en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-nlradionoon.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio host Ramona Dearing is here to bring you entertainment and information on Radio Noon. The program features Radio Noon Crosstalk, a phone-in segment with special guests. There is always a range of topics, from lifestyles to political and social issues. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio host Ramona Dearing is here to bring you entertainment and information on Radio Noon. The program features Radio Noon Crosstalk, a phone-in segment with special guests. There is always a range of topics, from lifestyles to political and social issues. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120213_97123.mp3 On our crosstalk phone-in today we're taking a closer look at living in a "have" province. New subdivisions, more traffic, higher rents. Those are just a few of the changes that go along with a booming economy. Has prosperity changed St. John's? Our guests are actor and writer Greg Malone and businesswoman Nikki Temple. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Corsstalk - Monday, February 13, 2012 On our crosstalk phone-in today we're taking a closer look at living in a "have" province. New subdivisions, more traffic, higher rents. Those are just a few of the changes that go along with a booming economy. Has prosperity changed St. John's? Our guests are actor and writer Greg Malone and businesswoman Nikki Temple. 3369 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120213_43563.mp3 Robert Doyle is a volunteer fire chief who happenned to be in the right place at the right time early Sunday morning. To fill us in we are joined on phone with Don Byrne, who is the Shift Supertendant with the St. John's Regional Fire Department. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT An off-duty volunteer firefighter is being hailed as a hero. Robert Doyle is a volunteer fire chief who happenned to be in the right place at the right time early Sunday morning. To fill us in we are joined on phone with Don Byrne, who is the Shift Supertendant with the St. John's Regional Fire Department. 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120213_17839.mp3 In the St. John's area, it was 65 millimetres of rain driven by 95 kilometres winds. Drivers are already noticing the big potholes that opened up and the spots where road shoulders washed away. A lot of people are going to be dealing with the aftermath of flood damage for a long time. Craig Langille (lan-GEL)is the owner of Winmar - St. John's and he has had a lot of calls for help. He joins us on phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT People in the St. John's area are mopping up. In the St. John's area, it was 65 millimetres of rain driven by 95 kilometres winds. Drivers are already noticing the big potholes that opened up and the spots where road shoulders washed away. A lot of people are going to be dealing with the aftermath of flood damage for a long time. Craig Langille (lan-GEL)is the owner of Winmar - St. John's and he has had a lot of calls for help. He joins us on phone. 557 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120210_58607.mp3 On Monday, public hearings on the hydro-electric development start in St. John's. The PUB will hear presentations from Nalcor and Manitoba Hydro. Host Maggie Gillis speaks on phone with consumer advocate Tom Johnson. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The debate over Muskrat Falls will be back in the spotlight next week. On Monday, public hearings on the hydro-electric development start in St. John's. The PUB will hear presentations from Nalcor and Manitoba Hydro. Host Maggie Gillis speaks on phone with consumer advocate Tom Johnson. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120210_14526.mp3 As well, Kathy Dunderdale on the death of 14 year-old Burton Winters and Search and Rescue's response. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Parents of 14 year-old Burton Winters speak publicly for the first time. As well, Kathy Dunderdale on the death of 14 year-old Burton Winters and Search and Rescue's response. 327 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120209_37620.mp3 There's labour strife at Ocean Choice International. FFAW members were locked out earlier this week and now replacement workers are aboard the off-shore trawler the Newfoundland Lynx. What do you make of the labour situation at OCI? Is the use of replacement workers just part of doing business ... or should there be anti-scab legislation? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2012 There's labour strife at Ocean Choice International. FFAW members were locked out earlier this week and now replacement workers are aboard the off-shore trawler the Newfoundland Lynx. What do you make of the labour situation at OCI? Is the use of replacement workers just part of doing business ... or should there be anti-scab legislation? 2316 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120209_86395.mp3 Brad Peyton has taken his career all the way from Gander to Hollywood. It started with his short film Evelyn: the cutest little dead girl. It got noticed by Tom Hanks and now he's the director behind a big budget adventure film, Journey 2 Mysterious Island. Host maggie Gillis reached Brad by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Gander Native Brad Peyton has a big-budget Hollywood movie opening tomorrow Brad Peyton has taken his career all the way from Gander to Hollywood. It started with his short film Evelyn: the cutest little dead girl. It got noticed by Tom Hanks and now he's the director behind a big budget adventure film, Journey 2 Mysterious Island. Host maggie Gillis reached Brad by phone. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120208_13092.mp3 The student sprayed with Febreeze in Twillingate has made national news. Today we're asking is it parental over-reaction or did the teacher go too far? Our guests are David Pretty and Denise Pike. They're both parents and also members of the Federation of School Councils. What do you think? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2012 The student sprayed with Febreeze in Twillingate has made national news. Today we're asking is it parental over-reaction or did the teacher go too far? Our guests are David Pretty and Denise Pike. They're both parents and also members of the Federation of School Councils. What do you think? 2417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120208_68424.mp3 Host Maggie Gillis speaks on phone with Karen White, President of the St. John's and District Labour Council and one of the organizers of tomorrow's protest rally. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Labour rally called to "Tell Harper: Hands off OAS!" Host Maggie Gillis speaks on phone with Karen White, President of the St. John's and District Labour Council and one of the organizers of tomorrow's protest rally. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120207_65216.mp3 We're well into snow storm season and slippery roads go along with the territory. But after a year-long debate, the province has decided AGAINST making snow tires mandatory. We're wondering if you agree. Host Maggie Gillis' guest is Lloyd Hobbs, Manager of Traffic Safety with Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador. Should winter tires be mandatory? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2012 We're well into snow storm season and slippery roads go along with the territory. But after a year-long debate, the province has decided AGAINST making snow tires mandatory. We're wondering if you agree. Host Maggie Gillis' guest is Lloyd Hobbs, Manager of Traffic Safety with Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador. Should winter tires be mandatory? 2290 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120207_13510.mp3 Flames completely destroyed A & R Trailer Repair on Duggan Street. It was a tricky fire to fight, as explosions littered the sky throughout the morning. We speak on phone with Vince Mackenzie the Fire Chief in Grand Falls - Windsor. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Explosions litter the sky in Grand Falls - Windsor. Flames completely destroyed A & R Trailer Repair on Duggan Street. It was a tricky fire to fight, as explosions littered the sky throughout the morning. We speak on phone with Vince Mackenzie the Fire Chief in Grand Falls - Windsor. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120206_54751.mp3 Radio Noon starts half an hour later this week due to the Canada Reads feature with Jian Gomeshi. Today we've decided to run our own Newfoundland and Labrador Reads. Guest host Maggie Gillis will be joined by Darrell Squires, the Assistant Manager of public libraries for western Newfoundland. We want to know what fiction or non-fiction books YOU would put on a Newfoundland and Labrador Reads list? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2012 Radio Noon starts half an hour later this week due to the Canada Reads feature with Jian Gomeshi. Today we've decided to run our own Newfoundland and Labrador Reads. Guest host Maggie Gillis will be joined by Darrell Squires, the Assistant Manager of public libraries for western Newfoundland. We want to know what fiction or non-fiction books YOU would put on a Newfoundland and Labrador Reads list? 2381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120206_91243.mp3 Roland Hedderson is the staff representative for the Fish Food and Allied Workers' in Bay Roberts. Host Maggie Gillis reached him by phone for an update on Locked out FFAW employees. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Unionized trawler workers hold the line at the wharf in Bay Roberts. Roland Hedderson is the staff representative for the Fish Food and Allied Workers' in Bay Roberts. Host Maggie Gillis reached him by phone for an update on Locked out FFAW employees. 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120203_25604.mp3 There's no grey area with this question: do you love winter? If you don't, fair enough. Host Brian Callahan's guests love to get outside at this time of year. They are Carolyn Staple, who makes igloos and has tried all sorts of winter activities including kite-skiing. Also, Roxanne Notley, who loves a good boil up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2012 There's no grey area with this question: do you love winter? If you don't, fair enough. Host Brian Callahan's guests love to get outside at this time of year. They are Carolyn Staple, who makes igloos and has tried all sorts of winter activities including kite-skiing. Also, Roxanne Notley, who loves a good boil up. 3348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120203_13590.mp3 It's the first leg of an ambitious plan by Artic Fibre to bring high-speed internet to Canada's North. It could mean big changes in Nain and Voisey's Bay. Doug Cunningham is the President of Arctic Fibre. Ramona reached him by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Canadian company plans to run fibre-optic cable from Clarenville to Iqaluit. It's the first leg of an ambitious plan by Artic Fibre to bring high-speed internet to Canada's North. It could mean big changes in Nain and Voisey's Bay. Doug Cunningham is the President of Arctic Fibre. Ramona reached him by phone. 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120203_17564.mp3 Chartwells is an Ontario company that provides cafeteria service to about 40 schools in the Eastern School District. They've been trying to work out a new contract with their workers. The workers have voted 93 per cent in favour of going on strike. The workers could've legally walked off the job today butchose not to. Ed White is the national rep for CUPE Local 4885. Brian Callahan reached him by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Eastern School District cafeteria workers could go on strike right now. Chartwells is an Ontario company that provides cafeteria service to about 40 schools in the Eastern School District. They've been trying to work out a new contract with their workers. The workers have voted 93 per cent in favour of going on strike. The workers could've legally walked off the job today butchose not to. Ed White is the national rep for CUPE Local 4885. Brian Callahan reached him by phone. 240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120202_56926.mp3 The report from Manitoba Hydro is out, saying Muskrat Falls is the cheapest source of power for Nfld and Lab, but with the caveat that more information is needed, and that the cost overruns could be significant. Should we go ahead and develop Muskrat Falls? Ramona's guest is Nalcor CEO Ed Martin. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2012 The report from Manitoba Hydro is out, saying Muskrat Falls is the cheapest source of power for Nfld and Lab, but with the caveat that more information is needed, and that the cost overruns could be significant. Should we go ahead and develop Muskrat Falls? Ramona's guest is Nalcor CEO Ed Martin. 3528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120202_87750.mp3 On Sunday evening a 14-year old boy went missing on a snowmobile. On Wednesday, searchers found his machine, and later, his body. Randy Edmunds is the MHA for Torngat Mountains. He joins us in studio by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT MHA questions why a military search and rescue helicopter didn't join the search until Tuesday. On Sunday evening a 14-year old boy went missing on a snowmobile. On Wednesday, searchers found his machine, and later, his body. Randy Edmunds is the MHA for Torngat Mountains. He joins us in studio by phone. 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120201_51019.mp3 There's a debate over the value of early detection of prostate cancer. That's just one of the many questions you can put to our experts: Darrell Yetman of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Network, as well as urologist Christopher French and radiation oncologist Jinka Sathya. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 There's a debate over the value of early detection of prostate cancer. That's just one of the many questions you can put to our experts: Darrell Yetman of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Network, as well as urologist Christopher French and radiation oncologist Jinka Sathya. 3704 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120201_85828.mp3 Today on the show, we celebrate the accomplishments of one of the bright lights here at CBC. Suzanne Woolridge passed away last night and the arts community is remembering her contribution. We are joined in Studio with Amy House and Sandy Morris. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT CBC Producer and Arts reporter Suzanne Woolridge died yesterday. Today on the show, we celebrate the accomplishments of one of the bright lights here at CBC. Suzanne Woolridge passed away last night and the arts community is remembering her contribution. We are joined in Studio with Amy House and Sandy Morris. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120201_63046.mp3 Manitoba Hydro's report on Muskrat Falls has just been released.The report concludes that the Labrador link is a lower cost option than other alternatives. BUT Manitoba Hydro's endorsement comes with some words of caution. CBC Reporter David Cochrane caught up with Kathy Dunderdale this morning at Memorial University. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Manitoba Hydro gives a cautious thumb's up to the Muskrat Falls project. Manitoba Hydro's report on Muskrat Falls has just been released.The report concludes that the Labrador link is a lower cost option than other alternatives. BUT Manitoba Hydro's endorsement comes with some words of caution. CBC Reporter David Cochrane caught up with Kathy Dunderdale this morning at Memorial University. 267 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120131_37797.mp3 Christine davies brings us some tape from 1951. Just months before she became Queen the then Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were on a five-week Royal Tour of Canada with a brief side-trip to the United States. St. John's was their last stop. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT RADIO NOON ARCHIVES - TUESDAY JANUARY 31 Christine davies brings us some tape from 1951. Just months before she became Queen the then Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were on a five-week Royal Tour of Canada with a brief side-trip to the United States. St. John's was their last stop. 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120130_70274.mp3 Certain words seem to trigger an instant reaction these days, and "feminism" is one of them. We're asking if "feminism" is becoming a bad word. Our guests are Linda Ross of the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Kira Petersson-Martin, who is doing her MA in Women's Studies. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY JANUARY 30, 2012 Certain words seem to trigger an instant reaction these days, and "feminism" is one of them. We're asking if "feminism" is becoming a bad word. Our guests are Linda Ross of the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Kira Petersson-Martin, who is doing her MA in Women's Studies. 3429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120130_63081.mp3 Ramona is on phone with George Murphy. He's with the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices. He's also the MHA for St. John's East. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Gasoline prices may soon shoot to a dollar-forty a litre. Ramona is on phone with George Murphy. He's with the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices. He's also the MHA for St. John's East. 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120127_95589.mp3 Do you love poetry, or loathe it? We want to hear from you. Our guests just might convert some doubters. They're poets Tom Dawe and Nick Avis. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 2012 Do you love poetry, or loathe it? We want to hear from you. Our guests just might convert some doubters. They're poets Tom Dawe and Nick Avis. 3405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120127_83789.mp3 Do we have enough retail development for a relatively small city? Ramona speaks with Nancy Healey, the CEO of the St. John's Board of Trade. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Another big retail development is slated for the St. John's area. Do we have enough retail development for a relatively small city? Ramona speaks with Nancy Healey, the CEO of the St. John's Board of Trade. 357 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120126_89489.mp3 There's been a big increase in the number of vehicles in Nfld and Lab. We've got 500,000 people compared to 633,000 vehicles. Do we have too many cars? Ramona's guest has a good few himself. He's Mark Wood, who wrote the automotive columns for the Independent newspaper. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2012 There's been a big increase in the number of vehicles in Nfld and Lab. We've got 500,000 people compared to 633,000 vehicles. Do we have too many cars? Ramona's guest has a good few himself. He's Mark Wood, who wrote the automotive columns for the Independent newspaper. 3394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120126_85426.mp3 It turns out the RCMP were called in to investigate the goings-on at one school, including money spent on alcohol. Ramona is on phone with Ross Elliott the Director of Education for the Western School District. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Auditor General raises some flags about spending with the Western School District. It turns out the RCMP were called in to investigate the goings-on at one school, including money spent on alcohol. Ramona is on phone with Ross Elliott the Director of Education for the Western School District. 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120126_61876.mp3 Occupy NL is calling on Premier Kathy Dunderdale to Open the House of Assembly. Maggie Gillis is with the protesters. She joins us live from the Confederation building. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Occupy NL protest at the House of Assembly. Occupy NL is calling on Premier Kathy Dunderdale to Open the House of Assembly. Maggie Gillis is with the protesters. She joins us live from the Confederation building. 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120125_77355.mp3 We're asking... is there is such as thing as a good death? Our guests are Carmel Collins, a nurse-practitioner who works in palliative care with Eastern Health and Dr. Susan MacDonald, the medical director of palliative care services. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2012 We're asking... is there is such as thing as a good death? Our guests are Carmel Collins, a nurse-practitioner who works in palliative care with Eastern Health and Dr. Susan MacDonald, the medical director of palliative care services. 3573 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120125_97126.mp3 We're joined on phone with Memorial University researcher Maria Mathews who oversaw the study. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A new study says more specialists are staying in Nfld and Labrador:. We're joined on phone with Memorial University researcher Maria Mathews who oversaw the study. 256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120125_40993.mp3 There's no work at the plant because outside buyers are offering high prices to fishermen. Syd Hounsell is a Plant worker in Wareham. He joins us on phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Plant workers in Wareham, Bonavista Bay watch raw product being shipped out. There's no work at the plant because outside buyers are offering high prices to fishermen. Syd Hounsell is a Plant worker in Wareham. He joins us on phone. 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120124_46285.mp3 Today all the talk is about whether it's time to say good-bye to the commercial seal hunt. Our question: Is the seal hunt worth the grief? Ramona's guest is Jim Wellman of The Navigator. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY JANUARY 24 Today all the talk is about whether it's time to say good-bye to the commercial seal hunt. Our question: Is the seal hunt worth the grief? Ramona's guest is Jim Wellman of The Navigator. 3521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120124_97043.mp3 The Salvation Army plays an important role in the history of Nfld nad Lab. Christine Davies brings us some rare CBC archival tape feature celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Salvation Army in Newfoundland and Labrador. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon Archives The Salvation Army plays an important role in the history of Nfld nad Lab. Christine Davies brings us some rare CBC archival tape feature celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Salvation Army in Newfoundland and Labrador. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120124_14975.mp3 Kaetlyn Osmond is only 16 but she skated powerfully well last weekend in Moncton, picking up a bronze medal at the Cdn women's figure skating compeition. Ramona speaks with her by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond Kaetlyn Osmond is only 16 but she skated powerfully well last weekend in Moncton, picking up a bronze medal at the Cdn women's figure skating compeition. Ramona speaks with her by phone. 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120123_73840.mp3 CROSSTALK: Is the education system leaving boys behind? Our guest is teacher and author, Michael Reist. His latest book is "Raising Boys in a New Kind of World", and he argues we need to make boys feel better about going to school. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY MARCH 23, 2012 CROSSTALK: Is the education system leaving boys behind? Our guest is teacher and author, Michael Reist. His latest book is "Raising Boys in a New Kind of World", and he argues we need to make boys feel better about going to school. 3384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120123_39294.mp3 The Trinity Loop used to carry passengers from Clarenville to Bonavista and is an important part of the history of the Newfoundland Railway. Stephen Bonnell is trying what's left of it before it's too late. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Trinity Loop update. The Trinity Loop used to carry passengers from Clarenville to Bonavista and is an important part of the history of the Newfoundland Railway. Stephen Bonnell is trying what's left of it before it's too late. 465 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120123_23288.mp3 The Firefighters Union held a news conference todayto say Monday the 30th of January is the strike deadline. Peter Daniels is their union representative. He joins Ramona on Phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Firefighers in Corner Brook edge closer to walking off the job. The Firefighters Union held a news conference todayto say Monday the 30th of January is the strike deadline. Peter Daniels is their union representative. He joins Ramona on Phone. 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120120_51807.mp3 For the first time in a few years, it's been a fairly normal winter on the coast of Labrador. Ramona checks in with George Russell by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT William's Harbour, Labrador: For the first time in a few years, it's been a fairly normal winter on the coast of Labrador. Ramona checks in with George Russell by phone. 268 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120119_53420.mp3 St. John's City Councillor Bruce Tilley says we need a lot more education for pedestrians about keeping safe. He's even suggesting the police should ticket those pedestrians who break the rules of the road. Do you agree on that point? He joins us in studio with Ramona. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY JANUARY19, 2012 St. John's City Councillor Bruce Tilley says we need a lot more education for pedestrians about keeping safe. He's even suggesting the police should ticket those pedestrians who break the rules of the road. Do you agree on that point? He joins us in studio with Ramona. 3234 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120119_78838.mp3 The ship has been sold but will the crew collect the thousands of dollars in wages owed to them? Gerard Bradbury of the International Transport Workers Federation has been helping the crew all along. We reached him by phone in Halifax. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Russian ship Lyubov Orlova has finally been sold. The ship has been sold but will the crew collect the thousands of dollars in wages owed to them? Gerard Bradbury of the International Transport Workers Federation has been helping the crew all along. We reached him by phone in Halifax. 575 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120118_30258.mp3 You've heard people on the Burin Peninsula speak up about relatives with Alzheimer's being restrained for up to 15 hours a day because there aren't enough secure units for them. We're asking what you think? Is it acceptable to restrain dementia patients for long periods every day? Ramona's guests both have relatives who've been restrained at times, for their own safety. John Trend is in our CBC Studios in Grand Falls - Windsor and Julie Mitchell joins us on phone from Marystown. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2012 You've heard people on the Burin Peninsula speak up about relatives with Alzheimer's being restrained for up to 15 hours a day because there aren't enough secure units for them. We're asking what you think? Is it acceptable to restrain dementia patients for long periods every day? Ramona's guests both have relatives who've been restrained at times, for their own safety. John Trend is in our CBC Studios in Grand Falls - Windsor and Julie Mitchell joins us on phone from Marystown. 3348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120118_95902.mp3 Emily O'keefe is from St. John's and someone stole her prayer beads from the family car on January 8th. Emily was quite close to great-grandmother, Louisa. She joins Ramona on phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A teenager in St. John's is making a plea for the return of her late great-grandmother's prayer beads. Emily O'keefe is from St. John's and someone stole her prayer beads from the family car on January 8th. Emily was quite close to great-grandmother, Louisa. She joins Ramona on phone. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120117_29048.mp3 Our question is whether we're rushing the Muskrat Falls hydro project. David Vardy is the former chair of the Public Utilties Commission in NL and he says YES. Former Natural Resources minister Shawn Skinner says NO. They are our guest' today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2012 Our question is whether we're rushing the Muskrat Falls hydro project. David Vardy is the former chair of the Public Utilties Commission in NL and he says YES. Former Natural Resources minister Shawn Skinner says NO. They are our guest' today. 3525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120117_98249.mp3 RADIO NOON ARCHIVES: From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies is here with with more from the late Stephen Hewitt of St. John's, who was one of the first "soldiers" of the Salvation Army in St. John's and an Army band master to boot! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT RADIO NOON ARCHIVES - WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17 RADIO NOON ARCHIVES: From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies is here with with more from the late Stephen Hewitt of St. John's, who was one of the first "soldiers" of the Salvation Army in St. John's and an Army band master to boot! 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120117_11313.mp3 Last night 93 per cent of the firefighters rejected a tentative agreement with the City of Corner Brook. Neville Greeley is the Mayor of Corner Brook. He joins us on phone. He joins me now. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Corner Brook firefighters vote to go on strike. Last night 93 per cent of the firefighters rejected a tentative agreement with the City of Corner Brook. Neville Greeley is the Mayor of Corner Brook. He joins us on phone. He joins me now. 531 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120116_69038.mp3 With all the sniffling and sneezing, it can be tough to stay healthy at this time of year. Do you use home remedies? What are your tried and true tonics? Are you concocting cures in the kitchen? Our guests are pharmacist Brian Healy and MUN research Professor John Crellin. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - Monday January 16, 2010 With all the sniffling and sneezing, it can be tough to stay healthy at this time of year. Do you use home remedies? What are your tried and true tonics? Are you concocting cures in the kitchen? Our guests are pharmacist Brian Healy and MUN research Professor John Crellin. 3308 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120116_10148.mp3 There were more incidents over the weekend. A business and a vehicle were targetted and this is proving to be expensive and scary for Corner Brook residents. Ramona speaks with City Councillor Leo Bruce. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Pellet gun vandalism continues in Corner Brook. There were more incidents over the weekend. A business and a vehicle were targetted and this is proving to be expensive and scary for Corner Brook residents. Ramona speaks with City Councillor Leo Bruce. 436 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120116_10829.mp3 People in Trinity, Bonavista Bay are in shock following a death on the weekend, which has turned into a homicide investigation. We speak with Churence Rogers the Mayor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Homicide in Bonavista Bay People in Trinity, Bonavista Bay are in shock following a death on the weekend, which has turned into a homicide investigation. We speak with Churence Rogers the Mayor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity. 307 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120113_64133.mp3 We're casting off into the cozy world of knitting today, with the one and only Shirley Scott. She's a top notch knitter and designer, with a passion and enthusiasm that's hard to match. How does knitting benefit you? What do you get out of it...besides a snug new hat or handy homemade Christmas gift? What are you working on right now? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY JANUARY 13,2012 We're casting off into the cozy world of knitting today, with the one and only Shirley Scott. She's a top notch knitter and designer, with a passion and enthusiasm that's hard to match. How does knitting benefit you? What do you get out of it...besides a snug new hat or handy homemade Christmas gift? What are you working on right now? 3352 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120113_77120.mp3 Ever wonder why friday the 13th is the unluckiest day of the year. We are joined on phone with MUN Folkore professor Dr. Philip Hiscock. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT FRIDAY THE 13TH Ever wonder why friday the 13th is the unluckiest day of the year. We are joined on phone with MUN Folkore professor Dr. Philip Hiscock. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120113_76959.mp3 Fares, accommodations and food on board Marine atlantic are all going up. That means a one-way ticket for a family of four travelling from Port aux Basques will now cost $224.77 - up 4% from $209.38 last year. Peter Fenwick owns the Inn At The Cape in Cape St. George. he joins Host Maggie Gillis on phone. He joins us now. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT MARINE ATLANTIC RATE HIKES Fares, accommodations and food on board Marine atlantic are all going up. That means a one-way ticket for a family of four travelling from Port aux Basques will now cost $224.77 - up 4% from $209.38 last year. Peter Fenwick owns the Inn At The Cape in Cape St. George. he joins Host Maggie Gillis on phone. He joins us now. 576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120112_40263.mp3 A new condo development, hydroponic lettuce and a laundromat - all three are part of a proposal for 61 Hamilton Avenue in St. John's. It's an unusual plan - and it caught our attention. It's Chris Snellen's proposal - and he joins us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Developer proposes a hydroponic lettuce growing operation A new condo development, hydroponic lettuce and a laundromat - all three are part of a proposal for 61 Hamilton Avenue in St. John's. It's an unusual plan - and it caught our attention. It's Chris Snellen's proposal - and he joins us. 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120112_99650.mp3 The story of a cancer patient from Fortune touched a nerve with another couple. Sylvia Letournel has colon cancer. She was told she'd have to wait months for an MRI. But she complained publicly - and now she's getting her MRI today. Barbara and Jeff Goodyear also had frustrations waiting for an MRI and Letournel's plight prompted them to speak out. Jeff Goodyear joins us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT An interview with Jeff Goodyear, who's wife Barbara is waiting for an MRI The story of a cancer patient from Fortune touched a nerve with another couple. Sylvia Letournel has colon cancer. She was told she'd have to wait months for an MRI. But she complained publicly - and now she's getting her MRI today. Barbara and Jeff Goodyear also had frustrations waiting for an MRI and Letournel's plight prompted them to speak out. Jeff Goodyear joins us. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120112_83610.mp3 Should preists be allowed to marry? Our guest is Father Paul Lundrigan http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK- JANUARY 12, 2012 Should preists be allowed to marry? Our guest is Father Paul Lundrigan 3135 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120111_32547.mp3 Our question today is: Are we getting too wimpy about the weather? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wednesday Radio Noon Crosstalk January 11, 2012 Our question today is: Are we getting too wimpy about the weather? 3338 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120111_56843.mp3 Constable Suzanne Fitzgerald of the RNC talked with reporters earlier this morning about the incident. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT An RNC Officer Struck by a Vehicle Constable Suzanne Fitzgerald of the RNC talked with reporters earlier this morning about the incident. 200 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120110_56503.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK- JANUARY 10, 2010 3538 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120110_95282.mp3 Christine Davies brings us some fantastic tape from an Interview in 1964 with then 100 year old Stephen Hewitt. He recalls his time spent as a fishermen as well as the "S.S. Greenland" sealing disaster of 1898. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon Archives Christine Davies brings us some fantastic tape from an Interview in 1964 with then 100 year old Stephen Hewitt. He recalls his time spent as a fishermen as well as the "S.S. Greenland" sealing disaster of 1898. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120110_72188.mp3 Last month, Ocean Choice International announced it's closing the two plants. Today, bus loads of workers showed up at the company's headquarters in Paradise. We are joined by Radio Noon Producer Heather Barrett and then by Protester Myrtle Street who has worked at the Port Union Fish plant for 37 years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Plantworkers from Marystown and Port Union Protest! Last month, Ocean Choice International announced it's closing the two plants. Today, bus loads of workers showed up at the company's headquarters in Paradise. We are joined by Radio Noon Producer Heather Barrett and then by Protester Myrtle Street who has worked at the Port Union Fish plant for 37 years. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120110_72720.mp3 People used to phone each other for chats all the time. But these days there are lots of alternatives, such as texting. And lots of people seem too busy to gab on the telephone. Which leads to our question: Do you still talk on the phone as much as you used to? Our guests are Jan Dymond and Chris Sheppard. One uses the phone all the time. One hardly ever. Pick up the phone and give us a shout! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2012 People used to phone each other for chats all the time. But these days there are lots of alternatives, such as texting. And lots of people seem too busy to gab on the telephone. Which leads to our question: Do you still talk on the phone as much as you used to? Our guests are Jan Dymond and Chris Sheppard. One uses the phone all the time. One hardly ever. Pick up the phone and give us a shout! 3115 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120109_98314.mp3 Do you qualify for the new dental program for adults? We'll explain how it works. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT New Dental Program for Adults Do you qualify for the new dental program for adults? We'll explain how it works. 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120109_55729.mp3 A month ago, dozens of people Port Union ran a chain across the front of the fish plant. They were protesting OCI's decision to close it. One of the people there was long-time plant worker Peggy Stagg. At the time, she said she was an optimist, and that she believed the plant would reopen. We've got Peggy Stagg on the line to check back in. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Plant Worker in Port Union tries to Figure out What to do Now. A month ago, dozens of people Port Union ran a chain across the front of the fish plant. They were protesting OCI's decision to close it. One of the people there was long-time plant worker Peggy Stagg. At the time, she said she was an optimist, and that she believed the plant would reopen. We've got Peggy Stagg on the line to check back in. 627 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120106_73556.mp3 The Provincial Government is refusing grant Ocean Choice International a permanent exemption to ship unprocessed fish out of the province. In return, the company was offering to create more than 1-hundred jobs at its plant in Fortune. What do you think? Did the provincial governmnent make the right decision? We are joined in Studio with Brian Callahan of the Fisheries Broadcast and Fisheries Minister Darin King. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY JANUARY, 6 The Provincial Government is refusing grant Ocean Choice International a permanent exemption to ship unprocessed fish out of the province. In return, the company was offering to create more than 1-hundred jobs at its plant in Fortune. What do you think? Did the provincial governmnent make the right decision? We are joined in Studio with Brian Callahan of the Fisheries Broadcast and Fisheries Minister Darin King. 627 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120106_22446.mp3 People don't want camps for temporary housing built near residential areas. Ramona is joined on phone with Leo Abbass the mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay got a loud and clear message at their latest public meeting. People don't want camps for temporary housing built near residential areas. Ramona is joined on phone with Leo Abbass the mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 611 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120106_69175.mp3 The company wanted a permanent exemption to ship unprocessed redfish and yellowtail flounder out of the province. Fisheries minister Darin King said the provincial government has no intention of granting such an exemption. Brian Callahan of the Fisheries Broadcast joins Ramona to bring us up to date. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The provincial government talks tough with OCI... The company wanted a permanent exemption to ship unprocessed redfish and yellowtail flounder out of the province. Fisheries minister Darin King said the provincial government has no intention of granting such an exemption. Brian Callahan of the Fisheries Broadcast joins Ramona to bring us up to date. 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120105_86667.mp3 Sunshine is at a premium this time of year. Do the short days affect you? They certainly affect Ramona's guest. Ted Jablonski is a family Doctor in Calgary who has Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka the winter blues. He's cycled across Canada to raise awareness about S.A.D., and he's got lots of advice on how to get through this time of year. We're interested in hearing what's worked for you as well. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2011 Sunshine is at a premium this time of year. Do the short days affect you? They certainly affect Ramona's guest. Ted Jablonski is a family Doctor in Calgary who has Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka the winter blues. He's cycled across Canada to raise awareness about S.A.D., and he's got lots of advice on how to get through this time of year. We're interested in hearing what's worked for you as well. 3459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120105_32350.mp3 Jason George is a dietician at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's. Ramona reached him by Phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Are there foods you can eat to avoid getting Cancer? Jason George is a dietician at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's. Ramona reached him by Phone. 727 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120105_11899.mp3 CBC Reporter John Gaudi speaks with Elizabeth Rice about her concenrs over a proposal to house hundreds of workers in a camp on a Main Drive. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Controversy over a proposed camp for workers in Happy Valley Goose Bay. CBC Reporter John Gaudi speaks with Elizabeth Rice about her concenrs over a proposal to house hundreds of workers in a camp on a Main Drive. 212 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120104_64354.mp3 Our guest is writer and former broadcaster Winston White, who has a deep love for "The Big Land". He's got stories of his own, and he's sure looking forward to yours. We want to hear your stories and questions about Labrador. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - JANUARY 4, 2012 Our guest is writer and former broadcaster Winston White, who has a deep love for "The Big Land". He's got stories of his own, and he's sure looking forward to yours. We want to hear your stories and questions about Labrador. 3497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120104_36027.mp3 Shirley Lucas is the executive director of the Society in Nfld and Labrador. Ramona reached her by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A survey from the Alzheimer Society that shows many people ignore the early signs of dementia. Shirley Lucas is the executive director of the Society in Nfld and Labrador. Ramona reached her by phone. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120103_34118.mp3 Christine Davies kicks off the New Year with some terrific seasonal tape from the 1950"s. Kate Aitkens, Canada's homemaking guru of her day. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon Archives Christine Davies kicks off the New Year with some terrific seasonal tape from the 1950"s. Kate Aitkens, Canada's homemaking guru of her day. 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20120103_79193.mp3 Greg and Tracey Braddy and their ten children were on a flight that was unspectedly diverted to Gander last month. They are still there! Ramona reached Greg Braddy by phone to get an update on their situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT An American family is stranded in Gander since before Christmas. Greg and Tracey Braddy and their ten children were on a flight that was unspectedly diverted to Gander last month. They are still there! Ramona reached Greg Braddy by phone to get an update on their situation. 792 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111230_86555.mp3 Two local bands got to play where the sun doesn't shine ... at least at this time of year. The Fables and Shanneyganock recently play at Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island. We speak with Chris Andrews. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Shanneyganock play way up north Two local bands got to play where the sun doesn't shine ... at least at this time of year. The Fables and Shanneyganock recently play at Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island. We speak with Chris Andrews. 630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111230_98802.mp3 Just before Christmas, we sampled a radio program from 1960 narrated by the late Reverend Siegfried Hettasch. He was a Moravian missionary in northern Labrador from 1938 to 1970. In that piece, he described the holiday traditions practiced by the Moravians in Inuit communities on the north coast of Labrador. Here's Reverend Hettasch talking about New Year's Eve. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Labrador Moravian missionary speaks about Christmas Eve Just before Christmas, we sampled a radio program from 1960 narrated by the late Reverend Siegfried Hettasch. He was a Moravian missionary in northern Labrador from 1938 to 1970. In that piece, he described the holiday traditions practiced by the Moravians in Inuit communities on the north coast of Labrador. Here's Reverend Hettasch talking about New Year's Eve. 278 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111229_53402.mp3 In 1953, an American B-36 bomber went down near Nut Cove, not too far from Burgoyne's Cove. All 23 men on board died. Tom Drodge of Clarenville has always been intrigued by the crash. So much so that he's written a book about it, called "Under the Radar". http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Under the Radar In 1953, an American B-36 bomber went down near Nut Cove, not too far from Burgoyne's Cove. All 23 men on board died. Tom Drodge of Clarenville has always been intrigued by the crash. So much so that he's written a book about it, called "Under the Radar". 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111229_85971.mp3 The few hundred residents of St. Lewis, Labrador are in quite the predicament. The town's only service station has run out of gas. We speak with Gerald Chubbs, the owner/operator of St. Lewis Enterprises. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT St. Lewis out of gas The few hundred residents of St. Lewis, Labrador are in quite the predicament. The town's only service station has run out of gas. We speak with Gerald Chubbs, the owner/operator of St. Lewis Enterprises. 322 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111229_74159.mp3 Your pick for the year's top (and bottom) news stories http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 2011 Your pick for the year's top (and bottom) news stories 3101 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111229_81536.mp3 Your favourite cultural events of 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - DECEMBER 28, 2011 Your favourite cultural events of 2011 3117 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111228_64649.mp3 Ruth Lawrence is an actor, filmmaker, writer and producer. She decided to keep track of how many hours she worked for free this year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Ruth Lawrence on volunteering in the arts Ruth Lawrence is an actor, filmmaker, writer and producer. She decided to keep track of how many hours she worked for free this year. 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111223_62090.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - SANTA CLAUS, DECEMBER 23 PART 2 2622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111223_34551.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - SANTA CLAUS, DECEMBER 23 PART 1 2291 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111222_60424.mp3 MUN's Holiday Hosting program matches international students with local families who will invite them to join their families for a festival meal during the Christmas season. Each year, 30 to 40 students and about 15 host families take part. We speak with Luis Adrian Moreau from Caracas, Venezuela. He's an E-S-L student, and his host, Shannon O'Dea Dawson. She's invited Luis to share Christmas dinner with her family: http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Memorial University's Holiday Hosting Program MUN's Holiday Hosting program matches international students with local families who will invite them to join their families for a festival meal during the Christmas season. Each year, 30 to 40 students and about 15 host families take part. We speak with Luis Adrian Moreau from Caracas, Venezuela. He's an E-S-L student, and his host, Shannon O'Dea Dawson. She's invited Luis to share Christmas dinner with her family: 538 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111222_28995.mp3 Lots of parents with children at the childcare centre on the campus of Memorial University are in a big scramble right now. The centre will be closed until the end of January for repairs, and that's affecting about one-hundred children. We speak with father, Jim Tranquilla. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT MUN Day Care closure Lots of parents with children at the childcare centre on the campus of Memorial University are in a big scramble right now. The centre will be closed until the end of January for repairs, and that's affecting about one-hundred children. We speak with father, Jim Tranquilla. 682 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111221_33721.mp3 Firefighters are trying to figure out what caused the massive fire at Gros Morne Resort in St. Paul's Tuesday night. The resort was built in the mid-nineties near the north end of Gros Morne National Park. Bill Bennett is the fire chief in St. Paul's. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT St. Paul's Fire Firefighters are trying to figure out what caused the massive fire at Gros Morne Resort in St. Paul's Tuesday night. The resort was built in the mid-nineties near the north end of Gros Morne National Park. Bill Bennett is the fire chief in St. Paul's. 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111221_56295.mp3 It's a concert that's become a Christmas week tradition in St. John's. Feast of Cohen number 12 will be at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre next Tuesday and Wednesday. Vicky Hynes and Des Walsh will be onstage. They speak with the CBC's Maggie Gillis. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Feast of Cohen It's a concert that's become a Christmas week tradition in St. John's. Feast of Cohen number 12 will be at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre next Tuesday and Wednesday. Vicky Hynes and Des Walsh will be onstage. They speak with the CBC's Maggie Gillis. 572 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111221_19469.mp3 Talking turkey http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21, 2011 Talking turkey 3204 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111220_27272.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2011 3248 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111220_36338.mp3 From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies is here with a snapshot of Christmas in Northern Labrador. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT RADIO NOON ARCHIVES: From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies is here with a snapshot of Christmas in Northern Labrador. 400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111220_87767.mp3 Albert Molloy is the fire chief in St. Shotts. He's also a parishoner at the church. Ramona reached him by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Fire destroys Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church in St. Shotts. Albert Molloy is the fire chief in St. Shotts. He's also a parishoner at the church. Ramona reached him by phone. 525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111219_73829.mp3 The death of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Il has people wondering what will happen next. World leaders are calling for calm, given the fact that North Korea has nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, South Korea is on high alert. The CBC's Adam Walsh has lived South Korea, and he joins us to discuss the situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The death of Kim Jong-Il The death of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Il has people wondering what will happen next. World leaders are calling for calm, given the fact that North Korea has nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, South Korea is on high alert. The CBC's Adam Walsh has lived South Korea, and he joins us to discuss the situation. 406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111219_14051.mp3 A couple from Shearstown is lucky to be alive. Their house was completely destroyed by fire at about 4 AM on December 19. That fire hit too close to home for the members of the Bay Roberts fire department. That's because the man who lived in the house is a member of that volunteer fire department. We speak with Bay Roberts Fire Chief Clarence Russell. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Shearstown Fire A couple from Shearstown is lucky to be alive. Their house was completely destroyed by fire at about 4 AM on December 19. That fire hit too close to home for the members of the Bay Roberts fire department. That's because the man who lived in the house is a member of that volunteer fire department. We speak with Bay Roberts Fire Chief Clarence Russell. 252 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111219_66524.mp3 Christmas traditions http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY DECEMBER 19 Christmas traditions 3145 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111216_94154.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY DECEMBER 16 3100 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111216_23464.mp3 But the student union at MUN says not so fast. Ramona is joined on phone with Michael Walsh, Executive Director of External Affairs, Communications and Research for Memorial University's Student Union. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Metrobus wants to bring in campus-wide bus passes to get post-secondary students using the service. But the student union at MUN says not so fast. Ramona is joined on phone with Michael Walsh, Executive Director of External Affairs, Communications and Research for Memorial University's Student Union. 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111216_39410.mp3 Efforts to start a no-checking league on the Avalon Peninsula for young hockey players have failed. Ramona contacted Don Power, president of the Northeast Minor Hockey League to help explain why. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT There'll be no "no-checking Hockey Leagues" Efforts to start a no-checking league on the Avalon Peninsula for young hockey players have failed. Ramona contacted Don Power, president of the Northeast Minor Hockey League to help explain why. 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111215_79437.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 20011 3138 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111215_97416.mp3 Gus Cochrane is the man who led Nfld and Lab into metric conversion during the 1970's. At the time, he was far from the most popular man. He joins Ramona on phone to share his memories. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Metric System in Newfoundland Gus Cochrane is the man who led Nfld and Lab into metric conversion during the 1970's. At the time, he was far from the most popular man. He joins Ramona on phone to share his memories. 592 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111215_80616.mp3 Aurora Energy is a major player in the uranium industry. Ramona speaks on phone to Andrea Marshall, public relations for Aurora Energy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Nunatsiavut government lifts their ban on uranium mining in Labrador. Aurora Energy is a major player in the uranium industry. Ramona speaks on phone to Andrea Marshall, public relations for Aurora Energy. 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111214_26484.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 5398 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111214_93481.mp3 Sheri Sheppard is a dialysis nurse in Corner Brook, and her mother, Marina Park, lives in nearby York Harbour. They both took part in the Living Donor Paired Exchange Program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Living Donor Paired Exchange Program Sheri Sheppard is a dialysis nurse in Corner Brook, and her mother, Marina Park, lives in nearby York Harbour. They both took part in the Living Donor Paired Exchange Program. 612 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111214_65899.mp3 Nicole Wilson is one of the members of "St. John's Citizens for Affordable Housing". Ramona speaks with her on phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT How hard is it to find affordable housing in St. John's Nicole Wilson is one of the members of "St. John's Citizens for Affordable Housing". Ramona speaks with her on phone. 377 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111213_21596.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - TUESDAY DECEMBER 13 3831 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111213_97456.mp3 Christine has some remarkable tape of a CBC Radio Christmas time visit to Greenspond, Bonavista Bay over 50 years ago. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon Archives with Christine Davies. Christine has some remarkable tape of a CBC Radio Christmas time visit to Greenspond, Bonavista Bay over 50 years ago. 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111213_26707.mp3 Dr. Mohamed Boodhun is a neurologist in Grand Falls-Windsor and the president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nfld and Labrador. Ramona reached him by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Should women be allowed to cover their faces at citizenship ceremonies? Dr. Mohamed Boodhun is a neurologist in Grand Falls-Windsor and the president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nfld and Labrador. Ramona reached him by phone. 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111212_27579.mp3 Hardy members of the Marconi radio club are on top of a very chilly Signal Hill as I speak, getting ready to celebrate what he did 110 years ago today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Marconi Anniversary Hardy members of the Marconi radio club are on top of a very chilly Signal Hill as I speak, getting ready to celebrate what he did 110 years ago today. 670 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111212_56573.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2011 3158 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111212_61552.mp3 Ramona speaks with long time Labrador resident Lise Boucher who first moved to Labrador City back in 1967. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT High cost of housing in booming Western Labrador. Ramona speaks with long time Labrador resident Lise Boucher who first moved to Labrador City back in 1967. 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111209_48063.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 3226 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111208_50142.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - THURSDAY DECEMBER 8,2011 3423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111208_79872.mp3 Jack is a POW survivor of a Japanes War Camp. He is 93 years old now and Ramona phoned him for his reaction to the latest apology from japan. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Jack Ford Jack is a POW survivor of a Japanes War Camp. He is 93 years old now and Ramona phoned him for his reaction to the latest apology from japan. 698 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111208_66897.mp3 About 70 people gathered at the front gates of the Ocean Choice International Plant in Port Union to protest its' closing. Ramona spoke with one of the protestors...Peggy Stagg. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Protesters chanin the gates at OCI Plant in Port Union. About 70 people gathered at the front gates of the Ocean Choice International Plant in Port Union to protest its' closing. Ramona spoke with one of the protestors...Peggy Stagg. 427 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111207_57353.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - DECEMBER 7, 2011 3806 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_87181.mp3 From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies with a sound recording of Christmas past http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon archives Christmas From the CBC Radio Archives, Christine Davies with a sound recording of Christmas past 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_69250.mp3 A truck driver is lucky to be alive after he had a serious crash in the tractor trailer he was driving for Day and Ross. Ramona speaks with Staff Sgt Randy Freeborn, the commander of the RCMP's Gander-Lewisporte district http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Trucking accident near Gander A truck driver is lucky to be alive after he had a serious crash in the tractor trailer he was driving for Day and Ross. Ramona speaks with Staff Sgt Randy Freeborn, the commander of the RCMP's Gander-Lewisporte district 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_50608.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Montreal Massacre 3339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_64399.mp3 The Senior Boys Volleyball team at Jens Haven Memorial School got a huge welcome home in Nain: The team won the silver medal in the Provincial Triple-A Volleyball championships this weekend in Wesleyville. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Silver for Nain volleyball team The Senior Boys Volleyball team at Jens Haven Memorial School got a huge welcome home in Nain: The team won the silver medal in the Provincial Triple-A Volleyball championships this weekend in Wesleyville. 647 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_46697.mp3 We speak with Trepassey town council member Rita Pennell about two recent fires in the town. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Fires in Trepassey We speak with Trepassey town council member Rita Pennell about two recent fires in the town. 443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111206_53348.mp3 kids books http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - DECEMBER 5, 2011 kids books 3278 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111202_80655.mp3 Movember http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK PART 2 - THURSDAY DECEMBER 01, 2011 Movember 1495 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111202_98532.mp3 Musicians are pulling together in St. John's to take care of the family of one of their own. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A concert in honour of Scott Kelly Musicians are pulling together in St. John's to take care of the family of one of their own. 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111202_61434.mp3 Your favourite gadgets http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - DECEMBER 02, 2011 Your favourite gadgets 3144 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111201_63026.mp3 Hospital parking fees http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK PART 1 - DECENBER 01, 2011 Hospital parking fees 1714 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111201_78933.mp3 Men have been growing moustaches to raise money for prostate cancer research. At J.R. Smallwood middle school in Wabush, the students are a little too young to grow a moustache. But their male teachers aren't. Yesterday some of them got to shave the teachers' Movember growth. Labrador Morning's Mike Power dropped by to check it all out. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Movember movement has taken off all across Newfoundland and Labrador. Men have been growing moustaches to raise money for prostate cancer research. At J.R. Smallwood middle school in Wabush, the students are a little too young to grow a moustache. But their male teachers aren't. Yesterday some of them got to shave the teachers' Movember growth. Labrador Morning's Mike Power dropped by to check it all out. 244 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111201_31288.mp3 Ramona speaks on Phone with guest John Colborne from Portugal Cove. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A call for dining establishments to adjust their menus for seniors. Ramona speaks on Phone with guest John Colborne from Portugal Cove. 272 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111130_53626.mp3 Early childhood education http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - NOVEMBER 30, 2011 Early childhood education 3060 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111130_66849.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT HIV infection rates on the rise 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111130_37306.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leann Pearcey aneurism fundraiser 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111129_82395.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - NOVEMBER 29, 2011 3276 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111129_42189.mp3 Christine Davies is here today with a rare and vintage piece of Audio....the actual voice of Guglielmo Marconi. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Radio Noon Archives Christine Davies is here today with a rare and vintage piece of Audio....the actual voice of Guglielmo Marconi. 428 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111129_79905.mp3 Ramona is on the line with Trepassey town councillor Rita Pennell to discuss the fire that has just detroyed the Town Hall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Fire in Trepassey Ramona is on the line with Trepassey town councillor Rita Pennell to discuss the fire that has just detroyed the Town Hall. 377 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111129_27078.mp3 If Gerry Skinner has his way, people who drive down Kenmount Rd in St. John's will see one of his company's 45-metre high wind turbines along the way. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Wind Turbines on Kenmount Road: If Gerry Skinner has his way, people who drive down Kenmount Rd in St. John's will see one of his company's 45-metre high wind turbines along the way. 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111128_76914.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2011 3880 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111128_94381.mp3 Michelle Stuckless of Benoit's Cove is a single mom who was denied temporary help in her home while she recovers from an injury, and who was told she could put her daughter in foster care instead. She was interview on our show last week. Eddie Joyce is the Liberal MHA for Bay of Islands and joins us in response this situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Eddie Joyce responds to Michelle Stuckless' situation. Michelle Stuckless of Benoit's Cove is a single mom who was denied temporary help in her home while she recovers from an injury, and who was told she could put her daughter in foster care instead. She was interview on our show last week. Eddie Joyce is the Liberal MHA for Bay of Islands and joins us in response this situation. 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111128_50427.mp3 We're talking about words and expressions from Nfld and Lab, with Memorial University folklorist Philip Hiscock. Is there a word or a turn or phrase you've always wondered about? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2011 We're talking about words and expressions from Nfld and Lab, with Memorial University folklorist Philip Hiscock. Is there a word or a turn or phrase you've always wondered about? 3880 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111123_51306.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23 3143 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111123_76665.mp3 Including breast cancer. She's also got a sense of humour and she's chosen to blog about the perks of having cancer. Ramona speaks with her on phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Florence Jarvis of Lewin's Cove has a lot on her plate. Including breast cancer. She's also got a sense of humour and she's chosen to blog about the perks of having cancer. Ramona speaks with her on phone. 615 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111123_41568.mp3 Host Ramona Dearing speaks with the Deputy Mayor of Port Saunders, Marie Smith. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Concerns that the death of a senior in Port Saunders was preventable. Host Ramona Dearing speaks with the Deputy Mayor of Port Saunders, Marie Smith. 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111122_30316.mp3 Today, our topic is the Employment Insurance system. Should all Canadians get the same EI benefits? In our Toronto studio, Matthew Mendelsohn, the director of the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation at the University of Toronto. It's just published a study calling for a major overhaul of the EI system to make it more fair. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - MONDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2011 Today, our topic is the Employment Insurance system. Should all Canadians get the same EI benefits? In our Toronto studio, Matthew Mendelsohn, the director of the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation at the University of Toronto. It's just published a study calling for a major overhaul of the EI system to make it more fair. 2346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111122_13360.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT RADIO NOON CROSSTALK - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2011 3275 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111122_57299.mp3 A woman in Benoit's Cove questions why the authorities are willing to put her child in foster care when all she needs is a little extra help at home while her leg heals up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Michelle Stuckless of Benoit's Cove fell and broke her left kneecap about 4 weeks ago. A woman in Benoit's Cove questions why the authorities are willing to put her child in foster care when all she needs is a little extra help at home while her leg heals up. 259 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111121_75841.mp3 H joins Host Ramona dearing in Studi for his reponse. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Steve Winter is the President and CEO of the Liquor Corporation. H joins Host Ramona dearing in Studi for his reponse. 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111121_90327.mp3 He owned the liquor agency there from 1982 until 2008. He questions the morality of the liquor corporation marketing gift cards. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lloyd Noseworthy is the former mayor of Gambo. He owned the liquor agency there from 1982 until 2008. He questions the morality of the liquor corporation marketing gift cards. 565 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111118_80045.mp3 Then we've got the founder of the Roots of Empathy program on the line to react to what the minister had to say. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Education Minister Clyde Jackman speaks of his own experience being bullied. Then we've got the founder of the Roots of Empathy program on the line to react to what the minister had to say. 839 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111117_90327.mp3 Crosstalk phone in on Radio Noon. This month is anti-bullying month. And today we want to hear from you on this question: Are we making any progress against bullying? We've got a whole bunch of people in the studio to talk about this today. We're also looking foward to hearing your thoughts. We've got several high school students from Prince of Wales Collegiate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Crosstalk November 17 2011 Crosstalk phone in on Radio Noon. This month is anti-bullying month. And today we want to hear from you on this question: Are we making any progress against bullying? We've got a whole bunch of people in the studio to talk about this today. We're also looking foward to hearing your thoughts. We've got several high school students from Prince of Wales Collegiate. 3220 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111117_53229.mp3 We're still getting reaction to yesterday's Crosstalk phone-in on whether people should wear blaze orange in the woods, whether they're hunting or not. If you missed it, it's posted on-line at cbc.ca/radionoonnl Here's a fax we received this morning from Olive Murphy that we just had to share. It's read by the CBC's Kathryn King. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Blaze Orange We're still getting reaction to yesterday's Crosstalk phone-in on whether people should wear blaze orange in the woods, whether they're hunting or not. If you missed it, it's posted on-line at cbc.ca/radionoonnl Here's a fax we received this morning from Olive Murphy that we just had to share. It's read by the CBC's Kathryn King. 54 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111117_94142.mp3 Hundreds of protesters with the Occupy Wall Street marched in New York City this morning. They're talking about organizing a day of action, with mass protests in other cities. The welcome is wearing out for many protestors involved in the Occupy Movement across North America. The police in New York City cleared people out of their tent city. The city of Vancouver has issued eviction notices. So what's happening here? Terry MacEachern is one of the people invovled in the Occupy NL Movement, which is headquartered at Harbourside Park in St. John's. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Occupy NL Update Hundreds of protesters with the Occupy Wall Street marched in New York City this morning. They're talking about organizing a day of action, with mass protests in other cities. The welcome is wearing out for many protestors involved in the Occupy Movement across North America. The police in New York City cleared people out of their tent city. The city of Vancouver has issued eviction notices. So what's happening here? Terry MacEachern is one of the people invovled in the Occupy NL Movement, which is headquartered at Harbourside Park in St. John's. 653 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111116_66399.mp3 Blaze Orange http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CROSSTALK - NOVEMBER 16 Blaze Orange 3607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111116_34439.mp3 CBC reporter John Gaudi on problems with the Sheshashui band council http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Problems with the Sheshashui band council CBC reporter John Gaudi on problems with the Sheshashui band council 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/nlradionoon_20111116_22648.mp3 Charles Cirtwell, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, speaks about a recent study by The Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation on the EI system in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Charles Cirtwell, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies on the EI system Charles Cirtwell, president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, speaks about a recent study by The Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation on the EI system in Canada. 430