Francis Smith was born without ears.

He was bullied by students and teachers. But he's come to town with a message of hope.

CROSSTALK: Try putting yourself in Nancy Bonnell's shoes. The resident of Labrador City just received notice that her apartment rent is going from $900 a month to $2000. She's one of Ramona's guests on the phone in. Bruce Pearce of the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness will also be in studio. The question for you: Is it time for rent control in Nfld and Lab?