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Just how many people can our planet hold, and how can we reverse the population trend?
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Is it possible to actually fall in love with artificial intelligence?
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How far should the federal government go to accommodate First Nations concerns about pipelines?
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Hospitals are facing an epidemic of morbidly obese patients and many doctors would rather take care of almost anyone else.
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The Gypsy Bluegrass Blend
We chat with guitarist Duane Andrews about his new album with follow guitarist Craig Young.
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Time Served Inspires Art Project
It's most people's worst nightmare, being arrested for something they didn't do. That happened to a local artist. Artist Andrew Danson-Danushevsky tells us why he's going back to visit the prison that held him.
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Sawmill Closure Brings Worries
The news of Sexton Lumber temporarily closing has many people in the towns close to the plant worried. We hear from the chair of a local service district of Lethbridge.
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Leaving Before Treatment
Frustration with the health care system is causing people to leave hospital before their treatments are complete. We hear about a new study looks at the cost of that to the health care system.
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Allergy Alert
With a growing number of food allergies in the country, we talk about how schools and parents can keep kids safe without eliminating lots of foods from the menu.
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There's a New Gang in Town
The Outlaws biker group has found premises in Gander. We talk to the mayor about his concerns.
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Where Once They Stood
We talk to archaeologist Laurie McLean about identifying Beothuk Housepits along the Exploits River.
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Silenced Saws
We talk to the owner of Sexton Lumber, a sawmill in Bloomfield that shut down on Tuesday, putting nearly 70 people out of work.
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Website Helps With Cyber Bullying
We talk to the director of NeedHelpNow.ca, a website set up to help kids cope when unwanted images of them end up online.
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Gander Girl Crowned Miss Newfoundland and Labrador
The new Miss Newfoundland and Labrador @CharlotteGushue talks about the thrill of winning the crown.
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Helping Hands Hand Over Keys
A Gander couple still reeling from a tragic accident get the keys to their newly renovated house, 2 weeks after volunteers decided to finish the job.
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RV Park Planned for Popular Swimming Hole
There's some action near leech Brook in the Exploits Valley. We find out what's happening there from the land owners.
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According to Doyle
A new memoir from a former MP and current senator came out last week. We chat with the author, Norm Doyle.
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Bachelor of Boats
We talk to Henry Vokey about getting an honourary degree from Memorial University.
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Minister Addresses Paving Delay
The provincial minister of Transportation and Works Paul Davis talks about delays paving the Fleur de Lys highway and more.
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New Role for Simms
We chat with MP Scott Simms about his new job as the chair of the Atlantic liberal caucus.
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Haunting House
Grand Falls House sits empty and there's been no announcement about its future. The province's heritage foundation weighs in.
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Checking the List twice
We check in with the group putting together the memorial to the 1914 Sealers disaster in Elliston, who are trying to get the list of the names correct and need the public's help.
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Road Block in Fleur de Lys
We talk to Joy Walsh, town councilor in Fleur de Lys, about why they're blocking traffic in and out of town.
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Know Your Rights
It's right to know week in Canada. We ask the province's information and privacy commissioner, Ed Ring, what exactly we have the right to know.
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Visually Appealing
We talk to Joann Maeck with the Art Ex visual arts festival about this weekends plans.
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Remembering GFW's Role in WWI
We talk to amateur historian Dave Barker about plans to honour the 100th Anniversary of WWI in GFW.
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Hometown Pride for General Hillier
It was a very generous donation from a loyal native son. We find out what General Rick Hillier has done for Campbellton.
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From Teacher to Acclaimed Songwriter
We chat with Gordie Tentrees as he and his band roll into Central Newfoundland.
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Missing the Targa
We talk to town manager Derm Chafe about about what went wrong with the Targa race in Gander.
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Well Researched
We talk to an archaeologist who's researching the wells and springs of Newfoundland...
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McCallum Decided To Stay or Go
Some towns are voting for new councillors today, others will soon be voting to move away for good. We talk about the latest community taking a resettlement vote.
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Lawyered Up
A member of the group advocating for people whose applications to the Qalipu Band are in limbo will join us to talk about the law firm they've retained.
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Reservations Needed
We hear from the manager of the Fogo Island Inn about how you can see the inn without staying there.
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Gander Candidates Talk Development
Where to draw the line on new development. We hear of the municipal election candidates from Gander on that issue.
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Book Therapy
We talk about self-help books - in a very literal sense - with bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud.
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Pope's Comments Good for Catholic Church: Bishop
A recent interview given by Pope Francis indicated he may be bringing the Catholic Church in a new direction. We find out what the Bishop of Grand Falls thinks.
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Turned Away
We hear from a visitor to the Fogo Island Inn who is upset by the reception she got when she tried to have a look around.
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Vessel Safety Since the Ryan's Commander Disaster
Nine years after the Ryan's Commander went down, killing two brothers, we ask whether vessels are any safer on the water today.
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Mayor Reacts to sccusations
We hear what GFW Mayor Al Hawkins has to say to accusations that council is misleading people of GFW about finding for the proposed Civic Centre.
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Celebrating the Irish in Tilting
We talk to Roy Dwyer, one of the organizers of Feile Tilting - the Irish-NL festival going on Fogo this weekend.
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No Class for Artists
We talk to a local artist Michael Pittman about what kids will miss with the end of the schools Visiting Artist program.
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Councillor Says No to Civic Centre
GFW town councillor Darren Finn says he's frustrated by what he calls misinformation being spread by the current council.
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In For Repairs
We get an update on the ferry situation for Fogo and Change Islands, as the boat that services the run prepares to leave the run for several months.
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Calling All Horrible Handyman
If you think duct tape is the solution to just about any home repair problem, you could be on TV. We talk to Margaret Robitaille of Mountain Road Productions.
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Walking in Unison
We find out why organizers of the Take Back the Night march are inviting men to this week's event.
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Political Ethics
The national democracy watchdog weighs in on the ethics of using public money for political gain.
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Canned Cream Shortage
A Newfoundland dessert staple is nowhere to be seen these days. We hear from some shoppers about the disappearance of canned cream.
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Off to a Good Start
We chat with GFE native Cody Drover , who's off to a great start playing in the Quebec Major Junior League.
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A Helping Hand
We find out how people in Gander are helping a local family dealing with tragedy.
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Political Fallout
Our political panel weighs in on the Kevin O'Brien scandal.
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Get Aboard the Matthew
We bring you an update on the fundraising efforts to save the Matthew in Bonavista and we hear what a tour of the ship sounds like.
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Wwoofing It In Bonavista
Reporter Natalia Goodwin tells us what a wwoofer is and the story of two here in Central NL.
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Balloon Down
We hear from the American adventurer who landed in a remote part of the province after his attempt to cross the Atlantic in a ballon-powered boat.
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One Hundred Years and Counting
We chat with a Central Newfoundland woman who celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday.
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MHA Thug and Bully: Former Chamber President
We hear from a former president of Gander's Chamber of Commerce who says members have been threatened by MHA Kevin O'Brien for years.
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Unique Video Planned for New Single
We talk to Tony Mulrooney, a Glovertown songwriter, and the unique way his first video will be made.
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Bluefin Tuna Fishery Opens
These fish won't be caught with a normal rod and reel. We find out about the bluefin tuna fishery that is opening up this weekend.
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A Close Call
We get details on a Transportation Safety Board review of a a near crash with a Cougar helicopter two years ago and get reaction from Lori Chynn, widow of John Pelley, one of the people aboard Cougar Flight 491.
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Debunking the Gluten-free Trend
A gluten-free diet is the latest food trend in this province. We talk to a doctor who says it might not be the healthiest choice.
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Retiring From Municipal Politics After Two Decades
We talk to Dave Saunders, long-standing mayor of Glovertown, who is giving up politics after 20 years.
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Healthy Fundraising
We to the executive director of Central Health's fundraising foundations about being mindful of gambling addicts when planning their events.
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Stolen Mail inGFW
We talk to Canada Post about the recent rash of mailbox break-ins in Grand Falls-Windsor.
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Avoiding Petty Politics
The provincial NDP wasn't left out of summer festival events everywhere. We find out where they've been welcomed.
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MHA Denies Accusations
We hear Gander MHA Kevin O'Brien's response to accusations that he had two members of the NDP party uninvited to a Gander and area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
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Appleton Remembers 9/11
Appleton marks 9/11 with a very special ceremony today, unveiling its portion of a piece of steel from the twin towers.
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Help Wanted, Help Granted
We take a look at the new government program aimed to bridge the gap in the province's work shortage issues.
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Remembering Hans Larsson
Son-in-law, Tim Hazlett, pay tribute to a well-known Gander man who passed away on the weekend.
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Uninvited Volunteers
An NDP MHA and Central NL rep were asked to help out at a community event, but were uninvited at the prompting of a local MHA.
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Sewer Flow
There are still many questions surrounding the recent flood in Gander, We talk to the Liberal environment critic, Tom Osborne, to get this take on the situation.
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Corrie Comes to Central
Stars of Coronation Street are visiting Central NL this week. Leigh Anne Power caught up with Mikey North and Ian Puleston-Davies, who play the characters Gary and Owen.
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Mushroom Mania
The mushroom foray took place on Fogo this past weekend. We find out how it went.
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Getting Dirty at Quad-A-Palooza
Reporter David Zelcer gets down and dirty in a mud pit at Central NL's latest event, Quad-A-Palooza.
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Flying High
A 14 year old girl from Gander had become the youngest female in the province to fly solo.
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Quadapoolza Cruises into Gander
We speak with the organizers of Quadapoloza about Newfoundland's first ATV extravaganza.
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Planning for the Future
We speak with a representative of the Canadian Institute of Planners about what our communities should be doing as they grow.
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Retracing the Gander Flood
We hear the town engineer on the breakdown of events and a resident who says more needs to be done.
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Hostility at the Hockey Rink
We hear what Hockey NL is doing to address abusive behaviour in the stands.
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Smoke Detector Regulations
We talk with President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association, Vince MacKenzie, about the new rules regarding smoke detectors.
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Serving Up The Past
Reporter Natalia Goodwin brings us the story of the Prime Berth Fishing and Cultural Museum in Twillingate.
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Lead Ammunition Toxic to Birds
We talk to a wildlife biologist about the effects of lead ammunition on wildlife, and possibly people.
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Gander Residents Deal With Flood
We hear from one Gander residents who have damage - and unanswered questions - after this past weekend's rainstorm.
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End of An Era
Long time mayor for Northern Arm, Gail Hancock is stepping down. We talked to her about her years of service.
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Unanticipated Election Chores
A candidate for the Clarenville town council talks about the not-so-fun side of running for office - putting up signs.
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Baie Verte Miners Registry
A project connecting former Baie Verte miners to asbestos-related diseases is complete. We talk with a member of the research team.
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No More Cutting Corners
Residents on the Baie Verte Peninsula continue to fight for better brush cutting. We talk to the man who's heading up the fight who says government promises have been heard before.
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SAR Success
A busy 36 hours over the weekend for members of the Exploits Search and Rescue team. We check in with team leader, Roger Goobie.
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First Day for New School Board
We talk to the president of the provincial Federation of School Councils on their hopes for the school year and hear from the head of the new provincial school board about the coming year.
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Lifestyle Choices
Reporter Natalia Goodwin brings us the story of a young couple who chose to set up shop in Crow Head, and it all started with a family vacation.
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Bountiful Blueberries
They're early and abundant. You'll hear about this year's bumper blueberry crop.
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Ferry Woes Deja Vu
We hear from the head of a concerned citizen's group from Fogo about more ferry disruptions coming soon.
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Paying More For Music
A new federal regulation on international musicians touring in Canada has the industry upset. We talk to the head of Music NL about what it means for our talent.
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At the Movies
The old movie theatre in Grand Falls-Windsor has gone through a make over. We'll hear the story of the new owners - and a classic tale of a labour of love.
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Under Water Watching
The tiny community of Champney's West has big plans for an aquarium project designed to attract tourists. We hear from a person pushing it along, as well as a person who founded a similar facility on the Avalon.
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Scotiabank Debit Problem
Scotiabank recently discovered a glitch with it's debit cards that affected customers over the weekend. We'll talk with a representative.
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Cutting Back the Brush
Residents in town on the Baie Verte Peninsula are concerned about the lack of brush cutting on the highway. We hear from MHA Kevin Pollard about what's being done.
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Island Roast from Fogo
From volcanic rock to the flat Earth. The CBC's Melissa Tobin tells us about the coffee grown and roasted on Fogo Islands, an ocean apart.
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Caribous Ready for 2013-2014 Season
We find out the Clarenville Caribous hockey team has been up to over the summer when we talk with GM Derek McPhee.
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3000 Miles on the Road
A singer from BC is doing a walking tour to promote his newest album. we talk to Michael Averill about what inspired the journey.
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Wooden Boat Conference Gears Up
We talk with an organizer of the upcoming wooden boat conference in Glovertown making waves around the world.
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Not Paying for Parking
The father of a Janeway patient is outraged with the design of the hospital's parking lot.
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Sea Level Affects Weight
Is living at sea level making us obese? A recent study out of the US thinks so. We spoke with the lead doctor to find out why.
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Posthumously Hounored
The province paid tribute to a GFW woman who lost her life while saving a young child from drowning. We hear from the woman's husband and the area's MHA.
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The Gathering in Year Two
An annual gathering on the Baie Verte Peninsula is hoping to bring more business to the area. We talk to the home-grown star who's backing it, Shaun Majumder.
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The Human Hamster Ball
We visit The Lakeside at Thorburn Lake to hear all about their new adventure, the zorb.
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Random Sound Roundup
We hear from one of the organizers of this weekend's Random Sound Music Festival set to hit Clarenville.
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Swimmers Paddle to Gander for Big Championship
The summer swimming championships are on this weekend. That means hundreds of young swimmers will be in Gander. We talk to the person organizing the event, Denise Simms.
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Researching the Rocks of Fogo Island
They could've gone anywhere in the world, but they came to Newfoundland. We talk to a geology student from Cambridge University about the project she and her group are doing on Fogo.
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All Talk, No action
The new report out on school busses doesn't solve one Baie Verte family's problem.
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Understanding Autism
We talk to the regional co-ordinator of the autism society about how we can better understand those with the disorder.
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Liberal Leader Candidates Square Off in Gander
We talk to the moderator of tonight's Liberal leadership debate in Gander, Darren Murray.
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Waiting on the Ambulance Review
We chat with the provincial Minister of Health, Susan Sullivan, about the status of government's review of ambulance services.
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Ferry Frustrations
Fogo isn't the only island being effected by ferry service. We talk to a inn owner on Change Islands about how her business is being effected.
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Possible Solution to Date Rape Drug
We hear from the man behind new devices designed to tell you if drugs have been slipped in your drink.
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Young Woman's Dreams of Flight in New Book
We chat with author Heather Stemp about her new book Amelia and Me, and a young girl's dreams of flying
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The Rocks of the Rock
We talk to Fogo Island's geologist in residence, Andy Kerr, about what his work.
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Water and Sewer Upgrade for New-Wes-Valley
We talk to Mayor Grant Burry about the six hundred thousand dollars the town received to improve water and sewer in the area.
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Hell on the Hill
We talk to Todd Cole, the organizer of a new extreme fitness event for Clarenville that is set for October.
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Fast Food Art Heist
It wasn't the Humbugular, but someone stole at painting from the McDonald's in GFW. We talk to the artist of the stolen print, Christopher Peet.
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The Practicality of Eating Local
We talk to the Federation of Agriculture Eugene Legge about what local options are actually available to you.
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Gander Flyers Player Movement
We check in with the Gander Flyers as part of our summer series on Senior Hockey teams in Central Newfoundland.
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World Weighs in on Small Scale Fisheries
We hear from a Newfoundlander who recently attended an international conference about keeping small scale fisheries healthy around the world.
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Long-time Gander Town Official Retires
We talk to Mayor Claude Elliott about the retirement of chief administrative officer, Jake Turner.
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Polar Bear Attack Witness Calls for Changes
We have more on that horrific polar bear attack that happened last month in Labrador.
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Protecting Your Head
We hear from the head of the provincial brain injury association about the best way to be safe doing stunts on your skateboard, scooter or bike.
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Bonnet Contest in Trinity
Get out your glue guns and best Sunday hat! We tell you about a head turning fundraiser going on in Trinity on Friday.
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Defective Detectors
They're broken almost as often as they're working. We tell you what a CBC investigation found about the province's moose detection systems along the TCH.
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Waste of Money
Prominent GFW lawyer Mark Griffin explains why he agrees the new proposed civic centre is not the best way to spend taxpayers dollars.
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Luxury Inn Shares Fogo Ferry Woes
We talk to Alan Cobb, one of the people behind the luxurious Fogo Island Inn about the challenges of relying on a ferry service that's sometimes unreliable.
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Local Doctor Calls for Helmets at Skatepark
GFW's new skate park is pretty popular. Wearing helmets there isn't. We talk to a local doctor Jared Butler, who is afraid there will be a serious accident.
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Doctor Calls for Helmets at Skatepark
GFW's a new skate park it's pretty popular. Wearing helmets there isn't though. We talk to a local doctor jared Butler, who is afraid there will be a serious accident.
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Local Cops Take Bronze
Usually when thousands of fire fighters and police officers get together it must be a bad situation. Not this time. We talk to a couple of local participants in the 2013 World Police and Fire Games.
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Senate Scandal Talk
Senator George Baker shares his thoughts on the ongoing expense scandal in the Red Chamber.
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Long Ferry Waits in Fogo
Fogo Island resident Maureen Lynch talks about the lengthy line-up for the ferry in that left hundreds stranded yesterday.
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Surviving a Polar Bear Attack
We have dramatic details about the polar bear attack that happened last month in Northern Labrador.
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Covering Court Costs
We hear from an aboriginal group that's asking people to help pay for a legal action to get Indian status.
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Antique for Engines
A unique fundraiser for the Point Leamington fire truck could have you digging up treasures in your house. We hear from the organizer, Nicole Hillier.
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Sport for Fun
Summer is winding down and so are kid's summer sports programs. We hear about the Central Newfoundland Summer Games.
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Hole-In-One
We hear about a local golfer who won a new car for a hole-in-one and the amazing thing that happened right before the shot.
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Power Failure On Open Water
We have an update on the latest problems that Marine Atlantic is dealing with.
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Stuff A Bus in GFW
Helping families in need with back to school costs. We find out how you can help stuff a bus full of school supplies.
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Movin' the Mutts
The popular dog park in Grand Falls-Windsor is moving locations. We find out where to and the reasons for the move.
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Passing on the Allan Cup
It's a make or break year for the Conception Bay Ceebees as senior hockey turns to the one thing that could save it...FANS!
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UNESCO Site in Bonavista?
A committee hoping to establish a UNESCO-sanctioned geopark is getting closer to their goal. We find out more about that from committee member John Norman
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Getting Connected to E-cycling in NL
You can now recycle electronics in this province, but not all communities will have a depot. We find out why.
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Making the Rural Thrive
We talk to one of the organizers of the Georgetown Conference, which focuses on how to make rural communities in Atlantic Canada succeed.
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Business Burnt
We hear from the owner of a frame shop and art gallery in GFW that was broken into and burned earlier this week.
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It's Hard Eating Green
We talk to a vegetarian about the challenge of maintaining that lifestyle living in rural Newfoundland.
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Traffic Jam
The TCH was tied up between Benton and Gander on Thursday for several hours. We tell you why and what you should expect through the weekend.
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Cats Summer Prep
They might not be playing any games right now, but teams in the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League are still very busy. We talk to an executive member of the Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts, Paul Glavine.
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A Rare Find
A vintage, world-class player piano with Newfoundland ties could be yours.
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Play Ball
A girls mosquito baseball team from Grand Falls Windsor is headed to a provincial tournament for the first time this weekend. We talk to their captain and coaches.
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Winterset in the Summer
We talk to Kathy Hodder about about this weekend's Winterset in Summer events happening in Eastport.
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Qalipu Chief Explains New Deadline
A new deadline for applicants and members of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq band. We find out why a public notice is asking for original long-form birth certificates.
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Lightning Strikes in Rodgers Cove
Gerald Wiseman tells us about his close call with Mother Nature Tuesday night.
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Media Friendly
The Clarenville Event Centre is only a couple of years old, but it's about to get an upgrade that'll allow for improved media coverage of events.
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More Fish in the Farm
We talk to the director of the provincial aquaculture association, Cyr Couturier, about how different fish species might help keep sea lice away from farmed salmon.
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Keeper of Tradition
We travel to Lewisporte to hear from a young accordionist Blake Russell who released his 1st album.
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Artist in Residence
we talk to Meghan Flight about her career and what she's doing at the Fox Moth Heritage Ctr in Norris Arm.
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Hockey Enrolment Down
Fewer Canadian kids are playing hockey than most of us might think. We talk to the VP of Hockey Canada, Paul Carson, to find out why.
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Harvesting Hog
We talk to a local pork producer and find out about a free pig roast this weekend.
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Remembering Jim Malloy
We remember a Grand Falls-Windsor WWII veteran, historian, archivist and newspaper columnist who was so much of the community.
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Baseball Champs
We hear from a coach and player from the Mosquito double A provincial championship squad.
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Civic Centre Clash
Grand Falls-Windsor council is divided over the civic centre project, we'll hear from Councillor Darren Finn and Mayor Al Hawkins about their opposing views.
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Treatment Unnecessary?
A recent medical study suggests not all prostate cancer should be treated. We talk with urologist Dr. David Sutherland.
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Hockey Off the Ice
A new indoor hockey facility in Grand Falls-Windsor will be used to teach the game using synthetic ice.
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SAR Success
We talk to the head of a small search and rescue group about the challenges of searching a huge, empty expanse of wilderness.
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Settling the Dust
The town of Gander addresses a business-park dust-up over zoning that led to one man blocking traffic in protest.
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Fire Strikes GFW Business
Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie shares details on an early morning fire that destroyed a business on Main Street.
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Anchor Inn's African Roots
A new perspective is sometimes what a business needs. We hear how the South African co-owner of the Anchor Inn in Twillingate has helped to spruce up the old hotel.
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Deep Water Mussels
Making a better mussel We dive into a DFO research project in Notre Dame Bay.
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Canada Food Day Gourmet
Tomorrow is Canada Food Day, on which we celebrate food grown right here at home. Nicole Bracci at Bistro on Roe in Gander will be marking the occasion with a special menu.
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Gander Dust-Up
Two businesses in Gander work side-by-side, but they're zoned differently. Now that difference is causing big headaches for one of them, and he wants the town to fix it. We'll talk to Don Frost about his frustration, and how far he'll go to vent it.
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Up in Smoke
We'll hear the scary story from Gander about what happened to Bonnie Pritchett's iPhone. We'll also have a chat with the Atlantic Better Business Bureau about what you should do if you end up with a faulty product.
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Safer on the Water
The Bonavista Bay Search and Rescue troops in Glovertown are doing volunteer inspections on pleasure boats to make sure people are safe. George Scott goes along to see how boaters are doing.
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Resettlement Bad For Business
Residents of the town of Gaultois plan to meet and discuss the province's offer of compensation to homeowners in isolated communities who want to resettle. That's got one businesswoman very worried, and we'll hear from her.
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Play Ball!
The Canadian senior men's and women's 35+ softball championships are happening in Gander this weekend. We'll chat with the captain of the Gander women's team, Sherry Drover, as she gets her squad ready to represent the province.
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Home Sweet Home
Today we meet a young woman who left Twillingate for the big city, but found, in the end, that her hometown has a lot to recommend it as well.
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A Legge Up
A Benton mom is turning her love for horses into a business that will help disabled children in Central. We'll chat with Jessica Legge.
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The Half-Century Mayor
In days when it's difficult to get volunteers running for town council, Crow Head, near Twillingate is the picture of stability. Mayor John Hamlyn has held his post for fifty years, and we'll chat with him.
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A Soldier's Tale
Jamie MacWhirter was born in Corner Brook and served his country in Afghanistan. In dealing with his post-traumatic stress disorder, he wrote his story down. Now it's a new book, and he talks to us about it.
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Veggies in Demand in Twillingate
Twillingate's tourism season is booming, which is great news for the economy. It's also tough on the grocery stores in town, which are finding it difficult to keep up with demands for fresh produce. Store manager Roseanne Watkins joins us to talk about th
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Withholding Information
We hear from MP Scott Simms, who brings us details about the parliamentary budget office, a spending watchdog in Ottawa, now has to use access to information to find out what the Federal government is doing with our money.
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Berry Picking Time
Our George Scott visits the Central U-Pick in Grand Falls-Windsor and tries some fresh, juicy strawberries.
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Home From Haiti
Springdale's Karen Huxter lives and works in Haiti, where she runs a school and orphanage. We catch up with her as she takes a rare vacation back home.
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Remembering Korea
As the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War approaches, Port Union's Hayward Lodge reflects on what many call the forgotten war, and the part he played overseas.
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Anchors Aweigh!
It's a big day in Glovertown, as the town officially opens its brand new marina. We'll talk to Clarence House about the very special occasion.
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Concussion Numbers Still High
We speak with Dr.Charles Tator, one of Canada's foremost concussion experts. He explains some misconceptions about concussions and talks about why the NHL needs to do more to reduce the numbers of brain injuries in hockey.
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Life's Savings Stolen
We hear from the brother of a man who checked into the hospital in Baie Verte with his life's savings in hand, then died in the hospital after which his family found his money missing.
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Keeping Local Meat Safe
The province's chief veterinarian talks about the balance between keeping locally-produced meat safe, while still having it be more available.
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The Root of the Story
The Green Team in Elliston is spending the summer overhauling and restoring the town's famous root cellars. We'll check in on their project.
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No Road Work For Gambo
The mayor of Gambo is upset his town has been passed over for capital works money from the province for the second straight year. We'll hear from Peter Lush and from MHA Sandy Collins.
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Golfing For Greatness
Sixteen-year-old Blair Bursey of Gander is once again proving himself to be among the best young golfers in the province. We'll chat with him about his season.
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Ivanhoe Reunion
People from the Traytown area will be celebrating a big reunion of those resettled from tiny Ivanhoe. Marie Smith tells us all about it.
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In the Tree Tops
Nova Scotia has just become the first province to outlaw whole tree harvesting. We'll find out what that means, and why it should be happening here.
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Working on a Cure
Thousands of people in this province have macular degeneration, which causes blindness. We'll meet a Memorial University researcher who's looking for a cure.
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Government Rules Hurting Beef Farmers
Tighter enforcement of meat handling regulations is hurting beef farmers in Central, says Michael Bland. We'll hear why he's afraid his business is coming to an end.
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New Album for GFW Mom
We talk to Tara Rowsell about her new album and the thrill of seeing it take shape.
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No Pool in Plate Cove
Plate Cove residents were told they're not allowed to use their pool because of government regulations. We hear from the group that is fighting the order.
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Drownings Up in NL
More people are drowning in this province each year, and you might be surprised at who the victims are. We find out more from Jeanette Jobson, executive director of the Lifesaving Society.
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Superman Strength
we hear the amazing story of a man who found the strength to lift an SUV off his son-in-law's head.
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Low Water Levels
We get an update on the region's salmon rivers for all the hopeful anglers who are planning to head out on the weekend.
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Celebrity Endorsement
Comedian Mark Critch ans actor Allen Hawco have pledge to help kids in Port Union get a skatepark.
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Gander's French Ambassador
We talk to Richard Wilton, a bilingual high school student attending a French conference later next month.
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NL Adventurer to Amazon's Best Sell List
Extreme adventuring has turned a Newfoundlander into a best-selling author. We talk with Shawn Stratton.
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First Aid at Salmon Fest
We hear from the head of medical services at this weekend's Salmon Festival about concerns that first aid was inadequate.
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Big Bucks for Bonavista Water Upgrades
Bonavista received close to $1 million for improvements to their water system yesterday. We talk to the mayor, Betty Fitzgerald.
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Suing over Salmon Fest
Suing over bad treatment at the Salmon Festival. A St.John's lawyer is considering a class action suit open to everyone who attended.
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Burlington's Big Bash
The Gathering in Burlington is going to be a major event this summer. We hear from Shaun Majumder.
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Salmon Fest Fallout
Disillusioned at Salmon Fest. Some patrons want refunds, we hear from one of them. And then GFW Mayor Al Hawkins addresses the concerns.
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Treasure Hunt in Gambo
A scavenger hunt with a bit of mystery is going on in Gambo. We bring you the details.
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Downgrading the Classification for Gander Airport
Gander Airport Manager Gary Vey joins us to explain how a reclassification of the airport could effect fire and rescue services there.
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New Art Gallery from and Old House
An old house and contemporary art make for fine bedfellows on the Bonavista Peninsula.
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Downgrading the Classification for Gander Airport
Gander Airport Manager Gary Vey joins us to explain how a reclassification of the airport could effect fire and rescue services there.
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School Boards Trustees Continue Fight
School trustees continue to fight against the changes in province's school system. We speak with a trustee about their latest attempt to have their voice heard.
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Billionaire at Salmon Fest Faces Charges is US Court
From corporate America to the stage of Salmon Fest. We find out some scathing details on the frontman for JD and the Straight Shot - James Dolan.
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Money for Manolis L. Clean Up
The feds are making plans to pump the oil out of the Manolis L. We get details from MP Scott Simms.
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Newfoundland Missing Out on Natural Gas?
We hear from energy consultant Tom Adams, who thinks the provincial government's focus on Muskrat Falls has blinded it to the potential of natural gas.
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Money For Ponies
The Change Islands Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary is going through some hard financial times. We'll hear how neighbours are coming to the rescue.
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Women Still Taking the Blame
A new study from the Canadian Federation of Women show's a disturbing number of young people think women provoke their own sexual assaults. We'll hear from the foundation and some youth in our area.
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Get Your Wedgies Here! Hiscock's Re-opens
The classic Grand Falls-Windsor eatery re-opens just in time for the Salmon Festival. We'll speak with the owner.
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Paramedics On Security Detail
The union that represents paramedics at Central Health says the emergency specialists are required to provide security at the health authority's buildings, and that's too much to ask. We'll hear from NAPE and Central Health.
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Overheated Dog Leads to Charges
Gander town cop Oz Fudge talks to us about an incident on the weekend, that saw a dog left in an overheated car, and the charges the owners can face.
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Healing Garden Open
CBC's Lindsay Bird takes us to the brand new healing garden at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor.
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Manolis L Leaking Again
We ask Coast Guart environmentalist Bob Grant what's causing the latest oil leak from the sunken paper carrier off Change Islands.
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A New Dinner Theatre Season Opens in Grand Falls-Windsor
John Thompson of Queen Street Dinner Theatre drops by for a chat about what's in the programme for this summer's season.
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A Scientific Field Trip
Today we meet Christian Pearce from Clarenville. He's a chemistry student at Memorial University, and he'll be representing Canada at the 55th London International Youth Science Forum at the end of the month.
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Answers for Rural Newfoundland
Professor Kelly Vodden from Memorial University's Harris Centre talks about a new study about the need for better cooperation between government and rural grassroots development groups.
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New Criteria Announced For Membership in the Qalipu Band
Applicants for membership and current members of the Qalipu landless native band will have their applications re-assesed as the federal government and band leadership set new criteria.
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Conne River Art at The Rooms
We talk with 24-year-old John Nick Jeddore of Conne River. He opens his art installation about native history at The Rooms in St.John's today.
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Fly Your Car
Wayne Lorenzen tells us how you can make your ordinary car fly this weekend in Gander, and raise some money for charity at the same time.
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