislature was supposed to happen this summer. But Dunderdale says she wants Manitoba Hydro to have time to study the project's final numbers.
Joining me to talk about that is Liberal leader Dwight Ball and N-D-P leader Lorraine Michael.
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Republic of Doyle Money
There was good news for Jake Doyle in Tuesday's provincial budget.
The government is investing 3 million dollars in the production of Season 4 of Republic of Doyle.
According to finance minister Tom Marshall, the St. John's-based television show sustains 110 full-time jobs, and returns nearly three times the provincial investment in terms of GDP growth.
To find out what that that money will be spent on, I'm joined by Chris Bonnell. He is the Executive Director of the Film Development Corporation.
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Ice Caps Fans
The St. John's Icecaps had a great season. The fans loved it, sell outs at Mile One, winning the Atlantic Division title, what more could you ask for.
Well, tonight, the icing on the cake. The team sees its home opener in the American Leage Playoffs for the Calder Cup. They are playing the Syracuse Crncu. The series is tied at one game apiece in a best of five series.
Joe Tulk and Gordie O'Brien are two of the loyal fans of the Icecaps,they're both season ticket holders. They are both looking forward eagerly to tonight's game and they are both in the studio with me.
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Alison Coffin.
The government has a 10 year plan to rein in finances.
In yesterday's budget Finance Minister Tom Marshall said the plan is to lower average net debt and make spending sustainable.
All this while continuing to diversify the economy for the inevitable life after oil.
Does the plan make sense? Are the right steps being taken?
Joining me to give some perspective is Economist Alison Coffin.
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How will the Budget affect your life?
It was touted to be an austerity budget.
But instead of a slash and burn approach we ended up getting one that is more steady-as-it-goes.
There was no shortage of strategies, plans or talk of growth.
But what does it all mean to you? How will it affect your life?
Joining us is the Morning Show's Adam Walsh to discuss those very questions.
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David Wells
He has been involved in fishery policy for Years. David Wells now serves with the CNLOPB. Before that he served as a senior policy advisor to two Federal Fisheries Ministers, Loyola Hearn and Gail Shea. Now after years of advising the feds on sealing policy, David Wells has seen the seal hunt from a completely different perpsective, up close and personal. He is just back from sealing off Twillingate where he worked as a sealers assistant. He joins me in the studio.
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Dumping
It doesn't seem to matter that taking your trash to the dump is free.
Reports of illegal dumping seem to pop up every week or two.
It seems some people just don't want to take their trash to the dump.
The Morning Show's Adam Walsh spent a big part of yesterday around the makeshift dump that's Patty's Pond.
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Graham Wells Song
They took away his snowballs and he got fighting mad - Graham Wells sings a new song about a store that took his favourite foreign products off their shelves.
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Hockey violence
The Stanley Cup playoffs have begun, and so have the fights!
Seems the guys are trying to fit in a year's worth of violence in just a few games. I know I don't mind a bit of roughness in a game, but some of it seems a little too much even for me.
I've got a couple of former professional hockey players on the line.
Darren Langdon played in more than 500 NHL games,
including with the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes.
He joins us on the line from Deer Lake.
Todd Gillingham played in the I-H-L and A-H-L, to name a couple of the leagues. He could take a beating like few others.
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Seal Tasting
Can a feed of seal taste good?
Some people love it, some people despise it.
My next guests are hoping to change some minds and raise some money.
Michelle Cannizzaro is Home From the Sea Campaign Coordinator.
Todd Perrin is a chef who's opening a new restaurant.
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Planning for Canada's 150th
Happy Sesquicentennial! What should we do to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday? The Sesquicentennial is five years away, but planning is already underway. Anthony speaks with two members of the Canadian Capital Cities Organization: City councillor Sandy Hickman is CCCO's vice-president and Lee Ellen Pottie is executive director.
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Childcare pilot update
The province's childcare pilot program has been underway a year now, but how much has changed? Anthony gets an update from Charlene Johnson, minister of Child, Youth and Family Services.
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Sci-fi on the Rock 6
Attention geeks and geek wannabes! Sci-fi on the Rock is getting ready for its sixth annual convention. Anthony speaks with one of the organizers - Mae Dalton - who arrived at our studio in costume.
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Quidi Vidi graffiti
She calls it a blemish on one of St. John's most scenic views: The Morning Show's Jessica Doria-Brown speaks with Sharon McCann about the graffiti she's been seeing on the breakwater in Quidi Vidi Village.
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Dazed by federal cuts
Has more than a decade of federal cuts left people in this province numb? The Morning Show's Adam Walsh drops by to talk about his findings with Anthony.
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NL Pharmacists' Association deal
The battle between the group that represents independent pharmacists and the Pharmacists' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador appears to be heating up. Anthony reaches Sandra Carey, president of the association, to talk about the agreement the group reached on the weekend, and the subsequent reaction by independent pharmacists.
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Impossible homecare choices
A mother in Grand Falls-Windsor looking for more homecare for her son is told one of the options is to put him in foster care. Anthony speaks with Michelle Murdoch, president of the Coalition of Persons With Disabilities, about the frustrating situation.
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United Nations blogger hopeful
A St. John's writer has a shot at an international blogging gig with the United Nations. Anthony speaks with Scott Bartlett about how his blogging of environmental issues has placed him in the Top 10 in a competition to write for the U.N.
(You can vote for Scott at www.unep.org/wed/bloggers/)
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Pharmacists' deal outrages owners
A tentative deal between the province and the Pharmacists' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has incensed independent pharmacy owners. Anthony speaks with Sue Kelland-Dyer, executive director of the Council of Independent Community Pharmacy Owners.
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Green truck in blue zone
The City of St. John's is setting a bad example for obeying parking regulations. Anthony speaks with councillor Gerry Colbert, chair of the city's police and traffic committee, about incidents in which a police officer and a city worker illegally parked in or blocked a blue zone handicap parking space.
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PCSP community mailboxes
For some residents of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's a visit from the mailman is a thing of the past... at least for now. Mike McDonald is a member of the local branch of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers as well as the recording secretary for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and vice-president of the St. John's and District Labour Council. Anthony speaks with him about Canada Post's decision to temporarily suspend mail delivery to individual houses in the town for what they call "safety reasons."
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Speed skating club expansion
It might not be the first sport that comes to mind with all this spring-like weather. However, Roger Zilkowsky, president of the Humber Valley Speed Skating Club - is trying to drum up interest. Anthony speaks with him about expanding the sport to this side of the island.
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Service NL website incompatibility
One local web designer says the provincial government's web based services need an upgrade. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells Anthony about problems you may have using the outdated site if your software is up-to-date.
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OCI/FFAW deal
After a ten-week lockout, the dispute between Ocean Choice International and the Fish, Food and Allied Workers has come to an end. Anthony gets specifics from Greg Pretty, a director with the Industrial Offshore Sector of the FFAW.
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Health Council homecare report
Seniors in need and caregivers in distress: A new report from the Health Council of Canada uncovers why family caregivers are over-burdened. Anthony speaks with Council CEO John Abbott about the findings.
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Titanic Belfast Experience
The smell of a shipyard; the sound of construction: Titanic Belfast tells the story of the ship from beginning to end. John hears about this new ""experience" in Northern Ireland from the museum's Claire Bradshaw.
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Titanic lessons for Cruise lines
It's been one hundred years since RMS Titanic settled into its watery grave off the coast of Newfoundland. More than 1,500 passengers perished in the North Atlantic after the massive luxury liner crashed into an iceberg. The loss lead to big changes in maritime regulations and safety. To look at those changes John Furlong speaks with MUN professor Ross Klein, an internationally recognized authority on the cruise line industry.
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Titanic in popular culture
For many, hearing the word Titanic conjures up images of a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslett sailing into the sunset... with Celine Dion playing in the background of course. It's not the first time Hollywood has used a romantic tale to illustrate an historic event, and some would even say it's the best way to reach a wide audience and teach them about the past. John discusses the role of popular culture in the Titanic story with Dr. Valerie Burton, an historian who teaches Titanic History at Memorial University.
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Titanic-Newfoundland connections
The sinking of Titanic is a story known all across the world... and it's set off our coast with the ship going down about 350 miles off the Newfoundland coast. It's a claim to fame that many in this province think about with a heavy heart, but that's not the only connection Newfoundland has to the great disaster. John talks with Larry Dohey, a provincial archivist at the Rooms, about some more of those local connections with Titanic.
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Titanic dive expeditions
Resting on the ocean's floor, the Titanic gravesite doesn't get many visitors. John Furlong speaks with Larry Daley, who runs Titanic Expeditions Newfoundland, about diving more than 12,000 feet below sea level to pay his respects.
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Florida snowbirds
There's no shortage of Newfoundlanders who spend their winters in Florida, so John Furlong reached one of the most recognizable - former provincial and federal politician John Efford.
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Caring for seniors
He's spent years trying to improve nursing home care for seniors, including serving on several nursing home boards. Retired university professor Bill Kennedy talks with John Furlong about the past...and where things might be headed for seniors care in this province.
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Breastfeeding stigma
Dara Squires, a parenting columnist in Corner Brook, is nursing her three-and-a-half-year-old. John Furlong speaks with her about recent comments made by a local private radio show host regarding her decision to breastfeed her "older" child.
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High-tech hockey stick repair
A couple in the Goulds are opening a business you'll probably be interested in if you or your kids love hockey but you find the equipment costs pricey. Guest-host John Furlong speaks with Rick and Stephanie Kettlewell about "Players Edge."
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Wooden Boat Museum tour
From tool of survival to museum piece: John Furlong talks with Chris Osmond, vice chair of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland of Labrador, about a new exhibit featuring the traditional Newfoundland wooden boat.
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Poland school tour
The Nova Central School District may be cancelling its school trips abroad, but the Eastern School District isn't. In fact, a group of Mount Pearl students are in Poland this week learning about the Holocaust. John Furlong reaches teacher Dave Furey and student Justin Upshall in Krakow to talk about their overseas experience.
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Placentia diesel spill
It was a robbery gone wrong, and now the taxpayers of Placentia are footing the bill. Mayor Bill Hogan speaks with John Furlong about the diesel spill that's still a concern.
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"First Available Bed" policy
A Clarenville woman says an Eastern Health nursing home policy means her sick mother will likely die alone. John Furlong speaks with Bernice Vey about the effect an Eastern Health's policy is having on her family.
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Ron Hynes's Titanic song
The "man of a thousand songs" has been asked to write another one, this time about Cape Race's connection to the Titanic. Ron Hynes speaks with John Furlong about being commissioned as part of the Titanic Commemorative Event.
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NF Railway "Speeder" restoration
It's been more than 20 years since the last train screeched to a stop in Newfoundland, but some are doing their part to keep the history of the railroad alive. Guest host John Furlong talks with Clarenville Heritage Society president Stephen Bonnell and mechanic/hobbyist Ted Hiscock about a piece of the past they've been working to restore to its former glory.
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St. John's roads $2-million injection
There's more money for road work in St. John's. The chair of the Public Works Committee, councillor Wally Collins, fills John in on a substantial injection to help rehabilitate the city streets.
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Rocky road to Harbour Breton
Route 360 to Harbour Breton is in the running for Atlantic Canada's worst road according to the Canadian Automobile Association. Mayor Eric Skinner talks about a rough road to travel.
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AHL, NHL checkin
There will be no shortage of hockey excitement in this province as the St. John's IceCaps head for the Calder Cup playoffs and our boys in the NHL eye the Stanley Cup. Guest host John Furlong and minor league hockey coach Tony Cuomo take a look at their chances.
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Majestic wedding plans derailed
The sale of the Majestic Theatre in St. John's has some brides and grooms frantically searching for a new venue to celebrate their unions. John Furlong speaks with Natasha Careen, a bride-to-be who lives in Edmonton and was planning to be married at the Majestic.
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Downtown evictions assistance
The Salvation Army and the City of St. John's step up to help tenants of rundown apartments in downtown St. John's. Deputy mayor Shannie Duff talks with John Furlong about what the city is going to due to help alleviate the housing problem.
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Seal products provincial loan
Is a $3.6 million loan from the province to boost the seal hunt money well lent? Guest-host John Furlong puts that question to Dion Dakins, CEO of Carino Processing - the company getting the loan to purchase seal pelts and blubber.
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West-end traffic calming
A resident on on Old Topsail Road has been complaining for years about speeders in the area. Richard Ellis tells Cec Haire what he thinks about new traffic calming efforts.
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Quebec Rescue Sub-Centre remains open
While the Maritime Rescue Sub-Center in St. John's is on deathwatch, the Sub-Center in Quebec City will remain open. Anthony talks with Quebec MP Philip Toone, the NDP member for the riding of Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine.
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Pricey restaurant reports
Free for the asking? Not quite. Reporter Mark Quinn tells Anthony about a hefty fee being asked by government for restaurant inspection reports.
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Convention Centre expansion evictions
The City of St. John's is kicking people out of their apartments, but has no plan to find them new ones. The CBC's Zach Goudie has been looking into why people near the St. John's Convention Centre are worried about winding up on the street.
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Crosstalk - Wednesday April 4, 2012
Wednesday night (9:30 pm Nfld/9:00 Lab) is the season finale for the Republic of Doyle. Allan Hawco will be in studio to take your calls, ranging from the on-camera work to what happens behind the scenes. We'll also have some students with us from St. Kevin's Jr High in the Goulds, Allan's old stomping grounds.
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Addressing Rogers complaints
No service, no satisfaction: The Atlantic Regional President with Rogers, Ken Marshall, responds to customer complaints about cell phones and contracts.
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Bell Island student's scholarship choice
Anthony speaks with a high school student on Bell Island who's been awarded two big scholarships... and it turns out Donovan Taplin's biggest problem at the moment is to decide which one he'll accept.
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Puffin Island polar bear
Anthony talks with Joe Goodyear - a lighthouse keeper on Puffin Island who had a close call with a polar bear that ended with a tough decision.
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Occupy NL eviction
Protester Terry MacEachern speaks with The Morning Show's Adam Walsh about the move by the City of St. John's to force Occupy NL out of Harbourside Park.
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Anti-ripoff legislation
Newfoundland and Labrador will be the third province to pass legislation to keep service providers from hitting you with hidden fees and unclear contracts. Anthony speaks with Paul Davis, the minister of Service NL, about the Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act.
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Muskrat Falls, the PUB and special debate
A report from the Public Utilities Board states it doesn't have enough information to decide whether the Muskrat Falls hydro development should go ahead. We start with two critics of the project, former PUB chair David Vardy and former deputy minister of justice, Ron Penney.
Anthony then speaks with the voice of dissent in the House, NDP leader Lorraine Michael and Liberal deputy Opposition House leader Andrew Parsons. Finally, Natural Resources minister Jerome Kennedy gives Anthony the government's position on the PUB report.
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Caribous 2012 Herder champions
The Clarenville Caribous take home the 2012 Herder Memorial Trophy after beating the Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts this weekend in Corner Brook. Anthony speaks with Caribous' head coach Ivan Hapgood about the series, the first one where the playoffs took place off home ice.
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De-Occupy NL
Occupy schmoccupy! A St. John's resident is fed up with protesters at Harbourside Park. We hear what J.F. Martin had to say in a letter to The Telegram, and then Anthony speaks with deputy-mayor Shannie Duff about getting the remaining protesters out of the park.
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De-Occupy NL
Occupy schmoccupy! A St. John's resident is fed up with protesters at Harbourside Park. We hear what J.F. Martin had to say in a letter to The Telegram, and then Anthony speaks with deputy-mayor Shannie Duff about getting the remaining protesters out of the park.
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Port au Port murder-suicide weapon
It's been a week since the tragic murder-suicide on the Port au Port Peninsula. The Morning Show's Nancy Walsh has been looking into the weapon involved in that crime, including whether anything could have been done to prevent it from being used by the murderer.
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Therapeutic vest fundraiser
He's turning 22-years-old today, and is hoping for a gift that may prolong his life. Christopher Bowen has Cystic Fibrosis and needs a special vest to help him breathe. His sister Cassie Bowen tells Anthony about a fundraiser taking place this evening to help make the purchase of the expensive equipment possible.
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Quidi Vidi Village craft studio
From fishing premises to a craft studio. Anthony talks with Beverly Barbour of the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art &
Design about a new project in the heart of Quidi Vidi Village.
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Budget reaction: Labour and business
Anthony speaks with PSAC's Lorraine Power-Green, regional vice-president of the Union of Environment Workers and Denis Mahoney, senior vice-chair of the St. John's Board of Trade.
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Budget reaction: Finance minister
Our man with the money, provincial finance minister Tom Marshall, gives Anthony his take on the federal budget.
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Pneumonia sidelines Mary Walsh
Newfoundland actress Mary Walsh is on the mend following a bout of pneumonia. Anthony reaches her to check on how she's doing... and to find out what this illness has meant for the Toronto run of her one-woman show "Dancing With Rage."
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Belleoram's boil order ends
The boil order has finally been lifted in the South Coast community of Belleoram... 18 years after it was first put in place. For resident Chris Dominex this is the end of a long fight for a new water treatment system for the town. He speaks with Anthony about a happy day that's been long coming for Belleoram.
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Muskrat Falls debtload
Is Muskrat Falls really the "least cost option?" Anthony speaks with Tom Adams, an industry analyst who says the level of debt required to get the project going will make it the "most cost
option" for future generations.
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Nutrition Month Challenge leaders
They've huffed and they've puffed, they've eaten the right things and are getting into shape. Anthony checks in on the progress of St. John's city councillor Wally Collins and Postville town councillor Nancy Hall - a couple of the top contenders in the Nutrition Month Challenge.
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Drive-Thru regulation changes
New business regulations for drive-thrus in St. John's are causing quite a problem for a Mary Browns going up on Topsail Road. Anthony speaks with owner Michelle Maher, who has had plans for a new drive-thru for that restaurant stopped in its tracks.
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Vale recruitment drive
Engineers, plant operators, all sorts of people: Vale is recruiting for permanent jobs at its nickel plant in Long Harbour. Anthony speaks with Bob Carter, manager of Corporate Affairs with Vale, about a recruitment drive the company is running.
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Mosque expansion needs
Newfoundland's only mosque is located in St. John's, but it's overcrowded and getting more so. The Muslim community is asking for the public's help to build a new one. Anthony speaks with The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier about the needs of the ever-expanding Muslim community.
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Canspell spelling bee
A grade 8 student from St. John's is in Toronto prepping for a national spelling bee this week. Anthony speaks with Jennifer Mong and her mom Jessie about representing our province on the national spelling stage.
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King's Point basketball honour
Anthony speaks with Todd Farrell, coach of the Mary's Harbour, Labrador, St. Mary's Wolves basketball team to hear how the team helped a young man with an intellectual disability feel like a champ at a provincial basketball tournament.
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Wart charmers: Medical explanation
We've heard lots of stories about people - usually the seventh daughter or the seventh son of a seventh son - who have the power to "charm" warts away. Anthony asks dermatologist Dr. Ian Landells what he thinks.
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Makkovik tragedy SAR response
Nearly two months after Burton Winters went missing, MHAs are calling for an investigation into the military's efforts to find him. Liberal MHA Randy Edmunds sits down with Anthony to discuss Search and Rescue.
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The SPCA and the Animal Protection Act
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says government needs to do something to update the current Animal Protection Act. Anthony speaks with the CBC's Amy Stoodley about the act's limitations.
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Decline of the moose
Is the moose population too low? Anthony speaks with Environment Minister Terry French about the decline of the animal many of us assume was growing in numbers.
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Seventh daughter
Outport Newfoundland has had its share of mysteries over the years...but we don't hear about magical powers very often. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier tells Anthony about the special powers of a "seventh daughter."
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Rogers mobile service
Dial "V" for victory. Earlier this week we spoke with Andrea Cooper, who moved back home to St. John's with a Rogers cellphone contract. Lack of service outside of St. John's and Clarenville meant the phone was not suitable for her purposes... but she had issues getting out of the contract. Well, it now looks like Rogers is letting Andrea Cooper out of her cellphone contract - for a price. She speaks with Anthony again.
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Bridge restrictions disregarded
The weight-restricted bridge in Placentia was put to an unplanned test earlier this week. Anthony speaks with town councillor Noella Collins, who witnessed two very large loads being hauled across the bridge on flatbed trucks.
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Blue zones and invisible disabilities
She's got a permit to prove her disability, but Jennifer Roche often faces harrassment when she parks her car in a handicap zone because she has an "invisible disability." She tells Anthony about the latest upsetting incident involving a letter left on her windshield.
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HMP psychiatrist review
It's been one year since the provincial ombudsman recommended a change in psychiatric services at Her Majesty's Penitentiary. Anthony gets an update on that review from Peter Ralph, a lawyer, president of the Consumer Health Awareness Network and a board member of the Canadian Mental Health Commission.
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Blue Zone ticketing rules
This week we've become aware of an apparent grey area in the enforcement of handicap parking. Anthony speaks with Government Services minister Paul Davis in hopes to clear up some of the confusion.
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Newfoundland...The Other Ireland
One Irish writer describes our province as "The Other Ireland" and she even thinks Newfoundlanders are more Irish than the Irish! Anthony reaches writer and freelance journalist Jo Kerrigan in Cork to talk about the impact a trip to our shores has had on her, and how she's spreading the news.
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Smoking on school grounds
It seems the only buildings these days with people smoking in front of them is schools. Hang on a minute... What? The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells Anthony what he found when he dropped by some schools.
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Coyote hunt and fresh sighting
Just how hard is it to catch a coyote? Reporter Caroline Hillier goes on a hunt to see if she can spot the animal. Following that Anthony speaks with Holyrood resident Diane Dinn who didn't have to go through any trouble to see one, since one came to her.
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Rogers mobile service complaints
Rogers bills itself as Canada's reliable wireless network. However, one woman who just moved back to the province has discovered she can't use her phone in areas outside St. John's. Andrea Cooper tells Anthony about her predicament.
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Blue zone ticketing rules
It's a bigger dog, but does it have any teeth? Anthony speaks with city councilor Gerry Colbert about how higher fines for parking in blue spots is unenforceable.
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Camping near Cape Spear
The idea is to set up a new 21-acre campground along the road to Cape Spear. The two cousins behind the plan, Dave Francis and Bob Smith, will be presenting it to St. John's City Council, but not before a chat about it with Anthony.
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Craft Council NL photo contest
Chances are you have some locally made crafts in your house you're especially fond of. The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating 40 years of existence... and it wants to see some pictures of your favourite craft items. Vicky Taylor-Hood, chair of the board for the organization, tells Anthony about the "Capturing Craft" photo contest.
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Cash or grass for Torbay
Which to choose, cold hard cash or a one-acre park? The Town of Torbay has to make that decision, but deputy-mayor Geoff Gallant talks with Anthony about why he feels the proposal needs to go to public consultations.
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St. Alban's coyote-dog meeting
A dog and its owner got up-close and friendly with a coyote in St. Alban's yesterday. Anthony speaks with Cory Organ about some video he captured of a meeting between the curious visitor and his dog.
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"Selling the Overpass"
The legendary overpass may be history, but a search on the Internet could lead you to at least pieces of it. Anthony reaches Andrew Noonan in Toronto to find out how he and his sister got involved in selling bits of the bridge.
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Radio Bell Island
Last year a student-run radio station was transmitting to the residents of Bell Island. Now they're aiming even higher into the airwaves as the station makes its annual return this week. Anthony speaks with Kelly Russell, a resident and one of the organizers of Radio Bell Island.
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Newfoundland Embassy
Shanneyganock frontman Chris Andrews isn't singing the praises of the Royal Canadian Legion. Anthony reached him on the road to talk about how the Legion has pulled its support for a pub near the War Memorial in St. John's.
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Little Bay fox rescue
It was a rough time but a happy ending for Little Bay's own "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Anthony speaks with Junior Walsh and Debra Lockhart-Mayo about how they stepped in to help the animal that had become entangled in a snare.
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Janeway fundraising sisters
They may be small, but they sure can raise money! Anthony meets Rachel and Julianne Moss, two young sisters who have raised thousands of dollars for the Janeway Children's Hospital.
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Armageddon 2012
The Mayans were first to predict the end of the world this year. Now, you can attend an information sessions on how biblical prophecies state the four horsemen cometh... soon. Neck and neck predictions to the end? Anthony gets the story from Tim Hynes, the man behind the sessions.
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Life as a transsexual
Anthony speaks with Jennifer McCreath, who helped create St. John's Pride to fight discrimination but now feels the group is discriminating against her.
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Overseas school trips cancelled
The Nova Central School District is saying no to trips abroad. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells Anthony why that decision was made.
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Donnie Dumphy in Cannes
Look out Cannes Film Festival. Donnie Dumphy is coming your way... and of course he's "havin' a time!" To find out more Anthony speaks with Nik Sexton, the director, producer and writer of the new short film starring Donnie Dumphy called "How To Be Deadly"
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Placentia's weary roads
First it was the sketchy bridge being closed to heavy vehicles. Now, the alternate road in Placentia gets closed because of the state it's in. Anthony speaks with mayor Bill Hogan about the troubles with transportation.
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No to Kilbride seniors complex
St. John's city council has again voted against a new seniors complex for Kilbride. Anthony speaks with Sean Callahan, the developer for the proposal.
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Order of Merit for brigadier-general
He served in Afganistan and commanded Operation LAMA in the wake of Hurricane Igor - and now Anthony Stack is getting recognized for his years of service. Anthony reaches him to talk about his career as a reservist and life as a civilian.
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Returns on attracting business
The provincial government has spent big money to attract businesses, but has it worked? Reporter Rob Antle has been crunching the numbers and tells Anthony what he's found.
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1985's Bow Drill One helicopter crash
Today we remember the victims of the crash of Cougar flight 491 which occurred three years ago. However, there was another helicopter crash on March 13th, 1985 that killed all six on board. Network producer Marie Wadden tells Anthony about a push by the victims' families to acknowledge the tragedy.
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Water supply rule-breakers
If you've ever wet a line or taken a dip in the City of St. John's water supply, you may not have gone unnoticed. The city has received complaints about people breaking the watershed rules at the Bay Bulls-Big Pond water supply. Anthony speaks with John Walsh, co-chair of the regional water supply and a councillor in Mount Pearl.
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Carlton Showband reunion
The Carlton Showband is getting back together for a reunion tour thoughout Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Ontario, with the kickoff show taking place in St. John's Saturday, March 10th. Anthony had previously met band member Greg Donaghey of the Laughing Policeman fame, and he asked him to drop by for a chat.
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Tilt Cove avalanche
One hundred years ago this Sunday, an avalanche ripped families apart in a small community on the Baie Verte peninsula. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier has been looking into the tragic event and tells Anthony what she found.
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Overdiagnosing ADHD
Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the classroom: Could your child be suffering? Dr. Sandra Luscombe, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association and a developmental pediatrician, drops by to talk about a new study that suggests the disorder is being over diagnosed in young children.
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Excess skin surgery policy
It's a huge disappointment for some people who are left with pounds of excess skin after losing a substantial amount of weight. The province has announced it isn't changing its policy regarding coverage for surgery to remove excess skin. Anthony speaks with Pamela Sheaves, one of those lobbying to get the surgery paid for under MCP.
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Titanic Ashes
Fact and fiction: Local author Paul Butler's latest novel explores cowardice and why "women and children first" did not apply to a certain passenger. He and Anthony talk about the book in advance of the public release.
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Pipefitters ready for work
Hundreds of out-of-work pipefitters are wondering what awaits them in the months ahead. Anthony speaks with to Jim Myers, business manager for the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 740.
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Seniors complex break-in
Tenants at the Riverhead Towers apartment complex are demanding better security following a break-in and robbery. Reporter Beth Macdonell explains the situation to Anthony.
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Multi-million dollar discovery
St. John's City Council discovered a surplus of 10 million dollars from the 2010 budget because financial statements came in late. The city's Finance Committee chair Danny Breen chats with Anthony about where the extra cash was found... and where it might be going.
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Cocaine addict's story
A man who lost everything because of his cocaine addiction fears the drug might kill him. He opened up to CBC reporter Krissy Holmes, and she shares his story with Anthony.
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Help for apprentices
Even with the so-called labour shortage, apprentices in trades are having a tough time finding work. Now the province has promised to step in and help. Anthony speaks with Joan Burke, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills.
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Provincial spending review
Clyde Wells did it, as did Brian Tobin and Danny Williams. Now as we heard in Monday's throne speech it's Premier Kathy Dunderdale's turn to cut spending...but how and where? Former Liberal leader Gerry Reid once wielded the budget-cutting axe, and he tells Anthony cutting 3% is much more difficult than it sounds.
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Curbside composting
If you've been waiting to haul your compostables to the curb in St. John's, it looks as if you still have a long wait ahead of you. Anthony reaches Kevin O'Brien, minister of Municipal Affairs, to ask about the delay.
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Bell Island ferry essential service
The Mayor of Wabana fears a strike could shut down Bell Island. Gary Gosine says the last time Bell Island ferry workers went on strike eight years ago, the community was "shut down for 30 days." Anthony reaches him to talk about his call for government to deem the ferry run an essential service.
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Trades apprenticeships
We've heard for a while now that we're going to have a shortage of skilled tradespeople in this province. Now we're hearing stories of just how tough it is to get a job if you're an apprentice. Bill Parsons is a long-time labour leader and former boss at the Building Trades Council as well as the employee representative on the Labour Relations board. He and Anthony talk about the tangly world of apprenticeships and working toward your ticket.
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Cost of eyeglasses
A thousand dollars for a pair of glasses. Holy eyeballs! To discuss the issue of expensive glasses - which was the subject of CBC-TV's Marketplace last week - Anthony speaks with Marian Walsh. She runs Marian's Optical in St. John's and is also president of the Newfoundland Guild of Dispensing Opticians.
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Common voice for the Burin Peninsula
The Burin Peninsula Joint Council was created Thursday night in Marystown. Anthony speaks with Paul Pike, chair of the Schooner Regional Development Corporation and deputy mayor of St. Lawrence, about the newly formed group.
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Skilled worker shortage?
With workers in the skilled trades saying they can't find work, where is that labour crunch we keep hearing about? Chris O'Neill-Yates has been looking into it and shares her findings with Anthony.
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20 years of Shakespeare
It survived performances from the cliffs of Logy Bay; even the rain drizzle and fog that was last summer couldn't stop it. The Shakespeare By The Sea Festival is making plans for its 20th season. Board chair and volunteer artistic director Jenn Deon and festival performer and director Steve O'Connell chat with Anthony about the last two decades of performances.
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Newfenese speaking parrot
So much for "Polly want a cracker? How about some hard tack for Mickey! The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier introduces us to a mainland parrot with a Newfoundland accent.
(To check out Mickey's video - and it's worth it - go to our website cbc.ca/nl. And today's Mickey's second birthday, so Happy Birthday Mickey)
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Car break-ins
How low can a person go? How about breaking into mourners' cars at a funeral home. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh rolls out the troubling details for Anthony.
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Garbage, recycling and litter
Can the people who put their garbage in all the wrong places ever be convinced to stop? Anthony discusses the topic of incorrect disposal of garbage and recycling with Leigh Puddister, CEO of the Multi Materials Stewardship Board.
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Placentia bridge meeting
Residents of Placentia sing a rendition of "London Bridge is Falling Down" to government officials. Mayor Bill Hogan gives Anthony the latest on the Placentia lift bridge, coming out of a meeting Tuesday evening between the town council and the transport minister as well as the MHA for the area.
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FFAW funding freeze
The province has put a freeze on funding for the Fish, Food and Allied Workers because of the union's criticism of the government. We hear an excerpt from the Tuesday edition of the Fisheries Broadcast as Fisheries minister Darin King announces the move. Following that Anthony gets reaction from the president of the FFAW, Earle McCurdy.
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Short Circuit Dream Fund
He's in the business of making dreams come true for critically ill children. Anthony chats with William Short, a MUN student who's been acting as a genie since he was a young teenager.
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Delisting Oxycontin
The powerful painkillers OxyContin and OxyNEO have been delisted from the provincial drug plan, but does this mean these addictive drugs will come off the streets? Anthony speaks with Ron Fitzpatrick of Turnings, an organization that helps support offenders and ex-offenders.
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Placentia lift bridge
Build it up with wood and clay: The Placentia lift bridge can't handle heavy commercial vehicles any more. Anthony reaches Mayor Bill Hogan to find out what that restriction means for the community.
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Pre-House opening Political Panel
With one more week to go until the House of Assembly finally reopens, we try to get a sneak peak at what's in store. Guest-host John Furlong talks with three brand new MHAs who are chomping at the bit: Paul Lane is the Tory MHA for Mount Pearl South, George Murphy represents the NDP for St. John's East and Andrew Parsons is the Liberal MHA for Burgeo-La Poile.
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Pleasant Street garbage
St. John's resident Kerri Martin is taking a DIY approach to illegal dumping in the downtown core. John Furlong talks with her about what she's done - and what she hopes to do - at the messy space in her neighbourhood.
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Deadbeat drivers
Drivers in this province have racked up a $29-million debt in driving tickets. The CBC's Nadia Stewart talks with guest-host John Furlong about whether anything is being done to cut down that bill.
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Handicap parking
The Morning Show's Adam Walsh met a father and son who are finding out just how wheelchair (un)friendly our city is.
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Trooper the cat
Trooper the cat spent more than 24 hours frozen to a driveway in Stephenville Crossing earlier this month. Now, he's incontinent and one of his hind legs may have to be amputated Anthony speaks with Dr Tracy Collins from the Paradise Animal Hospital.
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