CBC Newfoundland and Labrador

episodes: November 2012 Archives

Selections from Friday's show


US Consul General in town

Richard Riley, the Principal Officer/Consul General for Atlantic Canada, took on the new role this October. He’s based in Halifax, but is visiting Newfoundland for the first time this week. He talks to Nancy about what he’ll be doing and who he’ll be seeing during his time here.
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US Consul General for Atlantic Canada, Richard Riley


Back home With Bad Intent

A Newfoundland musician who’s played with some well-known bands on the mainland is home in St. John’s for a weekend of shows. Ken Tizzard With Bad Intent will be found around town at various venues during the next couple of days. Cec Haire talks to Ken Tizzard about his musical past and the busy weekend ahead.
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With Bad Intent members (l-r) Ken Grant, Ken Tizzard and David Fischer

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Selections from Thursday's show


Ray Newman acquittal

The court threw out evidence from the investigation into the death of Chrissy Predham Newman and acquitted Ray Newman, the man who had been charged with her death. We hear how the chief of police responded to news of the acquittal and what he had to say about the RNC.
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Chrissy Predham Newman was murdered in January 2007


Winters vs All Seasons

The snowy weather this week has ramped up the debate about winter tires versus all seasons. The Morning Show’s Caroline Hillier hit the snowy streets to get some opinions on the tire talk.
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Eleanor McCain’s Christmas concert

When you hear the name McCain, you might think of a grouchy US senator or french fries. Well, now you can add music to that list. Eleanor McCain - a daughter born into one of Canada’s most successful families - is in St. John’s to sing at a concert with the NSO of Christmas music that’s naughty and nice.
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Selections from Wednesday's show


Unexpected city expenses

The City of St. John’s has been hit with some unexpected bills lately such as cleanup costs following post-tropical storm Leslie as well as the parking meter replacement kerfuffle. As it gets hit with another big bill for a soccer field upgrade, Mayor Dennis O’Keefe takes a look at the city’s budget.
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Leslie left an expensive cleanup behind


Labrador City renting shock

It’s Fort McMurray prices in Labrador City as a family sees a shocking jump in rent. NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers looks at the housing crisis in a community experiencing boom times.
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Cold and costly in Lab City


Winter tires

Far from being "clear as a bell," it’s become a tough job to nail down how many people in this province switch over to winter tires when the cold weather sets in. Cec Haire talks to Anthony about the difference between what the Rubber Association of Canada is saying and what the provincial government numbers show. Following that Cec drops by King’s Bridge service station to chat with owner Gerry Young about what he sees in this busiest time of year.
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Winter tire at work

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