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Selections from Tuesday's show

2013-05-21T14:19:06Z

Oklahoma tornado

A massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. It turns out that CBC NL’s meteorologist Ryan Snoddon was part of a group looking for such phenomena there when the disaster struck.

Ryan Snoddon in Oklahoma City

CBS thrift store

Conception Bay South residents look forward to the opening of a Salvation Army Thrift Store, after losing the original store a year ago. Salvation Army major Lorne Pritchett explains how the new store will be able to meet the community’s needs better than ever.

Intravenous needle returns

The AIDS Committee of NL had a problem: most of the needles dispensed to drug users weren’t being returned. The committee’s executive director Gerard Yetman explains how education was the answer.

Selections from Monday's show

2013-05-20T14:40:44Z

Gardening and healthy children

If you’re having a hard time convincing your kids to eat their greens, you’ll want to hear about a new idea that the staff at Eastern Health is trying out this spring. Registered dietician Lisa Dooley tells Anthony about promoting healthy habits with the help of a community garden.

Corner Brook’s MMA lessons

Grappling the attention of some youth in Corner Brook, a former mixed martial arts fighter becomes a teacher. The CBC’s Jeremy Eaton takes in one of the weekly classes.

Salvage community museum

A fundraising effort in the town of Salvage hopes to keep local communities connected to their fishing culture. Edythe Goodridge is committee chair of the Salvage Fishermen’s Museum.

Salvage trails
(Photo: beachesheritagecentre.ca)

The Crosbie Conversations

2013-05-20T13:52:25Z

Part Seven: Monday, May 20th

In the seventh and final installment of the Morning Show’s interview series with John Crosbie, the former lieutenant governor gives Anthony Germain his thoughts on the media.

Go here to listen to all of the Crosbie conversations.

Selections from Friday's show

2013-05-17T14:54:35Z

Victoria Day weekend live show from Pippy Park campground

It’s a little cold - some might say downright miserable at times… but the May 24th weekend is a good enough reason for a camping edition of the St. John’s Morning Show. Live from Pippy Park with music provided by The Rolling Kings, Anthony and Cec are on hand for a morning of fun, food, music, giveaways… and of course that lovely Newfoundland weather that gets us all heading to the wet woods every May.

Selections from Thursday's show

2013-05-16T15:17:23Z

Young workers: Cashier clerk

How to handle the cash and the crime: The CBC’s Beth Macdonell has been profiling young workers on the Northeast Avalon all this week. This time Beth goes behind the counter at an Orange Store with young employee Chris Traverse.

Chris Traverse behind the cash.

Young workers: Bad behaviour

You’ve heard about the nice ones - Now it’s time to hear about the naughty. In her ongoing series focusing on young workers, Beth Macdonell asks bosses to share stories about the bad behaviour they’ve seen from some of their young employees.

Mary Brown’s franchise owner, Michelle Maher

Kelligrews field guide

If you have trouble telling a bluejay from a sparrow, a new field guide may help you as you head out for a walk this spring. Pauline Pawson is with the Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program, the group behind the guide.

Chris and Phillip Hadfield

Astronaut Chris Hadfield is no longer sitting in a tin can after returning to terra firma from the ISS earlier this week. Paradise resident Phillip Hadfield has been following his famous brother’s journey closely.

"Spaceship superstar" Chris Hadfield

Selections from Wednesday's show

2013-05-15T14:56:15Z

Ray Guy remembered

Icon, genius, brilliant: Some words being used to describe writer Ray Guy who died Tuesday at the age of 74. We revisit some of the brilliance from his days as a fireside commentator on CBC TV’s Here & Now. Following that, former colleague Bob Wakeham and former lieutenent-governor and politician Ed Roberts remember Ray Guy.

Ray Guy on the set of Here & Now

Stomach cancer elective surgery

In a case somewhat similar to Angelina Jolie’s, a woman in this province was pro-active when she found out she had a genetic mutation. Geralyn Hansford tells Anthony about her decision to have her stomach removed after learning she had a gene that increases the risk of developing cancer.

Geralyn Hansford in the CBC studio earlier this year.

Young workers: First officer

Continuing with this week’s series about young people working in this province, Beth Macdonell features Lori Phillips - a young woman who’s second-in-command on the bridge of an offshore supply vessel.

Lori Phillips on the deck of the Maersk Beater

Young workers: Meat department twins

Eager to work… times two. Teen twins Lucas and Nicholas Shave who work in the meat department at a Paradise grocery store talk to Beth Macdonell about their motivation to join the workforce at the age of 15.

16-year-old twins Lucas and Nicholas Shave with Kevin Shea, owner of Kevin’s nofrills in Paradise.

Selections from Tuesday's show

2013-05-14T14:33:18Z

Young tradespeople

This week CBC is looking at how young workers are making big bucks in high-paying jobs. Reporter Beth Macdonell puts on her hard hat to find out what life is like for young people entering the trades.

21-year-old Trevor Peddle is a first year apprentice in the trade of heat and frost insulation.

Young workers: Behind the bar

As part of the young worker series CBC is rolling out this week, Beth Macdonell introduces us to Amy Gaetz - a head bartender on George Street who’s mixing drinks to pay for her education.

Amy Gaetz mixing it up at The Martini Bar

The return of Cec

Everything’s tickety-boo as everyone’s favourite traffic reporter gets back in the driver’s seat Wednesday after an extended absence. His current replacement - Adam Walsh - guides the Morning Show chariot to the Haire household. There, he finds Cec and his wife Lynn… who’s also delighted to see him going back to work.

Selections from Monday's show

2013-05-13T15:04:59Z

Crosbie Conversations: Part Six

The Morning Show’s special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie continues with part six and a frank discussion about the fishery.

Go here to listen to parts 1-6.

NL women long commute stories

The long commute for work isn’t exclusive to men from this province. Ryerson University student Jill English is collecting stories of women from Newfoundland who commute long distances for employment for her Masters program in media production.

Young and Employed Part 1: Real Estate

The week begins with a new series from Beth Macdonell about young people working in this province: What they’re doing, how much they’re making… and where they’re spending all that money.

Beth Macdonell

Selections from Friday's show

2013-05-10T14:08:25Z

Childhood mental Illness

Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey and his daughter open up about her anxiety disorder. How to spot the signs of childhood mental illness.

Foreign Workers

Owners of one fish plant in the province says it's impossible to get locals to work in the plant.

Selections from Thursday's show

2013-05-09T12:48:50Z

Student traumatized

How would you feel if your eight-year old child was placed in a school supply closet as a form of punishment? It happened to Chris and Christine Lee's daughter - and they are livid. But what's more, the Lees say their daughter has been traumatized by the incident, and hasn't returned to Rennie's River Elementary School since it happened two weeks ago. Earlier this week, the Lees had a meeting with the Eastern School District. Those spoke with the CBC's Zach Goudie shortly after that meeting.

Sex Workers

As part of CBC investigates look into the sex industry, today we're looking at another side. The darker side. One where exploited teens are forced in at a young age. And getting out can be nearly impossible. Angela Crockwell is the Executive Director for Thrive Community Youth Network. I'll speak with her in a few minutes. First I'm joined by the Morning Show's Adam Walsh.

Selections from Wednesday's show

2013-05-08T14:01:16Z

Bad vibrations for Glencrest development

Owners of rock quarries located near the Glencrest development are worried that their blasting operations won’t make for good neighbours. Jim Organ, executive director of the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, explains his concerns.

Cape Spear’s locked bathrooms

It’s been featured on the tv commercials as a place you’ve just got to see… but if you’re visiting Cape Spear make sure you don’t have to pee. Local tour bus operator Dave Snow says it’s high time to get the bathrooms open already.

Rocks can make for uncomfortable seats…

Cruise ship ambassadors

The 2013 cruise ship season gets officially underway today with the arrival of the first big visitor of the season - The Silver Whisper carrying close to 400 passengers on a transatlantic voyage from New York to Southampton. Maggie Gillis found ambassadors Tony Morris and his black Lab Keeper on hand to greet the disembarking tourists.

Ambassadors Tony Morris and Keeper

Selections from Tuesday's show

2013-05-07T14:58:31Z

High school’s credit recovery

Some students at Holy Heart of Mary are making the grade… in a different room. The Morning Show’s Todd O’Brien has been looking into the program that provides a different way of learning for high school students.

A reality-check from early 2010

Update on Haiti relief mission

Team Broken Earth has wrapped up its latest mission to Port au Prince, Haiti in ongoing efforts to help the country recover from a devastating earthquake. Dr. Andrew Furey is a member of the group of medical professionals who have been making regular trips to Haiti since the 2010 disaster.

Team Broken Earth with some young Haitians. (Andrew Furey, middle back)

Lost parrot: Reward offered

If you hear a different sounding bird while you’re out and about - one that possibly talks - keep an eye on it as it could be worth $5,000 dollars to you. St. Philip’s resident Stephanie Power tells Maggie Gillis about the desperate search for a colourfully-feathered family member.

Keelo the parrott (Click for Facebook group)

Selections from Monday's show

2013-05-06T14:47:33Z

Searching for MacKay

Search and Rescue volunteers have been trying to track down the federal minister of Defence, but so far no luck…and no meeting. Harry Blackmore, president of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada, gives an update on the search.

Greening vs Ryder

There are two Newfoundlanders facing off in the first round of the NHL Playoffs: Colin Greening of the Ottawa Senators and Michael Ryder of the Montreal Canadiens. The CBC’s Andrew Foote takes a look at the unofficial battle.

Garbage-busting grasshoppers

A group of kids is making a difference tackling trash in Paradise. Maggie Gillis meets with Emma Turner and Katie Conohan as well as Katie’s dad Stephen for a look at the group’s latest target and to hear about the award they received for their efforts.

Paradise Grasshoppers Emma and Katie, Katie’s dad Stephen

The Crosbie Conversations

2013-05-06T14:15:32Z

Part Five: Monday, May 6th

The fifth part of the Morning Show’s special Monday interview series with former lieutenant governor John Crosbie looks at the early days in cabinet with Premier Joey Smallwood at the helm.

Go here to listen to parts 1-5.

Selections from Friday's show

2013-05-03T14:48:15Z

Search and Rescue response times

Now, let's get to the story about Ottawa's plan to beef up Search and Rescue. Faster response times are being promised, as well as new technology to track vessels at sea. Search and Rescue is something close to Harold Mullowney's heart. He lost his brother Derek in a helicopter crash offshore four years ago.

Regional Economic Boards

It's been about a year since the federal and provicial governments yanked funding from the 20 regional economic development boards in this province. Most of the RED boards have been forced to close their doors. But at least one has found a way to stay open. The North east Avalon Regional Development Board is becoming a self-sustaining not-for profit. Yesterday, the group launched a website to help newcomers settle here. The Morning Show's Caroline Hillier was there and spoke with Executive Director Christine Snow.

Tribute to the Boss

You might not know it, but St. John's is full of Bruce Springsteen fans. They pile into a bar every year at about this time for a local tribute show to the musician known universally as The Boss. Some of the musicians who are part of that show are in the studio with me this morning. Mark Bragg, along with Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill from The Once are here to talk about the show, and to sing us a couple of Springsteen numbers.