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Fortune fishplant
The future of the fish plant in Fortune looks bleak following the province's rejection of a proposal by Ocean Choice International to ship unprocessesed fish to China. Anthony speaks with Charles Penwell, the mayor of the Burin Peninsula town, about the effect this ruling has.
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Seal oil pioneer
Markets for seal pelts are scarce, but what about the stuff you can get in capsules? The seal oil full of Omega-3 fatty acids. Anthony drops by the Kilbride office of Dr. Cosmos Ho, who's been trying to market commercial seal oil capsules around the world for two decades.
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Census population changes
The latest Canadian census shows more people living in CBS and St. John's, and fewer in Mt. Pearl. To try to make sense of the census Anthony speaks with Rob Greenwood, director of the Harris Centre at MUN.
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Military, RCMP on Makkovik search
Many have been searching for answers in the wake of the tragic death of Burton Winters in Makkovik. Reporter Vik Adhopia brings us the latest from a q&a session in Pleasantville on Wednesday with the RCMP and the military's Chief of Defence Staff.
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City sidewalks
There was a public meeting in St. John's Monday night where councilors talked about the new plan for sidewalk clearing which includes $700,000 for more crews and equipment. We hear some of what was heard and said at that meeting. Following that we check in a few times with the Morning Show's Adam Walsh as he attempts to navigate the sidewalks in various parts of the city.
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Makkovik rescue attempt criticism
Were mistakes made in the rescue attempt of a 14-year-old from Makkovik? Anthony discusses that with Merv Wiseman, the union representative at the Maritime Search and Rescue Subcenter.
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OCI on Newfoundland Lynx lockout
Martin Sullivan, the CEO of Ocean Choice International which owns the Newfoundland Lynx, talks with Anthony about the situation.
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Newfoundland Lynx lockout
The crew of the Newfoundland Lynx camped out on the wharf in Bay Roberts Sunday night after being locked out in a contract dispute. They say vessel owner Ocean Choice International has hired replacement workers. Anthony speaks with Greg Pretty, director for Industrial and Offshore sector for the fisheries union, FFAW.
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Makkovik search response time
The parents of Burton Winters - the young man who died while trying to make his way back to Makkovik on foot after his snowmobile broke down - are fighting for change after the loss of their son. Many people are questioning the slow response by the Department of National Defence, and Burton's parents have released a statement critical of DND. Anthony speaks with the MHA for Torngat Mountains about the family's plans. Randy Edmunds who lives in Makkovik was part of the search team and has been in close contact with the Winters family.
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First female RCMP top cop
When PEI RCMP chief superintendent Tracy Hardy takes over that same role in Newfoundland, she'll be the first female to do so in this province. Anthony talks with her about her new job she'll be starting soon.
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Goulds water woes
An elderly couple in St. John's say their well is drying up, and they want the city to step in. The CBC's Beth Macdonell has been looking into their situation and drops by the studio to talk about it with Anthony.
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Peter Penashue on response time; Seal hunt
National Defence is investigating the search and rescue response time in the Labrador snowmobiler tragedy. Labrador MP Peter Penashue is the province's federal cabinet minister. Anthony speaks with him about the delay in response. Following that Anthony shifts gears with the minister to talk about NDP MP Ryan Cleary's seal hunt comments... and what political hay has been made of those comments.
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Labrador search and rescue response time
The tragic death of a young snowmobiler in Labrador has sparked a federal investigation into how long it took for a rescue chopper to arrive on scene. Anthony speaks with NDP MP Jack Harris about search and rescue response times.
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Medical Specialist of the Year
It could be a podiatrist, an internist, or maybe a dermatologist. However, this year's Specialist of the Year for the province as announced by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons is a medical oncologist at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. Anthony speaks with Dr. Kara Laing about her award and how she feels about being given the nod from her peers.
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Digging up savings
The premier is sending a message to all departments to go digging in the weeds to find savings, so we sent Adam Walsh out into those weeds to see if he could dig up some money-saving suggestions for those government departments.
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Public accountability comparisons
The difference is night and day: Nova Scotia's Public Accounts Committee is far more transparent then the one in this province. Anthony reaches Keith Colwell - a Liberal MLA in Nova Scotia who chairs that province's public accounts committee - to compare watchdog committees on government spending.
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Preparing for CPP changes
If you're in your late fifties or early sixties, you should reconsider how to maximize your Canada Pension Plan benefits. There are changes coming that will affect how much money you get...depending on how soon you collect benefits and whether you are still working. Anthony reaches economist Patricia Croft to find out what adjustments you need to consider in your financial plan.
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NAPE reaction to premier's speech
The premier is taking her foot off the gas peddle of government spending, so what does that mean for the unions? Anthony puts that question to NAPE president Carol Furlong.
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Premier's belt-tightening speech
Premier Kathy Dunderdale has called for belt tightening and warned of leaner years. Our Provincial Affairs reporter David Cochrane tells us why her speech to the Board of Trade yesterday was so significant.
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Ice Vikings
A group of adventurers from Pittsburgh has been climbing icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland. Anthony speaks with Don Wargowsky, one of those climbers, about the daring visits to our shores and the documentary film that resulted.
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Outstanding Principals
Different times and different challenges. Two award-winning principals, Christina Pike of St. Paul's Junior High in St. John's and David Hamlyn of Leo Burke Academy in Bishop's Falls, give Anthony a lesson on today's schools.
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Sidewalks and mail delivery
Are the sidewalks in your neighbourhood being cleared? How are your mail carriers faring on them? Anthony checks in with our roving-reporter Cec Haire and with the city's director of public works, Paul Mackey.
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Honour killings
The topic of honour killings has been in the headlines lately with the Shafia murder trail and conviction. Anthony speaks with Dr. Amin Muhammad, a Memorial University professor who has studied honour killings and says they're on the rise in this country.
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Political panel
Given the fallout from the Auditor General's report, the premier's tiff with the Telegram and a whole lot more in provincial politics, we reconvene our Morning Show political panel. Anthony sets out the chairs for Paul Lane, the Progressive Conservative MHA for Mount Pearl South, Andrew Parsons, the Liberal MHA for Burgeo-La Poile and Dale Kirby, the New Democrat MHA for St. John's North.
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Lyubov Orlova back pay
Crew members of the Lyubov Orlova - the Russian ship sitting in the St. John's harbour - are fighting to get their back pay. Network producer Marie Wadden tells Anthony about one of those crew members and how she is trying to get what she's owed.
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Power Field Centre
Occupying 46 acres on Torbay Road, the Power Field Centre is going to be big. Anthony gets details from KMK Capital president Kevin King, the developer behind the theatre complex.
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Marystown getting less Hebron work
What does the loss of $100 million worth of construction mean to Marystown? Anthony discusses that with mayor Sam Synard.
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Finance minister on AG report
He's the man behind the public coffers...and they've just been audited. Finance Minister Tom Marshall goes over some of the revelations in this week's Auditor General's report.
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Tracking bird flu
Remember how scared everyone got over the bird flu a few years ago? For a look at what the future may hold, Anthony speaks with Andrew Lang, a microbiologist at Memorial University who's trying to track the source of the next worldwide pandemic.
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Hebron local work cut in half
Kiewit Offshore Services says it can't build a $100-million module that's part of the Hebron project. To find out why not, Anthony speaks with Bob Cadigan, CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association.
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AG Report: Highlights
With the release of the Auditor General's report, as always there's lots to talk about. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh goes over some highlights with Anthony.
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AG Report: Opposition reaction
The Auditor General released his report Wednesday afternoon, but Wayne Loveys said he didn't get enough access to information he needed. The opposition leaders, Liberal Dwight Ball and New Democrat Lorraine Michael, weigh in.
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Gay and in high school
The province is trying to improve school life for gay students by introducing Gay/Straight Alliances. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh talked to some high school students about their thoughts.
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Demand for skin removal to grow
The number of people demanding the province pay to remove excess skin following dramatic weight loss is about to explode - from three or four individuals to three or four dozen. The CBC's Zach Goudie drops by with yet another twist in a controversial story.
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Long-time sealer on future of hunt
Twillingate native Jack Troake has been a sealer for nearly 60 years. Anthony reaches him to get his take on the latest dust-up over the hunt.
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MPs seal hunt comments
Could the New Democrat MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl be PETA's new poster boy? The animal rights group is quoting Ryan Cleary in their efforts to end the seal hunt. Anthony reaches him in Ottawa to discuss comments he made about future of the seal hunt and the reaction he's been getting.
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Councillor's worth
Are St. John's city councillors worth the money we pay them... and when they're not at meetings, what do they do? The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been speaking with some councillors and drops by to share his findings with Anthony.
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Tweeting public policy
With Natural Resources minister Jerome Kennedy tweeting up a storm defending Muskrat Falls, we're wondering if social networks are the right place to debate public policy. Anthony discusses that with Lyle Wetsch, a Business and Marketing professor at Memorial University who teaches courses about the use of social media.
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My Gay/Straight Alliance
Being a student can be tough enough, but being gay in school can be even tougher. Education minister Clyde Jackman tells Anthony about a new program called "My Gay-Straight Alliance."
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Care and Share
The Care and Share Food and Clothes Bank in Catalina is getting busier. It opened just last August. Since then a decision to permanently close the fish plant in nearby Port Union was made by Ocean Choice. Shelley Blackmore helps run the food and clothes bank.
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Triffie's Song
Triffie Wadman's family is driving into St. John's this morning from Freshwater, Placentia Bay.
They're on their way to sit in on a preliminary hearing for Trevor Pardy.
He's accused of murdering Triffie Wadman last October.
She died of gunshot wounds and was found lying on Boggy Hall Place, a quiet cul-de-sac off Topsail Road.
Darrell Duke is a musician and friend of the family.
He wrote a song for the family and is trying to raise money for Triffie's 11 year-old daughter.
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More cars; more accidents; more repairs
We've heard there are a lot more cars on the roads these days, and Bill Learie, who operates the Dent Specialist, is getting their business. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh dropped to find out what he's seeing.
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Gay/straight alliance clubs
Some people are calling on the government to mandate gay/straight alliance clubs in schools... but it's not something the Department of Education supports. Anthony shares part of a correspondence from the department, then we hear from Noah Davis-Power, a candidate for the provincial NDP in the last election in CBS, who recently started a gay straight alliance at his school. He speaks with the CBC's Amy Stoodley.
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Herder decision delay
We were hoping to hear this week where Newfoundland's senior hockey league will stage the Herder finals, but a decision still hasn't been made. Reporter David Zelcer speaks with Jack Lee, president of Hockey NL, following a meeting with team representatives Thursday night.
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Gay/straight school alliances
A member of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered group at MUN fought to attend his high school prom with his partner. Kyle Rees drops by the studio to tell Anthony how he thinks schools could deal with homophobia.
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Dealing with more traffic
There's a lot more 'zoom zoom' going on; cars and trucks now outnumber people in this province. Cec meets up with driving instructor Rudy Singleton to talk about navigating those busier streets.
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Property taxes increase
The mayor of St. John's says unless the province antes up more money to pay for infrastructure, property taxes could double or triple. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh took a "tax tour:quot; through many areas of town to ask people how they feel about the threat of another tax increase.
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Out, about and online for Thursday, January 19th
In the last half hour of Thursday's show Nancy Walsh rolls out some things to do this weekend and web editor Rob Antle fills us in on what's happening on cbc.ca/nl.
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Closed House reality check
They might call it "The House," but there's hardly anybody ever in it. The CBC's Rob Antle has been taking a look at how many days Newfoundland's legislature is actually open compared to other provinces.
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MCP denied for excess skin operations
Requests for MCP coverage of operations to remove excess skin following massive weight loss have been again denied following a review by the province. The CBC's Zach Goudie, who broke this story, drops by with the latest.
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Special moments, out, about and online for Wednesday, January 18th
We begin the last half hour of Wednesday's show with a special moment Anthony regularly witnesses outside the studio window, Nancy Walsh rolls out some things to do this weekend and web editor Rob Antle fills us in on what's happening on cbc.ca/nl.
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Debate Muskrat Falls
There's a new Facebook page called "Debate Muskrat Falls" which states Kathy Dunderdale's government is trying to rush the hydro-electric project through the House of Assembly. It continues with a call for a special debate in the House on the issue. The page was set up by the NDP over the weekend, and St. John's North NDP MHA Dale Kirby drops by to chat about the new page with Anthony.
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Regional Economic Capacity Index
They've got workers and skills and jobs... or do they? Nancy Walsh takes a look at the most viable communities in Newfoundland.
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St. John's recreation centres
Rec centres in the capital city are too old and too few. A plan is in place, but it will take time and money. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been looking at the plan and discusses the main elements of it with Anthony. Following that Anthony and deputy mayor Shannie Duff discuss the future plans for recreation centres in St. John's.
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Forecast, out, about and online for Monday, January 16th
In the last half hour of Monday's show marking the return of host Anthony Germain, meteorologist Ryan Snoddon gives us an early look at the week of weather ahead, Nancy Walsh rolls out some things to do this weekend and web editor Rob Antle fills us in on what's happening on cbc.ca/nl.
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Students on Ice
She's spent time with penguins and swam in waters heated by underground volcanoes. John Furlong introduces us to 16-year-old Shaziana Kaderali, who rang in the new year with a group of students en route to the Antarctic.
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Strapped down seniors
Some elderly Alzheimer's patients are being strapped to their beds for 15 hours a day at a long-term care home in Burin. John Furlong speaks with Kelly Heisz, executive director with the Seniors' Resource Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador, about how prepared our province is to deal with our aging population.
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Herder finals kerfuffle
It's a hockey racket that's happening off ice but has left fans in central Newfoundland ticked off. John Furlong reconvenes our veteran hockey panel consisting of Randy Pearcey, a former coach of the Mt. Pearl Blades and Tony Cuomo, a minor league coach to talk about where to play the Herder finals.
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Forecast, out, about and online for Friday, January 13th
In the last half hour of Friday's show with your guest-host John Furlong in his last day of a two week stint, meteorologist Ryan Snoddon gives us the weekend weather forecast, Nancy Walsh rolls out some things to do this weekend and web editor Mark Quinn fills us in on what's happening on cbc.ca/nl.
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Churchill Square supermarket closing
Having a local grocery store in the neighbourhood is convenient, but what happens if it closes? The Morning Show's Adam Walsh catches up with some patrons of the Save Easy in Churchill Square before the doors close permanently this weekend.
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Dentists heading to Haiti
It's been two years since the massive earthquake in Haiti, where health care demands are enormous. John Furlong speaks with two dentists who are going there this week to help -- children's dentist Geoff Smith and Stewart Gillies, president of the Canadian International Dental Foundation.
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Alzheimer's patients restrained
Some hospitalized patients with Alzheimer's disease on the south coast are being restrained for hours every day. We hear one story from Levi Pike, whose wife is in need of protective care at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre.
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Out and about, PWC memories and online for Thursday, January 12th
In the last half hour of Thursday's show with your guest-host John Furlong, Nancy Walsh has a run at things to do, we hear some memories from Prince of Wales "Collegians" and web editor Mark Quinn takes a look at the latest offerings on cbc.ca/nl.
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Bay Bulls Lifestyle Centre
It will soon be easier to get fit on the Southern Shore; a brand new lifestyle center is opening. John Furlong gets a sneak peek from Scott Penney, chair of the "Bay Bulls-to-Bauline" Athletics Association.
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Multi-tasking and dangerous driving
Police pull over a driver going 154 km/hr while talking on a cell phone. To find out just how much danger that brings to the rest of us, John Furlong chats with Dr. Scott MacKinnon, a professor at Memorial University who studies situation awareness.
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MRI wait times
A woman in Fortune who has been diagnosed with cancer says 17 months is too long to wait for treatment. John Furlong talks about MRI waiting times with NDP leader and health critic Lorraine Michael.
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Cell tower health concerns
Bell's plan to build a cell tower in St. John's fell flat because of health concerns, but do those cell phone towers really harm us? We hear what city council thinks and then John Furlong speaks with Bernard Lord, president of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.
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Storm chat, Out and about and online for Wednesday, January 11th
In the last half hour of Wednesday's show with your guest-host John Furlong, we discuss the winter storm and the decision to close the schools, Nancy Walsh takes a run at things to do in the community - including what's open and what's not - and web editor Mark Quinn has a look at the wealth of offerings on cbc.ca/nl.
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Barber And Shop
A 30-year-old entrepreneur with a feel for the past has just opened a new, old-fashioned barber shop in downtown St. John's. John Furlong dropped by the Fogtown Barber and Shop and found Chris Evans, the man with the ideas...and the scissors.
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Libyan students
The fighting may be over in Libya, but students from that country studying here don't know whether they will be able to stay. Reporter Nadia Stewart gives John an update on the MUN students here on a scholarship program partially funded by the Libyan government.
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Old water pipes
St. John's is home to many old water mains, and a break in one on Portugal Cove Road early Monday morning caused flooding in some homes. One man who rents one of those homes speaks to reporter Krissy Holmes, then Cec discusses the old water lines with Paul Mackey, the director of public works with the city.
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Out and about and online for Tuesday, January 10th
In the last half hour of Tuesday's show piloted by guest-host John Furlong, Nancy Walsh sets up some things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn has a look at the wealth of offerings on cbc.ca/nl.
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OCI exemptions denied
A government decision to deny a request by Ocean Choice International for permanent exemptions to processing requirements puts another wrinkle in an already complicated fishery. Guest-host John Furlong goes to former provincial Fisheries Minister Trevor Taylor to discuss where the solution might lie.
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Workers and customer service
Many of us have complaints about the service we receive in stores, but there's another side to that story. John Furlong asks retired labour leader Frank Taylor to spell it out for us.
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Parliament Street flooding report
An engineering report says a contractor is responsible for flooding 11 homes on Parliament Street in St. John's in October. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh gives guest-host John Furlong a look at what's in the report.
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Forecast, Out and about and online for Monday, January 9th
In the last half hour of Monday's show with guest-host John Furlong at the helm for one more week, Ryan Snoddon takes a run at the week of weather ahead, Nancy Walsh is back in the saddle with an early-week look at things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn has a look at things to see and hear on cbc.ca/nl.
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Swiss Chalet rodent update
Swiss Chalet on Kenmount Road in St. John's is working at putting a pesty past behind it. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells John about Swiss Chalet's plans for the New Year.
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Local doctors head to Haiti
It's called Team Broken Earth, and it's members are headed back to Haiti to help in the healing process. John Furlong sits down with Doctors Andrew Furey and Dr. Jeremy Pridham, two members of the team.
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Back to sea for Montreal puffin
From the mean streets of Montreal to the cold Atlantic, John Furlong follows the latest adventures of a puffin that was taken under Stan Tobin's wing.
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Out and about, forecast and online for Friday, January 6th
In the last half hour of Friday's show, Robyn Miller (filling in for Nancy) gives guest host John Furlong a look at things to do in the community this weekend, Ryan Snoddon takes a run at the weekend weather forecast and web editor John Gushue has a look at things to see and hear on cbc.ca/nl.
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Canada Post carriers cutback
He crawled through the snow to deliver mail. John Furlong sits down with retired letter carrier Harry Phelan for his take on the potential cutback of Canada Post's door-to-door delivery. John also gets union reaction about the possible introduction of temporary mailboxes from Craig Dyer, chief shop steward with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
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Parliament Streeet flood update
The bills are flooding in for some homeowners in the east end of St. John's who were flooded out more than two months ago... but they say they shouldn't have to pay. The CBC's Caroline Hillier has been speaking with some of the affected residents, and tells John Furlong what they're saying.
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Archbishop on Raymond Lahey
The child pornography case of Bishop Raymond Lahey was another in a long list of embarassments for the Catholic Church. John Furlong is joined by Martin Currie, the Archbishop of the diocese of St. John's, to talk about the road ahead for the church.
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Out, about and online for Thursday, January 5th
In the last half hour of Thursday's show, guest host John Furlong chats with Cec about the effect fireworks have on some pets. Following that Robyn Miller (filling in for Nancy) takes a look at things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn has a look at things to see and hear on cbc.ca/nl.
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Out, about and online for Wednesday, January 4th
In the last half hour of Wednesday's show with guest-host John Furlong, newsreader Robyn Miller takes a look at things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn has a look at things to see and hear on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Office space rental increase
The price is not right for some St. John's councillors who want the city to take another look at the cost of renting office space in St. John's. Guest-host John Furlong talks with councillor Gerry Colbert about a rent increase that has council talking. Following that we hear reaction on the Morning Line from councillor Sheilagh O'Leary.
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Regaining citizenship
Emma Sexton, who was born in Newfoundland on Canada Day almost 80 years ago and passed away recently, spent the last years of her life fighting to regain her Canadian citizenship. Marcus Evans, the lawyer who helped Emma get her dying wish, speaks with John Furlong.
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Sidewalks and Canada Post carriers
The communications manager with Canada Post, Denise Cora, tells John Furlong why the corporation may make some St. John's residents go farther than their doorstep to collect their mail this winter.
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Letter carriers and sidewalks
Canada Post says a snowy sidewalk could change the way some people get their mail. Guest host John Furlong reaches the director of public works with the City of St. John's, Paul Mackey to talk about the problem.
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Marystown food bank
The shipyard and fish plant aren't the only places cleared out in Marystown: The food bank is too. Eg Walters of the Community Food Sharing Association spoke to John Furlong about the big need for donations in the town.
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Out, about and online for Tuesday, January 3rd
In the last half hour of Tuesday's show - the first one of 2012 - guest host John Furlong and newsreader Robyn Miller take a look at things to do in the first week of a new year (including getting that tree out the door) and web editor Mark Quinn casts his eye to the offerings on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Backyard fireworks safety
Are you planning to bringing in the New Year with a bang? The Morning Show's Christmas week co-host Tony Dawson reaches Cara Pardy - a fire inspector with the St. John's Fire Department - to get some tips for your backyard fireworks display.
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Joey Basha death investigation
Police in China are continuing their investigation into the death of Joey Basha, a student and musician from Newfoundland who's been living in Hong Kong for the last few years. The CBC's Beth MacDonnell reached Joey's mother Phyllis on Wednesday evening for an update.
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Santa's friend and helper
Bruce Templeton - a close personal friend of Santa Claus - drops into the studio to chat with Maggie Gillis about some of the Christmas visits he's made with the big man in the bright red suit over the years.
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Otto Tucker
We wheeled through the cities of Mt. Pearl and St. John's to deliver our Gift of Song Yesterday. Our last stop was at Tiffany Lane. That's where Otto Tucker lives. He's a long-time educator and was nominated by Brian Vardy. After our quartet of carollers sang him a song, Otto wanted to sing one of his own.
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A man well-known for seabird rescues is stepping up yet again.
Stan Tobin of Ship Cove is helping out that little puffin who lost his way and ended up in Montreal. He speaks with Anthony on phone.
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An atlantic puffin took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up on the streets of Montreal
It's a story to warm your heart...all about one little puffin who lost his way. Anthony speaks on phone with Susan Wylie, the executive director of Le Nichoir - the wildbird rehab centre in Hudson - just outside Montreal.
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Wastewater Facility problem
The city of St. John's is facing a multi-million dollar problem at its new wastewater treatment facility. Anthony gets the details from Shannie Duff, deputy mayor of St. John's and chair of the Regional Wastewater Committee.
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Cycling across Africa
TV personality Andrew Younghusband is heading out on two wheels across Africa to raise money for people affected by AIDS. Anthony reaches him in the Grand Canyon where he's preparing for the adventure.
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Mummers Parade
Mummering seems to be making a comeback of late... which isn't bad for a tradition that was outlawed in the 19th century. However, today's mummers seem to be a friendlier sort than the ones of the past - so no need to fear this Saturday when a whole parade of mummers will be taking to the streets in downtown St. John's. Anthony gets introduced to mummering by Ryan Davis, Mummers' Festival Coordinator and Jerry Pocius, a professor of Folklore at Memorial University.
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Turkey drive-thru, out, about and online for Friday, December 16th
In the last half of Friday's show Anthony, Cec and Nancy talk about the turkey drive and the Morning Show's Turkey Drive-Thru from 7:00 to 9:00 on Monday morning, Nancy has a look at things you can do in the community while waiting for Monday morning to arrive and web editor Mark Quinn casts his eye to the offerings on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Faulkner: A Hockey Story
A Newfoundland hockey icon is being immortalized in a new book. George Faulkner and author Tom Rossiter drop by the studio to have a chat with Anthony.
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Christmas texting, out, about and online for Thursday, December 15th
In the last half of Thursday's show Anthony, Cec and Nancy talk about a new tradition of texting around the Christmas tree, Nancy takes a look at things you can do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn casts his eye to the offerings on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Qalipu status perks
Tax free goods, health benefits and money for education are just some of the perks for card-carrying members of the new Qalipu First Nation Band. Reporter Cherie Wheeler and Anthony discuss some of the other benefits of belonging.
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Turkey drive-thru, out, about and online for Wednesday, December 13th
In the last half of Wednesday's show, Anthony gets Cec to fill him in on the Morning Show Turkey Drive-Thru which will go ahead this coming Monday, Nancy takes a run at things you can do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn casts his eye to the offerings on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Metrobus expansion
Calling commuters in CBS and Torbay: could Metrobus be heading your way? The CBC's Roger Samson gives us a look into a report on public transit.
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Rendition flights NL stopovers
Newfoundland and the U.S war on terror. National reporter Vik Adhopia tells Anthony about a secret rendition flight to Afghanistan via Gander.
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Citizenship ceremonies and Muslim face covers
Is it a woman's religious freedom or an insult to equality? The CBC's Caroline Hillier has been looking into how Muslim women in this province are reacting to the federal decision to ban the veil when women recite the citizenship oath.
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City of St. John's budget
The taxes on your home won't change, but the cost of a glass of water is going up. Councillor Danny Breen, chair of the city's finance committee, sits down with Anthony to talk about the 2012 budget from St. John's City Hall.
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Scouts Canada apology
Steve Kent, Chief Commissioner of Scouts Canada, speaks with Anthony about the sexual abuse of scouts by volunteer leaders. This follows a CBC TV "The Fifth Estate" documentary about the organization keeping a confidential list of pedophiles and confidentiality agreements signed with child victims.
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License questions, out, about and online for Tuesday Dec.13th
In the last half of Tuesday's show, a comment from Maggie Gillis (filling in on the mobile for Cec this morning) sets up a discussion about drivers license questions , Nancy takes a run at things you can do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn casts his eye to the offerings on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Less garbage for Christmas
Some people are saying forget the "red" this Christmas... Go "green" instead.. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley has been gathering some tips on having an environmentally-friendly holiday.
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Pre-budget panel
It's budget day in St. John's, so we asked some people with a keen interest in city affairs what they think of how our money is being spent. Simon Lono is with St. John's Taxpayers Committee and has also run for council in the past. Dave Lane is the director of Happy City St. John's. Nancy Healey is CEO of the St. John's Board of Trade.
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Snowy sidewalks
Walkers in St. John's are rallying to tell City Hall they want better snow clearing on sidewalks. Cec meets up with Sherwin Flight, who started an organization called Essential Transit Association, to talk about the issue of sidewalk snowclearing and the rally taking place today.
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Out, about and online for Monday Dec.12th
In the last half of Monday's show Nancy has a look at things you can do in the community as we begin a new week and web editor Mark Quinn fills us in on what's happening on the cbc.ca/nl website.
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Turkey Drive update
Two weeks and counting: Anthony gets the latest tally for the CBC Turkey Drive from Eg Walters of the Community Food Sharing Association. As well, they talk about this weekend's Turkey Drop Off at CBC on Saturday.
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Choices for Youth, RNC inaction
Why was a 16-year old client of Choices For Youth living in a rooming house with much older men? The Liberal Party critic for Child, Youth and Family Services, Dwight Ball, speaks with Anthony about issues that came to light following a tragic fire at a rooming house in St. John's.
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Labrador West housing
We take you to the front lines of the housing crunch in Labrador City and Wabush with the CBC's Mike Power, who lives there and has witnessed the changes.
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Turkey dropoff, weather, out, about and online for Friday Dec. 9th
In the last half of our Friday show Cec talks about the annual turkey dropoff taking place this Saturday in our parking lot, Nadia Stewart takes a look at the windy weather, Nancy rolls out things to do this weekend and web editor Mark Quinn checks in from cbc.ca/nl.
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Placenta pills
A St. John's women is taking the placenta after childbirth and converting it to pill form... and some women are apparently willing to give it a try. The CBC's Caroline Hillier has been looking into the idea and speaks about it with Anthony.
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Cars, pedestrians and safety
In this busy Christmas shopping season, folks seem to be getting bowled over by cars all over the place. We hear one listener's call about something he's seen, and then Cec Haire speaks with RNC constable Talia Murphy about safety in parking lots, on crosswalks and on the streets.
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Bell Island ferry lineup
People catching the Bell Island ferry today will be driving in a different direction. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley explains the changes.
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Rooming house death preventable
She warned of trouble and Kerry-Lynn Stanley's worst fears came true when her friend died in a house fire on Springdale Street. Chris O'Neill-Yates has been speaking with her and she talks to Anthony about the answers Kerry-Lynn is now looking for.
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Golden star tunicate
Cynthia McKenzie - a scientist with Fisheries and Oceans - introduces Anthony to the golden star tunicate, an aquatic animal with a sac-like body and an invasive species coming soon to waters near you.
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Christmas lights, out, about and online for December 8th, 2011
We lighten things up in the last half hour of Thursday's show as Cec tells us about his role in the annual tree-lighting ceremony taking place this evening on Confederation Hill. Following that Nancy takes a look at other things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn lets us know what's happening on our website.
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Allergies for Christmas
Christmas cough? Seasonal snivelling? Our house doctor Dr. Peter Lin tells Anthony why decking the halls can be hazardous for allergy sufferers.
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Juan Perez remembered
If there was ever a hair stylist in St. John's who was known by everybody, it was Juan Perez. The much-loved Cuban-born stylist lost his battle with lung cancer and died in hospital in St. John's on Tuesday. Juan Perez worked at the Head Room in St. John's. The business's owner Trish Molloy, sits down with Anthony in the studio to remember her friend.
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Viable communities
Which of our communitites are viable and which don't have the resources to make it? A new index called the Regional Economic Capacity Index is about to be unveiled. Anthony gets a preview from Rob Greenwood, executive director of the Harris Centre at Memorial University.
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Marystown fish plant meeting
Workers at the fish plant in Marystown say they'll fight hard to keep it open. Bill Stockley, who worked at the plant for 43 years, was at the meeting and tells Anthony how it went.
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Out, about and online for December 7th, 2011
In the last half hour of Wednesday's show, Nancy takes a look at things to do in the community as well as chats with Anthony about the launch of this year's "Gift of Song" Christmas carolers contest and web editor Mark Quinn takes a look at what's happening on our website.
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Oxfam Christmas donations
It's not just chickens and goats anymore. Bill Hynd, the local outreach coordinator for Oxfam Canada, drops by to tell Anthony what else you can buy to support developing nations this time of year.
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Saskatchewan's open House
The legislative assembly is open in Saskatchewan. In fact, of the five provinces that had elections this year, ours is the only province that decided to keep its elected assembly shut down. CBC Reporter Stefani Langenegger tells Anthony about democracy: Prairie style.
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Mobile app hacker
A 23-year-old MUN student cracks the app code, gets full access to a mobile video game and is then offered a job. Computer Science student Jeremie Daigle tells Anthony about his discovery and what happened next.
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Newfoundland's skating gold
Two Newfoundland teenagers are the winners of the Canadian Pre-Novice Pairs Skating Championships which took place in Regina on the weekend. Anthony reaches Robyn-Lynn McGrath and Matthew Power to talk about their exciting weekend.
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Booth, Bishops replacement
Dereck Drodge, The chair of Booth's School Council, drops by the studio to talk about these changes with Anthony.
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Future of the fishery
Last week brought announcements about fish plant closures in Marystown and Port Union. Fisheries minister Darin King speaks with Anthony about the future of the fishery in the province in light of these latest cuts.
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Blocking fire lanes
It's against the law, but you'd never say it by looking. Parking in fire lanes is a pretty common sight, so Cec meets up with Eric Chafe, a superintendant with the St. John's Regional Fire Department, for his thoughts.
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Out, about and online for Monday Dec. 5th
In the last half hour of Monday's Morning Show, Nancy takes a look at things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn takes a look at things to see on our website.
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Elliston sealers memorial
A tragedy that took place off our shores almost a century ago still resonates today: 78 sealers died on the ice during a storm in 1914. Reporter David Zelcer has been looking into a fundraising effort now underway to build a sealers memorial in the town of Elliston.
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Future of Port Union plant
More than a year after it was severly damaged by Igor, answers are expected about the fate of the shrimp plant in Port Union... answers that workers may not like. Anthony reaches Jim Dalton, union chairperson for the OCI plant in Port Union, to hear what his expectations are.
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Peter Mackay's Cormorant flight
The military predicted a public backlash, and Defence minister Peter Mackay is getting it. This after he used a Search and Rescue helicopter to fly out of a fishing camp on the Gander River last year. Scott Simms, the Liberal MP for Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor, speaks with Anthony about the kerfuffle.
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Weather, out, about and online for Fri. Dec. 02
In the last half hour of Friday's Morning Show, meteorologist Ryan Snoddon rolls out the weekend weather forecast, Nancy Walsh takes a look at things to do in the community and web editor John Gushue takes a look at things to see on our website.
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HIV/AIDS
With HIV infections on the rise, Anthony Germain speaks with Robyn Pardy. She's a woman with the virus who wants to get the word out - especially to younger people - that the disease still has no cure.
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Offshore workers rotation
Would more time resting on shore mean a safer rotation for offshore workers? The New Democrats think so: NDP MHA Dale Kirby joins Anthony to explain.
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Lost in the woods
21-year-old Tyler Loder, who became disoriented in the woods in central Newfoundland on the weekend, describes his harrowing adventure to the CBC's David Newell.
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Hospital parking
Parking can be a headache at the Health Sciences Center, but changes are on the way. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh tells us what those changes are...after he gives us a sense of what people are encountering as they look for places to park.
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Divided highway extension
Clarenville mayor Fred Best has talked about the need for a divided highway for the Whitbourne to Clarenville section of the TCH. To find out how likely it is that will happen Anthony reaches Tom Hedderson, the Minister of Transportation and Works.
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Out, about and online for Thur. Nov. 30
In the last half hour of Thursday's Morning Show, Nancy Walsh takes a look at things to do in the community and web editor Mark Quinn takes a look at things to see on our website.
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Topsail Road crosswalk concerns
Parents in the west end of St. John's say someone is going to get hurt or killed crossing a four lane highway near a school in the area. The ward councillor, Bruce Tilley, meets up with Cec Haire at Hazelwood Elementary just off Topsail Road to discuss the problem.
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Airport Heights stuck ambulance
When her daughter needed emergency treatment, the ambulance got stuck in the snow. Anthony speaks with Louise Evans - the Airport Heights mother - about a situation she says just isn't good enough.
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Hospital parking tickets
It began with a ticket on the lot of the Health Sciences Centre and ended up in court. Anthony sits down with Tom Badcock to hear how he made out in his fight against parking tickets he received while in the hospital for a series of cancer treatments.
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Out, about and online for Wed. Nov. 30
In the last half hour of Wednesday's edition of the Morning Show, Maggie Gillis takes a look at things to do in the communtiy and web editor Mark Quinn takes a look at things to see on our website.
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Student voters
A new report released by Elections Canada sheds light on why some students vote and why others just don't bother. It says some young people are just too busy to cast their ballots. Jessica McCormick, chair of the Canadian Federation of Students, sits down with Anthony to talk about the issue of low student-voter turnout.
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Need for the Turkey Drive
We hear some tough talk from a listener who thinks the CBC falls short in the annual drive to put turkeys on the tables of less fortunate families during Christmas. Following that Anthony talks about the need and the campaign itself with Eg Walters of the Community Food Sharing Association - the man who helps put those turkeys on the tables.
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Divided highway to Clarenville
A mayor in central Newfoundland thinks the future is so bright for his region that the highway won't be able to handle it without improvements. Clarenville mayor Fred Best tells Anthony why he's calling for a divided highway from St. John's to Bull Arm and hopefully on to Clarenville.
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Which tire is right
Winter or all season, studded or not? Cec meets up with the Lloyd Hobbs, manager of traffic safety with Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador, to get some answers following our record-breaking snowfall last week.
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Burned-out family's new home
An Elliston family whose house burned down in the spring received an epic early Christmas gift on Saturday - the keys to a new home. The CBC's Gavin Simms was there as the family reunited under their new roof.
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Surfboard rescue
It was a close call for a family on the west coast of the province this weekend, but a surfboard helped make the possible tragedy a successful rescue story. Reporter Maggie Gillis spoke with Dean Bailey of Bailey's Marine Services in Kippens about being in the right place at the right time... with the right equipment.
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Weather, out, about and online for Mon. Nov. 28
In the last half hour of the Monday edition of The Morning Show with host Anthony Germain back in the saddle after a week off, we get a look at the week of weather ahead with meteorologist Ryan Snoddon, Maggie Gillis (filling in for Nancy this week) has a look at things to do and web editor Mark Quinn launches a new week on CBC.CA/nl.
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Parole for Samantha Walsh's killer
CBC has obtained a copy of the decision to grant day parole to the man who killed Samantha Walsh near Fleur de Lys in 2000. Reporter Roger Samson sits down with Chris O'Neill-Yates with details.
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Breast cancer screening
Opposition leader Yvonne Jones, diagnosed with cancer at the age of 41, speaks with Chris O'Neill-Yates about some new recommendations on breast cancer screening which say most women under 50 need not bother.
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Sikorsky lawsuit settled
Cougar Helicopters has settled its lawsuit against Sikorsky regarding the crash of Cougar Flight 491. Our national reporter Vik Adhopia has been following the story and shared the details with guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates.
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Weather, out, about and online for Fri. Nov. 25
In the last half hour of the post-storm Friday edition of The Morning Show hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates, we take a look at the weekend weather with meteorologist Ryan Snoddon, Nancy has a list of things to do this weekend and web editor Mark Quinn directs us to the offerings on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Flatrock growth planning
The new Torbay Bypass Road will mean a big growth spurt for at least one town on the northeast Avalon. Chris O'Neill-Yates talks to Kevin Butt, the mayor of Flatrock, about how the community is planning for change.
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HMP psychiatrist
Ombudsman Barry Fleming is renewing his call to replace David Craig, the psychiatrist at the Her Majesty's Penitentiary. The CBC's Adam Walsh has been looking into the story and speaks with Chris O'Neill-Yates.
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Early childhood education
This province received a stinging indictment of its early childhood education from a national study this week. Guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates speaks with Charlene Johnson, the minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, for her response to the findings.
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Online checkin for Thur. Nov. 24
In the last half hour of a stormy Thursday Morning Show hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates, we managed to squeeze a few minutes in with web editor Mark Quinn and an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Emergency 911 dead zones
Emergency 911 service is unavailable in most of this province, which can be a problem if you have an emergency. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley speaks with guest-host Chris O'Neill Yates about the service... or lack thereof.
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Grading early childhood education
A national report on early childhood learning puts this province at the bottom of the pack. Guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates talks with David Philpott, a professor at Memorial University and one of the researchers on the project, who says action is needed urgently.
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Burin Peninsula "Supercop"
The locals call him Supercop, but he says he's just doing his job. Reporter Gavin Simms headed to the Marystown area for the story of one strict RCMP officer.
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Out, about and online for Wed. Nov. 23
In the last half hour of the show hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Mark Quinn drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Recreation funding
St. John's City Hall is asked to spend money on skateboarders and dogs, but not on Bridge for seniors. Councillor Danny Breen drops by to tell guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates what happened at the weekly council meeting.
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Rural break-ins
A rash of b&e's in the towns of CBS and Paradise has got people nervous and beefing up home security. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been looking into the situation. He speaks with guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates.
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Torbay Bypass Road complaints
The Torbay bypass road is finally open making for lots of happy drivers, but there are still some complaints. Guest-host Chris O'Neill-Yates puts some of those to Tom Hedderson, the minister of Transportation.
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Out, about and online for Tuesday, Nov. 22
In the last half hour of the Monday show hosted this week by Chris O'Neill-Yates, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Mark Quinn drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Gold medal goat dish
And the winner is... Bacalao! Co-owners of the St. John's restaurant Mike Barsky and Andrea Maunder talk with Chris O'Neill-Yates about winning the city's top honour in the Gold Medal Plates competition.
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Raw sewage dumping
It's gross and it's harmful to the environment, but who's going to pay to clean it up? Chris O'Neill-Yates speaks with Margo McDiarmid - CBC's environment reporter - about new rules aimed at stopping sewage from ending up in the ocean.
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CBC Turkey Drive
Turkeys beware! The annual CBC Turkey Drive starts today, so guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates talks turkey with Eg Walters of the Community Food Sharing Association to launch the drive.
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Weather, out, about and online for Monday, Nov. 21
In the last half hour of the Monday show guest host Chris O'Neill-Yates gets a preview on the week of weather ahead from meteorologist Ryan Snoddon, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Mark Quinn drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Tom Power's full-time gig
A CBC Radio host from Newfoundland will be heard every morning on the Radio 2 dial right across the country! The new host of CBC's "Radio 2 Morning" drops in for a morning-host chat with Anthony.
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Inclusion website
If you want to know which restaurants around the province are wheelchair friendly, or where you might find accessible parking, there's a new website that can help you out. Anthony gets the goods on the new website www.inclusion-nl.ca from Kathy Hawkins, coordinator with the Independent Living Resource Centre.
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Brian Peckford on House closure
He may be famous for the phrase "the sun will shine and have not will be no more," but what does he think of the House of Assembly staying closed? Anthony speaks with former-premier Brian Peckford.
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Weather, out, about and online for Friday, Nov. 18
In the last half hour of the Friday show Anthony gets an early look at the weekend weather from meteorologist Ryan Snoddon, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor John Gushue drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Decline of the caribou
A once proud symbol of Newfoundland, caribou herds are in rapid decline, and a new study says we are partly responsible. Anthony discussed the decline with John Jacobs, president of Nature Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Terra Nova Park moose hunt
Anthony hears the story of a hunter who went the extra distance to get his moose, b'ye. John Carew talks about winning the chance to bag a moose in Terra Nova Park, and how he fared in that endeavour.
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Saving a suicidal whale
Wayne Ledwell, the man behind the Whale Release and Strandings group, tells Anthony the story of a pothead whale determined to kill itself in Clode Sound...and what he did to save it.
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Out, about and online for Thursday, Nov. 17
In the last half hour of the show Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Caroline Hillier drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Obese infants
We've all heard of childhood obesity...but how about infant obesity? Anthony chats with the Morning Show's Dr. Peter Lin about a new study that says even babies should watch their weight.
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Sacred Heart Church fundraiser
Musician Larry Foley normally hones his musical skills in venues around St. John's with bands like The Punters and The Eight Track Favorites. But when folks back in his hometown of Placentia wanted to save Sacred Heart Church, he offered to help. Hence, the creation of Larry Foley's Sacred Hearts Club Band. He stops in to chat with Anthony about this weekend's fundraiser.
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The Justice Project
After a lifetime behind bars, a new mental health program is setting a man free. The Morning Show's Adam Walsh has been looking into the Justice Project and drops by to talk about it with Anthony.
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Out, about and online for Wednesday, Nov. 16
In the last half hour of the show Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Caroline Hillier drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Hairstylist fundraiser
He went from refugee to award-winning stylist. Now, the hair styling community is raising money to help Juan Perez as he battles lung cancer. His friend and boss, Trish Molloy, owner of the Head Room in St. John's, came by the studio to talk about Juan and the fundraising drive.
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The church and Occupy NL
Is there a gap to be bridged between Occupy NL and the church? Anthony sits down with Anglican priest Jonathan Rowe to talk about his connection with the movement.
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Jailed for texting while driving
A man who was attempting to text while driving ended up in an accident that left two female passengers seriously injured. Court reporter Glenn Payette has details from the sentencing of David Pottier.
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Out, about and online for Tuesday, Nov. 15
In the last half hour of the show Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Caroline Hillier drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Annie: Number two
Is it too much Annie or just enough? The second production of the musical in just over a month - this one by Peter MacDonald Productions - was at the Arts and Culture Center this weekend. Anthony finds out what our reviewers, artist and author Craig Francis Power and Gordon Jones of The Telegram, think of it.
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Lewisporte hunting mistake
A woman out for a boil-up with her family in Lewisporte on Friday afternoon was shot in the shoulder by a hunter. Anthony reaches outfitter Wayne Holloway, operator of Pine Ridge Lodge, to talk about the incident.
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ALC online gambling
Atlantic Lottery Corporation may add online gambling to its services, but is the province willing to go along with it? Anthony puts that question to Finance Minister Tom Marshall.
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Stolen poppy tins
There may have been more poppy tins stolen in the St. John's area last week than first thought. The Morning Show's Todd O'Brien speaks with Mark Norman of ACME Mortgage Professionals about how he was moved to make a donation on behalf of the company. Following that Anthony talks about the poppy can thefts with Jim Kennedy, Poppy Chair at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36 in Mount Pearl.
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Ryan's weather, out, about and online for Monday, Nov. 14th
As always in the last half hour of Monday's show, meteorologist Ryan Snoddon has an early look at the week of weather ahead, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor John Gushue drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Out, about and online for Thursday, November 10th
In the last half hour of the show Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Mark Quinn drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Dancing with Shawn Desman
Ten-year-old Aaliyah Taplin will never forget her 10th birthday party. She was home in Portugal Cove when she got a phone call: It was Canadian R and B recording artist Shawn Desman on the line, asking her to dance with him on stage at on upcoming concert in Montreal. Since 2003 Desman has won three MuchMusic awards - including best video in June - so, not surprisingly, Aaliyah said yes. She and her mother Amanda Doyle drop by the studio to tell Anthony the full story.
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The Spa chemical bath
They went to rejuvenate their skin, but they say they came out looking like alligators. The Morning Show's Amy Stoodley tells Anthony about the experience of four women at a local spa.
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Vehicle smash-ins
Has your car been broken into yet? Cec meets up with Peter Halley, president and artistic director of the dinner theatre Spirit of Newfoundland, who's urging the city of St. John's to take a stand.
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Out, about and online for Tuesday, November 8th
In the last half hour of the show Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor Mark Quinn drops by with an eye on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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Course sponsorships
Some people aren't satisfied with the way government sponsors training courses. Anthony reaches Andrew Parsons, the Liberal critic for Advanced Education and Skills, for his thoughts. Following that Anthony gets some answers from Joan Burke, the minister for Advanced Education and Skills.
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Cougar letters go unanswered
Family members who lost loved ones in the crash of Cougar flight 491 and the lone survivor say they are being ignored by the federal transport minister. Anthony speaks with Lori Chynn, who lost her husband John Pelley in the crash.
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Weather outlook, out, about and online for Monday, November 7th
In the last half hour of the show Ryan Snoddon takes a look at the week of weather ahead, Nancy takes a look at some of the events going on in our community and web editor John Gushue drops by with an eye on what's happening on the CBC.CA/nl website.
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