CBC Radio's On The Go has now been on the air for 50 years, bringing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians stories from every nook, cranny and cove in the province.
AI and religion
Can the worlds of religion and theology and Artificial Intellgence co-exist?
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
EV Roadtrip
We chat with a couple who drove their Hyundai Ioniq 5 for its first mainland adventure - from St. John's to Halifax and back.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Torngat Mountains Base Camp
The Torngat Mountains Base Camp wraps up its busiest season ever
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
"The King Tide"
A St. John's film director is at the Toronto International Film Festival. We'll hear from Christian Sparkes before the curtain goes up on the world premiere of his latest film "The King Tide"
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Mobile abortion clinic
To get a safe abortion in this province women must come to St. John's... but there is another option: Radio Canada reporter Patrick Butler takes us inside a mobile abortion clinic. He got exclusive access to a highly confidential medical operation on wheels
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Targa Race the Rock
Targa Race the Rock is looking for a few extra hands to help out with the speedy event.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Burgeo house
The wind, the waves... and the power of Fiona: One year later, a Burgeo family says engineers are only now checking out their property to see if they can stay. Their neighbours homes --destroyed. They are reluctantly ready to leave... but waiting for clarity on the government's post-Fional rebuilding rules.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
#MissusMonday
The MUN Folklore department is full of interesting stories and knowledge from across the province... but some of the women who contributed are not identified. The department is working on fixing that.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
Remembering 9/11 at The Delta
9-11 happened 22 years ago but memories of the calamity are not fading for the manager of the Delta and Sheraton hotels. Heather McKinnon remembers the chaos, the fear and the hope....
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Tuckamore Lodge
We MIGHT feel the effects of Hurricane Lee this week-end. We'll hear from one outfitter on the Northern Peninsula who says "No surprise here!" Barb Genge had it scheduled in her guest book ages ago.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
The early diaries of Jane Crosbie
Jane Crosbie had to put up with John Crosbie for many, many years: She says it was a strong, marriage.... but there were times. And she writes about those in her early diaries which have just been published. Jane Crosbie, is my guest.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Echo Village III - Arcadia
Musicians and performers elevate the experience of an evening stroll through the Botanical Garden to a completely new level this Saturday evening.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Rosh Hashanah
This evening marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year. We'll hear how a group of chefs in Elliston is marking the holiday.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
St. John's International Circus Fest
St. John's International Circus Fest starts this Wednesday and it all culminates with Jean Philippe Cuerrier's circus group, Cirque Alfonse and their performance of Animal.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Atlantic Jazz Nights
Atlantic Jazz Nights is back for a second season and a jazz singer from the UK is here to open the new series
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Parliament is back
Housing crisis, inflation and plummeting opinion polls that are tough to ignore: Parliament is back today and we'll check in with a local MP, Ken McDonald who is in favour of a carbon tax break for certain areas.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Open Farm Day
We're about to find out why farms across the province are opening up to the public.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Nunatsiavut Data Hack
The Nunatsiavut Government reveals 75-hundred people have had private info stolen.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Trans Canada Trail
The Newfoundland T'Railway is becoming a major economic driver.
We'll hear about a study that puts a value on all that ATV and foot traffic.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Therapeutic writing
We'll hear about a workshop that focuses on the healing power of therapeutic writing.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Sister Elizabeth Davis
Sister Elizabeth Davis will be packing a bag and heading to Rome to participate in October's General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Michael Harvey Privacy Commissioner
The problem with privilege: The privacy commissioner in this province wants justice minister john hogan to change access-to-information law after an unfavourable court ruling. If not, Michael Harvey says transparency in this province has stepped
backwards by almost a decade.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Meet the singular student at this McCallum school
The start of the school year we hear about classroom sizes that are too big: Not so in one small outport community where the student body, is...... one body. A grade 11 student: We'll meet him, and his principal.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
Hurricane Fiona and home insurance
Hurricane Fiona was a wake-up call to home-owners about their home insurance. Insurance companies refused to pay out.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Damnable Trail Fest
Damn The Bell! A phrase that may have morphed into Damnable- and on the eastport peninsula they are planning a damnable good time at the trail festival which gets underway Friday in Sandringham and runs all weekend.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Michael Crummey's new novel - The Adversary.
Another time, another world. Another language. We'll talk with author Michael Crummey about writing his latest novel.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
National Forest Week
It's a week to celebrate trees, take action on climate change and connect with nature.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Ting Ting Chen's 'Impressions of Newfoundland'
Artist Ting Ting Chen has just published a new book called "Impressions of Newfoundland." She drops by the studio to chat about the new collection of landscapes and portraits. (Ting Ting Chen with Zach Goudie)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Happy ending in search for Jacopo
After four days missing in the woods, Jacopo the Newfoundland dog is back home. We shake a paw with his happy owner. (Brad Young with Zach Goudie)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
The end of public exams
The provincial government is planning to eliminate public exams from the high school curriculum. We catch up with the Education minister to find out more about the efforts to modernize the education system. (Krista Lynn Howell with Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Two decades of St. John's Storytelling
The St. John's Storytelling Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. We welcome the president of St. John's Storytelling to the studio for a chat and a yarn. (Anthony Germain with Karen Carroll)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Festival of New Dance show inspired by Beowulf
The characters from an old epic poem populate the stage at the LSPU Hall as the Festival of New Dance opens this week. We welcome the writer and performer of the new piece called "Anxiety" to the studio. (Kate Story with Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Homestay Hosting Program
An appeal to help host Ukrainian families who are new to the province. The associate director of Ukraine Services with the Association of New Canadians drops by the studio to tell us about the Homestay Hosting Program. (Kerry Murray with Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Reaction to Nazi war vet praise
No minor oversight: We have local reaction from the director of Chabat Newfoundland to the national embarrassment after Parliamentarians honoured a Nazi war vet in Ottawa. (Rabbi Chanan Chernitsky with Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Prevailing Light
Prevailing Light... the kind of light that reflects off large works of art cobbled together with an array of cut glass, shards and bits of material that make stunning mosaics. We meet up with the multi-media artist behind a new exhibition at the Christina Parker Gallery. (Anthony Germain with Vessela Brakalova)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Storyteller Dan Yashinsky
On the second day of the St. John's Storytelling Festival, we get a lesson in Talking to Strangers. (Anthony Germain with storyteller Dan Yashinsky)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Residential schools apology plan leads to calls for resignation of Indigenous Affairs minister
The president of Nunatsiavut calls the premier's planned residential schools apology a conflict of interest, an insult to Labrador Inuit... and is calling for NL's Indiginous Affairs minister to resign. (Anthony Germain with Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Innu Nation reaction to Nunatukavut apology
Premier Andrew Furey stands by Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster, but the Innu Nation says the Inuit of Nunatsiavut are right: Dempster's got to go because she favours the people of Nunatukavut -- a group both the Innu and the northern Inuit say isn't really Indigenous. We speak with the Grand Chief of Innu Nation. (Anthony Germain with Simon Pokue)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Stable Life - Spirit Horse NL program funding
A program that helps people with mental health needs through an interaction with horses has announced that it's suspending operations due to a shortage of funds. We speak with the program director of Stable Life - Spirit Horse NL. (Anthony Germain with Erin Gallant)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day
A "beep" could save your life - today is the first ever "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day." The province's fire commissioner drops by explain the important role these devices can play. (Anthony Germain with Robert Fowler)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Inclusive cycling
Cycling lessons for those who can't usually get on a bike. We get a preview of an inclusive event coming up this weekend in Mount Pearl from two members of BicycleNL. (Anthony Germain with Elizabeth Yeoman and Kevin Flynn)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Dragon's Den: Newbornlander
A St. John's entrepreneur survives the Dragon's Den. We hear about how a local children's clothing line fired up one Dragon. (Anthony Germain with Constanza Safatle)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
GoBus complaints continue
Here we go - ah... no here we don't go again: A commuter who was on this show speaking about GoBus issues a few months ago says despite assurances, service isn't any better... and she says it's actually worse. (Anthony Germain with Deborah Jackman)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
National Ballet School
A grade eight student from St. John's is finding her feet in Toronto where she's just started her schooling and dance training in the Professional Ballet and Academic Program at Canada's National Ballet School. Keira O'Keefe speaks with Anthony Germain from the CBC's Broadcasting Centre in Toronto.
(This year the ballet school's in-person auditions take place in St. John's on October 23.
On-line auditions take place from November to February. So, even if you live in a remote location, you can participate.)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Opera on the Avalon's 'February'
Take a 300 page book and make it a 30 page libreto... for an opera. Lisa Moore's novel "February" - set around the sinking of the Ocean Ranger - is about to open as an opera. We get the details from Opera on the Avalon's general artistic director. (Anthony Germain with Cheryl Hickman)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
'Love and War: The True Story of William and Edith Lundrigan'
When William Lundrigan came back to Upper Island Cove after the second World War, he came back a changed man. He also came back with a war bride! We hear about a new book from Robert Lundrigan based on the memories of his parents Bill and Edith. (Anthony Germain with Robert Lundrigan)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
The Rooms: 'Making Home Here'
An artist's depiction of what it's like to move to this province from a far flung country. The Rooms in St. John's displays works by new Canadian artists in a show called "Making Home Here." We drop by to chat with the curator of Contemporary Art at the Rooms and two of the six artists in the exhibit. (Anthony Germain with Mireille Eagan, Brian Amadi who moved here from Nigeria and Ginok Song, who's originally from South Korea)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
NL voter trends
The tale of two opinion polls: Is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plummeting popularity dragging premier Andrew Furey down with him? The CEO and founding partner of Abacus Research looks at current voter trends in Newfoundland and Labrador politics. (Anthony Germain with David Coletto)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Food prices
There is a crumb of good news on the consumer front: Some food prices are actually coming down. We go to the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to find out where to look. (Anthony Germain with Sylvain Charlebois)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Roger Howse new recordings and local gigs
It's been a few years since bluesman Roger Howse performed live in St. John's. He's back with a couple of gigs this month, a couple of new releases... and a chat with On The Go. (Anthony Germain with Roger Howse)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Nuisance calls
78 unwanted phone calls in less than two weeks... and counting. We hear one woman's frustrating story. (Anthony Germain with Lisa Piercey)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
The Damnable Trail
October might be the best time for a hike - and the Damnable Trails are open for business. We met up with the treasurer of the Eastport Peninsula Arts and Heritage Society. (Anthony Germain with Kathy Hodder)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
The Don Jamieson Highway
A broadcasting legend and political giant gets a highway named after him. We speak with Don Jamieson's son about his father's legacy. (Anthony Germain with Roger Jamieson)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Uzbekistan job search delegation
From Tashkent to Terra Nova: A delegation from Uzbekistan is in town assessing what jobs need to be filled here in the province. We speak with the head of the departmental agency of external labour migration for the Republic of Uzbekistan. (Anthony Germain with Bobur Valiev)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Metrobus On Demand
"A mix between a bus and a taxi." That's how the public transit system in St. John's describes Metrobus On Demand. We drop by the depot and meet up with the general manager of Metrobus to find out how you can book and hop on the new service. (Anthony Germain with Judy Powell)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Shortlisted for the Siminovitch Prize
A local author, playwright and actor is one of four people on the short list for Canada's most lucrative theatre prize. (Anthony Germain with Berni Stapleton)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Minister for small business visits St. John's
A new federal cabinet minister is in town: We touch base with the minister for small business to find out what she's been up to. (Anthony Germain with Rechie Valdez)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Latin-American Concert
October is Latin-American Month right across Canada... and two of the organizers of the first annual Latino American Heritage Celebration in this province drop by the studio for a preview - and a chat. Oh, and they both happen to be named Alicia. (Anthony Germain with Alicia Mujica and Alicia Cruz)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Lisa Moore's 'February' takes to the stage
This weekend the curtain rises on "February" - Opera on the Avalon’s world premiere of a production based on the Lisa Moore Novel. We welcome the composer and co-librettest, the conductor, and the director to the studio. (Anthony Germain with Laura Kaminsky, Judith Yan and Ruth Lawrence)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Life in tent city
Homeless protesters in the tents across from the Confederation Building in St. John's don't have any porta potties... so how do they keep the protest hygienic as it continues to grow with more people? We drop by to chat with one of the founders of tent city, as well as one of the people living among the protesters. (Anthony Germain with Shawn Noseworthy and Karen Peddle)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
EV policy
Did you know you can buy an electric vehicle in China for $10,000? We hear from an economist at Scotiabank who says automakers and governments have to bring those kinds of prices here. (Anthony Germain with Rebekah Young, Scotiabank's Vice President, Head of Inclusion and Resilience Economics)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
MUN Medical School Class of '73
The MUN Medical School marks the 50th anniversary of its first graduating year of doctors with a special reunion for the class of '73. We welcome two members of that class who are back in town for the event. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Diane Dahlman and Dr. David Moores)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Wind energy megaprojects public forum
Opponents of the wind-to-energy megaprojects planned for Western Newfoundland are racing against time. We check with one of the panelists in an online public forum taking place tonight in advance of the deadline in the environmental assessment process. (Anthony Germain with Tami Park-Tighe)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Tara Bryan legacy fund events: Bookbinding
A book artist from California is in town offering a workshop in remembrance of artist Tara Bryan - where you can bind your own copy of Lebanese Mountain Cookery! (Anthony Germain with Mary Laird)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Queen of TOPS
Good things come to those who wait. We meet a woman who lost 200 pounds after more than 50 years of trying. (Anthony Germain with Marjorie Dwyer)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Search and Rescue Sheshatshiu
The Innu Search and Rescue team in Sheshatsiu opened its new Command Centre today. We find out why that's so important for the community.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Young Folk at the Hall
They're stepping out of the workshop and warming up for a concert this Sunday We hear all about the talented performers in the Young Folk at the Hall program from the coordinator, an alumnus/youth program coordinator and a participant/mentor. (Anthony Germain with Fergus O'Byrne, Rosemary Lawton and Ty Simms)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Leaving Mallard Cottage
The public face of a well-known cottage-turned-restaurant says good-bye to Quidi Vidi. We speak with the former co-owner and chef about his departure from Mallard Cottage. (Anthony Germain with Todd Perrin)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
Doyle's 2024 Almanac of NL
Something for the inquiring mind... the ninth edition of Doyle's Almanac of Newfoundland and Labrador. The editor and science editor drop by to talk about what's in this year's edition. (Anthony Germain with Robert Doyle and Gus Fanning)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Health: Five years of legal weed
Five years ago, Canada became the first of wealthy countries to legalize recreational cannabis. What are we learning about the public health effects of legalization? Our regular health columnist joins us to discuss. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Housing top priority at NDP convention
The NDP's national convention is on in Hamilton and the provincial leader is there - housing top of mind there and here and in many other parts of the country... an issue the NDP is trying to make its own. (Anthony Germain with Jim Dinn)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Provincial PC interim leader end-of-term
As the Progressive Conservative Party of NL prepares to elect a new leader over the weekend, the interim leader drops by for a chat as he gets set to hand off the job to a new leader. (Anthony Germain with David Brazil)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The Shoebox Project for Women
A local charity raises the spirits of women facing homelessness with thoughtful gifts delivered in shoeboxes. We reach the St. John's local coordinator to find more. (Anthony Germain with Caitlin Lyall)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes
'Tent city' police presence
About 20 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers arrived at the ongoing protest across from the Confederation Building today to take down what they determined were abandoned tents. On The Go was there to bring you what happened. (Anthony Germain with RNC inspector Steve Knight, protestor Karen Peddle and other tent city inhabitants)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Nurse and medical staff recruitment drive
From Rajahmundry to Regina: the province's Health minister joins us to discuss efforts to recruit nurses and medical staff while the rest of the western world does the same. (Anthony Germain with Tom Osborne)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Affordable housing and vacant units
Affordable housing is at a premium all across the province... while at the same time almost one-in-five rental units run by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing sits empty. We reach the minister responsible for the NL Housing Corporation to find out what the province is doing to get those units fixed up and back on the market. (Anthony Germain with Paul Pike)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Clarenville sledge hockey
A Clarenville mom wants to see the sport of sledge hockey take off in her town... and it's for very good, personal reason. (Anthony Germain with Heather Paul)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
St. John's International Women's Film Festival
As the 34th edition of the St. John's International Women's Film Festival gets underway, we get a taste of the excitement from the red carpet in the Majestic Theatre. (Anthony Germain with the CBC's Ife Alaba)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
MusicNL Music Celebration Week
There's lots to take in during MusicNL's big celebration with showcases and an awards gala. We chat with the CEO of MusicNL as musicians from across the province converge on St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Rhonda Tulk-Lane)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
NL Sketch Festival launch party
With the launch of the first ever Sketch Festival in Newfoundland and Labrador tonight, the artistic director, the festival producer and a mascot without a costume drop by the studio for a preview. (Anthony Germain with Andrew Tremblett, Luke Rowe and Jeremy Nolan)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
MusicNL international delegates
International talent scouts are in St. John's this week with their ears to the ground at the MusicNL conference. We spoke to a couple this morning about why they're here and what they're listening for, as well as one of the many musicians hoping to catch the attention of visiting delegates. (Anthony Germain with delegates Ben Anderson from New Hampshire and Simeon Pranger from the Netherlands; musician Selina Boland)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Co-operative housing
There are so many questions about housing, including this one: Whatever happened to co-operative housing? A meeting in Mount Pearl Wednesday night indicates it's still a thing... a big thing. We sit down for a chat with the property & project manager at CHANAL - the Co-operative Housing Association of Newfoundland & Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Rosalind Langer)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Quebec tuition fees
Dreams of studying in "La Belle Province" have been dashed for some in this province as Quebec doubles tuition fees for out-of-province students at its English language universities. The director of External Affairs with Memorial University's student union drops by to discuss the effect on students here. (Anthony Germain with John Harris)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Hackathon in Reykjavik
A student from Nain attending the 2023 Arctic Policy Hackathon in Reykjavik, Iceland pitches in to find ways to allow young people to be able to remain in their Arctic communities. (Anthony Germain with Megan Dicker)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Rats!
We take a visit to a back yard in Cowan Heights where one man is battling an invasion of very large rats. (Anthony Germain with Todd Goulding)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Hydrogen for Hamburg
A German delegation is in the province schmoozing and talking wind energy. We meet the woman in charge - the senator (minister) for Economy and Innovation for the City of Hamburg. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Melanie Leonhard)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Net metering paying off
An early adopter of solar panel technology has reached the point where he no longer has to pay for electricity. Our CBC/Radio-Canada's reporter met up with the Flatrock man and drops by the studio with his story. (Anthony Germain with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Rat news you can use
It's getting colder, and some highly intelligent rodents are burrowing their way into homes and garages as we
speak. What can you do about it? On The Go offers you valuable vermin guidance thanks to thee owner-operator of Complete Pest Control (Anthony Germain with Rod Squires)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
MUN president on AG report
The president and chancellor of Memorial University reacts to findings in the auditor general's report on MUN. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Neil Bose)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
AG report on MUN spending
Memorial University has more vice presidents than other universities in Canada... they pay them more... and some execs are entitled to 95 days paid leave. The auditor general reveals a university where spending at the top - for the top - looks out of control. (Anthony Germain with Denise Hanrahan)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
AG report: In defence of MUN
One national consultant says the auditor general's damning report on Memorial University dwells too much on "penny-ante quibbling about the former president's spending." We get details from that consultant - president of Higher Education Strategy Associates and lead author of the annual almanac "The State of Post-Secondary Education in Canada." (Anthony Germain with Alex Usher)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Cole Country Cemetery
A Torbay family goes all-out to put the hair-raising in Halloween. We find out what homemade spookiness awaits visitors at the family-friendly display. (Jeremy Eaton with Elaine Cole)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Uber insurance
The provincial government is changing the rules to allow Uber and other ride-sharing services to operate in NL. It's got lots of people wondering if it might be a good way to make a few extra bucks. We reach the interim vice-president, Atlantic Region for the Insurance Bureau of Canada to hear why it's important to include the cost of insurance in your calculations. (Jeremy Eaton with Graham Little)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
Temporary foreign workers
A new study into Canada's foreign worker program shows the system is short-changing people on both sides of the pay cheque. We speak with the Canada research chair in Organizational Behaviour at McMaster University's Centre For Health Economics & Policy Analysis. (Anthony Germain with Catherine Connelly)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Wind-to-hydrogen project rally
We reach the co-administrators of a group called the Environmental Transparency Committee - on their way to St. John's to have their say about the proposed wind-to-hydrogen project for the province's west coast. (Jeremy Eaton with Nadine Tallack and Marilyn Rowe)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Hydro reliability
How does Newfoundland and Labrador's power reliability stand up compared to the rest of the country?
Not great... but there is an explanation according to a Globe & Mail reporter. (Anthony Germain with Matthew McClearn)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
MUN AG report: Matt Barter reaction
A political science student at MUN who protested against former president Vianne Timmins and subsequently banned from campus says he's been vindicated. He says while he knew the situation at MUN was bad, he didn't realize just how bad until the auditor general released her report this week. (Anthony Germain with Matt Barter)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Halloween and your fangs
A St. John's dental hygienist drops by the studio with tricks and tips to keep your teeth healthy as the candy tsunami approaches. (Anthony Germain with Nicole Kielly, owner of The Dental Hygiene Studio)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Liberal MP opposition to carbon tax
The lone provincial Liberal to vote against his party when it came to the carbon pricing plan has now seen the prime minister change his mind and put a pause on the federal fuel charge on home heating oil. (Jeremy Eaton with Ken McDonald)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
CBS Pirate Day
Conception Bay South will be in ship-top shape tomorrow as mateys and lasses flood the shores in honour of Pirate Day. We have a chat with two pirates who arrrrr excited to keep you all on the hook! (Anthony Germain with Lady Elizabeth and Salty Dog)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Rick Mercer: 'The Road Years'
"The Road Years - A Memoir Continued..." is full of fun things that happened behind the scenes during the filming of The Rick Mercer Report. (Anthony Germain with Rick Mercer)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
East Coast Trail 50K Ultramarathon
Do you have what it takes to run 50 kilometres on the East Coast Trail? We meet up with a few runners who do - and plan to do so this weekend. (Jeremy Eaton with Dan Meades and Wayne Walsh)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Selling carbon offsets for green wastewater systems
We find out why some wetland sewer systems are simple and green - and come with a cash payment! It's all thanks to the magic of certified carbon offsets... as we find out from the president and CEO of Sharp Management. (Anthony Germain with Glenn Sharp)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
MUN Lecturer's Union reacts to AG report
More than a lecture... from the Lecturers Union at MUN: Thoughts from LUMUN's official spokesperson on the auditor general's recent report about Memorial University. (Anthony Germain with Alison Coffin)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
The Hub housing construction holdup
Stop the presses! The HUB charity in downtown St. John's says the provincial government is holding up construction of 10 new housing units. The group's executive director drops by the On the Go studio. (Anthony Germain with Tom Badcock)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Accessing sexual health services
Providing greater access to sexual health services through pharmacies. A pharmacist and professor at MUN is part of a team that's just received $2 million for a project to help people. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Debbie Kelly)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
World Energy GH2 EIS amendment
The environmental impact statement that World Energy GH2 submitted to the provincial government is so thick, critics complain they can't get through it. Today we learned that - despite all those 4000 pages - the province says the report lacks important information. We get reaction from company chairperson. (Anthony Germain with John Risley)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
War Memorial reno mess
Patriotism without consultation: The National War Memorial in downtown St. John's has a post-war reconstruction feel to it. Business people say for such a massive renovation they should have been consulted... but the government just bulldozed ahead. We speak with the owner of one of those businesses. (Anthony Germain with Brian Henley of the Dog House and Jake's Grooming Parlour)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
Province to borrow more than forecast
If neither a lender nor borrower be... well one of two ain't bad: the provincial government intends to borrow $700 million more than originally put forward in this year's budget. A look at the duress of debt with the executive director of the Employers Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Jaclyn Sullivan)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Poppy campaign
There are poppies... and then there are poppies: Jenn Deon drops by to talk about the poppy campaign, remembrance... and the first November 11th without her dad Rod - who fought on the beaches in Normandy, and who passed away in July at the age of 102. (Anthony Germain with Jenn Deon)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Brad Gushue unimpressed in Kelowna
An often-calm curler has harsh words for the World Curling Federation at the 2023 Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna. To find out more we reach the CBC Sports reporter who has been following Team Gushue for years. (Jeremy Eaton with Devin Heroux)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Local filmmaker on 'Priscilla' production team
Throwing new light on the legendary King of Rock and Roll: A film-maker from this province who is one of the executive producers on the movie "Priscilla" shares his experience with us. (Jeremy Eaton with Chris Hatcher)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Bonfire night in Cartwright
Students in Cartwright, Labrador are having fun as they revive the traditions of Guy Fawkes for a community bonfire on Sunday. We reached the woman who is spearheading the event. (Jeremy Eaton with Ola Anderson)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Health care workers recruiting in Ethiopia
NL Health Services is looking to Ethiopian refugee camps for personal care attendants. The vice president - Human Resources with NL Health Services and the managing director of the non-profit recruiting agency TalentLift. (Jeremy Eaton with Debbie Molloy and Dana Wagner)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Mary Anne Penashue gallery display
INNU-vative art: Painter Mary Anne Penashue says she focuses on the positive side of the life of her people. We met up with her at the Christina Parker Gallery in St. John's - where her works are on display for most of the month. (Anthony Germain with Mary Anne Penashue)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Health: Prostate cancer new test
November is Movember... aimed at increasing awareness of men’s health, including prostate cancer - the most common cancer in Canadian men. A newly developed test could help doctors determine which of those men could be at high risk. On The Go's Health columnist joins us to explain more about it. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Are headhunters worth the cash?
The professionals known as "executive recruiters" or "talent managers" may find the term "head hunter" somewhat crass... but so is the bounty institutions pay for their services. Flowing from the auditor general's report about headhunters, we ask the man behind the website asktheheadhunter.com if they're worth what they charge.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Gros Morne sustainable tourism
Learning from local: International tourism operators come to Gros Morne National Park to rethink the approach to entertaining visitors. We speak with the executive director of the non-profit Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism. (Anthony Germain with Jonathan Foster)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Canvas of Belonging: An Indigenous Art Journey
We take a walk through the rose garden in the middle of the Memorial University campus to check out the new "Canvas of Belonging." There, we met up with an Indigenous artist and the Indigenous resource development coordinator with MUN's Office of Indigenous Affairs. (Anthony Germain with Holly Star Tait and Joanne Harris)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Stuck in the bog
Stuck waist-deep in a cold, wet bog with the sun going down... We hear about the dramatic rescue of a lost hunter on the Southern Shore.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
'Her Space, Her Time: How Trailblazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe'
Women scientists have long played leading roles in science....but in many cases, their accomplishments have gone unrecognized. A new book by a prominent Canadian physicist aims to change that. We speak with the author who's a professor of physics at Wilfrid Laurier University and CTO at the Quantum Algorithms Institute in British Columbia. (Anthony Germain with Shohini Ghose)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Marystown offshore wind energy meeting
There was confusion in Marystown Monday night as government consultants hosted a meeting about offshore wind energy development in the area. We get details of what transpired from the town's mayor. (Anthony Germain with Brian Keating)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Quilts of Valour
Fabric for the forces: We find out about a program that sees stitchers working to make quilts for people who served, or who are still serving in the armed forces. The president of Quilts of Valour drops by the studio with some of the lovely quilts. (Anthony Germain with Lisa Compton)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
NL war memorials
The National War Memorial in St. John's gets a lot of attention, yet it is but one of countless memorials in the province. An archivist at the rooms is discovering some wonderful stories about memorials... and interesting details about the behind-the-scenes clash of ideas about what a memorial should look like. (Anthony Germain with Beverly Bennett)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
November 11th special; The Kirk stained glass memorial
Reporter Terry Roberts drops by to set up the Remembrance Day special programming for November 11th. Then, we take a visit with one of St. Andrew's Church members to one of St. John's less well-known war memorials - a beautiful stained glass window at the Kirk. (Anthony Germain with Terry Roberts, Anthony Germain with Dr. Ean Parsons)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Naloxone in pharmacies
Doctors who lose sleep while people here die: Advocating for better access to naloxone to reduce the rising number of drug-related deaths in the province. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Francoise Guigné and Dr. Thomas Ritchie)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
49th annual Craft Council of NL Christmas Fair
Christmas has arrived in Torbay, where the Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Council has lit up the trees for their annual craft fair. We reach the group's executive director to see how it's going. (Anthony Germain with Rowena House)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Atlantic Books Today
A chat about some great books with Newfoundland and Labrador connections: The managing editor of Atlantic Books Today joins us with an eclectic bunch of titles. (Anthony Germain with John Tattrie)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Divali celebration
The victory of light over darkness: A celebration of togetherness for well over a billion people. A married couple in St. John's share the meaning of Divali. (Anthony Germain with Pushpa and Jinka Sathya)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Aysanabee comes to St. John's
He was born Edward Pang. Now, he's Aysanabee... and his concert in St. John's on Tuesday supporting Dan Mangan sold out in flash. We reach him for a chat and to find out why his music gets so much attention. (Anthony Germain with Aysanabee)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Fogo Island Inn joins prestigious club
The Inn that changed Fogo Island is going through its own time of change. We reach the managing director at Fogo Island Inn to hear about making it to Relais & Châteaux Global Group's list of exotic and/or unique destinations. (Anthony Germain with Amanda Decker-Penton)
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 49 seconds
Family History Society open house
If you're interested in tracing your family's roots, the Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is here to help. They'll have a few tips on how you can get started at an open house later this month. We speak with a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists who's also a board member of the Family History Society of NL. (Anthony Germain with Craig Morrissey)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Growing season wraps up on the farm
Leaves are coming down faster, trees are bare - and that means winter's waiting. With the growing season done, we check in with Lester's Farm on Brookfield Road in St. John's to find out what grew well... and what shrivelled. (Anthony Germain with Chris Lester)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
David Hart in Natuashish
The welcome signs were out at the school in Natuashish for Innu musician David Hart when he came to visit at the weekend. (Anthony Germain with David Hart)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Congress of Aboriginal People in defence of NunatuKavut
Pretendian Shaming: A vice-chief with the Congress of Aboriginal People says the attacks on NunatuKavut Community Council in Labrador are shameful - and the division among Indigenous groups harms all Indigenous people. (Anthony Germain with Kim Beaudin)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Dan Mangan tour wraps in St. John's
Dan Mangan takes to the stage at First Light Centre for a concert that sold out in record time. He has toured a good chunk of the world... and wraps up this one tonight in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Dan Mangan)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes
'Block a Jiffy'
Hail a cab, fill it with toys: the "Block a Jiffy" toy drive took last year off... but it's back this year. We visit the yellowest building in the province and meet up with the owner of Jiffy Cabs and an officer with the Salvation Army. (Anthony Germain with Chris Hollett and Major Jamie Locke).
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Persistence Theatre's 'Rainbow Tie Gala'
Panache and flair for Persistence Theatre: the feminist theatre company's annual gala is this weekend. With a drag queen as the auctioneer and the emcee a two-spirit, Black Mi'kmaq woman.... it's a fundraiser loaded with personality. (Anthony Germain with Barbra Bardot and Janelle Niles)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Direct flights to Gatwick
Direct flights between London and St. John's are back... at least for the summer travel season. For his reaction to the WestJet announcement we speak with the man who runs Steele Hotels.(Anthony Germain with John Steele)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Ron James 'Not Nearly Done Yet"
Comedian Ron James is in St. John's for the final stop of his tour through the Atlantic provinces. (Zach Goudie with Ron James)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
'I Kill Myself: A Live Comedy Show'
A bit of circus and some stand-up comedy about serious topics. Comedian Veronica Dymond drops by the On The Go studio to explain why her new play at the LSPU Hall will be like "nothing you've seen before." (Zach Goudie with Veronica Dymond)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
"They Knit' exhibition
The Anna Templeton Centre is celebrating the wonderful knitting in the province by hosting an exhibit of holiday stockings... and they're looking for knitters to add to the community exhibition "They Knit." We dropped by the Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios and met up with the manager of the Anna Templeton Centre... and one of the prolific knitters. (Zach Goudie with Melissa Tarrant and her grandmother Betty Tarrant)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Bonavista's new Emergency Department
The mayor of Bonavista says the new Emergency Department in his town is a game-changer for healthcare in the region. (Zach Goudie with John Norman)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Chasing the Ace in Forteau
A "Chase the Ace" fundraiser is bringing of bit of fortune to the Forteau Fire Department. We reach the deputy chief to find out just how much the pot has grown. (Zach Goudie with Aaron Hancock)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Crooked Stovepipe 50th anniversary
Old timey music doesn't get old for Crooked Stovepipe. The band marks 50 years in the bluegrass biz with an anniversary concert on Tuesday, November 21st. (Zach Goudie with original members Ted Rowe and Neil Rosenberg)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Churchill Falls tour
Our CBC/Radio-Canada colleague takes you along on an exclusive visit to Churchill Falls: A guided tour of the source of electric angst in this province. (Anthony Germain with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
'Seventh Son: My Road to Success'
Written just for family... now it's a book: An unlikely rags to riches story for a man from Grand Falls-Windsor who left school in grade 8.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Labrador Creative Arts Festival
It's been 48 years and counting since the very first Labrador Creative Arts Festival. We check in with one of the co-founders to hear about this year's offerings for youth from all over Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Tim Borlase)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Spirit Song Festival
A festival that supports Indigenous arts and culture gets underway Tuesday in St. John's. We hear all about this year's Spirit Song Festival from a long-time member of the planning committee. (Anthony Germain with Natasha Blackwood)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 1 second
Arab Atlantic
Atlantic Canada has its first Arabic Newspaper. We hear from its founder about the cultural gap "Arabic Atlantic" is filling for Atlantic Canadians. (Anthony Germain with Ali Ettarnichi)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Torbay Road speed limit
A resident of Torbay says the speed limit on a section of the main road to the town needs to be increased to make it safer for drivers. (Anthony Germain with Liam Carroll)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
'Freedom 55' and other lies
Our national reporter takes a look at the inflationary truth and realities of retirement in 2024. (Anthony Germain with Chris O'Neill-Yates)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Improving access to healthy local food
Growing ways to grow food in the province: The project coordinator for the Provincial Food Network drops by to talk about support for a network of community food producers across the province. (Anthony Germain with Dan Rubin)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Measures to cut down on short-term rentals
The federal government is putting a target on Airbnb's back to fight the lack of housing and living space.... but how much of a villain is it really? We speak with one man who owns and manages several short-term rentals. (Anthony Germain with David Curtis)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Fifty Christmases of Gower
After the big parade in St. John's on Sunday, you can take in a free afternoon concert at Gower Street United Church. The director and the lead clarinet of the Gower Community Band drop by to set up 50 Christmases of Gower. (Anthony Germain with Ron Collins and Erin Dawe)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Absent from Leader's Roundtable
The aboriginal circle is shrinking at the Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable. We reach the president of Nunatsiavut to talk about the decision by The Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut government to withdraw from the gathering. (Anthony Germain with Johannes Lampe)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
CBC Poetry Prize runner-up
A librarian who now calls St. John's home made the short list for a major poetry prize. We speak with the writer who works at the NL Public Libraries in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Anna Swanson)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Sharing the roads safely
The wheels keep turning when it comes to speed limits on Torbay Road. We hear from the president and CEO of the non-profit organization Safety NL who says forget about going faster or slower... because sharing the road is all about patience and courtesy. (Anthony Germain with Sean Kelly)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
A second chance for healthcare in Lewsiporte
Two doctors who almost left the community of Lewisporte because of racist behaviour toward their family have decided to stay... at least for now. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Gerges Ambarak)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Cold water dips
We hear about the benefits of very cold water swimming and exposure to cold water from a man who administers a group of like-minded people. We caught up with him at George's Pond on Signal Hill where he is welcoming others to take the plunge for a morning dip. (Anthony Germain with Brent Beshara)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Disaster preparedness in PCSP
Emergency services in Portugal Cove-St. Philips responded to a disaster this week - a disaster of their own making. We relive the exercise in emergency preparedness with the town's fire chief and chief administrative officer. (Anthony Germain with Fred Hollett and Jody Murray)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
St. John's downtown gunfire
A man who lives near the scene of an incident on Brazil Street where shots were fired joins us to describe what he saw and heard early Sunday morning. (Anthony Germain with Peter Harbin)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
'Song Seekers: The Greenleaf and Mansfield Story'
A new play celebrates two women - Elisabeth Greenleaf and Grace Mansfield - who collected the folk songs across Newfoundland that we know and love today. Two of the playwrights/performers drop by the On The Go studio, along with the director. (Anthony Germain with Ruth Lawrence, Petrina Bromley and Pamela Morgan)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Health column: Fatty liver
Fatty liver disease affects 20% of Canadians. Yet, many people with the condition don't know that they have it. Our weekly health columnist joins us to discuss the risk factors... and what can be done about it. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
The salmon scales... of justice: Aquaculture lawsuit settlement
Big players in aquaculture accused of price fixing settle a class-action lawsuit for several million dollars... peanuts in multi-billion dollar industry. We speak with a partner in the class action wing of the law firm Siskinds. (Anthony Germain with Linda Visser)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
NDP announces candidate for byelection
The New Democratic Party's candidate for an expected by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island says she's running to expose the cold indifference of the Liberal government to people with special needs. (Anthony Germain with Kimberly Churchill)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Heave Away Waste Management honoured
Heaving away results in a major business award: A local waste processing company gets recognized as business of the year by the St. John's Board of Trade. To find out more about what they do, we sat down for a chat with one of the managers with Heave Away. (Anthony Germain with Sarah Halliday)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Trinity Quilt
A persuasive piece of pitching... with a generous amount of stitching: Quilters from across Canada pour their passion and stashes of fabric to support the heritage of Trinity. We get the story from a member of the Trinity Historical Society and two of the mainland quilters who contributed. (Anthony Germain with Chris O'Dea, Mary Ellen Murphy and Judy Bouman)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Nicotine pouches
Are nicotine pouches really aimed at getting people to quit... or are they a clever, new addictive product disguised as help? One local dental hygienist shares her thoughts. (Anthony Germian with Nicole Kielly)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
From Glasgow to Salmonier Line
A retired Scottish dentist who loves this province takes some time from his peaceful day to explain the meaning of St. Andrew's Day: Scotland's National Holiday. (Anthony Germain with Stewart Gillies)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Tongue piercings
If you're considering getting your tongue pierced, you'll want to hear from a dental hygienist about some of the potential health problems from piercing this part of your body. (Anthony Germain with Nicole Kielly)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Newfoundland Whiskey
The Newfoundland Distillery Company is expanding its product line. The co-founder of the company drops by with the answer to what's in the jar. (Anthony Germain with Peter Wilkins)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Gordon High Lander Tea Room
As part of our celebration of St. Andrew's Day, we hear from a Grand Falls-Windsor tea room owner who keeps her Scottish heritage alive. (Anthony Germain with Diane Bradbury)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Childcare crisis and perinatal health
Good mental health begins in the womb - and the impact can be felt for generations. We hear an argument for a better childcare system from the chair of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Archana Vidyasankar)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
'Fare and Square' art fundraiser
Every ticket holder goes home with a new piece of art by a local artist: That's the deal behind Eastern Edge Gallery's upcoming fundraiser. We drop by to have a look and find out more about the fundraiser from the gallery's executive director. (Anthony Germain with Ashley Hemmings)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes
A different way to remember L'École Polytechnique
Remembering female engineering students who were killed 34 years ago because they were women. We drop by the MUN Engineering Building where there is an ongoing silent vigil this week and speak with the university's sexual harassment advisor. (Anthony Germain with Amnesty Rose)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 7 seconds
Health column: Harms of sugar
The holiday season brings the prospect of cookies, pies, cakes and other delectables... and most of us know to be mindful of how much added sugar we're consuming. Our health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel explains the findings from one of the largest studies of its kind that examines the silent harms of sugar. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Solution to getting 'Diepped'
The mayor of Dieppe, New Brunswick has a solution for people frustrated waiting for packages that get stuck in his city. (Anthony Germain with Mayor Yvon Lapierre)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Coco the flying cat of Dildo
A cat in Dildo finds fame when his owner posts a dramatic video of her pet's death-defying leap. (Anthony Germain with Alice Reid)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Covering Paul McCartney and Wings
Paul McCartney's people don't often give the thumbs up to requests to cover Sir Paul's music... but a woman originally from Casey Street in St. John's is taking off on social media with her unique and beautiful version of a Wings ballad. (Anthony Germain with Madonna Carew)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Cul de Sac snowclearing complaint
A disabled St. John's man who lives in a cul-de-sac says the city is not doing a proper job when it comes to clearing snow - essentially leaving him to remove metres of snow from the street to access his driveway. (Anthony Germain with Michael Drydek)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Money column: Mortgage renewal
Fixed or variable? That's the choice many Canadians will have to make in the new year as they renew their mortgages. Our money columnist joins us to offer his advice on the renewal process - and how to get the best possible rate. (Anthony Germain with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Hanukkah drive-through
The miracle of the cruse of oil: A gigantic menorah is set to be lit at the Crosbie Building in St. John's on Sunday as part of the festival of Hanukkah which starts Thursday. The director of Chabad of Newfoundland is behind the annual celebration... and there will be jelly-filled doughnuts. (Anthony Germain with Rabbi Chanan Chernitsky)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
The LSPU Hall has "The Christmas Spirit"
The St. John's Players have a new comedy up their sleeves to add to your Christmas list: a retelling of "Death Takes A Holiday." The play's director and the performer in the lead role drop by the studio to chat about the production which runs until Saturday. (Anthony Germain with Sandra Mills and Jean Graham)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Handel's Messiah at the Basilica
Two of the soloists for this year's performance of Handel's Messiah by the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra have come home to St. John's to be part of the production for the first time. (Anthony Germain with counter-tenor Ryan Mcdonald and tenor Jonathan Monro)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Governor General Award for autism awareness
A Port aux Basques woman is in Ottawa to receive an award from the Governor General. We hear how one woman's work to help people with autism in her town is being noticed. (Anthony Germain with Joan Chaisson)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Fortunate Ones Holiday Show
Fortunate Ones are warming up for two concerts in St. John's this weekend after a big tour in the U.S. and Canada. We welcome a Fortunate One to the studio for a catch up chat. (Anthony Germain with Andrew James O'Brien)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Repurposing wedding flowers for seniors
An enterprise that promotes eco-weddings is making life a little rosier for seniors at the Caribou Memorial Veteran's Pavilion in St. John's. We find out more from the co-founder of Simply Wedding NL. (Anthony Germain with Nancy Leung)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
"The Granite King" on losing the contract for National War Memorial reno
The man who lost the contract to build the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier says any young person thinking of going into business on their own should leave Newfoundland and Labrador because the government can't be trusted to honour its agreements. (Anthony Germain with Mark Brace)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Topsail United Church winter coat drive
Taking the chill off winter... Topsail United Church in CBS is holding its first winter coat drive. We get details from one of the volunteers. (Anthony Germain with Jessie Cole)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
COVID-19 research study
Now that it looks like COVID-19 is here for good... researchers are looking for long-term solutions. An Infectious Diseases physician with NL Health Services who's also associate professor of Medicine at Memorial University drops by to explain how you can help. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Peter Daley)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Classroom challenges
A teacher in this province speaks out about recent pay raises his colleagues have voted for: Mike Walsh says teachers deserve a raise, but says the money will do nothing to address what's dragging our education system down... and school violence, teacher burnout and low academic achievement will only get worse. (Anthony Germain with Mike Walsh)
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Donna Morrissey's 'Rage The Night'
On Tuesday evening at The Rooms, local author Donna Morrissey will chat with host Ramona Dearing about the inspiration for her latest work "Rage the Night" - and what it means to truly find a sense of belonging. (Anthony Germain with Donna Morrissey)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Greater clarity about garbage
From Bay Bulls to Whitbourne... you better be prepared to use transparent garbage bags starting in the new year. The chair of the Eastern Regional Service Board drops by to talk about the new guidelines. (Anthony Germain with Steve Tessier)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Conception Bay East-Bell Island PC candidate
There's no date yet on that byelection in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Whenever it goes ahead, Tina Neary - a municipal councillor for Portugal Cove-St. Philip's - will try to retain the seat for the Progressive Conservatives. (Anthony Germain with Tina Neary)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Classrom violence
We hear reaction to Tuesday's interview with a teacher about having his finger broken in a fight with an elementary student. Following that, another teacher who has studied violence in the classroom shares her own experiences and thoughts about how to make the inclusive classroom work better. (Anthony Germain with Rosemary Lawton)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Firefighter honoured... and surprised
Imagine being saved from a house fire as a kid... and then 34 years later getting to thank the firefighter that got you out. We've get both of them together for a long-overdue reunion. (Anthony Germain with Deanna Smith and Ed Harnum)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Her Majesty's Penitentiary inmate death
Inmate Seamus Flynn died last week at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's. CBC reporter Ariana Kelland joins us with the story about allegations that same inmate made to her last month. (Anthony Germain with Ariana Kelland)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Classroom violence NLTA reaction
Teachers have ratified a collective agreement to get more money - but if you've been listening to On The Go this week, you know some teachers say more money does not address the issue of violence in our schools. The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association drops by the studio to discuss the situation. (Anthony Germain with Trent Langdon)
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 44 seconds
Voluntary firefighters' Christmas
Merry Christmas from your local Volunteer Fire Department... Where the fun never starts - at least for the people on call. We chat about the coming season with the chief of the Come By Chance Fire Department, who's also president of the NL Association of Fire Services. (Anthony Germain with Duane Antle)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Conception Bay East-Bell Island Liberal nominee
An advisor to Premier Andrew Furey and a former broadcaster with NTV, VOCM and CBC is the Liberal nominee for an expected byelection in the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island. (Anthony Germain with Fred Hutton)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
'Snook - Out On Bail'
St. John's favourite corner boy returns to the small screen: Pete Soucy drops by to chat about the return of Snook in a new 10 episode series on Bell Fibe TV1. (Anthony Germain with Pete Soucy)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Hydro demand concerns
CBC/Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler drops by to talk about the possibility the power supply in this province might not meet demand. It's not a doomsday scenario... but rolling blackouts are a possibility. (Anthony Germain with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Tesla's autopilot recall
As Tesla recalls over two million cars across North America, we get an expert's take on whether there's enough oversight on autonomous driving technology. The associate dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology at Humber College has been looking into the upgrade rollout. (Anthony Germain with Francis Syms)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Health: COVID and heart attacks
Our weekly health columnist explores a new study about why getting COVID-19 increases heart attack risks. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
The school of have-nots
Is it good news, or bad news? We're a 'have not' province again - so Ottawa will send us a $218-million transfer payment... something we haven't received in 15 years. A communications consultant and the man behind "Bond Papers" offers his thoughts and analysis. (Anthony Germain with Ed Hollett)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Metrobus surplus clawback
A transit system aficionado says the City of St. John's should be investing more in Metrobus instead of stripping away an unexpected surplus. The director of communications and advocacy at Transport Action Atlantic says there's a need to accelerate a transit plan so St. John's can catch up to the rest of the country. (Anthony Germain with David Brake)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
PC education ideas
Education and the political brothers Dinn. Paul Dinn is the new education critic for the Progressive Conservative opposition... while his brother Jim is a former teacher, NLTA president... and now leader of the NDP. The PC's Paul Dinn says he has his own ideas about what's wrong with education - and what needs to be fixed. (Anthony Germain with Paul Dinn)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Free personal hygiene products
Menstruation frustration: Some people don't have access to needed personal hygiene products. But that's about the change in St. John's thanks to the work of the person behind the Period Priority Project. (Anthony Germain with Leisha Toory)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
Next gen comms
As millions more people are expected to go online in the next decade... a new research chair at MUN has a healthy budget to examine the future of wireless communication. (Anthony Germain with Professor Trung Duong)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
500 blood donations... and counting
It's giving season! But instead of a present... why not give blood? One man who has given that gift 500 times now drops by the studio on his way to 501. (Anthony Germain with Paul Shea)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Board gamers top picks
Run your own farm, make Mars inhabitable, survive on a deserted island, end a pandemic... or take on the Soviet Union during the Cold War. These days there's a board game for everybody's interests: Two board game connoisseurs drop by to share their top picks. (Anthony Germain with Kris Viens and Peter Whittle)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
QVE Christmas
The director of the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble and a QVE Alumnus and one of the soloists for this year's 30th Anniversary Quintessential Christmas concert drop by for a chat. (Anthony Germain with Susan Quinn and David Kellerer-Flight)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
A visit from The Grinch
He's making a list... he's checking it twice - and he loathes everyone on it. The Grinch spreads a little holiday sneer in the On The Go studio. (Anthony Germain with The Grinch)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Mall Santa: Magic... and the unexpected
If you've been to the Avalon Mall lately you've probably noticed Santa's helpers making sure every person and family has the perfect holiday photo. We meet the elves making the magic happen and hear some stories of Mall Santa times gone by. (Anthony Germain with Bruce Lee and Ginok Song)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Rafting across the Atlantic
three intrepid adventurers.... two cats... one raft.... and a three month journey across the North Atlantic. We'll take a look back at that wild journey, which happened nearly 70 years ago...
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Check in with photographer Lindsay Anne Delaney
From growing up in downtown St. John's, to globetrotting with her camera, taking snaps of celebrities and at high-end fashion shows... We'll check in with photographer Lindsay Anne Delaney.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Rare Bird at Quidi Vidi Lake
It doesn't walk like a duck or quack like a duck.... But a rare bird has fallen in with some local feathered friends at Quidi Vidi Lake
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Christmas movies
The Grinch, Christmas with the Kranks, Home Alone... all classic Christmas movies we've seen a hundred times. Coming up, we ask folks about their favourites, and the movies you never want to see again.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Christmas songs
Christmas music brings the holly and the jolly to the season.... but you can only jingle the bells and deck the halls for so long. Coming up, we hit the streets to ask folks about their favourite and most-hated Christmas music.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Deantha Edmunds recieves Order of Canada
hitting the high C - for Canada - as in the Order of Canada
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Mayors year-ender panel
We welcome four mayors to look back at the year that was and plans for the year ahead. In the studio are mayors Danny Breen of St. John's, Dave Aker of Mount Pearl and Darrin Bent of CBS - and joining in by phone mayor Jim Parsons in Corner Brook. (With host Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 14 seconds
Labrador's tooth fairy
A check-in with a locum dentist in Forteau, Labrador who is dressed as the Grenfell Health Tooth Fairy. (Anthony Germain with Linda Goodyear)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Hockey NL handshakes
Hockey NL seals the deal on post game handshakes: young men won't shake hands after games anymore because of ruffian behaviour. Instead there will be a pre-game... something. Women, on the other hand, can still shake hands after a match. We talk about the situation with a former sports reporter who's watching all this unfold with great interest. (Anthony Germain with Don Power)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Affordable housing and skilled trades
The federal budget stressed the Liberal investment in housing. Trades NL's executive director drops by the On The Go studio to tell us whether we'll have enough tradespeople to build all that new affordable homes. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Darin King)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
No gas concerns Change Islands mayor
The mayor of the community of Change Islands weighs in as the gas pumps on the islands dry up. (Martin Jones with Paula Flood)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Change Islands out of gas
We check in with the co-owner of Change Islands' only gas station D & E Variety... that hasn't had a fuel delivery for months. (Martin Jones with Alva Diamond)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
A family in CBS just got bigger. Like, a lot bigger. With the adoption of 5 of their kids just a couple of weeks ag.
The Randell family gives a whole new meeting to home for the holidays.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Looking for new solutions to house homeless people in the province.
The growing problem has prompted local housing advocate Mark Wilson to look for solutions.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
What does the foster system in the province look like right now?
Kelli Hodder is the Executive Director of Foster Families Newfoundland and Labrador joins Martin Jones over the phone.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Trapper catches huge lynx
It might not be abnormal to see a lynx in the wild in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, a seasoned trapper just caught the biggest lynx of his fifty year career. We hear about how big it was...and what he plans to do with it. (Martin Jones with Daniel Stanford and his wife Hazel Tubrett)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Freeing the wrongfully convicted
They were innocent teenagers when they entered prison: senior citizens by the time they were exonerated for a murder they did not commit. Lawyer Jerome Kennedy, who has had success over the past couple of years freeing wrongfully convicted Canadians, joins us for a full-length feature interview. (Anthony Germain with Jerome Kennedy)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Deantha Edmunds Labrador NSO tour
There are lots of opportunities to hear our local Inuk soprano as she performs throughout Labrador this month and in St. John's on Saturday. We speak with recent Order of Canada inductee Deantha Edmunds about her upcoming performances. (Anthony Germain with Deantha Edmunds)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
The benefits of resistance training
Resistance is not futile when it comes to exercise. We talk to a professor of Kinesiology - who's also the Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health - about the broader benefits of weight training... and who should consider adding it to their regime. (Anthony Germain with Stuart Phillips)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
'All or Nothing: How the Churches Lost their Schools'
Revisiting a page in history when churches lost their grip on the running of schools in the province: Wednesday evening you can tune in to a Wessex Society talk by the man who was tasked with making non-denominational schools a reality. (Anthony Germain with Bob Crocker)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Gull Island hydro project
Former-premier Roger Grimes has been speaking to our Radio-Canada colleague about how the work done two decades ago toward a deal with Quebec for the Gull Island, Labrador hydro project two decades ago can help with the current talks. (Anthony Germain with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Hong Kong same-sex couple married in St. John's
In China, family values are on the conservative side. We meet a couple who moved from Hong Kong to St. John's to get married... for very personal reasons. (Anthony Germain with Nancy Leung and Sinney Cheuk)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
'Labrador: A Reader's Guide'
We chat with the author of a new book that reviews a bunch of other books written about The Big Land - and hear some fascinating recollections of her trips to the Arctic, Alaska... and of course Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Robin McGrath)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Dust bunnies of the sea
On The Go gets a little 'Quirks and Quarksy' as we meet two scientists - one from MUN and the other from Galway, Ireland - who are researching natural processes in the North Atlantic Ocean that are vital to maintaining a stable temperature. (Anthony Germain with Brian Ward and Utta Passow)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Contraband tobacco
The chair of Crime Stoppers NL drops by to discuss a new report on the increase in the sale of contraband tobacco in the province - an extremely profitable business for organized crime. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Rod Pike)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Global house sitting
Adventures in house sitting: We chat with a St. John's woman who's spent the past decade travelling the world... while watching people's pets. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Lynette Adams)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
War Amps fundraising kid
He lost part of his pinky finger in a skating accident at The Loop in St. John's back in 2022. Now, the seven-year-old is hosting a fundraiser for War Amps. He and his mom drop by the studio a short time before they head to Paradise for the big event. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Sully Ryan and his mom Kaley Hogan)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Snowboarding St. John's
A well-known Canadian pro snowboarder is in St. John's filming a few tricks for an upcoming project. We chat with the snowboarder and CBC Olympics host. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Craig McMorris)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
New opportunities for Young Folk at the Hall
If you're a young person in the province wanting to get involved with folk music, the NL Folk Arts Society is the spot for you. With details of the youth expansion thanks to a Year of the Arts grant, the Society's youth programming coordinator and the coordinator of Young Folk at the Hall drop by the studio. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Rosemary Lawton and Fergus O'Byrne)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Newfoundland Rogues getting ready for new season
We catch-up with the Newfoundland Rogues on the court ahead of this year's basketball season which gets underway this weekend. (On The Go's Gavin Simms with coach Jerry Williams and shooting guard Daniel Gordon)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Steller's sea eagle winter in the valley
A rare Russian eagle is overwintering on the west coast of the island. We hear from a backyard birder in the Codroy Valley as well as from a fair-feathered friend, environmentalist and birder. (Anthony Germain with Claudelle Devoe and Bruce Mactavish)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Kabby ride-share
A locally-based company is about to roll out the province's first ride-sharing operation in St. John's. The co-founders of Kabby drop by the studio as they get ready to launch the new service. (Anthony Germain with Haris Barki, Nana Abeka and Frank Nie)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Health: Late-night eating
Who hasn’t reached into the refrigerator at some point for a midnight snack? Recent research shows the impact of those calories isn't quite the same as consuming them earlier in the day. On The Go's Health columnist brings us that story. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Tackling airport issues
The CEO of St. John's International Airport joins a North American board that aims to improve the experience and function of airports in North America. (Anthony Germain with Dennis Hogan)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Harvey's Home Heating acquisition
Harvey's Home Heating is growing its home heating oil business by acquired North Atlantic’s oil accounts in the greater St John’s area. The general manager of Harvey's Home Heating drops by the studio to talk about the move. (Anthony Germain with Chris Forward)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Nicole Keiley's recovery - Part 2
A mortifying accident pinned the deputy mayor of Mount Pearl under a vehicle. Her leg was crushed, her arm mangled... and she was conscious and alert for the hour it took to safely get her out from under it. The conclusion of a two part interview with Nicole Keily which looks at her recovery.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
The iceman of CBS
A backyard rink-making master from Conception Bay South is sharing his passion and expertise through his Facebook page NL Outdoor Rinks. On the Go's Gavin Simms dropped by to check out Scott Sears's latest creation.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Nicole Keiley's recovery - Part 1
A mortifying accident pinned the deputy mayor of Mount Pearl under a vehicle. Her leg was crushed, her arm mangled... and she was conscious and alert for the hour it took to safely get her out from under it. The first of a two part interview with Nicole Keily.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
CBC remembers Snowmageddon
It was four years ago today that things went dark here at the CBC... and On The Go was kicked off the air mid-show. Snowmageddon was just kicking into high gear - about to send the city of St. John's into a state of emergency. Before the sun came up the next day, we piled up 76 cm of snow... and faced winds of 130 kilometres per hour.
To mark the 4th anniversary of Snowmageddon, On The Go's Gavin Simms did a tour of the CBC and collected a few stories from that day. Naturally, he started with CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiller.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Aviation History NL
What's that in the sky? A bird? Superman? Nope! It's a plane. Several, in fact.
The group Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador is taking flight with their historical readings and videos. We get the story from a member of the AHNL board. (Anthony Germain with David Hebbard)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Seniors and loneliness
Some are calling loneliness the silent killer of seniors. We hear why it's so debilitating - both mentally and physically. (Anthony Germain with CBC reporter Jessica Singer)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Picture NL screenings at The Rooms
Showcasing some of the best in the local film biz: Picture NL launches a series of movies that will be screened on the third Thursday of each month during this Year of the Arts. To tell us more. the industry development manager with Picture N drops by the On The Go studio. (Anthony Germain with Jennifer Howley)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 40 seconds
Kellie Loder 'Transitions'
With a new album on the way, a bunch of tour dates and a crowd-sourced music video for the new single "When We Kiss," musician Kellie Loder drops by the studio to chat about their very busy new year. (Anthony Germain with Kellie Loder)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Conception Bay East-Bell Island Independent candidate
He was a PC organizer, but now he is running as an independent candidate... and he says it's nothing personal against his old party. Darryl Harding talks about why he wants to win the byelection to replace his friend, David Brazil, in the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island. (Anthony Germain with Darryl J. Harding)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Sister Elizabeth's Synod experience
When you think about the Catholic Church and the Vatican, you likely conjure images of the Pope and Rome and religious memorabilia. But what about conversations about women and LGBTQ+ rights? One of the delegates chosen to participate at the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome in October tells us about the experience. (Anthony Germain with Sister Elizabeth Davis)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Getting more local food on the table
It might be icy outside, but it's never to early to plan for growing season. Farmers from all over the province will gather this week to talk about local food and how to get more of it on your table. We have a look at the issues facing the industry with the president of the Newfoundland Labrador Federation of Agriculture. (Anthony Germain with Wayne Simmons)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Discontinuing 'red alert' usage
The term "red alert" - when no ambulance is available to respond to a call - has become a casualty of the system. We hear from the president of NAPE - the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees - on why those words are disappearing. (Anthony Germain with Jerry Earle)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
The man who comforted Nicole Kieley
A follow to last week's two-part interview with Nicole Kieley and the car crash that resulted in her losing her left leg. The man who held her hand while she was pinned under the car explains the strange way he was prepared for what happened that day. (Anthony Germain with Chris Evans of Fogtown Barber)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Health column: Heartburn
Most people experience acid reflux at some point in their life. It can happen after we eat a large, rich meal or when we lie down too soon after dinner. On The Go's Health columnist explains more about what it is... and how to prevent it. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
"Killer Queen" cocktail at NSO's 'Winter pops"
Originally a song title - now "Killer Queen" is also the name of a cocktail that will be offered to concert-goers at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's this week. During the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's sold out four-night run of their "Winter Pops" concerts featuring Kelly-Ann Evans - called "Queen" - Spirit of Newfoundland Productions has taken over the refreshment service at the theatre. The co-founders of the theatre company drop by the On The Go studio with details... and more. (Anthony Germain with Kathy Hicks, Peter Halley and CBC Digital's John Gushue)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Equadorian New Year traditions
We reach an man from Equador who's been living in Newfoundland for the last few years to find out about some New Year traditions from his home country that can help you kick off 2024 on the right foot. (Guest-host Heather Barrett with Jose Vasquez)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Changes at Wreckhouse Press
Winds of change are blowing for Wreckhouse Press - a newspaper publisher in Channel-Port aux Basques -- that will see it move away from local news coverage. To find out what's planned we reached the editor-in-chief and co-founder. (Anthony Germain with René Roy)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
National Pie Day
When you hear the words apple, blueberry or mincemeat…. what comes to mind? If you think pie, you’d be right. We talk with a CBC reporter in Moncton about our love here in Atlantic Canada for pie as we mark its special day. (Anthony Germain with Mariam Mesbah)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
The World at Six changes
A CBC Radio news institution signs off for the last time this Friday. To find out what's taking its place we speak with the current host of The World at Six... soon to be Your World Tonight. (Anthony Germain with Susan Bonner)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Heart's Content building gets heritage designation
For the love of heritage: The cable superintendent's house in Heart's Content - a dwelling with many stories to tell - gets special recognition. To find out more we speak with an outreach officer for Heritage NL as well as the minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. (Anthony Germain with Andrea O'Brien and Steve Crocker)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Curious Collections taxidermy
Forgot to get your friend a birthday present? Rats! Or is that... mice? A taxidermist in St. John's who's taking custom orders drops by the On The Go studio with some of her specimens. (Anthony Germain with Krista Elliott)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 9 seconds
Kitchinparti ECMA nomination
Newfoundlanders are notorious for gathering in a kitchen no matter whose house they're in. Kitchen parties are synonymous with island culture... and Kitchinparti (with three "i's") is nominated for an East Coast Music Award. Two of the three members of the band drop by the On The Go studio. (Anthony Germain with Terri Lynn Hickey and Tyler Humber)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Corner Brook storm cancelled buses
An MHA on the west coast of the island says the next time weather forecasts clearly indicate a winter storm, the school district should pay attention. The Independent MHA for Humber-Bay of Islands says the minister of education won't explain the decision to leave Corner Brook schools open, but then cancelling the buses and telling parents to pick up their kids... while the City was telling people to stay off the roads. (Anthony Germain with Eddie Joyce)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Teen boys basketball good sports
A basketball game on the weekend exemplified what it means to be a good sport. There's a video circulating online that captures a moving moment that unfolded at the teenage boys basketball game at Holy Spirit High School in CBS. We reach the young man behind all the excitement... and points! (Anthony Germain with Cameron Power)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Valentine's Day charity for seniors
The positive impact on a senior of granting a really meaningful wish: It can spark a most wonderful life-changing moment. We speak with the co-founder of "'We Are Young" - a Nova Scotia-based charity that aims to brighten Valentine's Day for seniors. (Anthony Germain with Katie Mahoney)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Health column: HPV vaccines
The world is one step closer to eliminating cervical cancer, thanks to the human papillomavirus
vaccine. Canada has been providing it to girls in schools since 200… and a new study from Scotland is
showing just how effective it’s proving to be. (Anthony Germain with On The Go's Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Nova Scotia Power and Muskrat Falls
We find out how Muskrat Falls has increased costs for Nova Scotia Power - and what the Nova Scotia government is proposing to help the power company - when we speak with a CBC reporter in Halifax. (Anthony Germain with Paul Withers)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
MUN's QEII Library scavenger hunt
In a world of cell phones and tablets and computers, why is the Dewey Decimal system still a thing? A biology professor drops by to tell us how a scavenger hunt is helping Memorial University students learn to use the QEII library. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Yolanda Weirsma)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Chess4Charity
Blockades, bad bishops, backward pawns and adjournment. Sounds serious, but it's all lingo from the game of chess. This weekend some people at Gonzaga High School will be pushing pawns in a tournament to raise money to boost literacy in rural India. One of the organizers of Chess4Charity drops by the On The Go studio with details. (Anthony Germain with Tanish Bhatt)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
Jersey Boy's Newfoundland connection
"Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons" is coming to the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre in March. The guy who (co)wrote some of their biggest hits such as "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Sherry" and "Walk Like A Man... His name was Bob Crewe - and his parents were from the island: his dad from Dawson's Cove, his mom from Heart's Delight. We meet the actor who plays this Jersey B'y in a production by TaDa! Events. (Anthony Germain with Dan Lasby)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Ride-share licences
Ride-sharing in this province is stalled after the government granted the very first license... somehow failing to detect the man behind the company was facing sexual assault and sexual interference charges. This, in a province that has seen a number of taxi drivers in court because of what they did to their female passengers. We get reaction from the advocacy coordinator with the St. John's Status of Women Council. (Anthony Germain with Bridget Clarke)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Conception Bay East-Bell Island byelection result
There's disappointment in the Progressive Conservative camp after Tuesday's byelection in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. We speak with the PC opposition leader and MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port. (Anthony Germain with Tony Wakeham)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
On The Go's romance writing competition
In the run up to Valentine's Day, we launch On The Go's romance writing competition... with a writer who drops by with a few tips for aspiring romance writers. (Anthony Germain with Debbie Robbins)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Black History month talk
The Rooms has a special talk on Friday to kick off Black History month: A visiting expert speaks on racial issues as they affect Black people. (Anthony Germain with professor Beverly-Jean Daniel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Rajaton - Live in studio
A musical treat: The six singers of the Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton visit the On The Go studio. (Anthony Germain with Rajaton)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
HVGB BIZ PANEL
We'll get down to business... coming up, we've put together a small panel of local entrepreneurs.
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 40 seconds
Conservation Consternation
Conservation Consternation: On the quebec side of the river a salmon angler can keep two fish... on the LABRADOR side of the same river: Catch and release... does that make sense?
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Fine dining comes to Happy Valley Goose Bay
A new restaurant in Happy Valley Goose Bay creates buzz among foodies -locals and visitors alike. I'll take you to Mamattuk: a gastronomical treat of bake apple cocktails, labrador shrimp... arctic char.
A Nunatukavut-based business venture.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Polar bear hunt
We'll catch up on the polar bear hunt on Labrador's North Coast. The season just opened and there's lots of excitement in the area... and one fewer bear already.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Rhivu, the host of Labrador Morning
How a young man from Bangladesh adjusts to a new life behind the microphone as the host of Labrador Morning - I'll speak to Rhivu Rashid.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Weather delay at White Hills
The slopes were slated to open today at White Hills, but Mother Nature rained all over that parade. We check in with the general manager of White Hills Resort. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Marke Dickson)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
St. John's Sports and Entertainment future plans
St. John's Sports and Entertainment has a new CEO with big plans. We sat down with him earlier this month to chat about the future. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Brent Meade)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Juno nomination for St. John's music teacher
We hear from one of three local musicians up for a Juno this year. A eacher at Macdonald Drive Junior High is nominated for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award. (On The Go's Gavin Simms with Sarah Comerford)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Remembering Dr. Frank Duff
A doctor widely known for his caring attitude passed away in St. John's this week. We look back at the career of Dr. Frank Duff through the eyes of his friends. (Guest-host Jeremy Eaton with Sheilagh O'Leary and Gemma Hickey)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
CDN Folk Music Awards lineup announcement
The 19th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is taking place in St. John’s from April 3rd to 7th. On The Go's Gavin Simms headed down to The Ship Pub this afternoon where some of the lineup performer details were being announced.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Happy Valley-Goose Bay's YMCA
When you drive through the main drag in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, it's possible not to notice the impressive YMCA... a source of pride in the community. While there, we bumped into the general manager - a relatively new guy - and checked out what's going on at Y there. (Anthony Germain with Dominic Demers)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
'Face into the Wind' book of short stories
Author Rosalind (Ros) Gill celebrates the joy of storytelling in her new book of short stories called "Face into the Wind." She dropped by for a chat about the collection which launches this week. (Anthony Germain with Ros Gill)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Remembering Edsel Bonnell
A tribute to Edsel Bonnell - beloved and legendary band director - who passed away Wednesday. We speak with Edsel's son about his father's life. (Anthony Germain with John Bonnell)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
Health: Testosterone and women
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males, but men don’t have a monopoly on it. Females also produce it... and understanding its role in women's health is growing such as whether it might have a role in treating menopause. On The Go's regular health contributor joins us to explain. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Memorial University's Indigenous Verification Protocol
Today marks the start of eight weeks of consultations with Indigenous individuals and groups on the development of a protocol for Indigenous verification at Memorial University. To find out more we speak with a vice-president of Indigenous matters at Memorial University. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Catharyn Andersen)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Out with the rabbit and in with the dragon
We mark the start of the Lunar New Year with the president of the Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Francis Tam)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Food, Fibs and Fiddles festival
Maybe you've heard of the "Trails, Tales & Tunes festival. Now, meet its northern cousin and hear about some big names heading to the small town of Gunners Cove on the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. (Anthony Germain with Danny Pond)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
'A Sea Change' at The Rooms
The artistic dimensions of a well-known municipal politician: St. John's deputy-mayor Sheilagh O'Leary is also an accomplished photographer... and her exhibit entitled "A Sea Change" at The Rooms is an homage to her mother, forbidden Indigenous cultures and personal identities. (Anthony Germain with Sheilagh O'Leary)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
I'se The B'y ad reaction
An ad for the vacation rental site that ran during the Super Bowl featuring a classic Newfoundland tune left many in this province less than impressed. We speak with the chair of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador about the ad, the reaction and the fallout. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Deborah Bourden)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Tent encampments
A new federal report on tent encampments is calling for a national response plan, and says that Canada has the capacity to solve what it calls a "life and death crisis." But will the report lead to meaningful change? We ask a homelessness advocate for her take. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Michèle Biss)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Valentine's Day storms and restaurants
Cupid's arrow is slicing through the hearts of local restaurants in St. John's. One of the busiest nights of the year could turn into lots of unexpected leftovers as lovers leave restaurants out in the cold blizzard. We speak with the owner of the St. John's Fish Exchange and Wet Bar in St. John's. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Justin Garland)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Downgraded road to Colinet
Residents of Colinet say the road to the community is in rough shape. We speak with a resident who was part of a community protest on Markland Road a few years ago. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Stephanie Nash)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
The end of romance (The contest, that is)
It's a wrap for On The Go's Romance Writing competition. Romance writer "Kate Robbins" has read and heard all the entries... and gives her ruling on the winner and runner-up. (Anthony Germain with Debbie Robbins)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Student in crash hit with delays in medical system
A young woman is in a car accident during the first week of February... she calls her family doctor to get checked out and is told: "Sure, we can see you at the end of April." She ended up paying out of her own pocket to get examined. She speaks with us about her experience with "universal, public healthcare." (Anthony Germain with Meghan Crickard)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Kiwanis Music Festival weather challenges
The weather is once again playing a major part in the St. John's Kiwanis Music Festival... leaving staff working tirelessly to reschedule cancelled classes to avoid disappointment for young musicians. We speak with the Festival's past president who still plays a big part in the event. (Anthony Germain with Margaret Wakeham)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Tax fairness for single seniors
Tax time is upon us, and it is especially taxing for seniors - especially single seniors. We meet a woman who is dedicated to exposing unfairness in the system in her role as director of "Single Seniors for Tax Fairness." (Anthony Germain with Elizabeth Brown)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
NL Folk Festival changes
Changes to the NL Folk Festival have ticked off some ticket buyers. For details on what will be different this year - and the reasons behind the decisions made, we welcome the executive director of the NL Folk Arts Society to the On The Go studio. (Anthony Germain with Julie Vogt)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Winter Island Tour 2024
Some musicians wait until the spring and summer to tour... but Sherman Downey and Matthew Byrne prefer a salty road. We chat with the duo about the revival of the "Winter Island Tour." (with Anthony Germain)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
Checking in on the ski hills
We hit the slopes around the province and find out what's happening this weekend at Marble Mountain Resort in Steady Brook, White Hills Resort in Clarenville and Menihek Nordic Ski Club in Labrador City. (Anthony Germain with general managers Richard Wells (Marble Mountain) and Marke Dickson (White Hills,) and club president Gerry Rideout (Lab City.)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Culture Wars report
A matter of privilege: An extensive survey of Canadians suggests when it comes to race and gender issues, a significant majority of people in this country can hardly be described as woke. We reach the author of "The Politics of Culture Wars in Contemporary Canada" at the University of Buckingham in the UK. (Anthony Germain with professor Eric Kaufmann)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
ALC app glitch makes winners losers
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation apologizes because its app was telling people with winning tickets that theyhad losing tickets. The ALC won't do an interview about what went wrong... or how the problem was adddressed. We talk to one lotto ticket buyer who's not sure whether to laugh or cry. (Anthony Germain with Steve Coombs)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
The cost of private nurses
We need all the help we can get to fill the shortage of nurses in our hospitals and clinics... but at what cost?The president of Registered Nurses' Union NL gives her reaction to a Globe and Mail investigation that lays out the big and sometimes questionable fees private nursing agencies charge. (Anthony Germain with Yvette Coffey)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
St. Jacques Island light tower
For the first day of Heritage Week, we speak with the president of a volunteer group committed to preserving the history of the St. Jacques Island light tower in Fortune Bay. (Anthony Germain with Alex Hickey)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Heritage NL Poster Contest winner
To kick off Heritage Week, we meet a grade 11 student from Southwest Arm Academy in Little Heart's Ease who's the winner of Heritage NL's Places Poster competition this year. (Anthony Germain with Sidney Strong and her teacher Josh King)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Travel nurses spending
Private nursing comes with a hefty price tag that some say is much too high in this province. We reach the minister of Health and Community Services for his response to calls for an investigation into government spending on travel nurses. (Anthony Germain with Tom Osborne)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Snowblower repair stories and advice
More snow to blow - and hardly anywhere left to put it. We take you to one shop that sold all of its snow blowers to find out about some interesting stories of unlikely sources of damage... and advice on the best ways to use your blower. (Anthony Germain with Honda One manager Bill Greene and Raymond Furlong on the service counter)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
National pharmacare concerns
A pharmacare advocate with the Avalon Chapter of the Council of Canadians fears the federal Liberals are backing away from a meaningful national medical drug plan. (Anthony Germain with Yvonne Earle)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Trinity Bay whales
The North Atlantic is frigid at the best of times... but some whales apparently like it cold. A couple of humpbacks have been spotted in Trinity Bay. We speak with a Trinity tour operator who sailed out to see them yesterday. (Anthony Germain with Shawna Prince of Sea of Whales Adventures)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Happy Valley-Goose Bay's surprise holiday
Many residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay enjoyed the day off today due to the water being cut off. We reached the CBC's John Gaudi to fill us in on the surprise holiday. (Anthony Germain with John Gaudi)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Kevin Major's lighthouse mystery
Lighthouses can be lifesavers - but not when they are the backdrop for... muuuurder! Author Kevin Major shines a light on the setting of one of his popular crime mystery novels, "Five For Forteau." (Anthony Germain with Kevin Major)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Kiwanis flutist first place
As the St. John's edition of the Kiwanis Music Festival concludes for another year, we bring you one of the many stories that unfolded over the past week - the Grade 8 Lakecrest student who placed first in his group competition. (Anthony Germain with Wesley Ings and his teacher Rozalind MacPhail)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Clarenville's Trails, Tracks and Tunes
A full schedule of winter fun, good food and music this weekend in Clarenville as the town launches its first Trails, Tracks and Tunes Winter Festival. We get details from the town's economic development officer. (Anthony Germain with Colin Holloway)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Carl Lake to be inducted to NL Hockey Hall of Fame
The late Carl Lake has been named to the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame. To mark the occasion, we welcome his wife Debbie to the studio as we look back at his legacy as a sports broadcaster... and recall the joy he took in cheering for his Boston Bruins. (Anthony Germain with Debbie Lake)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Ice fishing TikToker
Batting her eyelashes over the fishing hole: We meet a fisherperson to learn the secrets of why she is so successful at ice-fishing for trout... and equally successfully snagging followers of her many, many videos from the fish-filled ponds of Fortune Harbour. (Anthony Germain with Kylie Philcox)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Potato wart survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted a national soil survey to detect the presence of potato wart. However, the survey doesn't include Newfoundland and Labrador - one of the two provinces where the potato wart has been detected. We dig into the details with the acting director of Potato Program Response for the CFIA. (Anthony Germain with Patricia McAllister)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Marble Mountain washout
A winter rainstorm left the ski hill in Steady Brook in a proper mess this weekend. We get the latest from the General Manager at Marble Mountain Resort. (Anthony Germain with Richard Wells)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
MUN med school admissions
From MCATS to CAT scans, Memorial University's medical school is prepping for admissions for the class of2029. No doubt we need more doctors... but just how tough is it to get into med school? We chat with a coordinator with admissions at Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine. (Anthony Germain with Lisa Breen)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Das-A-Spinner
Yesterday we met the ice fisher; today we meet the the hook maker. We introduce you to the man in Grand Falls-Windsor behind Das-A-Spinner... and give you a chance to win your own set of lures. (Anthony Germain with Sean Etheridge)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Naloxone kit training
As drug-related deaths continue in the province, the life-saving potential of Naloxone is more important than ever... and one St. John's bar has been helping spread the message. We check in with the co-owner, as well as a representative with the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre on Substance Abuse. (Anthony Germain with Niall Hickey of The Newfoundland Embassy and Jane Henderson with the NLCSA)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Friends of Cabot Martin
An effort to raise $100,000 for a scholarship in the memory of Cabot Martin is rewarded with double the original goal: A testament to the man's stature in this province as well as to the tenacity of his supporters who want to ensure relevant public policy research. We chat with the chair of the Cabot Martin Committee. (Anthony Germain with Des Sullivan)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
World Energy GH2 federal loan
The province hasn't given the go ahead yet.... but the federal government is on board with World Energy GH2. Ottawa has issued a multi-million dollar loan to help the company build a huge wind-to-energy project on the west coast. We speak with the chair of the project. (Anthony Germain with John Risley)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Fundraiser for Yvonne Steiner
The Southern Shore has produced plenty of musicians, dancers and artists over the years. This weekend, they will gather to help one of their own. We chat with Southern Shore musician and owner of Broderick's Pub in downtown St. John's about Yvonne Steiner and the fundraiser being held in her name. (Anthony Germain with D'Arcy Broderick)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Remembering Sarah Sexton
AIDS activist Sarah Sexton passed away four years ago today. Her daughter and filmmaker Mary Sexton joins us with an invitation for you to screen her film "Me, Mom and COVID" Thursday afternoon at the Rooms. (Anthony Germain with Mary Sexton)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Low level flying may return to Labrador
It's up in the air for now, but low level flight training could be heading back to 5-Wing Goose Bay. The town's mayor and the premier are all for it... but the Innu have concerns. (Anthony Germain with Mayor George Andrews)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Leap Year tradition at Old Dublin Bakery
According to an old Irish tradition, today is the one day every four years that a woman can ask a man to get married. The Old Dublin Bakery has made a special decadent cake to mark this 29th day of February... a delicious treat regardless of who asks who to get married. We check in with bakery's owner and master-baker. (Anthony Germain with Kevin Massey)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Cain's Quest checkin
Not everyone is hoping for freezing temperatures, lots of snow and plenty of thick ice next week. But in Labrador, - where teams are getting set for the Cain's Quest snowmobile race - mild weather is the enemy.We check -in with our reporter there in Lab West as the teams get ready for the big event. (Anthony Germain with Alex Kennedy)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes
Affordable housing & changing expectations
Everyone is concerned about the housing shortage and the skyrocketing costs of keeping a roof over your head.But not everyone wants a block of apartments in their neighbourhood, especially when it's called "affordable" housing. We speak to the mayor of Bay Roberts about how our housing expectations have to change. (On The Go's Jamie Fitzpatrick with Mayor Walter Yetman)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Lab West student speaks her mind at The Future of Lab West Summit
A 16-year-old student in Labrador West tells the premier and big wigs in the mining industry what's on her mind... and is very frank about what the area needs to ensure a better future. (Anthony Germain with Leah Patterson)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Housing crisis Q&A
When the House of Assembly reconvenes next week, Liberal cabinet minister Fred Hutton will findhimself in Question Period for the very first time: On The Go will try to anticipate some of the questions - and answers - about the housing crisis in this province. To help us, we chat with a housing consultant and researcher currently studying housing as part of their PhD at Memorial University. (Anthony Germain with Hope Jamieson)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Municipal politicians abuse
Rocks through windows, death threats and evil plans to chop up family pets: The mayor of Bonavista says this province needs to follow Quebec's lead and start addressing the abuse municipal politicians face. (Anthony Germain with Mayor John Norman)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Retracing Terry Fox's journey
He's spent the past year retracing the steps of Terry Fox. We check back in with the New Zealander who's run all the way from Newfoundland to Vancouver. (Anthony Germain with Jon Nabbs)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
The beginning of the end for the Grace Hospital nurses' residence
It loomed large over St. John’s for 60 years...but the demolition of the former Grace Hospital nurses' residence got underway in earnest today under sunny skies. While CBC drone operator Danny Arsenault captured the view from above, On The Go's guest-host stayed grounded with the project manager. (Zach Goudie with Devon Keats)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Jack Rose is a cat
We could never put a price tag on our beloved pets... but how much are you owed if someone makes away with the family pet? We got one answer to that question in provincial court last week. (Voiced by Liam Kishinevsky)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Meeting premier, health minister over nurses' concerns
The president of the Registered Nurses' Union NL sat down with the premier and the minister of Health and Community Services on Monday to talk about travel nurses... and broken promises. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Yvette Coffey)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
Nature Conservancy protected areas
The province;s program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada drops by to talk about some parcels of public land that have been officially recognized as protected areas. (Anthony Germain with Piers Evans)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Cain's Quest - Rigolet checkin
The town of Rigolet, Labrador is a beehive of action and excitement as Cain's Quests racers pass through. We check in with the checkpoint co-lead. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Inez Shiwak)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Capturing the history of disability rights in the province
It's been years in the making... and Wednesday a video series and website are being launched to share the untold history of disability rights in the province. We chat with project co-leads Mary Reid and Joanne MacDonald, as well as disability rights activist Myles Murphy. He's featured in the videos, and is assisted by ASL interpreter Ken Parsons. (With co-host Zach Goudie)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Canada's Got Talent opera singer
A local opera singer who is set to make an appearance on Canada's Got Talent this month drops by the On The Go studio for a chat. (Anthony Germain with Matthew Cooper)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Newfoundsand glass recycling co-op
Have you ever wondered what to do with glass jars and bottles that can't be recycled? No one ever wants to throw them in the trash... but that's where they usually end up. We hear from a man who has a plan to turn all that glass... into sand. (Anthony Germain with Dave Saunders)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Reaction to Bonavista mayor's municipal politicians abuse claims
Clenched fists… Or open hands? The chair of the Bonavista Peninsula Status of Women Council takes exception to remarks Bonavista’s mayor John Norman made about a recent women’s protest. (Anthony Germain with Cathy Bishop)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Coaching choirs how to move
Are you familiar with the term "choir-ee-ographer"? That's how a woman from Holland describes her job. We meet an expert in movement... who's here coaching music teachers and singers on how to improve their performance. (Anthony Germain with Panda von Poosdif)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Brad Gushue rink are Brier champs... again
Stop us if you've heard this one before... Five times before to be exact: Brad Gushue and his rink from St. John's are Canadian champs. That's title number six if you're keeping count. We ask Devin Heroux of CBC Sports how the magic keeps happening. (On The Go's Jamie Fitzpatrick with Devin Heroux)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Gender-based violence report
It's an overwhelming task in a province where domestic violence is 30 per cent higher than the national average... but a new report takes aim at gender-based violence. The executive director of the St. John's Status of Women Council drops by to discuss some of the 88 recommendations in the report. (Anthony Germain with Lisa Faye)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Uber comes to NL
The world's ride share giant is looking for drivers who are ready to roll as Uber comes to Newfoundland and Labrador. We speak with a corporate communications lead for Uber Canada. (Anthony Germain with Keerthana Rang)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
2025 Canada Games mascot
You can't have a big sports festival without a mascot... so a young man from the Southern Shore came up with one to oversee the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's. We meet the 9-year-old who gave us Gusty the Cod. (Anthony Germain with Michael Tobin and his mom Nancy)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Yale's resident string quartet performing at MUN
A world class, Ivy League string quartet is performing here Wednesday night because of a friendship between violinists that spans three decades. The artistic director of the Tuckamore Chamber Festival drops by the On The Go studio to share her excitement about finally hosting the Brentano String Quartet at MUN's School of Music. (Anthony Germain with Nancy Dahn)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Ramadan fasting challenges for a morning show host
For Muslims who work odd shifts, observing Ramadan - and fasting from just before dawn to just after daybreak - can be a major body adjustment. We find out how Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid is managing for his first Ramadan in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (Anthony Germain with Rhivu Rashid)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
The horror in Haiti
Haiti is in chaos with roving gangs in control. A Springdale woman who founded the Hands Across the Sea Mission in the Caribbean country tells us about children there who are on the run... caught between rival gangs. (Anthony Germain with Karen Huxter)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Central Dairies fire
Milk fridges in the province may look a little sparse over the next few days. A fire at Central Dairies overnight Monday is interrupting our milk supply. We find out more from the vice president of communications.for Agroure - the Quebec-based dairy co-operative that owns Central Dairies. (Anthony Germain with Mylene Dupéré)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Snow plows and damaged vehicles
Snow storms are good for the auto body business. We headed out to one earlier today to see how busy mechanics are these days... repairing vehicles damaged by snow plows and other winter-related hazards. (Anthony Germain with Gordon Healey)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
MUN space research hub
Creating a space research hub at Memorial University is one of the many goals of a young engineering prof who's been working with all the biggies in the game... including NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. We hear all about his work and his plans for a MUN space research hub. (Anthony Germain with Liam Morrissey)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
The Telegram's fight for survival
Employees at The Telegram fear for their futures and the future of their paper now that Saltwire Network has filed for bankruptcy protection. We get the view from the inside from a Telegram employee who's also a union rep. (Anthony Germain with Keith Gosse)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
World's best pizza
When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that's... a world pizza expo? The owner of Pi Gourmet Eatery in downtown St. John's is jetting off to Vegas to compete for the title of World's Best Pizza. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Megan O'Dea)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Live @ the NFLD Museum, St. Patrick's Day 2001
Recorded by CBC for a St. Patrick's Day show in 2001, an archival recording surfaces in time for this year's celebration of all things Irish... featuring the late, great Dermot O'Reilly and Fergus O'Byrne along with Gerry Strong and Colin Carrigan. We welcome Fergus to the On The Go studio for a chat and a listen. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Fergus O'Byrne)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Envirowatch NL on wind-to-hydrogen projects
The feds have cleared a path to sell hydrogen to Germany... even as our wind farms still wait on environmental approval. A local environmental watchdog tells us what she thinks about the growing momentum in the "green energy" movement. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Envirowatch NL founder Alison Dyer)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
NL tourism industry
You may not find her out on the street counting tourists... but Cathy Duke has spent the last quarter century working to attract more visitors to this province. We ask for her assessment of the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism industry as she gets set to step down from her job as CEO of Destination St. John's. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Cathy Duke)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Protecting our spring songbirds
Migratory songbirds face a bunch of challenges along their journeys - from window collisions to cats, habitat loss and invasive species. We talk to an expert about some of the threats that migratory birds face... and what we can do to better protect them. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Andrew Holland, spokesperson for the Nature Conservancy of Canada)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
NunatuKavut Community Council court case
It's a federal case stemming from a long-standing dispute in Labrador that rides on questions of Indigenous identity and rights. We hear the opposing sides as the federal court case begins. (Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Ghislain Picard, regional chief for Québec and Labrador with the Assembly of First Nations; Jamie Fitzpatrick with Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
NSO Masterworks: Beethoven's 9th
Mark David conducts Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for his final Masterworks concert with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.... along with tenor soloist David Pomeroy. They both drop by the On The Go studio to talk about why Friday's concert will be so special. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Mark David and David Pomeroy)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes
Silver Wolf Band coastal Labrador tour
They've spent the past two weeks touring the remote north coast of Labrador. We check in with one of the members of Silver Wolf Band to hear how it went. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Matthew Barrett)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
The history of protest in the NL fishery
Fish harvesters, hitting the streets, making themselves heard... and taking their case to those in power.It's not the first time we have seen that happen in this province. We take a look at the history of fisheries protest with the author of "Against All Odds: The Surprising Success Story of the Newfoundland & Labrador Labour Movement." (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Bill Gillespie)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Fish harvesters protest
We hear some of today's protest at Confederation Building and dig deeper into the "sea weeds" with the former executive director of SEA-NL who's now spokesperson for the newly formed Fisheries Protective Co-operative. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Ryan Cleary)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Provincial budget reaction: Municipalities NL
Budget reaction with Grand Falls-Windsor councillor and president of Municipalities NL, Amy Coady.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Provincial budget reaction: PC opposition
Budget reaction with PC opposition leader Tony Wakeham.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 1 second
Provincial budget reaction: Employers' Council and Food First NL
Budget reaction with Judy Sparkes-Giannou, chairperson of the NL Employers' Council and Josh Smee, CEO of Food First NL.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Provincial budget reaction: NDP
Budget reaction with NDP leader Jim Dinn.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Provincial budget reaction: Revenue and spending
Budget reaction with Larry Short, senior wealth advisor at Short Financial.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Provincial budget reaction: Housing and homelessness
Budget reaction with Doug Pawson, executive director of End Homelessness St. John's.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes
Coastlines Book Club
The 1914 sealing disaster is the backdrop for the latest novel by Donna Morrissey, and it's one of the books up for discussion at this weekend's big book club meeting. We talk with her and event host Angela Antle about the club - and how you can join in.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Eclipse events
As the province prepares for the total eclipse of the sun in two weeks, many big events and gatherings are planned for the general public to enjoy on April the 8th. To find out more we speak with a computational astrophysicist in the Computer Science department at Memorial University and an assistant professor in the Dept of Physics & Physical Oceanography. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Terrence Tricco and Hilding Neilson)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Another Juno win for The Swinging Belles
The Swinging Belles have done it again - bagging their 2nd Juno at this past weekend's awards ceremony in Halifax. They took Children's Album of the Year for their recording, “Welcome to the Flea Circus.” We reached two of the three Swinging Belles in Halifax,. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Erin Power and Laura Winter)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes
Health column: Ultra processed food
A recent study exposes just how damaging ultra-processed foods can be to emotional and physical well-being. On the Go's Health columnist takes a look. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Bonavista bookings for the solar eclipse
As one of the towns in the narrow band who will witness the full solar eclipse on April 8th, many sky watchers have set their sights on Bonavista to find a spot to stay during the event. We speak with the manager of the family-run business "The Harbour Quarters" to find out who they've been hearing from. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lora Swyers)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Travel nurses contract restrictions
Nurses who would like to leave private agencies and join the public healthcare system are finding an unwelcome obstacle: our provincial government... and the deals that were cut with those private agencies. We speak with the head of the Registered Nurses' Union NL. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Yvette Coffey)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
NL Folk Festival daytime sessions
We get some big news about this year's Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival from the executive director of the NL Folk Arts Society. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Julie Vogt)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Churchill Park Music Festival
Unless you live under a rock or at the bottom of the ocean, you've likely heard that Shania Twain is comin' to town. We hear from the promoter who booked the megastar. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Pete Quinton)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Eclipse Island
There's an island out around Burgeo called Eclipse Island.... and it is in the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse. Eclipse island will go dark on April 8th, so the town of Burgeo has special plans. We hear all about them from the former mayor and the community project facilitator for the town. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Barb Barter and Melissa Mills)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Remembering Ruth Alivio
She helped define the heart and soul of the St. John's Filipino community for over four decades. We pay tribute to Ruth Alivio, who passed away last week. Her husband and a close family friend drop by to talk about her life. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Don Alivio and Eric Elli)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Seeking apology for being switched at birth
A man who was born in Come By Chance in the early 1960's is renewing his request for an apology from our government for what happened to him at Walwyn Hospital. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Clarence Hynes)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Nariman Alghafour Vigil
Friends and supporters of the late Nariman Alghafour gather on the steps of the Supreme Court in St. John's to pay tribute.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Phoenix Project at H-M-P
Growing opportunities to plant a garden behind bars. Tonight the Nfld Horticultural Society presents two volunteers involved in the Phoenix Project at H-M-P.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes
Harbour Voices Festival
A big international singing star is on his way to St. John's for the Harbour Voices Festival this summer. Jacob Collier will be headlining the Gala Concert at the Mary Brown's Centre in July.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Chief Executive Officer of St. John's Sports and Entertainment Growlers reaction
With the end of the Growlers, the city loses its anchor tenant at Mary Brown's Centre. What does this latest twist mean for the longest running drama on New Gower Street? We'll ask the manager of SJSE.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
N-L Sketch Fest
Cue the laughter and the fun....Newfoundland and Labrador's FIRST Sketch Comedy Festival opens tonight in St. John's
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Growlers fan reaction
The demise of the Growlers hits especially hard for the team's most dedicated fans. But how many of those dedicated fans are there? We'll check in with one season ticket holder about the future of St. John's as a hockey market.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Zay Nova speaks about his biggest inspiration.. Shania Twain!
we’ll meet a local musician who learned to speak English with the help of Shania Twain.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Legos at The Rooms
We'll take you to The Rooms in St. John's, where they're making art out of Legos.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Photographing the solar eclipse
Can you watch a total eclipse through your cell phone? Can you take pictures of it with burning a hole in the camera lens? Good questions all. We'll put them to a photographer, and find out how he plans to catch good shots of Monday's solar event.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Eclipse interest
Some of us are stoked, others would rather watch TV. Coming up, we collect public opinions on the coming eclipse.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Unsung Hero Award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards
John Clarke spent over twenty years behind the scenes, making the music happen, and puttiing out fires for the folk music community in this province. We'll speak with him, as he gets set to receive a special award for two decades of sweating the details.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Mark Hernandez on travel nursing
a one on one conversation with a former travel nurse who says working in this province came with danger.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes
A Graveyard Guide to Eastern Newfoundland
Robyn Lacy's new book “A Graveyard Guide to Eastern Newfoundland”
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Eclipse check in: Derek Obertas in Bonavista
We'll find out why one family travelled across Canada to be here for the eclipse.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Eclipse check in: Melissa Mills in Burgeo
The bustling little town of Burgeo is having an exciting eclipse day...and they might have a clear... or very dark...view. We'll hear from the town after they see the once-in-a-lifetime event.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Eclipse check in: Svetlana Barkanova in Port-aux-Basque
We'll find out whether locals in Port-aux-Basque were lucky enough to get a clear view of today's eclipse event.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 53 seconds
Eclipse check in: Chief Elaine Ingram in Burgeo
Staying in Burgeo, we have another key player from the Burgeo eclipse festivities. Elaine Ingram is the Chief of the Burgeo First Nation.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Eclipse check in: CBC Radio Canada reporter Patrick Butler in Grand Falls Windsor
The skies above Grand Falls Windsor looked like they might cooperate todayand allow eclipse chasers a good observation spot. CBC Radio Canada reporter Patrick Butler was one of many people to make the drive into town...
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
Eclipse check in: Bethany Downer in Fogo
Bethany Downer would like to be up there one of these days, but for now she's viewing celestial spectacles from the ground. This province's aspiring astronaut is on the ground in Fogo today, getting set for darkness.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Hydrogen skeptic
"Try not to dream big when it comes to hydrogen." That's the advice from one engineer and green energy consultant who has modest expectations for our big hydrogen energy play. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Paul Martin)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Uber in NL
Uber gets the green light to operate in Nfld and Labrador
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church: The Next Great Save
A church on the Port au Port Peninsula is in a battle for heritage supremacy... against schools, lighthouses and grain elevators from across Canada. We reach the leader of the board of directors and the executive director of the heritage trust to hear why Our Lady of Mercy is in the hunt to be Canada's "Next Great Save." (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Joanne Rose and Patricia Kell)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
MUN's Safe Drive program
Uber might be coming to St. John's soon, but Memorial University students have been working their own ride sharing system for years. We reach the executive director of external affairs with the students union to find out why the MUNSU Safe Drive program works so well. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with John Harris)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Live from the Sun Block Party at the Geo Center
Sarah Antle takes us to the Geo center
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Eclipse check in: CBC's Amanda Gear in Gander
The moment of totality is happening right now in Gander. That's where we're reaching the CBC's Amanda Gear.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 54 seconds
Firefighters tax credit
When it comes to volunteering in your community, risking your life to fight fires is a lot tougher than running the church bingo or leading the Cub Scouts. That might be why this country is running short on firefighters... but can a better tax incentive help? We ask the fire chief at the Marystown Volunteer Fire Department. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Justin Bolt)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Masters menu at Blue on Water
We speak with the operations manager at Blue on Water to find out what's in the offering on their special Masters Menu in conjunction with the famous golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Sullivan Power)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
School absenteeism
There are plenty of reasons why some kids aren't in school every day - but more students are missing more school than ever these days. It's an international trend, so for a local perspective we reach the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Don Coombs)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
NL Outfitters Outdoor Show
The great outdoors comes indoors for the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters first consumer trade show, taking place in Gander this weekend. To find out what's happening we speak with the co-operator of the Upper Humber Settlement in Cormack as well as the marketing coordinator with the NL Outfitters Association. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lauralee LeDrew and Leslie-Anne Corrigan)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Managed Alcohol Program
One treatment plan does not fit all: That's something the St. John's Status of Women Council considers with its Managed Alcohol Program. We speak with the training facilitator to find out what the program is... and how gender can affect substance use. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Laura Tarrant)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Salvage property renovation tale
A Toronto real estate broker purchased a unique property in the town of Salvage that included a couple of old salt box houses needing some major renovations. As we all know, not much ever goes according to plan. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Cailey Heaps)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Problematic exhibit at The Rooms
Among the exhibits at The Rooms is one that depicts the early Indigenous people in the province. However, there are some issues with the exhibit that have been identified for years, but nothing has been done. CBC Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler has been looking into the situation. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Eclipse photographer's Burgeo gig
Millions of people saw Monday's solar eclipse from Burgeo's point of view, thanks to stunning photographs by Greg Locke. He joins us to talk about how he captured the moment... and how his shots were beamed all over the world. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Greg Locke)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
David Brazil political comeback
David Brazil had larger priorities a few months ago when he stepped down as provincial PC leader and resigned his seat in the House of Assembly to focus on his health. But now he's feeling better... and might even be ready for a political return. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with David Brazil)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
Injesting microplastics
Plastic, plastic everywhere - in my home and in my... air? How much plastic are we ingesting? Some faculty members at MUN are aiming to find out... including a researcher and professor with the Department of Chemistry. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Karl Jobst)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Support for seniors' funeral expenses
You can add funerals and burials to the list of essentials that more and more people can't afford. We have been looking into what support is available for families who don't have thousands of dollars on hand... and whether more help might be coming. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with reporter Mike Moore)
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Luna and the Heart of the Forest
Mythical monsters, pirate ghosts, fantastic beasts,and vikings: You'll find them all in Newfoundland f you just use your imagination. That's what an author from New Orleans did after his first visit to the province. We speak with him about his first fantasy novel, and why it's set right here. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Adam Karlin)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Volunteer Fair - 'Every Moment Matters'
The Community Sector Council hosted the Community and Volunteer Fair at the St. John's Farmers' Market this afternoon. We speak with the council's volunteer week lead and the ceo... as well as some of the vendors and other voices at the event. (On The Go's Sarah Antle with Stephanie Abbott-Trahey, Colin Corcoran and some other vendors and voices)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Paying more for smokes and vapes
This week's federal budget took another swipe at Canadians who enjoy some nicotine in their lives. Will this cause smokers and vapers to quit... or never even start? We open that discussion with the executive director of the NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Kevin Coady)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Start a career with the Canadian Army Reserves
The Canadian Army Reserves would like to see more people take them up on the offer to learn a trade. Thursday evening in St. John's the Reserves bring back their recruitment drive - the first since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. We find out more from one of the lead recruiters for the Canadian Army Reserves in the St. John's area. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Sergeant Sarah Parkes)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Codroy Valley United against WorldEnergyGH2
Members of the group Codroy Valley United are taking a stand against WorldEnergyGH2 and its plan for wind-to-hydrogen projects planned for the area. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lena Sampson)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Mini-Med School
Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine presents a "Mini-Med School" on Wednesdays for anyone who is interested... from high school students to seniors. The Faculty's associate dean of professional and educational development drops by the On The Go studio with details on the in-person and online offerings. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Kara Laing)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Earth Day nature advocate
Whether we like it or not, humans have become a major threat to the natural world. To mark Earth Day, we hear from a nature advocate in central Newfoundland. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Véronica Sullivan)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Baltic ambassadors visit NL
We find out why ambassadors from all three Baltic countries are in Happy Valley Goose Bay today.... including why they are meeting with personnel at CFB 5 Wing-Goose Bay. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with His Excellency Darius Skusevičius (Lithuania,) His Excellency Margus Rava (Estonia) and His Excellency Kaspars Ozoliņš (Latvia)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds
'Called by Mother Earth: A Father's Search for his Son'
It seemed a near impossible task, but Greg Naterer saw the ten-month search for his missing son through to the end. Now, he's written a memoir about the experience.. and the devastation of living with the result of that search. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Greg Naterer)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Fridays For Future Climate Strike
Last week's climate strike was delayed because of the weather...and because of the weather, Fridays For Future St. John's will be protesting this week. We welcome two young activists/organizers to the studio. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Megan Scott and Alida Zedel)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Airport screeners job action
It's casual Wednesday at the airport today. The screeners who search your bag and take you through the metal detector are not in their usual uniforms... but they aren't happy about it. We reach the president of the union that represents them, United Steelworkers Local 9342, to find out what the issue is. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Brian Parker)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
Trans legal clinic
How do people navigate the twists and turns of changing their name and their gender? We speak with a trans activist from Montreal about a trans legal clinic coming to St. John's on Friday to help people with that process. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Celeste Trianon)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
NL Folk Arts Society's new executive director
Spring's been a season of change for the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society... and it ain't over yet. We meet the new executive director announced this week. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Diana Daly)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
NLVenues.com: Search for places to play
There's a new venture connecting artists with venues across the province. We get details from the creator of the website NLVenues.com. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Nigel Jenkins)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Inspired by Bob Cole
The person who called the home games for the Newfoundland Growlers is one of the many people inspired by Bob Cole and his long career as the play-by-play man on Hockey Night in Canada. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Chris Ballard)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
ANZAC Day and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Today is ANZAC Day - a national day of remembrance in New Zealand and Australia that marks the 1915 landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula during the First World War. We speak with the chair of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum about the historical connection this province had in that conflict... and how we observe the special day here. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Frank Gogos)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Blind hockey showdown
When he went legally blind, Brandon Joy didn't just want to keep playing hockey. He wanted to play at the highest level. We welcome him and his father to the On The Go studio to hear about his international experience playing blind hockey. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Brandon Joy and his father Stephen Joy)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
'The Cupids Cove Plantation from the Earth and the Archives'
The supervisor at the Cupids Cove Plantation Provincial Historic Site is also the archaeologist who discovered the site in 1995. We speak with him in advance of a talk he's prepared for the NL Historical Society. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Bill Gilbert)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Taxi vs Uber
Two reporters compare the experience of getting around St. John's using a taxi and an Uber. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Malone Mullin and Abby Cole)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Rural dentists and the new plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan begins on Wednesday, offering subsidies to Canadians who need it. More dental care for more people... what's not to like? One of our CBC colleagues in New Brunswick has been looking into why dentists in rural areas have been reluctant to sign up. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Mariam Mesbah)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Avian flu
It may not be flu season, but that’s not stopping a new strain of avian influenza from infecting birds and mammals. Could people be next? (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Iceberg hangin' 'round Harbour Round
An iceberg that showed up on the Baie Verte Peninsula a couple of weeks ago has been providing great photo ops for at least one resident in the community of Harbour Round. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Melissa Skinner)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
A new tournament for amateur soccer means new opportunity for players who are new to the province.
Patrick Hickey is with the Nfld and Labrador Soccer Association's Competitions Committee and the tournament founder. We'll tell you about the inaugural NL cup.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Smiles for some residents as access to the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to include a younger demographic
So, affordable dental care for all. What's not to like? Yesterday on this show we heard from several dentists, who aren't sure if they can work under the new plan. The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association also has issues with it. Dr. Shane Roberts is the President of the Association, and spoke with us on Tuesday.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
On The Go talks Beyond Van Gogh
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. If simply admiring art on a wall doesn't get you close enough, well this exhibit's for you. Art historian Fanny Curtat joins on the line to tell us more.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
The history of social work in NL
Social work - whether it's supporting people through hardship, helping build communities, or finding solutions to some of our greatest problems - has a long history in this province. We hear about it through one researcher who wants to see that history brought to light. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Donna Hardy Cox)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Humanity Project creates houses for homeless
A non-profit in New Brunswick has come up with new ways to house and support their homeless population. We hear from founder of the Humanity Project in Moncton, NB. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Charlie Burrell)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Newfoundland Whiskey "Best in Class"
We are joined by a bottle of award-winning Newfoundland whiskey... and the man who helped make it. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Peter Wilkins, co-founder of The Newfoundland Distillery)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
NL's Order of Canada recipient
A Corner Brook scientist gets the Order of Canada for his work with volcanos. We reach the world-renowned volcanologist in Ottawa not long after he received the award. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Donald Dingwell)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
'The Tin Table: Tales and Songs from Newfoundland'
We hear all about a new recording from singer and storyteller Anita Best... a three-CD set being released this Sunday in St. John's. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Anita Best)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Indigenous Makers Market
Young Indigenous artisans have been studying the business end of it, and they're ready to make their pitch to customers. We are joined in studio by two of the merchants who will be setting up at Saturday's Indigenous Makers Market in Quidi Vidi Village. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Juliette Onalik and Jordin Burden)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Arts and Letters at The Rooms
You can catch the 2024 Arts and Letters exhibit at The Rooms in St. John's until May 18. To find out what art, music and writing you can find there, we met up with the curator of The Rooms... as well as some of the artists behind the works. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Mireille Eagan and featured artists)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
'Party Pirate' finds treasure in Berlin
The Berlin Indie Film Festival awards a local film maker for his screenplay feature "Party Pirate." (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Luke Lawrence)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Have you got your seeds yet?
As gardeners hope for a season of plenty, we find out about what seeds are trending in the gardening business. The manager of The Seed Company by E.W. Gaze is giving a talk for the Newfoundland Horticultural Society Tuesday evening. He dropped by the On The Go studio on Monday to get us prepped for the season. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Jackson McLean)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Smart meters
It's a pricey investment... but it's also a simple, proven device that could help Newfoundland Power improve customer service, save electricity and save us some money. We speak to an industry analyst in Virginia who's appearing before the Public Utilities Board in June about the appeal of smart meters. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Doug Bowman)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Cigarette warning labels
Catchphrases like "poison in every puff" and "cigarettes cause impotence" are showing up on cigarettes in Canada... and not just on the packs - but on the cigarettes themselves. Om The Go's health columnist talks to us about this latest move in the war on smoking. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Derina Harvey Band honoured with 'Fan's Choice' award at ECMA's
The members of the Derina Harvey Band live in Edmonton and most recently were on tour in the U.S. However, they're from this province...and last night in Charlottetown, P.E.I. the band was been named Entertainer of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards.The band has been compared to a “rockier” version of Great Big Sea, if you swapped out Alan Doyle for Adele. We caught up to Derina in Charlottetown for a chat about being honoured with the "Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year" award. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Derina Harvey)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
The NL Dairy Co-operative
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dairy Co-Operative is about to change the industry for dairy processors in the province after purchasing the Central Dairies brand. We speak with a founding member of the Co-Operative who owns Pond View Farm in the Goulds. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Crosbie Williams)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Ting Ting Chen's 'Unveiled Visions: Narratives in Time'
We take you to the debut solo exhibition of photographer Ting Ting Chen and her muse, Robert Tilley. (The CBC's Gavin Simms with Ting Ting and Robert)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
'Maritime Mysteries' at The Rooms
The Shipwreck Preservation Society is diving into the stories behind watery resting places of sunken ships and downed planes. We hear some of the tales the Society's president has in-hand for his talk at the Rooms Wednesday evening. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Neil Burgess)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Our Lady of Mercy Church wins national heritage competition
Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove has just won a national heritage competition called "Canada's Next Great Save." We speak with a member of the Our Lady of Mercy Complex Committee and a local business owner/community member. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Joanne Rose and Paula Cornec)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
The return of Mallard Cottage
Mallard Cottage is getting spruced up for summer: the kitchen will be humming and reservations will soon be taken... all just in time for tourist season. However, one of St. John's favourite eateries almost never made it to the summer of 2024. We hear from the man who stepped in to get the doors open again. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Blair McIntosh)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Semiconductors and climate change
In our advancing technological world, it's hard to imagine living life without a phone or a tablet or a screen in the car. How do the chips in those devices connect to climate change? A professor of geography at Memorial University has been doing research into that question. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Josh Lepawsky)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Waiting for childcare spaces
We take a look at the results of the province's Childcare Demand Portal survey that shows a large number of parents are on waitlists with substantial wait times for childcare spaces. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with the CBC's Malone Mullin)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Cuba cat rescue project
How far would you go to save a family of stray kittens? For one animal-lover in St. John's, there might be no limit. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Marnie Taylor)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
'Mary Foley Mary Doyle - Unravelling a Mother's Secrets'
As we head towards Mother's Day on Sunday, a St. John's author uncovers the hidden layers of her own mother's life in a new book. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Marjorie Doyle)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Jeremy Hotz is Très Misérables
Comedy at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre tomorrow will be Hotz - that's Jeremy Hotz. The Canadian comedian brings his new touring show to St. John's. On the way, he and his faithful companion Shack dropped by the On The Go studio. (Todd O'Brien with Jeremy Hotz)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Runway shutdown for resurfacing
A runway at St. John's International Airport is being resurfaced this summer. We talk pavement and what it means for passengers with the director of Infrastructure and Planning for the airport. (Todd O'Brien with Scott Mercer)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Kabby rideshare comes to town
In one corner we have Uber... and now in the other we have Kabby. Ridesharing just got even more competitive in Newfoundland and Labrador. We hear from the co-founders of the newest addition to transportation services. (Todd O'Brien with Haris Barkie and Frank Nie)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Spruce budworm
Understanding the effects of a spruce budworm outbreak through an arts lens: A project on the west coast takes a different take on the effects of the destruction they cause. We speak with one of the lead researchers. (Todd O'Brien with Rachel Jekanowski)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
The ecology of the spruce budworm
We're not out of the woods with the spruce budworm just yet. On Thursday we heard from a group of researchers who are studying the species from a cultural and social perspective. Today, we speak with an ecologist who's studying how we can mitigate the destruction caused by those moths. (Todd O'Brien with Rachel Jekanowski)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Iceberg Finder
It's iceberg season... so we reach a project manager and engineer with C-CORE to find out you how you can stay on top of all the icy giants that will be gracing our shores this year. (Todd O'Brien with Kelly Dodge)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Remembering Rex Murphy
We look back at the life of Rex Murphy with the president and senior landscape architect with Tract Consulting, who was a long-time friend. (Todd O'Brien with Neil Dawe)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
May is for the bees
The bees are coming for our dandelions... and it would be a shame if your yard left them disappointed. We reach the president of the NL Beekeeping Association to hear about how we can all be upstanding bee friendly citizens during "No Mow May." (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Donna House)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Menopause
The largest women’s health study has reported what happened to women taking hormonal replacement to treat menopausal symptoms for up to 20 years. Its findings are expected to have a big impact on how hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and brain fog are treated. On The Go's Health columnist brings us that story. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Funeral home co-ops
It used to be a family business.... but some families don't want to be in the funeral business anymore. That's why two funeral homes in this province will soon be turned into co-ops, owned and operated by local shareholders. We reach the development manager with the Funeral Cooperatives Network to find out how it works. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with David Emond)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Inaugural 2024 International Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Conference
Memorial University wants to position itself as a global leader when it comes to designing and implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism programs and policies. With details about the first EDI-AR International Conference, we speak with a professor at the School of Social Work who's also Memorial's inaugural vice-provost Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Delores Mullings)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Chasing the whale shots
The whales have resurfaced... so we chat with a local photographer who's been out on the hunt for those incredible moments. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lisa B. Sells)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Debbie Hanlon focused on health and recovery
Earlier this year cancer stopped St. John's city councillor Debbie Hanlon in her tracks. We do a hospital check-in with her for an update on her fight to regain her life. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Debbie Hanlon)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Water bombers availability
Water bombers can't help us if they're on the ground. We check with the minister of Transportation to find out if the province has overcome last year's pilot shortage... and whether our water bomber fleet is ready to take flight this summer. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with John Abbott)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
@Canada.gov.ca is probably not what you think it is.
The man behind @Canada.gov.ca brings his wildly popular Instagram page and live shows to Newfoundland. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with John Batt)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Breast cancer screening at 40
A potential game changer for women as the province lowers the age recommended for breast cancer screening from 50 to 40. A cancer scientist and researcher at MUN in St. John's joins us to talk about the welcome change to the strategy. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Sevtap Savas)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
Admiration for the late Alice Munro
Many fiction writers have put down an Alice Munro book and wondered, how does she do it?Local writer Lisa Moore has a few ideas. She joins us to share those thoughts, and talk about how Alice Munromastered the short story like no other author in the world. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lisa Moore)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Fort McMurray evacuees
Natasha Humphries is from Labrador City and her husband is from Lumsden. The family lost a lot during the Fort McMurray wildfire of 2016. Now they've been forced to evacuate again... along with two kids, a cat with kittens, large dogs and a horse.Ann Connolly of St. John's and her husband were in Fort McMurray to visit their son and his family, including a daughter-in-law who was ready to give birth last week... but they had to evacuate to Edmonton. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Natasha Humphries; Jamie Fitzpatrick with Ann Connolly)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Water Street patio fees
How much should it cost a restaurant or bar to put up a patios that takes up sidewalk space and parking spots?One business lobby says it costs way too much in St. John's - a tough blow for businesses that wait all winter for the busy summer season. We reach a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to find out more. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Duncan Robertson)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
WestJet returns to Deer Lake
WestJet is back at Deer Lake Regional Airport. We reach the airport's president and CEO to get details on the new routes and what this means for the local economy. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Tammy Priddle)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Detecting premature births
Premature births more common in this province than almost anywhere else in Canada. Now, new research out of Memorial University helps predict whether a baby might be a preemie - ensuring the proper health measures can be taken to ensure a healthy, happy newborn. We speak with the assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Faculty of Science who's spearheading that work. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lindsay Cahill)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
The White Fleet Suite
A group of musicians from here is in Portugal to perform Pamela Morgan's "White Fleet Suite" celebrating the ties between Portugal and this province. We reach Pamela in Arcos de Valdevez to find out how things are going. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Pamela Morgan)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
The Boilup King
Every now and then a song comes along that changes everything... and sometimes it's just a bit of fun. We welcome musician Patrick Moran to the studio to hear about the latest addition to local culture. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Patrick Moran).Watch "The Boilup King" video here.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Indigenous storytelling collective
Indigenous stories and perspectives are underrepresented in the storytelling of this province, and correcting that imbalance is the mandate of a new performance collective. We welcome the artistic curator with Indigenous Performing Arts NL to the On The Go studio to hear more about what kinds of stories they plan to share. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with LeahDawn Helena)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Pippy Park campground May 24th
Campers are braving the "grey" outdoors in the metro region this long weekend. On The Go's Gavin Simms takes us deep into the woods of Pippy Park... where campers are emerging from their winter hibernation.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
The cost of outdoor patios
A business lobby group says the cost is outrageous. Not so says the City of St. John's. We hear the mayor's response to the charge the city has levied... what some feel is a huge tax on summer for many downtown pubs and restaurants. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Danny Breen)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Nicole Kieley returns to work
One year after nearly losing her life in a horrific accident last year, the deputy mayor of Mount Pearl is ready to head back into the council chamber... and that's not all she's accomplishing on this memorable day! (Krissy Holmes with Nicole Kieley)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Raised bed gardening
It's a day for new beginnings: As the newly-sprung host for On the Go, Krissy Holmes chats with the nursery manager at MUN Botanical Gardens about planting for success. He offers some bits of gardening wisdom in advance of a public session he's giving on Wednesday about how to kick off this growing season with raised beds. (Krissy Holmes with Tim Walsh)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Breast cancer screening
NL Health Services is planning for an increase in appointments for breast cancer screening as the province is poised to lower the age for screening from 50 to 40. We reached the medical director for the Breast Screening Program for Newfoundland and Labrador for her thoughts on the new guidelines. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Nancy Wadden)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Corner Brook's community dome greenhouse
You've heard of a garden gnome... but what about a garden dome? We take you to Corner Brook and head inside the community dome greenhouse with the executive director of the Western Environment Centre. (Krissy Holmes with Katie Temple)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
East Coast Trail maintenance
The cost of keeping coastal paths maintained is steep... so the East Coast Trail Association is looking for support in keeping them maintained so we can enjoy their beauty for many years to come. The president of the East Coast Trail Association dropped by the On The Go studio to talk about what's needed to accomplish that. (Krissy Holmes with Randy Murphy)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Newfoundlander invents device for concussion treatment
A new device aims to change the game around concussion treatment for professional athletes... and it's already on track to help players in the NHL. We reach the Newfoundland-born inventor to hear about the Kinmetric arc. (Krissy Holmes with Katie Temple)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Turtle Rest and Retirement Villa
It's World Turtle Day... so it seemed like a great reason to invite the folks behind the not-for-profit Turtle Rest and Retirement Villa to take some of their residents on an outing to the On The Go studio. (Krissy Holmes with Dennis Oliver and Tanya Constantine)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Allan Hawco's headed to 'Saint-Pierre'
We check in with actor, writer and producer Allan Hawco about a new series announced today that will be filmed in Newfoundland and France... aka Saint Pierre et Miquelon. (Krissy Holmes with Allan Hawco)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Repatriation of an unknown soldier: Thursday events
Emotions ran high today among a delegation from this province that is in France attending events leading up to the repatriation of an unknown soldier from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. The CBC's Terry Roberts joined us from Arras, France. (Krissy Holmes with Terry Roberts)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Hurricane season look ahead
2024 is shaping up to be a doozy of a year for hurricanes. A warning preparedness meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre breaks down the factors... and why record warm ocean temperatures are such a concern. (Krissy Holmes with Bob Robichaud)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Unknown soldier return journey
It's now been roughly 48 hours since the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's unknown soldier was returned from France to his native soil. One of the reporters who's been covering this story for the past two years shares some reflections. (Krissy Holmes with Terry Roberts)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
MUN Gaza protestors meet university administration
MUN Students protesting the war in Gaza say they were horrified after a recent meeting with the university president and administrators. The director of external affairs for the student union, MUNSU as well as the media liaison for MUN Students for Palestine drop by the On The Go studio to talk about the situation. (Krissy Holmes with Nicolas Keough and Megan Scott)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Health column: Fish oil supplements
Fish oil supplements remain a popular choice among some Canadians... but a newly published study suggests there may be some potential drawbacks for healthy people. On The Go's health columnist has a look at the findings. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Spring foraging
A local foraging guru takes a break from the wilderness to join us in the On The Go studio for a chat about fiddleheads, morels... and inflation. (Krissy Holmes with Shawn Dawson)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Byelections flips
2024 has so far delivered three byelections in the province... and in all cases the seats have changed from red to blue. A MUN Political Science professor joins us for a look at what the results are telling us. (Krissy Holmes with Amanda Bittner)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
KindShare app for volunteering
Do you really want to volunteer... but you're pressed for time? There's an app on the way for that! The project manager for The Coalition for Persons with Disabilities is changing the face of volunteering. (The CBC's Sarah Antle with Trevor Freeborn)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Back to the Titanic
There's new plans to send a submarine down to the Titanic. We go deep into the ethics of that with a local Titanic specialist. (On The Go's Gavin Simms with Larry Daley)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Popping the Green Belt superdome
After 40 years, they're busting the bubble. The Green Belt Tennis Club dome is coming down to make way for a new facility. We headed there and met up with the past president of the St. John's Tennis Association to find out what's in the works... and how you can get a piece of that iconic bubble. (Krissy Holmes with Robert Salsman)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
St. John's ranked one of Canada's most affordable cities
People in Canada's big cities are eyeing up the more affordable property options in this province. A local real estate agent for Royal LePage drops by to talk about the results of a survey by the company that puts St. John's as 7th in the list of the most affordable Canadian cities. (Krissy Holmes with Jerry Boyles)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Finding Purpose; After Fiona
We revisit an emotional story about Norm Hinks, the man who lost his wife when Fiona struck. That story just won a prestigious journalism award today.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
'Queen of the North' headlining Pride After Dark
St. John's Pride made a big announcement today... The "Queen of the North" is coming to St. John's to headline the Pride After Dark event in July. We chat with the host of Canada's Drag Race about her upcoming appearance at St. John's Pride. (Krissy Holmes with Brooke Lynn Hytes)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Nice day for a swim
We take a trip up Signal Hill in St. John's... where some brave townies took advantage of the warm, sunny day to enjoy an early-season swim in George's Pond. (On the Go's Gavin Simms with Willow Kean, Sandy Gow and Dee Dee Gillard-Rollings)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Vancouver tattoo artist prefers the ocean on the right
He drove across the country looking for a new home... and wound up in St. John's. We meet a tattoo artist from BC who opted for the Atlantic over the Pacific. (The CBC's Gavin Simms with Daniel Doukakis)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Two Whales co-op
From coffee shop to co-op... we chat with two business owners in Port Rexton who are taking a step back and enjoying the good life. (Krissy Holmes with Sue Asquith and David Ellis)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Mammogram screening
Getting screened for breast cancer with a mammogram can be lifesaving... but should such screening begin at age 40 or 50? It’s a question that can be confusing. Our weekly Health columnist explains some of the considerations. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Enhancing soccer in NL
It's time to "Kick it Up"... and kick it in the net. If you're a soccer enthusiast, you'll be interested to know there's a campaign to enhance the sport in the province. Two of the people responsible for the Kick It Up Campaign drop by the On The Go studio. (Krissy Holmes with Shane Seal and Mark Marshall)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Parkinson's Choir
A new choir in Corner Brook aims to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease. We sit down with the choir founder and the certified music therapist who'll be leading the choir. (Krissy Holmes with Hannah Sparkes and Erika Penney)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Remembering Roger Jamieson
A champion of tourism in the province has passed away. The current chair of Hospitality NL joins us to talk about how Roger Jamieson put the province on the tourism map. (Krissy Holmes with Krista Bourden)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
'Come by Chance' podcast
Set in rural Newfoundland, a new CBC podcast reveals a shocking life changing secret. We speak with the host of "Come by Chance." (Krissy Holmes with Luke Quinton)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Seafaring soccer ball
It was an unusual catch for a lobster fisherman - a soccer ball that travelled almost 3,000 km to wind up on the shores of central Newfoundland. (Krissy Holmes with Lee Croucher)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Reaction to premier's fossil fuels optimism
The premier commented at the Energy NL Annual Conference this week that oil and gas in this province isn't going anywhere any time soon. We reached the head of Communications for the Sierra Club Canada Foundation for reaction. (Krissy Holmes with Conor Curtis)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Broughton's Ambulance Services ends its run
The sirens on a decades-old family ambulance business have been shut off for good. As the province moves toward a public ambulance system, we hear how that's affected one business in Brigus. (Krissy Holmes with Ken Broughton)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Supplies running low in Makkovik
There's concern brewing in Makkovik after the community's main shop suffered a fire earlier this week while the ferry is out for repairs. We reached the angajukKak (mayor) to find out how the isolated community is coping. (Krissy Holmes with Barry Andersen)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
What's up with these goofy birds
If you see little blue-eyed birds stumbling around in an almost intoxicated-looking way... don't be alarmed. We dropped by Rock Wildlife Rescue to find out what's the story with the goofy birds. (On The Go's Jessica Singer with Karen Gosse)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Changes to wetlands protection up for vote
Wetlands in St. John's are - by default - protected right now. However, that could all change Tuesday after council votes on a series of amendments. A concerned citizen joins us to share what he has learned about the proposed changes to protected wetlands in the capital. (Krissy Holmes with Sam Bromley)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
Foley artists reveal some tricks
Bone crushes; door creaks; feet padding through the snow. They are sounds we hear all the time... but could you recreate those sounds without bones, doors, or snow? If you can... then you might just be a foley! We hear from a brother sister duo who make sound effects on the big screen. (Krissy Holmes with foley Hilary Thompson and sound editor Matthew Thompson)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
Grey River school hydroponics project
Delicious fresh rainbow chard is just one of the crops that the ten students in Grey River's All Saints All-Grade are growing sustainably in hydroponic towers. We reach the head of school and a Grade 9 student to find out more. (Krissy Holmes with Jonathan Morry and Tyler Young)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Wastewater surveillance
The depths of our sewer systems contain an unlikely source of potential public health information. We're joined by On The Go's weekly health columnist to find out how wastewater can function as an early warning system... one that can help public health navigate far more than just COVID-19. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Nevaeh's Lemonade Stand 10th anniversary
A decade ago she made a few promises to her young friend Nevaeh Denine: One: Help her create the "biggest lemonade stand ever"... and Two: Never organize it as an outdoor event again! One of "Nevaeh's Angels" joins us to talk about the biggest ever lemonade stand to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. (Krissy Holmes with Stephanie O'Brien)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Women in agriculture
Words of wisdom for women wanting to work in farming: A free online session Wednesday evening offered by the NL Federation of Agriculture. One of the hosts for the session is the co-owner of Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake. (Krissy Holmes with Terri Lynn Robbins)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Majestic Theatre summer season
Majestic is certainly an apt name for the old downtown theatre in St. John's. We hear about the upcoming summer season... and talk to a few of the people who will hit the stage. (Krissy Holmes with On The Go's Sarah Antle)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Wetlands amendments vote deferred
St. John's city councillors stood down on a vote to adopt a complicated suite of changes to its wetland managment. We get clarity on what the tangly amendments would mean... and why the city wants to make them. (Krissy Holmes with councillor Maggie Burton)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Newfoundland and Labrador in a Global Era
Thinking less locally and more globally: We hear about a panel discussion taking place Thursday evening that looks at some of the big issues facing the province. Joining us in the On the Go studio are the moderator for the event along with a former politician and public servant who is on the panel. (Krissy Holmes with Zoe Wilkins and Ross Reid)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 3 seconds
New charges filed against Markus Hicks
Former teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks appeared in court today to face 63 additional sexual violence charges from 11 new complainants. The media relations and public communications officer for the RNC joins us to talk about how police are navigating thru the complexities and sensitivities of this case. (Krtissy Holmes with constable James Cadigan)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Indigenous inventions
You might be surprised to hear about the origin of the Jolly Jumper! We hear about a couple of everyday items invented through Indigenous ingenuity as we mark National Indigenous History Month. (Krissy Holmes with Bryan Eneas of CBC Indigenous)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
'An Evening of Men's Mental Health'
On this Men's Mental Health Awareness Day, we talk about ways for men to tackle stress and stigma as well as the importance of well-being. As associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University who specializes in men's mental health and suicide prevention is speaking at an event in St. John's this evening, He stopped by the On The Go studio beforehand. (Krissy Holmes with Rob Whitley)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Social media hitchikers
A thumbs-up experience from three young men from Ontario who are hitchhiking across the island... and documenting their journey online. (Krissy Holmes with Jacob Medler and brothers Dominic and Paul Jezierski)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Atlantic Book Awards NL winners
Two books with Newfoundland connections were winners at this week's Atlantic Book Awards. We speak with the authors of the books "Mary Pratt: A Love Affair With Vision" which received the "Best Atlantic Published Book" award... and an author's debut novel "A Grandmother Begins Her Story" - winner of the "Atlantic Fiction Award." (Krissy Holmes with Anne Koval and Michelle Porter)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Chirp's West End Wander
Chirp chirp! It's time for an adventure. We speak with the author of a new children's book that takes the reader through some very familiar local sites. (Krissy Holmes with Rebecca Gladney)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Attracting global investors: ESG explained
ESG: A short acronym that is packed with meaning - and potential value - when applied to NL's energy market. We sit down with a professor of strategic management in Memorial's Faculty of Business for a look at this investment grade and standard... and why it could lead to NL's competitive advantage. (Krissy Holmes with Tom Cooper) *Note This is an extended version of the interview heard on On The Go*
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Stopping antidepressants
Antidepressants can be lifesaving... but for some people, stopping their use can be a challenge. On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look at a new study into just how many struggle with symptoms when weaning off antidepressants. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Gambo Pride Parade
We check in with two members of the Gambo Pride Committee as they get ready to take part in the town's Pride Parade. (Krissy Holmes with Jodi Keats and Tracy Penney)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Encounter with The Friendly Giant
Look up, look way up! If those words mean something special to you, you probably grew up watching The Friendly Giant on CBC TV. We chat with a CBC Ottawa traffic reporter about a long ago meeting with Bob Homme, The Friendly Giant himself. (Krissy Holmes with Doug Hempstead)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Titan tragedy reporters
A year ago today the media circus started in St. John's... and for two local reporters it's a journey that is still going. We explore the story behind reporting on the biggest story of the world this time last year. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Ryan Cooke and CBC/Radio Canada's Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Rats in the pants at The Pen
An inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's says a rat gave birth inside the crotch area of his pants... while he was wearing them. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Jessica Singer)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Energy NL Conference peaceful rally
The Energy NL Conference is happening this week in St. John's, and there's one group who will rally outside to ask questions. We speak to a activist and volunteer with the Environmental Transparency Committee. (Krissy Holmes with Helen Forsey)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
United Church minister fired/quit
A reverend without a church: We hear from the minister who says she quit her job with the United Churches in Gambo and Hare Bay before they fired her. She says it's all because of Pride events she had planned. (On The Go's Martin Jones with Reverend Dianne Crewe)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Titan submersible investigation update
One year after the Titan tragedy, we dig into the latest from the Marine Transportation Safety Board... and explore why we still don't know if Titan was subject to federal government oversight. (Krissy Holmes with former Search and rescue coordinator Merv Wiseman)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Carbonear funeral co-op
The first funeral co-operative will soon be up and running in this province, with a public meeting held about it in Carbonear today. We reach two members of the Funeral Cooperatives Network of Quebec to find out how the meeting went... and how the co-op could cut funeral costs for members. (Martin Jones with steering committee and general manager Corey Jordan and David Emond, director of operations)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Iceberg Alley Performance Tent kickoff
We head down to the big blue tent at Quidi Vidi Lake to check out the vibe as the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent gets set to kick off its 2024 festival. (The CBC's Arlette Lazarenko with festival producer Shawn Basha; Arlette Lazarenko with local band With Violet)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Rum Ragged instruments damaged by Air Canada
We have heard many unfortunate stories of musicians on tour arriving at their destination with damaged instruments. One local band appeals to Air Canada to "do better." (Martin Jones with Mark Manning of Rum Ragged)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Off Balance Circus
The circus is in town... but don't expect lions and tightrope walkers. This one has a hair aerialist and a pizza juggler who's eight months pregnant. We go behind-the-scenes of the contemporary comedy circus Off Balance with the show's creator and hair aerialist. (Martin Jones with Anahareo Doelle and Ariel Cronin)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Happy Valley-Goose Bay evacuees
There are more mouths to feed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay as evacuees from Churchill Falls arrive...and the Salvation Army is stepping up to help. We hear about the food truck they've set up and what they're cooking up, and we also hear from one of the evacuees at the town's YMCA. (Guest-host Martin Jones with Major Byron Keane; CBC/Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler with Beverly Bennett)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Exhibit aims to nurture respectful relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people
An art exhibition entitled "Ni'n A'tugwaqan: My Story" opens Friday in Grand Falls-Windsor. We hear from the two women who collaborated on it... a St. John's artist and a Mi'kmaq elder from Exploits River. (Krissy Holmes with Jennifer Young and Qalipu member Marie Eastman)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
National Indigenous People's Day at Bannerman Park
We drop in on the celebrations in Bannerman Park where the National Indigenous People's Day celebrations were going strong. (The CBC's Katherine Crummey with various NIPD attendees)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Labrador fires update
Fighting fires in the Big Land: We get the latest on efforts to extinguish the flames near Churchill Falls from the province's forest fire duty officer. (Krissy Holmes with Mark Lawlor)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: WHO and the sugar tax
The federal government taxes alcohol and cigarettes... but should a tax on soda, chips and cookies come next? The World Health Organization thinks so. On The Go's weekly Health columnist joins us to explain. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Return to Churchill Falls
She and her family fled Churchill Falls last week... but today, Susan Chislett is back home after being deemed an essential worker. We hear how one family has been coping with the fallout from the forest fires. (Krissy Holmes with Susan Chislett)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Argentia ferry disruption
With Marine Atlantic's Argentia ferry out of the mix until July 3rd due to mechanical work, one BnB owner in Ferryland says business is gone with the wind. We speak about her concerns with yet another year of business setbacks. Following that, we get reaction and an update on the situation from the corporate communications officer with Marine Atlantic. (Krissy Holmes with Maxine Dunne; Krissy Holmes with Darrell Mercer)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Panthers fan, Oilers fan
We get reaction to the result of game seven of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. First, we reach a happy Panthers fan in Upper Gullies - and then we come back to the On The Go studio for a chat with a CBC Online colleague and Oilers fan. (Krissy Holmes with Cheyenne Bayse, Krissy Holmes with Dan MacEachern)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
2024 Equinor’s Newfound Talent Contest
Young musicians from across the province will be on stage tomorrow evening at the Majestic....for the finale of this years Equinor's Newfound Talent Contest. We get a preview from the incoming executive director and the outgoing executive director of the NL Folk Arts Society. (Krissy Holmes with Diana Daly and Julie Vogt)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Harbour Voices
The countdown to a massive choral festival in St. John's has begun with Harbour Voices getting underway on Saturday. We sit down with one of the four co-artistic directors for this inaugural collective singing festival to hear all about the hundreds of vocalists here in town for the big sing. (Krissy Holmes with David Buley)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Veterans motorcade
There's a motorcade of Canadian army veterans from across the country who are riding to St. John's to pay their respects to the Unknown Soldier. They were supposed to be on the Argentia ferry... but instead they've been forced to make alternate plans just to get here in time for Memorial Day. We reached the national president of the Canadian Army Veterans. (Krissy Holmes with Mike Lacharite)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Unknown Soldier visitors
There was a lot of emotion today as the public were invited to visit the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's Unknown Soldier, lying in state at the Confederation Building. A couple of the visitors dropped by the On The Go studio to share their reasons for paying their respects. (Krissy Holmes with Betty and Dennis Snow and Perry Grandy)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Newfoundland's unknown soldiers
As our Unknown Soldier lies in state at the Confederation Building, we talk with the chair of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Regimental Advisory Council and Regimental Museum about the other unknown soldiers from the Newfoundland contingent buried in foreign countries. (Krissy Holmes with Frank Gogos)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Last Post trumpeter
We talk to trumpeter Jim Prowse of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band about the pressure of playing the Last Post at Monday's ceremony at the National War Memorial.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Keeping your property fire safe
With the Churchill Falls fires, fire safety has been top of mind. So, how can you protect yourself - and how can you prevent a fire starting or spreading? We put that to a training officer and first lieutenant with the Trinity South Central Fire Department. (Krissy Holmes with Jeff Jackson)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Harbour Voices: Nathaniel Dett Chorale
The powerful beat and voices of a visiting choir promotes awareness of the Afrocentric in choral music. The Nathaniel Dett Chorale from Toronto is in St. John's for the Harbour Voices Festival. The group's founder, artistic director & conductor drops by the On The Go studio for a chat ahead of the big gala concert. (Krissy Holmes with Brainerd Blyden-Taylor)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Whiteway church bell stolen
A valued and historic artifact has been stolen in the town of Whiteway on the Baccalieu Trail. We reach a congregation member and treasurer of the St. Andrews Church to hear about the disappearance of their century-old church bell. (Krissy Holmes with Phyllis Jackson)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Undeposited teacher paychecks
Employees within the province's education system had an unwelcome surprise this morning. We speak with the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association about missing government paychecks. (Krissy Holmes with Trent Langdon)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Pallbearer for an Unknown Soldier
It was a challenging task - executed with precision, detail and deep respect. We sit down with one of the pallbearers of Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier to hear his reflections on the journey... and what the experience has meant to him. (Krissy Holmes with Corporal Daniel Orach)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Colorado couple's Newfoundland experience
An adventure-seeking couple from Colorado drop by the On The Go studio to share some of their iceberg adventures all across the island. (Krissy Holmes with Dan and Jaclyn Dupont)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
'Caillou' voice actress at Avalon Expo
This weekend's Avalon Expo special guest is a Canadian voice actress... most well-known for her role as the voice of Caillou and as Mavis in Hotel Transylvania: The Series. She'll be demonstrating some of her voice acting chops for visitors to the Expo... so we thought it would be fun to reach her ahead of time for a preview. (Krissy Holmes with Bryn McAuley)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Traffic diversion through residential streets angers residents
Tractor trailers are barrelling down narrow residential streets in downtown St. John's... and neighbourhood residents are fed up. We hear from one of those residents in the Waterford Bridge Road-Old Topsail Road area, and also get some response from the ward councillor. (On The Go's Abby Cole with Patricia Walsh-Warren, Abby Cole with Ward 3 councillor Jamie Korab)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
Harbour Voices: World Youth Choir Alumni Session 2024
Voices ring through the city! We hear the World Youth Choir Alumni, who take to the stage this evening as part of the Harbour Voices Festival. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with choir members)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Argentia ferry cancellations fallout
With no ferries on the North Sydney - Argentia run, demand for B&B bookings and other services in the Placentia area have dried up - and business owners are taking a hit. The deputy mayor of Placentia joins us to talk about the inpact. Following that, we speak with the media contact for Marine Atlantic's Corporate Communications about the situation. (Krissy Holmes with deputy mayor Wayne Power, Krissy Holmes with Darrell Mercer)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Unclaimed bodies freezer space
The PC shadow minister of Health says the provincial government's plan to add more freezer space for more unclaimed bodies is "completely outrageous." We talk to him about that... as well as about his hot seat: Avalon Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won't be running federally... but hasn't ruled out running for that CBS seat provincially. (Krissy Holmes with Conception Bay South MHA Barry Petten)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Premier reflects on journey of Unknown Soldier
The premier reflects on the deeply emotional journey to bring home our Unknown Soldier... and what it's meant to him to become next of kin for that fallen Newfoundlander. (Krissy Holmes with Premier Andrew Furey)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Summer Comic Con
This weekend, comic book fans and pop culture geeks are gathering at the Sheraton Hotel for Avalon Expo's Summer Comic Con and Pop-Culture Festival. The CBC's Abby Cole went down and to check it out.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Fishing For Success Seal Celebration
This weekend, the social enterprise group Fishing For Success is hosting a Seal Celebration at Island Rooms of Petty Harbour. In advance of that, we welcome a researcher and an Inuk Elder to the On The Go studio for a chat about the harms caused by anti-sealing groups to the fishery... and how seal remains an essential part of our culture and heritage. (Krissy Holmes with Danita Catherine Burke and Danny Pottle)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
NL Folk Fest Week
Celebrate Folk Fest weekend... all week long! The NL Folk Festival is expanding - and the first event gets underway tonight. We find out what's happening as we roll into the big weekend, the changes put in place for this year's event... and how ticket sales are shaping up. (The CBC's Adam Walsh with the NL Folk Arts Society's outgoing and incoming executive directors, Julie Vogt and Diana Daly)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
The Great Canadian Song Cycle
We meet a musician and music executive who's taking a break to bicycle across Canada while collecting the songs that mean the most to all of us... and he's looking for your suggestions to help fill out the interactive map. (Martin Jones with Aengus Finnan)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
MUN Students for Palestine forced removal
An assistant professor at Osgoode Hall Law School - who specializes in international humanitarian and criminal law - says the forced removal of the MUN Students for Palestine protest on the St. John's campus is shameful and legally suspect. (The CBC's Adam Walsh with Heidi Matthews)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: COVID-19 summer wave
The U.S. is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths... but the situation in Canada is a bit murkier. Our health columnist joins us with the latest. (The CBC's Adam Walsh with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Flooding in Corner Brook area
<p>We reach the owner of Hammond Farm Feed and Supplies in Little Rapids to hear about major flooding on the TCH between Pasadena and Corner Brook. (Krissy Holmes with Wayne Simmons)</p>
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Increase in crime, vehicle break-ins and thefts
<p>One mother in St. John's says she has had it with crime in the city... and she wants police to step up. We hear about a fresh incident that has her speaking up, and then we follow up with the media spokesperson for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. (Krissy Holmes with Shelley Martin, Krissy Holmes with Cst. James Cadigan)</p>
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Tourism minister on ferry delays
<p>Back on the high seas... the Argentia ferry Ala'suinu is finally making its first voyage. We reach the minister of tourism, culture, arts and recreation to hear what the delays have meant to our tourism industry... and discuss what we can do now to repair any damage to our reputation. (Krissy Holmes with Steve Crocker)</p>
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Protecting the limestone barrens
<p>A special designation and funding from Ottawa and the province has been granted to protect species in "priority places" - such as the limestone barrens on the Great Northern Peninsula. To find out more we reached the manager of Wildlife Research from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. (Krissy Holmes with Shelley Garland)</p>
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Shark Week... Canadian style!
<p>Tonight, during its annual Shark Week extravaganza, the Discovery Channel will air its first-ever Canadian-made "Shark Week" program. We speak with a Dalhousie veterinarian who worked on the doc. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Harvey-Clark)</p>
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
Fogo Island-Change Islands ferry woes
<p>Residents on Fogo Island and Change Islands are fed up with the ferry service - and are demanding a better replacement. The MV Veteran just went back in service after months in dry dock... but will be off again in the fall to get a new engine installed. We speak with the mayor of Fogo Island and the lead for the Change Islands Transportation Committee. (Krissy Holmes with Andrew Shea and Dennis Flood)</p>
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
East Coast Quilt Co. relaunch
<p>A St. John's sewing/fabric store is relaunching and bucking the trends - taking its business online by expanding their physical footprint and including more services and stock. We dropped by East Coast Quilt Co for this week's launch... which included an enormous whale in one of their front windows. (Krissy Holmes with co-owners Read Bowen &amp; Debbie Northover)</p>
1/1/1 • 11 minutes
Canada Games housing crunch
<p>Hundreds of MUN students who use residences during the summer months will be kicked out of residence next summer to make room for visiting athletes for the Canada Games. The CBC's Abby Cole has been looking into the situation. (Krissy Holmes with Abby Cole)</p>
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Emergency shelter standards
<p>Filthy, dangerous and overcrowded are just some of the words used to describe the emergency shelter system in the province. Today, the province released a long-awaited set of standards for shelters. We get reaction first from the NDP MHA for Labrador and then from the provincial coordinator with the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Krissy Holmes with Jordan Brown, Krissy Holmes with Dan Meades)</p>
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Canada at Copa America
<p>Canada's recent success in the Copa America soccer tournament will bring more players to pitches in this province. Two head coaches from the Canada Games explain how interest dribbles down. (Krissy Holmes with Connie and Mark Marshall)</p>
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Wheels For Wishes car show
<p>It's the biggest car show in the province... and it's run by a group of volunteers with some of the biggest hearts around. We're zooming into the world of Wheels for Wishes ahead of Saturday's big rally with one of those volunteer crew members. (Krissy Holmes with Megan Hodder)</p>
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
J.K. Rowling's "Samsara" docked in St. John's
A $150-million yacht tied up in St. John’s harbour is attracting a lot of attention - not just for the price tag, but for the person that owns it: Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling... whose anti-trans views have raised concerns from local advocates. The CBC's Andrew Hawthorn has been looking into the story. (Krissy Holmes with Andrew Hawthorn)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Crown land camping
If you're looking for an adventure fix this summer on the cheap, Crown Land camping might be just what you're looking for. The CBC's Acton Clarkin breaks down what you need to know. (Krissy Holmes with Acton Clarkin)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
Newfound Talent: Tyler Humby
A young musician from Clarenville joins us in the studio to sing for us today. With only two years of playing under his belt, Tyler Humby placed second in Equinor's Newfound Talent Contest. We hear why judges - and audiences - are impressed by Tyler's talent. (Krissy Holmes with Tyler Humby)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
Kayakers circumnavigating Newfoundland
Pushing their boundaries... two young students attempt to set a world record for kayaking all the way around the island of Newfoundland. We catch up with them on their epic adventure at the halfway point on the Northern Peninsula. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with David Mackay and Jack Kotaska)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Heat and medication
Summer's extreme heat can modify the effects of some prescription drugs. On The Go's health columnist examines the list of medications most likely to be affected by high temperatures. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
2024 Sound Symposium XXI
Musicians from around the world are in St. John's to explore the limitless potential of sound and music. It's Sound Symposium 21 ... when even the ships in the harbour embark on their own sonic voyage for the Harbour Symphony. The festival's technical director and programming coordinator drops by the On The Go studio to prepare us for SSXXI. (Krissy Holmes with Michelle LaCour)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Newfound Talent Contest winners
What a thrill for a couple of local teenagers: Charlie Neis and Sydney Oliver performed on the main stage at the NL Folk Festival on Sunday night. That was just the first part of their prize for winning Equinor's Newfound Talent Contest a couple of weeks back. The duo drops by the On The Go studio to tell us all about the experience... and to entertain us with a couple of songs. (Krissy Holmes with Charlie Neis and Sydney Oliver)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Gordon Pinsent statue planned for home town
Grand Falls Windsor plans a tribute for their most famous son. We reach the town's mayor to hear all about the statue they're commissioning to celebrating the life, work and many achievements of renowned actor and writer Gordon Pinsent. (Krissy Holmes with Barry Manuel)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Lela Evans crosses floor, again
Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans has left the provincial NDP to rejoin the PC caucus. (Krissy Holmes with Lela Evans)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Labrador City chicken run
One Labrador City resident hatched a plan to evacuate the town that included the family's 20 young chickens. (Krissy Holmes with Merv McDonald)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Dave Paddon: The Festival
Putting a bow on the 2024 NL Folk Festival: Storyteller Dave Paddon is regularly featured at the event...and this year he once again had the audience in stitches including his hilarious recitation recalling the many weather challenges of folk festivals past. (Krissy Holmes with Dave Paddon)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
What makes an NL wedding?
We're in the prime wedding window in Newfoundland and Labrador... and we're asking how you know you're at an NL wedding. To get us rolling we chat with a wedding planner... and hear a few stories from people in the newsroom. (Krissy Holmes with Andrea Hounsell, CBC colleagues)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
'The River" at O'Brien Farm
A perfect coupling of play and place: Wehear all about The River - a theatre production specifically chosen to suit the unique environment of the O'Brien Farm in St. John's. Two members of the three-person cast and the heritage officer at O'Brien Farm drop by the studio for a chat... and a performance. (Krissy Holmes with Patrick Foran, Michaela Sheldon and Mackenzie Collett)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Seamus O'Regan resigning from cabinet
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan, MP for St. John's South and a close friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will be resigning from the federal cabinet. He drops by the On The Go studio with the latest on his political career and future. (Krissy Holmes with Seamus O'Regan)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
MUN's Bangladesh Cultural Community peaceful demonstration
The Bangladesh Cultural Community at Memorial University is holding a peaceful demonstration this afternoon. The spokesperson for the group drops by the On The Go studio to explain why they are calling on people to come out and support them... and their fellow students in Bangladesh. (Krissy Holmes with Touhidul Islam Ontu)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
'Beyond Van Gogh' immersive exhibit
If simply admiring art on a wall doesn't get you close enough... there's an exhibit for you. We drop by the St. John's Convention Centre and met up with the art historian behind the "Beyond Van Gogh" immersive exhibit in advance of the Friday opening. (Krissy Holmes with Fanny Curtat)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
N.L. health minister says changes to how province delivers family medicine are working
Health Minister John Hogan says many more people in the province DO have access to primary health care -- even if they don't have a family doctor. He spoke with the CBC's Jessica Singer.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
An archaeological dig in Little St. Lawrence to excavate a centuries old fishing post
More than a dozen people from MUN Archaeology are in Little St. Lawrence uncovering what was once a centuries-old fishing post. Radio Canada's Patrick Butler spoke with teaching assistant Kassandra Drake.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Violence Prevention Avalon East on another heartbreaking case of intimate partner violence
Police have now identified remains of a woman found downtown last week... and have identified her deceased spouse as the suspect. We spoke with the interim executive director of Violence Prevention Avalon East, Olivia Lynch.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
How a cybersecurity update left so many systems paralyzed
Cybersecurity firm 'Crowdstrike' is apologizing after a software update triggered the 'blue screen of death' for Microsoft Windows systems. The CBC's Jessica Singer dropped by St. John's International Airport to speak with stranded travelers. We then spoke with MUN Computer Engineering professor Jonathan Anderson.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
How advocates are reacting to NL's new cabinet shuffle dedicating a minister to Mental Health and Addictions
What was previously a branch of the healthcare sector, now gets a dedicated ministry. We got reaction from advocate Kristi Allan and the executive director of U-Turn Recovery, Jeff Bourne.
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 13 seconds
How all seven crew members of the Elite Navigator made it home alive
The crew of the Elite Navigator, the fishing vessel missing since Wednesday, arrived home safely on Saturday. The seven crew members were greeted by hundreds of people celebrating their return to Valleyfield, a neighbourhood in the town of New-Wes-Valley. The CBC's Arletta Lazarenko was there.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
Saying farewell to the Oracle of Harbour Main, Hubert Furey
We payed tribute to the life and legacy of NL storyteller and author Hubert Furey. We spoke with some people who knew and worked with him... Karen Ennis of the Ennis Sisters, and Dave Paddon, member of the performing group "From Stage to Stage Productions."
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Labrador City is a beehive of energy and activity as grateful residents finally get back to town
The Labrador City evacuation is over and many have returned, including the CBC's Darryl Dinn. He joined us for an update. We then caught up with Lab City chicken owner Merv McDonald.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Unable to afford a burial, this mother's grief is compounded with her daughter lying in a freezer
A mother says she doesn't have the money to bury her daughter so her remains have ended up in a freezer storage unit at the Health Sciences Centre. The CBC's Elizabeth Whitten spoke with Janice Strickland.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
MUN Bangladeshi students ask university for flexibility as protests at home limit access to banks
This afternoon, Bangladeshi students are holding a second demonstration at MUN Clocktower, to protest ongoing tension in their home country. CBC’s Katherine Crummey joined us live from the protest.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 46 seconds
What actually happens inside government when a major cabinet shuffle occurs?
After Premier Furey shook up most of his Cabinet last week, we were curious to know... What actually happens in the aftermath of a major cabinet shuffle? Ross Reid shared his insight on the patterns he noticed through the decades he spent working in politics.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Single Parents Association N.L. facing overwhelming demand for back to school supplies this year.
Even though the school year has just ended, the back-to-school rush is already weighing heavy on some parents. Jennifer Tarrant is the executive director of the province's Single Parents Association. She talked about how they're coping with the demand.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Composer Adam Foran's work on Come By Chance podcast series has led to opportunities with the BBC and beyond
You don't hear him in the CBC podcast series, but you hear his work throughout it. Composer Adam Foran's work on the Come By Chance series has opened up a new world of opportunity in elite podcast production. He joined us in studio to talk about that behind the scenes success story.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Newly named Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions says the two posts belong together
John Abbott has been named the province's first Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the new Housing Minister. He says the two posts belong together, and he's a great fit for the job. He spoke with CBC's Jenna Head.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
William Ping stopped by Hump Day at the Farmer's Market in St. John's
A couple were priced out of Ontario due to housing costs and ended up in Avondale, cooking pizzas. On The Go reporter William Ping stopped by the Farmer's Market in St. John's where they hosted a pizza making workshop. After that, he spoke with an entomology taxidermy artist.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Can doctors also be artists? 'Collected Works' is a project providing a creative outlet for MUN Medicine
'Collected Works' is a project by MUN Medicine which provides a creative outlet for talent inside the faculty. We spoke with the advisor and financial contributor for the project, Dr. Jim Connor, and one of the editors, Natasha Vatcher.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Brace yourself for another big power rate hike on August 1
The Public Utilities Board has approved a 7-percent increase. The consumer advocate says NL Power needs to be brought under control. (CBC's Heather Gillis with Dennis Browne and Mohamed Abdallah)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Economist and ratepayer David Vardy joined us ahead of his appearance at NL Hydro's AGM
He's done his homework... and he says he's looking forward to crashing the party tomorrow. David Vardy joined us ahead of his appearance at NL Hydro's AGM to explore one juicy paradox. Why Hydro is posting record profits, and still looking for more money to pay for its overspending.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
The Labrador flag is celebrating 50 years
The Labrador flag is turning 50 this weekend. We spoke with Mike Martin, a former Labrador MHA who designed the flag that's became a symbol of identity for many in the Big Land.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
NL Hydro President and CEO Jennifer Williams responded to criticism over Muskrat Falls profits
At their Annual General Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro tried to untangle how it's recording hundreds of millions in profits from Muskrat Falls... despite the deep financial woes of the project. NL Hydro President and CEO Jennifer Williams spoke with reporters in a scrum, including CBC's Patrick Butler.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Olympic Gold Medalist Brad Gushue on the opening ceremony experience
Multi-Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist Brad Gushue joined our opening ceremony watch party and shared a few of his memories.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Summer MacIntosh wins gold, and the local impact of Canada's success on the world stage
We watched Canada's Summer MacIntosh win the gold medal in the 400 meter Individual Medley. Legends swim coach Meg Fitzgerald joined us for a live breakdown, and what Team Canada's success on the world stage means for her swimmers.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Low water levels are reducing our revenue from Churchill Falls
Due to low water levels, revenue from Churchill Falls is down about 15-perfect. To find out more, Radio Canada reporter Patrick Butler spoke with Francois Bouffard, an associate professor of electrical engineering at McGill University.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
6 housing units destroyed in Empire Avenue fire
People from six public housing units are now homeless. This morning fire ripped through the conjoined apartments on Empire Avenue. CBC's Arlette Lazarenko was there. She spoke with Platoon Chief Derek Hunt and resident Kim Whalen.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Big Olympic plays from Canada's women's rugby team
Canada's women's Rugby Sevens team has been putting on a spectacular show at the Paris Olympics, making it all the way to the gold medal game. We heard how they did, and got some reaction from the local rugby community.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
How to help your pet navigate a heat wave.
The summer heat can be bad enough, but imagine enduring it while wearing a fur coat. Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury joins us to talk what to do and what not to do with your pet in a heat wave.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
The Nature of Things gets a new host
David Suzuki is a tough act to follow. But Anthony Morgan is totally up for the task. We got to know the new host of The Nature of Things quite well last week while he and the crew were in town for a shoot.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Keeping things cool in daycare
With a heat warning in effect, how are kids keeping cool? We heard from a daycare operator about surviving the heatwave.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
From the archives: John Moyes
Longtime local theatre actor/director John Moyes has passed away. From the archives we bring you an interview former On the Go host Ted Blades did with John Moyes when he won an emerging artist award at 80 years young.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Save the ponies
A pony sanctuary has helped stabilize the population of Newfoundland Ponies in the province, and now, it needs a little help to keep going.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
"Seine soup", and what it means for other cities looking at cleaning up their waterways
This morning, officials gave triathletes the green light to swim in the River Seine after years of work on the river's fecal bacteria levels. But one Mun chemistry prof says that doesn't mean its 'clean'.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
A career-boosting scholarship for two NL artists
Two young BIPOC artists get help to achieve their dreams from the late Lanier Phillips. We met the recipients of a scholarship in his name.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Uncovering history from beyond the grave
Ever wondered about the stories behind those old gravestones in your local cemetery? We heard from a folklore researcher who has a knack for uncovering the hidden histories.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
From NL to Nice. Olympic impressions from two local travelers
It was a must-win game for Canada's Women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics yesterday, and it was a can't-miss opportunity for two local women. We heard their impressions of the game and more.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Magic Storm Events' overarching motto is about community, inclusivity and accessibility
Magic Storm Events is a place for local crafters and artists to show off their goods, a performance space, and a community space all in one. It's the brainchild of Tabitha Hicks and Gina Martin, who'd been on the local market scene for years. They spoke with On The Go's Sandi Noseworthy.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
12-year-old kids arrested by police after playing with toy guns in Bay Roberts
Laura Noseworthy's 12-year-old son and his friend were arrested by police after playing with toy guns in Bay Roberts Wednesday night. She joined us to explain what happened, and what warning she has for other parents.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
SPCA Baccalieu Trail in desperate need of funding
Animal rescues are feeling the cost of living pinch like the rest of us. As people struggle with rising costs, donations to charities go down. This has hit SPCA Baccalieu Trail especially hard this summer. Crystal Snow is a Board member with SPCA Baccalieu Trail. She talked about the state of the organization, and how the public can help.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Ana Luisa Ramos performs live in studio
We're heading into MusicNL Awards season, and Ana Luisa Ramos' latest album 'Solaris' has landed five nominations, including 'Album of the Year.' She joined us live in studio for a chat and performance.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
A protest walk in downtown St. John's on Saturday turned violent as a man left his car and allegedly assaulted two protesters
Kerri Claire Neal and Ashlinn Pennell were safety marshals for Saturday's walk to protest the war in Gaza, and to show their solidarity to Palestinians. They were helping keep some distance between vehicles and protesters,when a man exited his vehicle and hit both of them before returning to his car. Ashlinn joined us in studio, alongside Daniel Smith of Palestine Action YYT.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
Why NL is the only province without athletes at the Paris Olympics
It's been 24 years since Newfoundland and Labrador has had an athlete at the Summer Olympic Games. CBC's Peter Cowan explained why.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
A group of friends and novice rowers set to tackle the St. John's Regatta for the first time
The St. John's Regatta is set to kick off tomorrow, and a group of friends are planning to race the Quidi Vidi Lake waters for the first time. We spoke with rower Yousra Abdelhady and coxswaine Kelly Buist.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy are drilling a new well that could hold up to three billion barrels of oil off Newfoundland.
Energy giants ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy are drilling an exploratory well 500 kilometres east of Newfoundland, in waters about 30 times deeper than those at the province's existing oil projects. Radio Canada's Patrick Butler reached out to industry analyst Rob Strong for more.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
An Inuit elder describes her experience on this year's Students On Ice expedition
Boil ups beneath the Torngats, abandoned communities and of course... polar bears. Students On Ice is a journey that connects youth with the history, culture, policies, and ecology of the lands and ocean. Inuit elder Sophie Keelan talked about her experience on this year's expedition.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Kicking off Come Home Year celebrations in Francois
It's Come Home Year in the remote coastal town of Francois, and the festival runs from August 7-10. Christine Durnford is President of the Francois Day Committee. She told us how things are coming together.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Candidates in St. John's East have a few things to say about issues in the riding
Candidates for St. John's East were out and about today at the St. John's Regatta. Radio Canada's Patrick Butler spoke with three of them; Liberal incumbent Joanne Thompson, Conservative challenger David Brazil, and NDP candidate Mary Shortall.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 34 seconds
The St. John's Regatta summed up in sound
CBC reporter Jessica Singer and intern Julia Israel summed up this year's Regatta nicely with some soundscapes from this afternoon.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
How a community stepped up to help after the Trans Canada Highway came to a standstill
Hundreds waited several hours on the TCH yesterday, following a fatal accident in central. Businesses there were flooded with travellers, especially the Glovertown Irving & Robins Donuts. We spoke with owner Shane Burry.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
On The Go reporter Ariyana Gomes live from the Regatta
We checked in with On The Go reporter Ariyana Gomes, who spent the afternoon down at Quidi Vidi Lake for the Royal St. John's Regatta.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Find your thrill, with the Brigus Blueberry Festival
The Brigus blueberry festival kicks off tomorrow and coming up we hear how a Harbour Grace bakery is hard at work doing some serious baking! And hint, hint it involves pounds and pounds of blueberries and pastry.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
A business owner in Conception Harbour is shutting down her store early so staff can enjoy Pitbull this weekend
Rising Tide convenience owner Heather Simms overheard her young staff trying to figure out how they could all to to Pitbull this Saturday night. So, she decided to shut down the store so they could all go.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Olympic gold medalist Catriona Le May Doan talks 2025 Canada Games
The upcoming Canada Games right here in St. John's is one year from now. It's a major sporting event kicking off one year from today, and it's where we'll likely meet the next generation of Canadian Olympic athletes
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
St. John's walking tour
As the tourism season continues, On the Go's Ariyana Gomes joins in on the fun with a group on a walking tour through old St. John's.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
1949 Regatta "Higher Levels" championship rower
What was it like to be at the Royal St. John's Regatta 75 years ago? One city resident says for him it was the best day ever.... and also the hardest working day of his life. (Krissy Holmes with Harold Crane)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
The Telegram printing press shutdown
It looks like "The Telegram" newspaper will be no more... and that could threaten the future of other local papers. We reach the editor and publisher of "The Shoreline" to talk about the situation. (Krissy Holmes with Craig Westcott)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Best ice cream in Newfoundland
We all scream for ice cream... but who's got the best on the island? We hear from the brains behind the Facebook page "Frozen Treats of NL." (Krissy Holmes with Gurd and Patrick Purcell)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: HPV vaccine
A look at new federal guidelines on the number of vaccine doses needed to prevent the transmission of the human papilloma virus. HPV is a cancer-causing virus... and is commonly transmitted through sexual contact. On The Go's health columnist explains how the vaccine makes a difference. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
The Telegram takeover
A newspaper legacy is on the chopping block as the print edition of The Telegram may be gone. We get more on the effect of the Saltwire takeover by Postmedia when we talk to the union local president. (Krissy Holmes with Keith Gosse)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Time for the Perseids light show
Get ready for the greatest night sky show of the year. On the Go's astronomy star "Intergalactic Garry" shoots into our sonic space to explain the science behind this annual wonder. (Krissy Holmes with Garry Dymond)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Clarke's Beach Sprint Triathlon
There's a big opportunity for endurance athletes coming up later this month in the town of Clarke's Beach... and winners could be heading to an international competition in Australia. We get details of the Clarke's Beach Sprint Triathlon from the executive director of Triathlon NL. (Krissy Holmes with Steve Delaney)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
CBN midwifery program
There's a new healthcare choice for pregnant women and new moms in Conception Bay North. We speak with a registered midwife who's also the midwifery implementation coordinator for the Eastern-Rural Zone of NL Health Services. (Krissy Holmes with Sarah Donnelly Harnum)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Saltwire acquisition panel
With many questions and uncertainty about the future of The Telegram, we take a look at the future of local news and journalism in the province. (Krissy Holmes with reporter Ashley Fitzpatrick of Atlantic Business Magazine and former CBC producer/reporter Doug Letto)
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Last days for Saltwire printing press
Printed pamplets, brochures, flyers, stationery and local publications are all collateral damage in the Postmedia takeover of Saltwire... and that's leaving numerous commercial and government organization high and dry. We get details from a pre-press operator for Saltwire Printing who's also treasurer for the Unifor local representing workers. (Krissy Holmes with Nathan Roberts)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
'It’s Time to AIFF!'
The Atlantic International Film Festival announced its line-up today, so we reached the program director to find out what's on tap. (Krissy Holmes with Lisa Haller)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Afghan Kite Festival
The Association for New Canadians in St. John's is holding its first ever Afghan Kite Festival on Thursday... and everyone is invited to come fly with them. One of the festival organizers drops by the On The Go studio with details of the high-flying event. (Krissy Holmes with Adel Kabiri)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes
Alberta hiker death
Tributes are pouring in for Zachary Coates after the young Newfoundland hiker met a tragic end in Alberta. We reach the RCMP in Alberta to find out what happened. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Corporal Troy Savinkoff)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Metrobus transit code of conduct
Metrobus is launching a transit code of conduct for riders. We met up with the general manager of the transit service to talk about the issue of safety on buses. (Krissy Holmes with Judy Powell)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 46 seconds
Salmon Cove dog rescue
All's well that ends well for Joey the golden doodle. Somehow, he survived a dramatic fall over a cliff Wednesday... and that's when multiple volunteer fire departments sprang to action to rescue him. We hear first from the fire chief with the Victoria Volunteer Fire Department and then the deputy chief with the Harbour Grace Fire Brigade. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Justin Parsons; Krissy Holmes with Paul Ash)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
MUN's Board of Regents chair resignation
The chair of Memorial University's Board of Regents has resigned after his activities on the board didn't meet the board's code of conduct. The director of external affairs for the students' union (MUNSU) drops by the On The Go studio with reaction to the news. (Krissy Holmes with Nicolas Keough)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Shania Twain inspires boot rush
St. John's was once a city with a lot of banged up cowboy boots... but after weeks of tireless work, those boots are ready to show up for Shania! We check in with the Modern Show Hospital as they continue preparing the city for the spectacle of Shania Twain. (Krissy Holmes with Kevin Wright)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Happy Hour on the Hill
If you're on Signal Hill this afternoon, you are invited to a Happy Hour on the Hill! There are cool drinks, great music and fun for the whole family...including the pooch!. We reach out to the director of the Signal Hill Campus Operations just as happy hour gets underway. (Krissy Holmes with Marie-Claude Renaud)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Joey the Golden Doodle's cliff adventure
Near disaster was averted for one lucky dog and its owner. On Thursday we told you about the dramatic rescue of Joey the Golden Doodle after he fell over a cliff near Salmon Cove. Today we reached his owner to find out how the lucky pooch is doing. (Krissy Holmes with Gillian Marx)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
MUN leadership scandals and departures
The exit of Board of Regents chair Glenn Barnes means Memorial University's leadership has made national headlines twice in just over a year for scandals leading to high-profile departures. Is there an issue at the top of the ivory tower? We put that to the MUN Faculty Association (MUNFA) president Josh Lepawsky. (Krissy Holmes with Josh Lepawsky)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Mallory Johnson opening for Shania
They say you should never meet your idol... but multi-ECMA winner Mallory Johnson is hoping she will get that chance tonight at the Churchill Park Music festival with headliner Shania Twain.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Lost & Found at Churchill Park Music Festival
What do a tackle box, a wedding ring and a single cowboy boot all have in common? They were all left behind at the Churchill Park Music Festival... and if that don't impress you much, there are plenty more weird and wonderful items waiting for their owners. We head to the Churchill Park Lost and Found for a look at what festival-goers left at the site. (Zach Goudie with Scott Tilley and Joella Lomond)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Rock Wildlife Rescue
Folks at The Rock Wildlife Rescue want to set the record straight about what their organization does and doesn't do... who they are and who they're not. You wouldn't believe some of the calls this volunteer organization has been getting. We reached the owner and director of the animal rescue group based in Torbay to help them get the word out. (Zach Goudie with Karen Gosse)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: MPox vaccine
Canada is again turning to vaccines to prevent the spread of a new strain of Mpox following the World Health Organization’s announcement that it’s become a global threat. On The Go's weekly health columnist explains how the vaccines work... and who should get them. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Quidi Vidi slipway
We've got the early word about the future of the Quidi Vidi Village slipway. There is a public meeting Tuesday in St. John's to discuss the slipway after being closed for more than a year. We reach the St. John's city councillor who represents the area to hear what options the city is considering... and which one Quidi Vidi residents are rallying behind. (Zach Goudie with Ophelia Ravencroft)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Reunited with Shania Twain
We meet the woman whose story went viral this weekend. She and Shania Twain first met in this province 40 years ago during Twain's first-ever tour of the east coast. This weekend at the Churchill Park Music Festival they reunited onstage to a delighted audience. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Gloria (Go-Go) Power)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Remembering Randy Snow
We pay tribute to a broadcast legend - a man whose voice was known across Newfoundland and Labrador. Randy Snow passed away this weekend at the age of 61. Today, we take a trip back to the glory days of the "Dawn Patrol." Larry Jay joins us to talk about what made Randy Snow such a great radio host, a great colleague... and a great friend. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Larry Davis, aka Larry Jay)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Highway accidents extended closures
Is eight hours a reasonable amount of time to be stuck in your car on the highway? A recent fatal collision in Terra Nova Park left thousands of people stranded with the highway closed in both directions the better part of a day. Why did it take so long? We take a big picture look at the issue of highway closures - first with a retired parks warden, and then with a collision reconstructionist with RCMP NL Traffic Services East. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Fred Wallace, Zach with Corporal Dave Bourden)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Youth Ventures NL 2024 award
Fostering neurodiversity acceptance through theatre and drama... two young actors have just won a Youth Ventures NL 2024 Award for Community Impact. We hear all about when we sit down with the co-founder of the theatre company Neurodynamic Theatrics. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Leah McDonald)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
The Englishes from Ireland
Irish eyes are smiling in eastern Newfoundland... five pairs of eyes in fact! The English family from County Galway, Ireland, have been vacationing here for the past three weeks. Michael, Paula and their children Isabel, Ben and Lucy all cram into the On The Go studio to tell us all about their family vacation... and why no kid in this part of the world should ever be bored. (guest-host Zach Goudie with the English family)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Englee's teenage entrepreneur: Charlotte's Critter Care
A teenage entrepreneur from Englee wins the Youth Ventures NL award for Outstanding Venture - 17 years & under. We hear all about Charlotte's Critter Care from the young award-winning business owner. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Charlotte Fillier)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
NL Cup soccer tournmament
We step out of the studio and head down to King George V soccer field where the final match of the first annual NL Cup is taking place this Sunday. The brand-new tournament is open to any team, anywhere... so your local squad could upset the big dogs like St. Lawrence or Feildians Athletic. We also get an exclusive first look at the NL Cup trophy, a true work of art created by a local sculptor. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Feildians AA Challenge Cup captain Bobby Gamba, Felly Elonda of 1949 FC and sculptor Morgan MacDonald)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
MUN board of regents new chair
Memorial University has been dogged by controversy with the resignation of its board of regents chair and the removal of its president following high-profile scandals. We welcome the brand new chair of the board of regents to the On The Go studio to hear what he hopes to bring to the table. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Justin Ladha)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
The Telegram Postmedia takeover update
The printed Telegram will not entirely disappear under the ownership of Postmedia... but don't expect a daily paper at the door. We get the latest from photojournalist Keith Gosse, who's also president of Unifor Local 441-G at The Telegram. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Keith Gosse)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Choices For Youth funding cut
The Liberal MP for St. John's East says the federal government is not cutting funding for Choices for Youth - so we ask for an explanation as to why the non-profit is getting millions less in federal dollars than it has previously. Following that we look at the impact of federal funding cuts at Crust Craft Bakery and Pizzeria - where Choices for Youth trains young people with entry-level skills in food service. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Joanne Thompson; The CBC's Malone Mullin with Nick King, food operations lead and chef at Crust Craft Bakery and Pizzeria)
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 10 seconds
Cell phones in the classroom
The province is hoping to develop a new policy regarding the use of cell phones in school. We find out what one family doctor and mother thinks that should look like. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Dr. Tracy Roche)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
MUN Silent Prayer for Justice
Solidarity for the victim of an unspeakable murder in Kolkata: Two members of Memorial University's Indian Youth Association join us in advance of a Silent Prayer for Justice happening this evening in St. John's. (Krissy Holmes with Amall Muraleedharan and Shaiqa Bushra)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
NL byelections
With Jamie Korab's win for the Liberals in the byelection in Waterford Valley, the PCs and Liberals have each taken two of the last four byelections. We reach political analyst, writer at the website The Writ and the CBC’s "Poll Tracker" to talk about whether or not that's a sign of things to come for provincial politics. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Eric Grenier)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
'Where Once They Stood: The Birth of Trinity Hall'
A new documentary airing on CBC this weekend looks at the transformation of an Anglican church in Winterton to a cultural mecca offering performance space, a world-class recording studio and workshops to the local community. One of the directors of "Where Once They Stood: The Birth of Trinity Hall" drops by the On the Go studio to set it up for us. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Stephen Green)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: New COVID-19 vaccines
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to start rolling out this week in the United States following their approval last week. Joining us to discuss what this will likely mean for Canadians is On The Go's weekly health contributor. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Funnel clouds over Newfoundland
Newfoundland isn't exactly Kansas... so after a weekend full of funnel clouds we're wondering if this province needs to be get prepared to handle more extreme weather conditions. We get an eyewitness report of the phenomenon from a Clarenville resident, and then the storm-chasing executive director of the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University joins us to talk about funnel clouds. (Krissy Holmes with Darrell Duke; Krissy Holmes with David Sills)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
NL Cup tournament final
There was lots of excitement as the first season of a new soccer tournament came to a close. We welcome the founder of the NL Cup tournament and the captain of the winning team to the On The Go studio to hear all about Sunday's final... and how the tournament plans to grow in the future. (Krissy Holmes with Patrick Hickey and Bobby Gamba)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
'Skeet' showing up at film festivals
It's a dramatic film that has been in the works for years... and the director says it might make you rethink how you use the word "skeet." Ahead of its world premier on the film festival circuit, the well-known St. John's filmmaker joins us to talk about his second feature film. (Krissy Holmes with Nik Sexton)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Gas in their tanks... for food in the banks
Targa Newfoundland has teamed up with the Community Food Sharing Association and will be starting their engines for a food drive next month during the week-long rally through communities all over the island. With details the general manager of the Community Food Sharing Association and the founder of Targa Newfoundland drop by the On The Go studio. (Krissy Holmes with Robert Giannou and Tina Bishop)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Changes to temporary foreign worker program
We dig into new changes to Canada's temporary foreign worker program, announced by the federal government this past weekend. First we get details from a professor of Economics at Carleton University, and then speak with the vice-president of Work Global Canada, a firm that helps bring foreign workers into this province. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Worswick; Krissy Holmes with Wanda Cuff-Young)
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
Living wage report
Paying more... and still falling behind. We speak with a MUN political scientist who co-authored the new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that is putting the spotlight on the cost of living in this province. (Krissy Holmes with Russell Williams)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Co-op incubator program graduation
Local entrepreneurs are buying into the co-op model for community-based businesses. We find out how the NL Federation of Co-ops is supporting them with the first participants in their Co-op Incubator pilot program. The project specialist with the NL Federation of Co-operatives and one of the program graduates drop by the On The Go studio. .(Krissy Holmes with Kristen Murray and Allison Skanes)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Paralympian Katarina Roxon's 100m breaststroke final
As we began On The Go today, Katarina Roxon was just finishing her swim in the 100m breaststroke SB8 final at the Paris Paralympics Games. We reached her father there just after the race to hear all about the event and Katarina's impressive career... thus far. (Krissy Holmes with Leonard Roxon)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Personal finances with Bruce Sellery: Consumer debt
According to Equifax, the average credit card debt in this country now exceeds $4,300 per card holder. On The Go's money columnist takes a look at the things you can do to bring that number down. (Krissy Homes with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
'Plastic People' documentary free screening
If you're concerned about how plastics might be affecting our health... you're invited to Friday's free public screening of the film "Plastic People" at The Lantern in St. John's. To set up the documentary we chat with an assistant professor in MUN's Department of Chemistry, as well as a visiting scientist from the Netherlands who'll be at the event. (Krissy Holmes with Lindsay Cahill and Kas Houthijs)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Pedestrian Mall final weekend for summer 2024
With the summer winding down and vacations wrapping up, On The Go is live at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall in St. John's for its last Friday of the season. (On The Go's Ariyana Gomes at Wild Things and Cojones Tacos and Tequila)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Monarch butterflies on the Northern Peninsula
We take you to Conche on the Northern Peninsula... where one man says thousands of Monarch butterflies have descended on his property. Then we speak with an insect expert and research scientist at Natural Resources Canada about the unusual visitors to these parts. (Krissy Holmes with Gerard Clements and Joe Bowden)
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Sailing the seven seas
We speak to a woman originally from CBS who's been seeing the world on the cruise ship "Serenade of the Seas"... currently docked in St. John's after visiting all seven continents. (Krissy Holmes with Beverley McCarter)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Labrador man takes first place in History Channel's 'Alone'
After muscling his way thru History Channel's ultimate outdoor survival competition "Alone," a man originally from William's Harbour, Labrador emerged from the Arctic Circle the winner... with $500,000 and tens of millions of views and counting. We chat with him about how he did it... and how he plans to spend the prize money. (Krissy Holmes with William Larkham Junior)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 3 seconds
Students leaving the nest
September marks the beginning of a new school year - but for parents whose children are leaving home for college or university it's the end of a phase... and the transition to the new reality is not always an easy one for parents or students. (Krissy Holmes with CBC New Brunswick's Mariam Mesbah)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Islamic Relief Canada's 'Back to School' campaign
As we head into the last long weekend of summer, the back to school rush is on... and one local group is pitching in to help take the financial burden off families in need. The Newfoundland chapter of Islamic Relief Canada is running a "Back To School" campaign to help with the chaos and expense. (On the Go's Ariyana Gomes with campaign organizer Jannath Naveed)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Young armwrestling champ has eyes on the world title
One 14 year old is returning to school in St. John's this week as the national armwrestling champion... and he's not giving up there. We hear about the teenager's quest to represent Canada at the world's in greece later this month. (Krissy Holmes with Vlad Pinchuk)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Parental stress warning
A US surgeon general had issued an advisory on the mental health of parents. We talk to a St. John's psychologist about how Canadians can relate to this,... and why parents are so stressed out. (Krissy Holmes with Janine Hubbard)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Revisiting an old legend on 'Turncoat Hill'
The King's Point Theatre Project's first touring production is a six-night run of the show "Turncoat Hill" at the Majestic Theatre in St. John's. The troupe's artistic director drops by the On The Go studio in advance of tonight's opening. (Krissy Holmes with Rory Lambert)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
National School Food Program
The feds have kicked in millions of dollars to help feed school children in the province. We speak with the executive director of the province's School Lunch Association about the National School Food Program... and what it could mean in this province. (Krissy Holmes with John Finn)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
NDP bails on confidence-and-supply agreement
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has posted a campaign-style video saying he "ripped up" the NDP confidence-and-supply deal with the Liberals. To find out what this means we reach a professor with Acadia University's Department of Politics who has authored or was lead editor of over a dozen books on Canadian politics. (Krissy Holmes with Alex Marland)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
MusicNL Celebration Week
If you're a music fan, this is the biggest week on the provincial calendar as MusicNL Celebration Week gets underway. The host city St. John's will be on wheels, with musicians from across the province playing wall-to-wall live shows... hoping to catch the ears and interest of industry buyers, record labels and new fans. For a look at the who's, what's and where's we reach the new executive director of MusicNL. (Krissy Holmes with Tamara Kater)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Personal finances with Bruce Sellery: Renegotiating mortgages
Interest rates might be coming down... but if you're renewing your mortgage your monthly payment is still likely going up. On the Go's money columnist has some ideas on how to get a jumpstart on that process to hopefully save a few bucks. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
HMS Hood visit 100th anniversary
100 years ago, HMS Hood was anchored in our hood. The largest warship built at the time, it was part of a Royal Navy Squadron making a historic visit. Why were battle cruisers anchored off Topsail Beach? A retired lieutenant commander with the Royal Canadian Navy who's been researching the events of 100 years ago drops by the On The Go studio for a chat in advance of The Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club's special luncheon to mark the 100th anniversary. (Krissy Holmes with John Bell)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
National School Food Program
Local food, student input, environmentally sustainable, healthy and accessible to all. There are a lot of goals within the new National School Food Program. We hear one local researcher's vision of what an expanded school food program could look like here in this province. (Krissy Holmes with Emily Doyle)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Laundry day for little bear
It's a scene that could be a fabric softener commercial: We head to Glovertown where one woman has put a lot out on the line today... hoping the scent of her freshly laundered towels might be just the honey trap needed for the little bear who likes to snuggle towels. (Krissy Holmes with Alisa Watkins)Little bear's laundry day
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Early fall foraging
One well-known local forager has been busy scouting, picking and harvesting nature's bounty. We check in with him live at one of his semi-secret locations to find out how this year is shaping up for those who love wild Newfoundland food. (Krissy Holmes with Shawn Dawson)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Adult literacy 'back to school'
Returning to the classroom as an adult can be challenging. We speak with three people from the adult learning space who are working hard to highlight the opportunities and remove the barriers that often come with going back to school as an adult. (Krissy Holmes with Alison Howard, Claire Hutchings and Cara Collins)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Nurse recruitment
The Registered Nurses Union is challenging government on its recruitment stats. They say the hundreds of nursing recruits government is claiming are not showing up on hospital floors. We speak with the president of the province's Registered Nurses' Union... and then get reaction from the VP of Human Resources with NL Health Services. (Krissy Holmes with Yvette Coffey; Krissy Holmes with Debbie Molloy)
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 8 seconds
Trail running in the French Alps
You try running 175 km over mountains, valleys and ridges in the Alps... in just over 33 hours. We hear about one Newfoundlander's triumph running one of the most gruelling marathon trail races in the world. (Krissy Holmes with Wayne Walsh)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
Doyle's Almanac 10th anniversary
Something for the inquiring mind... the 10th anniversary of Doyle's Almanac of Newfoundland and Labrador has hit the shelves. The editor and the science editor drop by the On The Go studio for a chat. (Krissy Holmes with Robert Doyle and Gus Fanning)
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Local makeup artist's Emmy Award
Sunday night, local makeup artist Krista Hann won an Emmy in L.A. for her work on the FX series Shogun. It's not the career she expected when she signed up for a course in naval architecture at the Marine Institute. (Zach Goudie with Krista Hann)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Sleep-in weekends
Many of us miss out on sleep during the week and try to make up for it by sleeping in on the weekend. A new study looks at this strategy’s impact on cardiovascular risk. Joining us for a look is On The Go's weekly health contributor. (Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Downtown societal issues
Downtown businesses across Atlantic Canada say something has to give. Homeless, open drug use, people suffering from mental health crisis without apparent supports... a triple crisis literally at the doorsteps of downtown businesses. We'll hear what those businesses want governments to do, as well as from people in downtown St. John's who experience those issues at work every day. (Zach Goudie with Sabreena Burke and Scott Cluney)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Branch flat tire kindness
The story of a family vacation that almost went clean off the road, only to get turned around by the kindness of strangers. (Zach Goudie with Janet Lem)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Last year for McCallum school?
As schools open their doors and welcome hundreds of students back to class...in McCallum the town's only teacher resumed classes with this year's student population - a population of one. (Zach Goudie with principal Sarah Carter and student Noah Durnford)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
9/11 survivor story
9/11 survivor Gordon Huie lived through the collapse of one of the towers, but he lost his sister on that fateful day. He also served as a rescue worker. We speak with him on the 23rd anniversary of that tragic event. (Zach Goudie with Gordon Huie)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
'Abandon Hope Mabel Dorothy'
A Newfoundland family tale of longing, belonging and redemption is on stage at The Majestic in St. John's through to Sunday, September 15th. The playwright of "Abandon Hope Mabel Dorothy" drops by the On The Go studio for a chat about the production. (Krissy Holmes with Wayne MacPhail)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Province opening trade office in Boston
Newfoundland and Labrador is opening its first international trade office... in Boston. We reached the premier at Boston Logan International to hear the business and political case for dropping anchor and opening shop in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Krissy Holmes with Premier Andrew Furey)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
Captain Bob Bartlett lecture
A visiting historian and author is speaking this Saturday at the Bartlett Lecture in Brigus. He drops by the On The Go studio to talk about how studying Inuktitut opened up a world of stories... and a lifetime of learning. (Krissy Holmes with Kenn Harper)
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
'Sweet Angel Baby' at TIFF
A local writer and director premieres her Newfoundland-based feature film "Sweet Angel Baby" at the Toronto International Film Festival. We hear all about the film.. and the TIFF experience. (Krissy Holmes with Melanie Oates)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
New England & Atlantic energy markets
The premier has been in Boston the last few days for an announcement about the province's first international trade office. However, the trip started with meetings with New England governors and Atlantic premiers about energy markets. (Krissy Holmes with Premier Andrew Furey)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
'Bookends with Mattea Roach'
We speak to the CBC’s newest host about their new show "Bookends with Mattea Roach." (Krissy Homes with Mattea Roach)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
Happy retirement, Papa Jed
After 45 years as a baker at Tim Hortons in St. John's, David "Jed" Rendell has hung up his apron for good. We head out to the Thorburn Road location where "Papa Jed" reflects on his career... and what he's learned from food service. (Krissy Holmes with David "Papa Jed" Rendell)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Atlantic Jazz Nights
Get ready for some smooth jazz licks as the third season of Atlantic Jazz Nights launches Saturday night at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's. We welcome some of the key players to the On The Go studio to hear what's in store. (Krissy Holmes with pianist and series co-curator Florian Hoefner, bass player Jim Vivan and saxophone player Mike Murley)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Queering The Arts
Crocheting your own beanie, learning how to beatbox... or how to write a book. It's all happening in the tiny community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Broad Cove-Blackhead this weekend... during an interactive festival called Queering the Arts. We speak with one of the presenters who have come here for the event. (Krissy Holmes with Nora Young)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Newfoundland writer/director awarded Atlantic Film Festival's best short
Local filmmakers pick up hardware at the Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax this weekend. We speak with a budding writer/director who's enjoying the spotlight after receiving the award for Best Atlantic Short. (Todd O'Brien with Mike Simms)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Supreme Court delays
A former crown prosecutor says the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador needs to change how it operates after a man accused of murder walks free due to delays in the system. (Todd O'Brien with Mike Murray)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: New COVID-19 vaccinations
Canadians are still waiting for Health Canada to approve and distribute the updated COVID-19 vaccines - that are not expected until October. On The Go's health columnist joins us to explain what’s holding things up... and what might be done in the meantime to reduce risk. (Todd O'Brien with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
MUN Med School expands to P.E.I.
It's a first in the country... and it's been years in the making: Memorial University's medical school is expanding to Prince Edward Island. To find out more about the collaboration we speak with MUN's dean of medicine. (Todd O'Brien with Dr. Dolores McKeen)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 25 seconds
MUN students' union seeks meeting with premier
A long list of concerns and a long wait to meet with the premier . We speak with the executive director of MUNSU's External Affairs and Communications about why they're pushing for a meeting with Andrew Furey. (Krissy Holmes with Nicolas Keough)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
St. John's International CircusFest
Prepare to be amazed at the 2024 St. John's International CircusFest. We dropped by the office of the co-artistic directors to hear about the incredible talent coming all the way from Paris this weekend... including some performers featured in the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Krissy Holmes with Anaharao Doelle and Carole DeMers)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Memorial University's 100th anniversary
Celebrating 100 years of learning, growth and achievements... MUN will mark its centennial in 2025. The university's vice president: administration, finance and advancement drops by the On The Go studio to share what the plans are. (Krissy Holmes with Lisa Browne)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Big scholarship for Harbour Breton high school graduate
A student from Harbour Breton is off to a great start at Memorial University with a $120,000 scholarship in her pocket. Enjoy an extended chat with the King Academy graduate who is one of the deserving recipients of the Schulich Leader Scholarships for Engineering. (Krissy Holmes with Janaya Pittman)
1/1/1 • 22 minutes, 47 seconds
Rural schools food programs (Part 1 of 2)
A mom and volunteer in St. Joseph's says rural schools aren't getting fair access to student lunch programs... but she hopes new federal money will change that. (On the Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Petrina Daley)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Join the Soundbone Folksong Choir
If you've ever found yourself longing to join a choir, your opportunity is coming up this week. The artistic director of the Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation and the director of the Soundbone Choir invite you to a free folk song session this Thursday - an experience that may see you singing at some public events... such as Christmas concerts. (Krissy Holmes with Evelyn Osborne and Jean Hewson)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Targa Newfoundland rally wraps up in Brigus
A live report from the Town of Brigus... where drivers in the Targa Newfoundland road race - North America's only Tarmac Rally - have crossed the final finish line and are awaiting the results. (Krissy Holmes with Jeremy Eaton)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
St. John's Improv's "Good Yarn" series
Turning true life stories from local celebrities into comedy sketches. We hear what a St. John's improv troupe is cooking up for a show this Saturday in St. John's. (Krissy Holmes with Rayanne Langdon and Dana Puddicombe of St. John's Improv along with special guest Petrina Bromley - star of "Come From Away."
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Rural schools food programs (Part 2 of 2)
Let's get food on the table. That's the message from a mom and school lunch volunteer in St. Joseph's. She has ideas on how the government can spend the millions of federal dollars now allocated for school food programs. (On the Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Petrina Daley)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Titan submersible hearings
Taking a deeper dive into the fate of the Titan submersible... we speak with an American maritime historian who's been following this week's Coast Guard hearings into the implosion of the vessel. (Krissy Holmes with Sal Mercogliano)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Artists focus on sustainablity
Artists are using more material from nature in their work. We hear from a couple of delegates at the Sustainable Fibre Arts conference underway in Gros Morne National Park. (Krissy Holmes with Brenda Stratton and Anna Hunter)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Corner Brook Agricultural Expo
Baby chicks, a cow to milk... local food and produce of every description. It's all part of the Agriculture Expo being held in Corner Brook this weekend. We touch base with the event coordinator and a farmer whose family enterprise has a booth at the Expo. (Krissy Holmes with Krista Wright and Melvin Rideout of Rideout's Farm Inc.)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Australian Pink Floyd
Thanks to the Australian Pink Floyd Show... music by the original Pink Floyd is still reverberating in live performances around the world. As a tribute band, Australian Pink Floyd has sold over five million tickets to concerts and lit up stages in 35 countries. They played St. John's 19 years ago... and are coming back to wrap their North American tour with a show at the Mary Brown's Centre on Sunday night. We reached one of the lead singers in Australian Pink Floyd in Halifax earlier this afternoon... and started by asking him how the tour has been. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Barnes)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Atlantic Canada teacher shortage
Earlier this year, teachers' unions across Atlantic Canada sounded the alarm about the effect teacher shortages have on their ability to do their jobs. For a look at the ongoing challenges teachers are facing we speak with one of our CBC Moncton colleagues (Krissy Holmes with reporter Mariam Mesbah)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Post-tropical storm Fiona two year anniversary
It as two years ago today that post-tropical storm Fiona slammed into the southwest coast of Newfoundland... changing the physical landscape and the mental outlook of people living in the area. We check in with the mayor of Channel-Port aux Basques to find how the community has fared since then. (Krissy Holmes with Brian Button)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Adult vaccination recommendations
Public health agencies and doctors suggest keeping adult immunizations up to date - and it isn’t just about COVID-19 and the flu. Getting "vaxxed" can help stave off all kinds of illness... including other causes of pneumonia as well as whooping cough and shingles. On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look at which ones are suggested for adults, in particular. (Krissy Holmes with Doctor Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Fall weather outlook
With summer now turned to fall... we reach out to a senior climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada about the weather we can expect this season. (Krissy Holmes with Dave Phillips)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Share your World War One stories
Last Call: St. John's Storytelling is on the hunt for your World War One stories - and the deadline for submissions is fast approaching. We sit down with the president of St. John's Storytelling to hear all about the project... and how to get your story included. (Krissy Holmes with Karen Carroll)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Barrow AFC football talk
There's a big game on Tuesday that you have a small stake in... or at least your tax dollars do. We find out what Barrow AFC - the UK soccer team sponsored by this province - will be up against tomorrow. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Jeremy Eaton)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
'Invisible Prisons: Jack Whalen's Tireless Fight For Justice'
We hear about the new book by acclaimed author Lisa Moore and Jack Whalen - a stark and powerful portrayal of childhood trauma. (Krissy Holmes with Lisa Moore)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Personal finances with Bruce Sellery: Mobile payment spending
It's so easy to use your phone to “tap” your payment... but how has this new technology changed the way you spend? On The Go's money columnist is here with some research findings. Spoiler alert: You’re spending more… a lot more. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Humby-Escott abuse case
Unsealed court documents have shed new light on the abuse case involving Hussey Drive residents Tony Humby and Bruce Escott. (Krissy Holmes with CBC reporter Ryan Cooke)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
'Where Once They Stood - Newfoundland's Rocky Road to Confederation'
Over the next three evenings, there will be free lectures at the Colonial Building in St. John's and Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista about how Newfoundland and Labrador became Canada's 10th and newest province. One of the presenters is a professor of history at the University of Regina and author of many books - including "Where Once They Stood - Newfoundland's Rocky Road to Confederation." (Krissy Holmes with Raymond Blake)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Award-winning film 'Seguridad' screening in October
Hot of the heels of being awarded at the Atlantic International Film Festival, a local documentary maker is seeing her work get top billing at the St. John's International Women's Film Festival next month. (Krissy Holmes with Tamara Segura)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Titan inquiry wraps up
Surprising testimony as the US Coast Guard wraps up its hearings into what happened to Oceangate's Titan submersible. We get analysis from an American maritime historian who's been following the hearings. (Krissy Holmes with Sal Mercogliano)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Kittiwake Dance Theatre's 'Interesctions'
We've learned there is a growing collection of top tier ballet dancers who now call St. John's home... and while we don't know the story behind all of them yet - we do know more about one of the latest to move here. We meet the new artistic director of Kittiwake Dance Theatre who is set on putting us on the global ballet map. (Krissy Holmes with Yukichi Hattori)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Israel-Hezbollah conflict analysis
The world is on edge as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel are on the brink of full-out war. For analysis of the current crisis and a look at what a larger regional conflict in the Middle East could mean, we sit down with a MUN history prof and Modern Middle East expert. (Krissy Holmes with Justin Fantauzzo)
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
NSO Masterworks 'Into the Deep'
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra launches its latest Masterworks series with a concert called "Into the Deep" - featuring the first of four candidates hoping to hop on the podium and become the next principal conductor. We sit down with the him and the violin soloist for Friday's concert. (Krissy Holmes with Simon Rivard and Isabella d'Eloize Perron)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
St. John's dockyard acquired by indigenous-led partnership
An indigenous-led partnership will be the new owners of the 140-year-old St. John's Dockyard. We reach the chief of the Qalipu First Nation to learn more about the acquisition. (Krissy Holmes with Chief Jenny Brake)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes
Joshua the Goat runs his first marathon
A whole new meaning to "Running the Goat!" We hear all about a goat named Joshua and his great adventure yesterday in Conception Bay South. (Krissy Holmes with his owner Heidi Taylor)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
'Beothuk - How Story Made a People (Almost) Disappear'
The book has been years in the making... and on this day for Truth and Reconciliation the author lays out the oral and written accounts from the past and present... and reconsiders the future of the Beothuk story. (Krissy Holmes with Christopher Aylward)
1/1/1 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Magnesium supplements
People seem to be increasingly curious about magnesium as a dietary supplement. There are all sorts of claims being floated, but how do these stack up against the science? On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Truth & Reconciliation Day: Self reflection
On this day of Truth and Reconciliation, one mom in Sheshatshiu looks to the future and hopes that the next generation doesn't experience the racism she went through as a child. (Krissy Holmes with Thea Penashue)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Medications shortages
There's a supply crunch for pharmacies with numerous medications in short stock... and that's causing headaches for both patients and pharmacists. We get a look at what's going on from the community pharmacist in charge at Family Drug Mart in St. John's. (Krissy Holmes with Kara O'Keefe)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Trailblazer recognized for finding new uses for old mussel shells
A professor in the chemistry department at MUN is being singled out for her work creating a safer and more sustainable environment. A program called "3M - 25 Women in Science" identified her as one of three trailblazing Canadians for their innovations in the world of science. (Krissy Holmes with Francesca Kerton)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Remembering Kris Kristofferson
A local musician and sometimes guitar tech recalls a local encounter with the great songwriter and musician Kris Kristofferson, who we lost on September 28th. (Krissy Holmes with Kevin Evans)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
AI government services
Where could AI fit in local governance? That's what one speaker at the techNL conference is working to figure out. He's in St. John's this week for the conference where he hosted a session titled "Enhancing Government Services with AI: Provincial and Municipal Insights." (Krissy Holmes with Alex Shimla)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival
If you enjoy a good story....the place to be this week is Rocky Harbour on the Great Northern Peninsula. Over the next three days, 19 storytellers will be spinning their yarns at this year's Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival. We meet the chair of the festival, and one of the storytellers who treats us to a selection from his repertoire. (Krissy Holmes with François Trépanier and David Moriarty)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes
Olympian couple Kaetlyn Osmond and Justin Snith
She created magic on ice...and has World and Olympic gold medals to show for it. Newfoundland's figure skating darling is home for a visit, and drops by the On The Go studio with her Olympic silver medalist boyfriend in tow. (Krissy Holmes with Kaetlyn Osmond and Justin Snith)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds
Paige Penney's 'Southern Draw(l)'
A local musician divides her time between St. John's and Nashville, but we catch up with her in Colorado (where she's playing a songwriters festival) to chat about her brand new single "Southern Draw(l)." (Krissy Holmes with Paige Penney)*Please note - there were some connection issues during the interview
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Science with Dr. Torah Kachur: Healing the aging brain
As we age, our brains don’t quite work as well as they used to... but thanks to new research from Stanford University we might be able to unwind the clock. On The Go's science columnist takes a look at how to rejuvenate the grey matter. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Torah Kachur)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Pixel Bear
From Svalbard to Water Street.... Pixel Bear is a curious and chilling multimedia art installation co-produced by the Festival of New Dance. We catch up with the project's creator as she warms up for her first live performance. (Krissy Holmes with Sarah Joy Stoker)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Liberal MP breaks ranks again
Avalon Liberal MP Ken McDonald has voted against his own party again when on Wednesday he supported a Bloc Quebecois bill to hike Old Age Security. We find out more about his decision... and the broader implications of that Bloc bill for the governing Liberals. (Krissy Holmes with Ken McDonald)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Humby-Escott sexual abuse case
We take a look at the disturbing Tony Humby-Bruce Escott sexual abuse case through the lens of a local lawyer who's spent years representing survivors of sexual and physical abuse. (Krissy Holmes with Geoff Budden)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Foray NL 2024
Delving deep into the mysterious world of mushrooms and lichens... we hear all about the 21st running of the mushroom and lichen foray happening this weekend in Salmonier Nature Park. (Krissy Holmes with Foray NL president Helen Spencer and Alfredo Justo, curator of Botany and Mycology at the New Brunswick Museum)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival continues
We drop in on the second day of the Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival and see if we can persuade one of their visiting performers to spin us a yarn. (Krissy Holmes with Karen Carroll)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 48 seconds
CBC Short Film Faceoff
It started with nine short films... and one will be named the winner of CBC's Short Film Faceoff this weekend. We speak with the only filmmaker who made the cut from Atlantic Canada for her film "Bounce." (Krissy Holmes with Elizabeth Hicks)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Protecting ourselves from rabies
The death of a child in Ontario from rabies has public health on alert for bats and other potentially infected animals. An epidemiologist and cardiologist joins us to talk about rabies and what we can do to protect ourselves from it. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Christopher Labos)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
St. John's Players: 'Renovations for 6'
Take a troubled relationship... add renovations and then a dinner party with other couples - who are also surviving renos.... and you have a recipe for drama that the St. John's Players are taking on this week. We speak with some of the players in "Renovation For 6" ahead of the opening of their latest stage production. (Krissy Holmes with Amanda Vallis, Tolson Barrington and Fiona Anderson)
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Conservative MP says rural crime is rampant in NL
The Conservative MP for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame claims there is rampant crime in rural Newfoundland. We hear from Clifford Small... and we also get reaction from the RCMP about his claims. (MP Clifford Small, CBC Radio Canada's Patrick Butler with RCMP corporal Jolene Garland, Patrick Butler with Clifford Small)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Florida vacationers prepare for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, we reach one St. John's man who went there for a holiday with his family... who are now prepping as best they can. (Krissy Holmes with John Hart)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Stoneville crime concerns
People in Stoneville on the province's northeast coast are locking their doors and installing cameras... claiming crime in their area is widespread. Residents say they are scared, and more resources are needed to help make their community safe again. We hear from the chair of the local service district in Stoneville. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Nathaniel Osmond)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
History of inmate escapes from HMP
A week ago, an inmate escaped from Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's. As we wait for details on how that happened, we take a look back at the prison's most notorious escapes with a retired captain and author. (Krissy Holmes with David Harvey)
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
An NL homesteader's Thanksgiving
Picture it: A Thanksgiving table brimming with your very own harvest... from cranberries you picked to the turkey you raised. We hear what Thanksgiving looks and tastes like for the person behind the "Backyard Farming and Homesteading NL" Facebook group. (Krissy Holmes with Steve McBride)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Stoneville crime concerns
Following up on a story from earlier this week...we hear from a couple of frustrated residents of Stoneville and area who fear someone will be hurt by ongoing crime in their area... and they want action taken to tackle the problem. (The CBC's Troy Turner with Geoffery Hodder of Stoneville and Port Albert resident Patty Pelley)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Marc Garneau: 'Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream'
He was Canada's first astronaut, headed up Canada's space agency... and then threw his hat into the fiery world of federal politics. Marc Garneau tells all as we talk about his new book 'A Most Extraordinary Ride." (Krissy Holmes with Marc Garneau)
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
Hurricane Milton aftermath
A woman from St. John's with the Salvation Army in Florida is serving hundreds of meals to people in need after Hurricane Milton has left neighbourhoods and homes in ruin. (Krissy Holmes with Major Deanne Jones)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Red Bay whaling ship reconstruction in Spain
A basque whaling ship lost off Red Bay in the mid-16th century is currently being replicated in Northern Spain. Our CBC Radio Canada colleague Patrick Butler is there, and has toured the facility where the building work is going on. (Krissy Holmes with Patrick Butler)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Rural Newfoundland crime response
We've been hearing this week about crime in the community of Stoneville and alleged rampant crime throughout rural Newfoundland For a look at the police response to the situation we reach the media relations officer with the Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit of the RCMP NL. (Krissy Holmes with corporal Jolene Garland)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Thanksgiving in Corner Brook
It’s Thanksgiving weekend... and that means lots of Turkeys on plates. But maybe some people are veering off course and trying new recipes for a change. We check in with reporter Amy Feehan in Corner Brook - who asked people what Thanksgiving traditions they're observing... and what ones they're perhaps changing. (Krissy Holmes with Amy Feehan)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
January 6th... past and future
On January 6th, 2020 a CBC News crew was swarmed by Trump supporters. Ahead of another potentially volatile election, the CBC’s Katie Nicholson tracks down one of the people who surrounded her team that day to find out where she stands now. (On The Go's Francesca Swann with Katie Nicholson)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
St. John's Storytelling Festival
Storytelling is alive and thriving at the St. John's Storytelling Festival, which starts today and runs all week. One of the guest performers at this year's edition is visiting us from Northern Ireland. We invite him to the On The Go studio for a chat and a yarn, along with the president of the festival's board of directors. (Todd O'Brien with Colin Urwin and Karen Carroll)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
NL correctional facilities overcrowding
Bursting at the seams... Her Majesty's Penitentiary and other correctional facilities in the province are overcrowded. We take a look at the situation with the executive director of the John Howard Society in the province. (Todd O'Brien with Cindy Murphy)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Personal finances with Bruce Sellery: Inflation trends
According to Statistics Canada, overall inflation in this country is continuing to slow down. The Consumer Price Index accounts for things like gasoline prices, rent and cost of groceries. On The Go's money columnist breaks it all down and tell us what it means. (Todd O'Brien with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Inuit elder at St. John's Storytelling Festival
Take in some stories from Labrador at the St. John's Storytelling Festival when an Inuit elder reads tales from his own lived experience. We meet author and storyteller Alex Saunders before his appearance at The Rooms tonight. (Todd O'Brien with Alex Saunders)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Indo-Canadian relations
We check in on how the diplomatic fight between India and Canada is playing out in the local Indo-Canadian community. The past-president of the province's Friends of India Association drops by the On The Go studio to talk about the developing situation. (Todd O'Brien with NL Sikh community member Rubin Deol)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Modern scurvy and the Cupids Cove Plantation cure
Scurvy is back in the news. We hear about that before we go back in time to early 17th century Cupids to hear how John Guy dealt with it. (Todd O'Brien with Bill Gilbert - chief archaeologist and site supervisor at the Cupids Cove Plantation Provincial Historic Site)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
No more bank in Grand Bank
There's anger and frustration in Grand Bank as Scotiabank is pulling out of the town, with Thursday being the last day. We reach the town's mayor, who has expressed his disgust at the move. (Todd O'Brien with Rex Matthews)
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
New mental health facility - Future care assessment
Yesterday we took our first look at the new mental health and addictions centre at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. Today we hear from a couple of local mental health advocates about what this new facility represents for the future care of patients. (Krissy Holmes with Chandra Kavanagh, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association NL and Brad Glynn, executive director of Lifewise Mental Health Peer Services)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Mental health facility completed
It's a wrap: According to government, construction is complete on the province's brand new adult mental health and addictions centre. The announcement came this afternoon along with a tour of the new facility. The province's Mental Health and Addictions minister crossed the Parkway and dropped by the On The Go studio following the big event. (Krissy Holmes with John Abbott)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
Andy Jones remounts 'Don't give up on Me, Dad'
Two years after it gripped audiences and critics alike for its frank discussion on mental health and suicide, Andy Jones is remounting his one-man show and taking it to a stage near you. (Krissy Holmes with Andy Jones)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Mick Davis is 'Tangled Up in Bob'
A show for fans of Bob Dylan's music continues over the next few days as devotee Mick Davis brings his "Tangled Up in Bob" show to the rest of the island following a couple of shows last week in St. John's and Lab West. (Krissy Holmes with Mick Davis)
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Next Wave Leadership Award for Inuk entrepreneur
An Inuk from Nain believes that tourism is a tool for reconciliation, and was recently honoured with an award for his work lowering the barriers for Inuit to get into the adventure tourism industry. In doing so, Jason Edmunds has created meaningful exchanges between people who live in and visit the North. (Krissy Holmes with Jason Edmunds)
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Rural bank closures accountability
Democracy Watch says big banks need to be more accountable... and is currently running a campaign demanding just that. We hear what organization's founder and director has to say about bank closures in rural areas - and what needs to happen to hold banks to account. (Krissy Holmes with Duff Conacher)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Guns in downtown St. John's
Police arrested a young man with a gun and ammunition inside a George Street bar in St. John's on Saturday night. We reach the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's media relations officer to discuss the incident, and the growing reality of guns in our city. (Krissy Holmes with RNC constable James Cadigan)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Nightmares
Dreaming is one of the most complicated and mysterious aspects of sleep... and when they’re scary, threatening or stressful we know them as nightmares. On The Go's weekly Health columnist takes a look at the underlying causes of nightmares - as well as potential treatment if they interfere with a person's life. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
'Life is a Cabaret'
The curtain rises on the Kit Kat Club in a new stage production of Cabaret this week at the Holy Heart Theatre. Three of the cast members of TaDa Events's latest production drop by the On The Go studio to talk about the enduring appeal of this classic set in an early 1930's Berlin night club. (Krissy Holmes with Mark Murphy, Jacklyn French and Petrina Bromley)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Guest missing following Driftwood Inn fire
A guest who was staying at the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake is missing... and some fear the worst after the building was destroyed by a blaze this weekend. To discuss some of the disturbing questions this fire is raising regarding fire safety and protocols in guest establishments, we speak with the PC opposition Fire and Emergency Services shadow minister. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Tibbs)
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
'Oil People'
Oil takes centre stage as the invisible life force that Halifax author David Huebert uses to "bubble up" lots of deeply intimate details about living in the petroleum era. Ahead of his visit to the province this week we take a look at his debut novel "Oil People" that he expects will resonate with people in this province deeply. (Krissy Holmes with David Huebert)
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Tara Bryan Legacy Fund printing masterclass
A master printmaker with a masterclass in printing: Three sessions are being hosted this week by the Tara Bryan Legacy Fund... a project that - like the late artist herself - nurtures the creative spirit in all of us. The visiting artist for the sessions - a master printmaker who teaches at Carleton University - drops by the On The Go studio, along with Tara Bryan's sister. (Krissy Holmes with Larry Thompson and Teresa Tidwell)
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Climate Collective Year of the Arts Film Festival
Making connections and tackling climate change - a film festival this evening explores the connection between environment and art... and brings a hopeful vision for a more sustainable future. We hear all about it from the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Climate Collective. (Krissy Holmes with Laura Bass)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Liberal caucus meeting
Trudeau dissenters got their day as about 20 Liberal MPs stood in a marathon caucus meeting to urge the prime minister to resign before it's too late to stop the Conservatives. But many Liberals emerged from that meeting claiming the party is united. We hear from someone who was in that room - the member of parliament for Labrador. (Krissy Holmes with Yvonne Jones)
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Danú tours Newfoundland
Sizzling playing is Danu's calling card... and the 7-piece Irish trad band is touring Arts and Culture Centres across the island this week - in partnership with the NL Folk Arts Society. Three members of the band drop by the On The Go studio for a chat... that begins with talking about when the band last played in the province. (Krissy Holmes with accordion player Benny McCarthy, vocalist Nell Ni Chróinin and Newfoundland's own Billy Sutton on the bodhran)
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Women's Film Festival red carpet
It's the opening night of the 35th annual St. John's International Women's Film Festival... and this year the festival opens with a highly acclaimed local feature film that the hometown audience has been waiting to see: "Sweet Angel Baby" - written, directed and produced by Melanie Oates. They've rolled out the red carpet - and the big stars are starting to roll up. CBC's Maddie Ryan - our insider on all the action - joins us live from the red carpet. (Maddie Ryan with triple-threat writer/director/producer Melanie Oates, lead actress Michaela Kurimsky and another star from the film, Rhiannon Morgan)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Remembering American tourist Eugene Spoon
He loved life... and he got his moose. We remember Eugene Spoon - the American tourist who lost his life in the Driftwood Inn fire in Deer Lake last weekend - when we speak with his daughter in California. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Christy Rozo)
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Personal finances with Bruce Sellery: Interest rate cut
There was a big interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada today. On The Go's money columnist tells us how the bank came to that decision... and also takes a look at the key things lenders are looking at when they decide what interest rate to offer you. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Saturday is Moth Night
Like moths to a flame, Nature NL is hoping that people will be attracted to MUN Botanical Garden for Moth Night this Saturday. An entomologist who volunteers with the group drops by the studio with details. (Martin Jones with Dr. Sean McCann)
• 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Cassie Brown's typewriter
MUN's Archive and Special Collection are excited about a new typewriter - not just any 'ol typewriter though. It's the very machine that Cassie Brown used to write "Death on the Ice" and other works. We hear more about the acquisition head of archives and special collections... and we also hear from Cassie Brown's son.
• 11 minutes, 18 seconds
'Solidari-TEA'
Connecting LGBTQ seniors with youth over a nice cup of tea. The executive director of the NL Queer Research Initiative drops by to talk about a new project aimed at connecting generations while sharing and documenting queer stories. (Martin Jones with Sarah Worthman)
• 9 minutes, 27 seconds
New teachers
Teachers have been prepping for a brand new school year and tomorrow it all begins! Lots of emotions over the next few days... but what if you are a brand new teacher? We assembled a panel of teaching newbies to find out what it feels like. (Martin Jones with Victoria Dowden, Heather Croke and Adam Fitzgerald)
• 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Stephenville wind-energy assessment
Weighty words: The print version of the environmental impact statement for the wind-to-energy project slated for the Stephenville area is more than 4,000 pages. CBC Radio Canada's Patrick Butler has been looking into what that means for access to information. (Patrick Butler with environmentalist Greg Mitchell, Kevin Phillips who lives in Mainland and NL Environment Minister Bernard Davis)
• 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Migratory birds on the move
It was a beautiful day out there for much of the province - but some migratory birds are still on the move to more southern locations. We chat with an avid birdwatcher about what he's seeing in our skies. (Martin Jones with Bruce Mactavish)
• 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Back-to-school stresses for parents
They're the ones that pack the lunches and make sure the backpacks are filled and ready to go. We're talking about parents and caregivers, of course. A chat with two moms about the stresses on parents this time of year. (Martin Jones with Krysta Fitzpatrick and Lisa Pelley)
• 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Unkrainian Canadian return to school
Heading back-to-school: A brand new school... in a brand new country. We meet seven year old Daniel and his dad who are originally from Ukraine... who say they are ready for the new school year. (Martin Jones with Daniel and Aleksandr Lear)
• 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Syrian-Canadians back-to-school
We meet a Syrian brother and sister who are excited - and a little anxious - about the first day of classes tomorrow. Heading back-to-school in a brand new country. (Martin Jones with Alma Saied Alhamwi and her brother Abul Hakim)
The travelling orthopaedics program is hitting the road again - this time to Carbonear. Great news for those waiting for a knee or hip replacement. We get the details from the divisional head of Orthopaedics for NL Health Services. (Martin Jones with Dr. Will Moores)
• 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Cape St. Mary's Performance Series
Strings and trumpets and songs, oh my! The artistic director of The Cape St. Mary's Performance Series drops by to set up the last couple of weekends in this year's run. (Russell Bowers with Delf Hohmann)
• 9 minutes, 19 seconds
Left-handed science
Historically, lefties have faced negative perceptions about their choice of hand. It turns out - even today in many scientific research - they're excluded from being candidates in research projects. A CBC reporter based in Moncton has been looking into the findings of a Dalhousie University study into right-handed bias. (Russell Bowers with Mariam Mesbah)
• 14 minutes, 34 seconds
Mega-green projects
A conversation with a green energy advocate who thinks we may be grabbing the wrong end of the environmental stick. (Russell Bowers with Alison Dyer)
• 9 minutes, 22 seconds
'Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes'
We chat with Alan Doyle about the forthcoming album he co-produced with Cory Tetford featuring 20 Ron Hynes songs as interpreted by local musicians. (Russell Bowers with Alan Doyle)
• 9 minutes, 6 seconds
What Odds
A new TV series made in St. John's is getting set to debut on Bell Fibe TV. We speak to the creator and star of the project. (Russell Bowers with Renée Hackett)
• 7 minutes, 41 seconds
I'se Not The B'y
A traditional folk session tonight at the Battery Cafe in downtown St. John's has been calling on female-presenting, non-binary and gender diverse people who share a love of folk music. We catch up with one of the organizers and players. (Russell Bowers with Than Brown)
• 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Retail-related violence
Do you get frustrated when you're shopping? Do you get annoyed with the retail staff? Well, if you do... they're none too impressed with you either. A look at the rise in retail-related violence with the Atlantic director for the Retail Council of Canada. (On the Go's Sarah Antle with Jim Cormier)
• 10 minutes, 57 seconds
CBS & Paradise Food Bank call for donations
With the school year about to begin, there is a big demand for assistance from food banks. We speak with the chair of the Conception Bay South & Paradise Food Bank about the call for donations to help with the increased demand. (Russell Bowers with Peter Wells)
• 7 minutes, 54 seconds
NL Hydro diesel generator
Could we see a new diesel-powered combustion turbine on the Avalon Peninsula? Radio-Canada reporter Patrick Butler explains what's he's been finding out about this possibility. (Russell Bowers with Patrick Butler)
• 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Return to school
Meta, Amazon and even Zoom are doubling down on efforts to get employees back to the office. As parents across the country get their kids ready for “back to school,” will they also be starting to pack a lunch for themselves? On The Go's money columnist takes a look at the latest in the world of work. (Anthony Germain with Bruce Sellery)
• 8 minutes, 7 seconds
David Pomeroy church fundraiser
Opera lovers have a rare opportunity this week to hear St. John's tenor David Pomeroy perform hits from his favourite operas and musical theatre at a fundraiser for St. David's Church. He dropped by our studio for a chat in advance of his shows on Wednesday and Thursday. (Russell Bowers with David Pomeroy)
• 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Western NL Food Hub
Food First NL is opening a hub in Corner Brook on Wednesday. We reach the program coordinator for the non-profit organization to find out about the expansion to the west coast. (Russell Bowers with Richard Butt)
• 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Emma and Katie's Candy Shop
We've got something real sweet for you! A chat with the young entrepreneurs behind Emma and Katie's Candy Shop, the winners of this year's CBDC Outstanding Venture Award. (The CBC's Talia Kliot with Emma and Katie Foss and their mom Samantha)
• 7 minutes, 27 seconds
New exhibit looks at how artists make a living
"Making Ends Meet" sums up the plight of many artists... and it's the theme of a new exhibit at the Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Council. We swing by the gallery to chat with the artist behind the work. (Anthony Germain with Kevin Melanson)
• 6 minutes, 55 seconds
NSO season overview
The CEO of the NSO unveils a new season for The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra as the province gets ready for the Year of the Arts. (Anthony Germain with Hugh Donnan)
• 9 minutes, 9 seconds
The hype about hydrogen
Journalist Ashley Fitzpatrick joins us to talk about a nine-part series in Atlantic Business magazine that aims to demystify the spin, the PR and the politics of wind energy in the province... and the region. (Anthony Germain with Ashley Fitzpatrick)
• 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Killick Coast Games
The kids have been representing their towns at the 2023 Killick Coast Regional Games... and as today's championship games continue, the mayor of Torbay speak with us about some of the highs and lows of regional sports. (Anthony Germain with Craig Scott)
• 7 minutes, 38 seconds
From MUN's School of Music to His Majesty's Theatre
A fantastic boost to a young St. John's performer's career who has earned a performing role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera... treading the boards at His Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket in London's West End. Zoë Vallée is a graduate of Memorial's School of Music... and we reached her across the pond in CBC's bureau in the centre of London. (Anthony Germain with Zoë Vallée)
• 8 minutes
Mom's Girls comedy troupe
What do you get when you put best friends who love to laugh on a stage, unsupervised? You get Mom's Girls. We talk to two members of the comedy troupe. (Anthony Germain with Elizabeth Hicks and Stef Curran)
• 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Recognition for Newfoundland Constabulary sergeant
Remembering a St. John's cop more than a century after his death... and the mystery of where Sergeant Joseph Corbett was finally buried. One of his great-grandchildren drops by the studio to tell the tale. (Anthony Germain with Frank Corbett)
• 7 minutes, 38 seconds
Ben's Law rally
Rallying for addiction free lives. Following the death of her son Ben from an overdose, Tina Olivero wants changes to how the province deals with addiction. We hear from CBC's Talia Kliot, who went to the rally.
• 8 minutes
Transgender women and chess
The World Chess Federation recently decided that transgender women can’t compete in official female chess events until they prove their gender change. We have a transgender Canadian chess master here to share her reaction to the ruling and why chess has gendered competitions. (Anthony Germain with Morgen Mills)
• 8 minutes, 46 seconds
'Cellphone: Unseen Connections'
Cell phones, cell phones everywhere... but where do these addictive devices that we all have actually come from? We chat with a MUN prof who played a part in a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum that focuses on just that. (Anthony Germain with Josh Lepawski)
• 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Labrador comes to Bonavista
Labrador artists are featured like never before at this year's Bonavista Biennale -- thanks in part to their curatorial advisory committee. We hear about the importance of Labrador and Indigenous representation at the famous art-crawl. (Anthony Germain with Ossie Michelin)
• 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Board of Regents candidate focused on student housing
The election for six spots on MUN's Board of Regents ends tomorrow. A commerce grad with an MBA says the Board needs to focus on student housing solutions... as she says some students are forced to live in unsafe places. (Anthony Germain with Jennifer Tipple)
• 10 minutes
Yellowknife evacuation
A woman from Rigolet left Yellowknife before today's curfew: We check in with her after her long drive towards Edmonton. (Anthoyn Germain with Geraldine Pottle Penney
• 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Tuckamore Festival young artists
Making music and memories to last a lifetime - young artists at the Tuckamore Festival are astonishing audiences with their musicianship. On The Go producer Francesca Swann met up with the members of the Komo Rebe Trio as they prepare for Sunday's big closing concert. (Francesca Swann with Daria Schibitcaia, Rina Uchida and Matthew Lei)
• 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Women's soccer excitement
As the Women's World Cup wrapped up this weekend, the focus on women's soccer has never been greater. Two players and members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association drop by the studio for a chat. (Anthony Germain with Abby Evans and Connie Marshall)
• 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Art Around the Bay
Cupids are all about love... and if you love art, the exhibit at the Cupids Legacy Centre might have you falling head over heels. Featuring 150 works from 42 artists from around the bay, the showcase supports the centre and local artists alike. We speak with the organizers to find out what to expect. (Anthony Germain with Peter Mulley and Sandy Newton)
• 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Fleeing Yellowknife
A woman originally from Labrador now living in Yellowknife made the decision - prior to an evacuation order - to leave with her family as wildfires got closer to the outskirts. We reached her on the road with her daughters and pets. (Anthony Germain with Iona Strachan)
• 10 minutes, 27 seconds
MUN Board of Regents candidate
The Newfoundland man in charge of Canada's National War Museum in Ottawa is concerned about a leadership crisis at Memorial University... and he says he wants to make a difference on MUN's Board of Regents. (Anthony Germain with Dean Oliver)
• 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Osprey deaths
A couple of osprey chicks got entangled in some mesh wiring on a platform at the Snow Lane's substation - a platform built to support the creatures. One rescue group leader says the wildlife department told them not to intervene - to let nature take its course. The birds died, something she says never should have happened. (Anthony Germain with Karen Gosse of The Rock Wildlife rescue)
• 8 minutes, 53 seconds
ATV safety training
A couple of tragedies involving ATV's last weekend have ramped up calls for training to save lives on the trails. We talk about ATV safety with the president and CEO of the non-profit organization Safety NL (Anthony Germain with Sean Kelly)
• 10 minutes, 2 seconds
SHHH!! Ensemble - Starry Night
Music meets the cosmos at a concert Thursday night during the Tuckamore Festival. The two members of the SHHH!! Ensemble drop by the studio... along with the MUN astrophysicist and professor who will be part of the experience. (Anthony Germain with percussionist Zac Pulak, pianist Edana Higham and professor Hilding Neilson)
• 10 minutes, 4 seconds
ATV safety
An 18-year-old from Ontario and a 15-year-old from Botwood died in separate ATV accidents on the weekend. We talk safety and the importance of experience - and self awareness - with the head of the Newfoundland T'Railway Council and the Avalon T'Railway Corporation. (Anthony Germain with Rick Noseworthy)
• 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Jane's Walk at Kenny's Pond
Happy City St. John’s is holding the last of its free Jane’s Walks - an informal and free walk that focuses on ways of linking neighbourhoods, building community, initiating discussion and discovering ways of looking at neighbourhoods. We get details of Tuesday's walk from HCSJ's events coordinator. (Anthony Germain with Melissa Wong)
• 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Graduate claims MUN witholding grant money
Debt often follows university graduation, but one recent graduate from MUN says she's the one who is owed money... more than five grand - and she says the university is stonewalling. (Anthony Germain with Jada Jones and partner Luke MacIsaac)
• 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Stolen Sisters
A theatre piece about the Beothuks, written by a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq and performed by an Inuk actor, starts its run tonight in St. John's. We speak with the playwright & director. (Anthony Germain with Leahdawn Helena)
• 8 minutes, 46 seconds
Northern Film Initiative's Indigenous Youth Training Summit
A local film-maker and organizer drops by the studio to tell us about an opportunity for Indigenous youth to break into the fields of film and media production. (Anthony Germain with Jessica Brown)
• 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Tuckamore Festival: The Pacifica Quartet
We're hear about life as a string quartet player from a member of The Pacifica Quartet. They are visiting from the United States - in town for this year's Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival. (Anthony Germain with Mark Holloway)
• 8 minutes, 28 seconds
2023 Young Artist Composer Program
St. John's born, Juno Award winning composer Bekah Simms is back home right now and is part of the Tuckamore Music Festival. She drops by the studio to talk about how she's mentoring young composers as part of it. (Martin Jones with Bekah Simms)
• 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Middle-grade novel set in Brigus
The Town of Brigus is host to more than just the Blueberry Festival this weekend. It's also where a new middle-school novel set in the town is being launched. We chat with the author of "Keepers of the Pact." (Martin Jones with Karen Kelloway)
• 9 minutes, 10 seconds
St. Pat's Church for sale
St. Pat's Church in Woody Point is going up for sale. We'll chat with the group who currently owns it to find why NOW is the best time to sell.
• 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Winterset in Summer Literary Festival
Author and Journalist Gwynn Dyer will be speaking at the Winterset in Summer Literary Festival in Eastport tomorrow. He'll be speaking on the war in Ukraine and on climate change. He'll join us today to chat about it.
• 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Author Jay McGrath on his debut novel.
Society has fallen and now the struggle for survival has begun. Don't worry that's NOT a news headline but rather the plot of author Jay McGrath's debut novel. We'll chat with the author about it.
• 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Ukrainian Housing Update
The deadline for some Ukrainian refugees to leave St. John's hotels and find their own housing has passed. We'll get an update on two Ukrainian women in search of a place to call home in this province.
• 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Bill C-18
Your Instagram and Facebook feeds might start looking different - you might not be able to find news on those platforms now. And going forward, more and more people will get the message that content is not available for them in Canada. We will talk about what Bill C-18 means.
• 10 minutes, 21 seconds
The Tuckamore Festival
Acclaimed violinist and MUN Music school graduate Angela Pickett is back in the province as part of the Tuckamore Festival. We'll chat with her about her music and the New York Overlook Quartet she's part of.
• 8 minutes, 26 seconds
oversight at the hospital in Forteau
We'll meet a woman from L'anse Au Loup who says her mother was robbed of a dignified death and spent her final days in agony all because of an oversight at the hospital in Forteau. A family's anguish and frustration with the healthcare system in southern Labrador.
• 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Overcoming addiction through art
One Labrador man's journey with art helped him through addiction and rehab. We'll talk to Scott Pynn about painting and his life after rehab.
• 11 minutes, 28 seconds
A chat with Lawrence Gowan.
Lawrence Gowan has been lead singer for the band STYX for almost 25 years but was a Canadian pop star before that. He'll join us today to chat about some solo shows he's doing in St. John's next week - and yeah, we're totally going to play some Strange Animal during it.
• 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Taylor Swift Super Fan
Erin Croft is the lucky one with us today. She just scored tickets for Taylor Swift in Toronto in 2024.
• 6 minutes, 22 seconds
It's official, Taylor Swift is coming to Canada.
Taylor Swift is coming to Canada in late 2024. Tickets likely won't be cheap. Our own Jason Sheppard hit the streets of St. John's to find out how much people would pay for Swift tickets - or for their dream concert. We'll hear some of the answers.
• 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Review at the Wellness and Counselling Centre
Students at Memorial University say an external review at the Wellness and Counselling Centre could impact mental health.
• 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Shift Recovery addiction and recovery support
How should we really be addressing addiction and recovery in this province? We chat with the chairman and a facilitator with a support group in Grand Falls-Windsor about what really needs to happen to help those dealing with substance abuse. (Martin Jones with Fred Habib and Mark Gray)
• 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Laboratory equipment seaweed bioplastics
Seaweed, seaweed everywhere... including in laboratory equipment? We chat with the CEO of BioLabMate to hear how the St. John's company is reducing waste in the lab by replacing plastics with bioplastics made from seaweed. (Martin Jones with Dr. Sarika Kumari)
• 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Regatta race watchers and attendees
With the 205th Royal St. John's Regatta going ahead today, On The Go's Sarah Antle headed lakeside to chat with some of the folks taking in the excitement.
• 7 minutes, 42 seconds
The Octagon Library for the queer community
St. John's newest 2SLGBTQIA+ library is set to open Friday. We reach the executive director of Quadrangle NL to hear all about The Octagon Library... and find out why it's an important addition to the city. (Martin Jones with Charlie Murphy)
• 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Observing ospreys
They're the superheros of the bird world. We find out more about ospreys and why wildlife photographer Geoff Smith thinks they are the most interesting migratory bird in this province.
• 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Gander's Festival of Flight
Games, trivia, scavenger hunts, concerts, food and fireworks! There's lots planned for the 2023 Festival of Flight in Gander. The chair of the festival tells us why we should all be driving to central Newfoundland right now. (Martin Jones with Tara Pollett)
• 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Suspended acupuncturist continues practicing
She hasn't had a licence to practice acupuncture for the last three years - but that hasn't stopped Xiao Hong Liu from taking patients. Reporter Ryan Cooke has been working on that story and drops by with the latest.
• 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Bakeapples and cod
It's bakeapple season again... so with that in mind we headed out to a restaurant in Petty Harbour to find out why bakeapples (aka cloudberries) are such a great companion for seared cod. (Martin Jones with Andrea Maunder of Saucy and Sweet Homemade Specialty Foods and Catering)
• 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Fantastic Finds at The Rooms
The Rooms have unveiled a new exhibit that explores some of the most interesting finds from the depths of our oceans. We met up with the acting director, Museums and Galleries and the collections manager, Archaeology and Indigenous Peoples Collections to hear more about "Fantastic Finds: Archaeology of Newfoundland and Labrador." (Martin Jones with Kate Wolforth and Lori Temple)
• 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Dragonflies on the rise
With many people saying they have noticed a lot more dragonflies this year than previous, we reach out to a Carbonear-based entomologist to find out what he's been hearing and seeing. (Martin Jones with Barry Hicks)
• 6 minutes, 1 second
Calls for stronger measures to reduce crime rates
The Crime Severity Index is on the rise right across the country. The provincial opposition says there's more the Furey Liberals can be doing to lower those numbers now. We speak with the opposition shadow minister for Justice and Public Safety. (Martin Jones with Helen Conway Ottenheimer)
• 11 minutes, 24 seconds
New coin based on Mi'kmaq creation story
Mi'kmaw artist Marcus Gosse is all about making his work accessible... so much so that you can carry some if it in your pocket. We find out about a new coin he designed for the Royal Canadian Mint called Generations: Mi'kmaq Creation Story. (Martin Jones with Marcus Gosse)
• 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Lighthouse love
What is about a lighthouse that just captures our imaginations? There are many of them across Atlantic Canada... some still with real-life keepers. CBC reporter Mariam Mesbah has been looking into the mystique of the lighthouse. (with host Martin Jones)
• 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Bricolage art studio
You won't find any paint pots or store bought colours in this artist's studio! We meet the owner of Old Trout Studio in St. John's Farmers' Market and find out how she uses nature to create her palate - literally! (Martin Jones with Lindsay Alcock)
• 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Corner Brook Jigs and Wheels Festival
Today the second annual Jigs and Wheels summer festival in Corner Brook gets underway and will run until August the 6th. We touch base with the mayor to find out what's happening in and about town over the next ten days. (Martin Jones with Jim Parsons)
• 7 minutes, 41 seconds
StaycationNL
It's been a stellar summer season in terms of weather - and local vacationers are out in full force in the province. We check in with the the creator of the StaycationNL Facebook group to find out what areas are attracting us most this year... and to hear about some hidden gems. (Martin Jones with Lori King)
• 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Latin Dancing lesson
Anyone can walk on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown St. John's... but what about dancing on it? We meet a dance instructor who's offering a free Latin Bachata dance lesson this weekend - and find out just how sexy that all is! (Martin Jones with Tendai Mudunge)
• 7 minutes, 38 seconds
World Mayor 2023 shortlist
The Town of Dover may be small in population... but its mayor has been recognized in a big way. We chat with Tony Keats about making the short list for the World Mayor 2023 Prize. (Martin Jones with mayor Tony Keats)
• 9 minutes, 1 second
Joy Run 50 ultra trail race for promoting mental health
She's definitely not running away from her pain. We hear from a runner who turned to the trails to deal with the death of her brother - and about the race she organizes in his memory. (Martin Jones with Joy Run 50 creator Tanya Joy and race participant Melissa Arsenault)
• 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Prime Minister Trudeau visits Conservative riding
Today prime minister Justin Trudeau made a visit to Newfoundland. Where did he go? The only riding in the province that voted Conservative last election: Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame. We reach the Conservative MP for the riding, Clifford Small. (Martin Jones with MP Clifford Small)
• 11 minutes, 13 seconds
2SLGBTQQIA+ Commission's first president
The province's Liberals have created a new 2SLGBTQQIA+ Commission to support diversity and inclusion, with Gemma Hickey named its first president. They join us in-studio to tell us more about it. (Martin Jones with Gemma Hickey)
• 8 minutes, 55 seconds
FIFA Women's World Cup panel
It was Canada's second game in the FIFA Women's World Cup today... so we reconvened our panel of women with connections to the NL Soccer Association to talk all things soccer. (Martin Jones with Leslie Bradshaw (manager of Soccer Operations), Abby Evans (coach and player) and Connie Marshall (former player, coach and administrator))
• 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Cape Broyle church now community-owned
You might be in a community that put a church up for sale in the last year... and maybe that church was yours. We hear from one man from Cape Broyle who just announced that Immaculate Conception Church now belongs to the community. (Martin Jones with Wayne Kenny)
• 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Ukrainians advised to find own accommodations
On Tuesday we heard that some of the Ukrainian refugees who have been living in hotels in St. John's received letters advising them to find other accommodations. Today, we hear from two Ukrainian moms who received those letters... and from a local man trying to help them find homes. (Martin Jones with John Fowler, Ukrainian mothers)
• 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Andaluzia Market expansion
An international market in St. John's has seen some real growth over the last few years. Today they opened a second and much larger location that will include fresh meat and fish. We were there for the grand opening and for a chat with the market's owner. (Martin Jones with Mohammed Kasmi)
• 8 minutes, 16 seconds
PCSP moving violations
One town's plan to put the brakes on speeders comes to a screeching halt. We talk about the politics of moving violations in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's with the town's Chief Administrative Officer. (Martin Jones with Jody Murray)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
FIFA Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand and Australia. Three local advocates for women's soccer who all have connections to the NL Soccer Association drop by to analyze last night's opener for Canada... and give us an idea of what this event means for women in soccer. (Martin Jones with Leslie Bradshaw (manager of Soccer Operations), Abby Evans (coach and player) and Connie Marshall (former player, coach and administrator)
• 12 minutes, 54 seconds
SPAN cod donation
There was a large donation of fresh cod to the Single Parents Association at the end of last week. We speak with the founding director of Sharing the Harvest NL about the ongoing effort to provide "country food" to food banks, as well as with the employment services lead at the Single Parents Association to hear what this donation will accomplish.
• 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Torngat Mountains infrastructure
What about Labrador? That's what the MHA for Torngat Mountains is asking after news that the Town of Lewisporte is getting $10 million to help after the removal of the ferry service linking the town to the north coast of Labrador. (Martin Jones with Lela Evans)
• 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Being safely active in the heat
When we're in the thick of the heat advisories, just how safe is it for the average person to get outside to be active? How do you balance the strain on your body in the hot, humid summer months with the need to stay active? We ask an expert from MUN's School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. (Martin Jones with Dr. David Behm)
• 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Cyclist hit-and-run
A cyclist in St. John's was forced off the road and into a ditch earlier this week in what he says was a deliberate hit-and-run. We hear the full story from the cyclist... and why he hopes his story is a warning to others. (Martin Jones with Kevin Woodbury)
• 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Getting ready for junior ball hockey nationals
The Canadian Junior National Ball Hockey Championships are set to begin in St. John's on Wednesday. We dropped by The Glacier in Mount Pearl to chat with the president of the province's ball hockey association and some players about all the action. (Martin Jones with Tom Walsh, players Molly Gill, Jayden Denty, Matteo Rotondi and Damian Laundry)
• 11 minutes, 26 seconds
WorkplaceNL heat advisory
Imagine working in a commercial kitchen today with humidex values flirting with forty. WorkplaceNL has sent out an advisory urging people to be careful. We speak with the manager, Prevention Services with the employer-funded, no-fault workers' compensation system. (Martin Jones with Jane Eustace)
• 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Botwood's Festival La Rue 2023
Window shopping stores of an era gone by: We reach the president of the Botwood Mural Arts Society to hear how the town will merge street art and historical store fronts during this years La Rue Festival 2023. (Martin Jones with Trudy Stuckless)
• 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Iceberg season in Twillingate
What does all this hot weather the province has been seeing mean for the icebergs? We get a first-hand account from the skipper of Iceberg Quest Tours in Twillingate. (Martin Jones with Captain Barry Rogers)
• 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Lewisporte infrastructure cash
The Town of Lewisporte is getting a big cheque from the province to spend on the wharf and to explore other economic opportunities. We hear from the mayor about what the money will mean for the town. (Martin Jones with Krista Freake)
• 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Brookfield District: The Cove Bouldering and Cafe
If this heat is leaving you climbing the walls, maybe you should just... climb a wall. We take you to a new bouldering facility inside the old Brookfield Ice Cream factory in St. John's. We get a lesson - and find out what else is planned for the space. (Martin Jones with Ivy Hanley of Brookfield District and Joel Harvie of The Cove Bouldering and Cafe)
• 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Home builder's heat
Keeping workers safe in the hot, hot heat can be a challenge - but sometimes finding workers in the first place is the hardest part of all. We get a home builder's perspective from the president of K&P Contracting. (Martin Jones with Curtis Mercer)
• 10 minutes, 59 seconds
'Newfoundland Knits for Little Ones - 15 original patterns designed for children'
On one of the hottest days in the year, we're going to talk new knitting patterns for children, as a new book of patterns by a local knitter and designer hits the shelves. (Martin Jones with Katie Noseworthy)
• 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Squeezefest: Digital accordion
Live music in the studio with Michael Bridge, one of the accordion players in town for Squeezefest - a four day festival starting tonight. We are treated to a couple of classical performances on Michael's digital accordion.
• 15 minutes, 16 seconds
NAIG: Athletics events begin
We go to the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax and sample a bit of the excitement on the athletics field with a member of the Mission Staff for Team Indigenous NL. (Martin Jones with Janine Battcock)
• 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Salt dome hydrogen storage facility
It's called the Fischell Salt Dome, and it's found on the west coast of Newfoundland. We reach the CEO of Triple Point Resources.to hear about a plan to develop a massive underground hydrogen storage facility there. (Martin Jones with Julie Lemieux)
• 6 minutes, 44 seconds
NAIG: Team NL swim team
Team Indigenous NL is in Halifax for the North American Indigenous Games. We hit the water and get an up-date on activities with the manager of the Team NL swim team. (Martin Jones with Val Sheppard)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
SqueezeFest
Tapping into local love for the accordion: A new Sound Symposium ONSOUND festival called SqueezeFest... for people who like to hear accordions played in many different styles. We get the goods from the festival's programming director. (Martin Jones with Michelle LaCour)
• 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Water bombers grounded
A pilot shortage has clipped the wings of this province's water bomber fleet. We hear about the situation from Jordan Brown - the MHA for Labrador West - and then go to the president of the union that represents the pilots to talk about what it describes as low compensation for such a high risk job. (MHA Jordan Brown; NAPE president Jerry Earle)
• 10 minutes, 34 seconds
West Coast Family Clinic
Welcome to the future: The new family care clinic in Deer Lake is now taking patients. We get details from the director of Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services - Western Zone. (Martin Jones with Erica Parsons)
• 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Laying asphalt
How to cool down in this hot, hot weather? We check in with a paver who says the best way is to get in your truck with the windows up... and put the heat up on bust. That and more wisdom from the owner of English's Paving. (Martin Jones with Peter English)
• 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Horseshoe Press
Ah, the smell and feel of a brand new book! Horseshoe Press out of Grenfell Campus is taking that to the next level with local authors... and even locally sourced handmade paper. We meet the editor and printer of the small batch local book publisher. (Martin Jones with Tom Halford and Andrew Testa)
• 10 minutes, 33 seconds
'The Fruit Machine'
The surveillance of LGBTQ+ in Canada and the creation of a machine to detect if a person was queer. Yes, its a real thing - and is the focus of a gripping documentary called "The Fruit Machine." We speak with the executive director of NL Queer Research Initiative in advance of a screening in St. John's this weekend. (Martin Jones with Sarah Worthman)
• 9 minutes, 45 seconds
NL film industry
The NL government has been putting big money towards growing the province’s film and tv sector. Reporter Mariam Mesbah joins us to look at what payoffs we're seeing from that investment... and to chat about why the province is seeing so many productions come here.
• 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Team Indigenous NL
Excitement is building for a team of our indigenous athletes and coaches heading to Halifax for the North American Indigenous Games that start on Sunday. We check in with the coordinator of Team Indigenous NL. (Martin Jones with Mike Alexander)
• 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Moonshine - Season 3
For fans of the CBC original series Moonshine, the show is back with a brand new season with more stories about the fictional Finley-Cullens and their summer adventures. Emma Hunter, who plays Nora Finley-Cullen, gives us a preview of what to expect this season.
• 6 minutes, 16 seconds
O'Brien's Music Store
The Pedestrian Mall on Water Street in St. John's is a big draw for pedestrian traffic.
Locals, visitors and tourists enjoy the food offerings...and the stores also see more customers coming through their doors.
O'Brien's Music store is one of them.
• 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Until today Greg Smith supported Eugene Manning
PC Leadership hopeful Eugene Manning just lost the support
of a high-profile member of the queer community in this province.
We'll find out why Greg Smith is looking for a new candidate
• 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Once bitten, twice...well, bitten again!?
Getting broken into is a nightmare for every business owner. Imagine getting broken into TWICE in the same morning! We'll chat with a St. John's store owner who experienced that very thing last weekend.
• 9 minutes, 16 seconds
MUN Engineering satellites
Because once is never enough. Engineering students at Memorial University are building and sending two satellites into orbit. We hear more about their high-flying efforts.
• 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Trudeau in Lithuania
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Lithuania for the annual NATO leaders' summit where defense spending and questions about Ukraine's membership in the alliance are expected to dominate the agenda. We hear from a former Canadian diplomat and a current fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute to learn more about why this year's summit is being described by some as a "pivotal" moment for NATO.
• 8 minutes, 4 seconds
McMaster weightlifting study
Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario have looked into the best way to build muscle. The conclusion?... Consistency is the most important factor. Their research was published today in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
• 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Syrup operation in Lewisport
A sweet new agricultural project just got the go-ahead in Central Newfoundland. Hillside Farms just received environmental approval to develop a large-scale maple and birch syrup operation in Lewisport Junction, and Phil Nicholas is behind the operation. Martin Jones has a chat with him to find out more.
• 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Festivals across the island
Lots of communities around the province are holding festivals this weekend. We'll hear from Point Leamington, Conne River and Ochre Pit Cove as they set up for fun times this weekend.
• 12 minutes, 16 seconds
New MUN Board of Regents members
MUN's Board of Regents announced some new members late last week. Political consultant and commentator Tim Powers is one of them. We chat with him on how things led to this.
• 9 minutes, 19 seconds
A rare cello, collected by The Rooms.
For the next few Thursdays we'll be bringing you a series called "Inside the Vault" - Each week, Maureen Peters, Curator of History at The Rooms, will punch in her secret code and unlock the gigantic vault
to show us a few of our province's most fascinating artifacts.
• 8 minutes, 3 seconds
'Berries For Sale'
A new TV series puts a comedic spin on resettlement. We hear from local writer, director and producer Steve Cadigan. He explains how it all came into focus.
• 8 minutes, 52 seconds
MUNFA: Broken Promises
Memorial University's Faculty Association says promises made to end the strike last winter are being ignored today. We'll hear from the president of MUNFA about why a seat on the Board of Regents is such a big deal. (Martin Jones with Ash Hossain)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Newfound Talent Contest finalist
Two young musicians are putting Old Perlican on the musical map. 17-year-old Dominick Lamouche and his sister 13-year-old Shawna Squires were winners in Music NL's recent Newfound Talent Contest. We'll meet them in a couple of minutes and hear why their music is turning heads...
• 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Accordian player Brandon Bowen
If you're looking for some great LIVE music during your lunchbreak, the Easter Seals Summer Concert Series can help out. The series is back and launches tomorrow. We'll have the opening headliner - Brandon Bowen - in studio to chat and play a tune. The Easter Seals Summer Concert series is back! Accordian player Brandon Bowen will open the series.
• 16 minutes, 7 seconds
The Shakespeare By The Sea Festival turns 30 this year!
The Shakespeare By The Sea Festival turns 30 this year! We'll hear which of the Bard's plays will hit the boards and where you can catch them.
• 8 minutes, 14 seconds
A new study shows young doctors who already live in Newfoundland and Labrador are not being recruited to work here.
If you're listening in Newfoundland and Labrador right now there's a one-in-five chance you don't have a family doctor. A study just published in the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine says your odds could be a whole lot better if provincial health authorities did a better job of recruiting physicians who already want to work here.
• 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Best-before dates on food packaging
Canada's agriculture committee is looking into the impacts of removing best-before dates on packaged food to reduce food waste. We talk to a food science professor about how that would work. (Martin Jones with Keith Warriner)
• 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Nunatsiavut seabird eggs warning
The Nunatsiavut Government is warning people in coastal communities to avoid eating seabird eggs and arctic char. We reached the Deputy Minister of Lands and Resources for the Nunatsiavut Government to find out why. (Martin Jones with Jim Goudie)
• 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Come By Chance explosion investigation update
Months after a fatal explosion at the Come By Chance refinery, the RCMP decided to launch an investigation into possible charges of criminal negligence. CBC Investigates reporter Rob Antle drops by with details.
• 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Living with Tourette Syndrome
What does having Tourette Syndrome really mean? It's a lot more than just the stereotypical ticks. We hear from a longtime volunteer with Tourette Canada who knows first-hand... and hear why a better understanding of Tourette's will help all of us. (Martin Jones with Janet Rumsey)
• 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Bystander training
What would you do if you saw someone getting harassed or attacked at a concert or a party? Maybe you'd want to step in but aren't sure how to safely. We hear about a workshop that will give you the required skills. (Martin Jones with Janet Lee of "The Journey Project."
• 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Moose vision
A paramedic on the Burin Peninsula is warning drivers to not tailgate his ambulance. That's because he's hitting the brakes more and more because of moose sightings - and it's all thanks to the vehicles infrared camera system. (Martin Jones with Derrick Dunne)
• 9 minutes, 25 seconds
St. Vincent's whales impressing tourists
You can't see the tourists for whales in St. Vincent's. Host Anthony Germain went there today for the first time (he's almost embarrassed to say.) There, he met two Americans who appeared to be even more blown away than he was. (Anthony Germain with American tourists Sara Isaacson and Roy Wilhelm along with St. Vincent's resident Tony Halleran)
• 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Hoppy Homes small animal rescue
Hoppy Homes Rescue is hopping with small rescue pets looking for adoption. We find out why... and what you could do to help. (Anthony Germain with Ashley Pike of Hoppy Homes Rescue and Jessie Gallant, a fosterer to a guinea pig named Rowan)
• 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Eid al-Adha blood donation
Giving blood to honour the Festival of Sacrifice. We hear more about Eid al-Adha blood donations by the president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Newfoundland and friends. (Anthony Germain with Omer Mallhi et al)
• 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Titan investigation
The questions are just beginning into what causes led to the Titan submersible's demise. A maritime historian at Campbell University in North Carolina - who also hosts "What’s Going on With Shipping" on YouTube - walks us through what will happen to the wreckage in the hands of forensic scientists. (Anthony Germain with Sal Mercogliano)
• 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Quidi Vidi garbage
Something is smelling in Quidi Vidi Village: Garbage from seasonal vendors by the wharf is causing problems for locals. We speak with one of the area residents about his concerns. (Adam Walsh with Jason Sellars)
• 6 minutes, 1 second
Titan wreckage
Parts of the wrecked submersible Titan returned to St. John's harbour this morning. We get the latest from reporter Heather Gillis.
• 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Multicultural Family Sports Day
The Association for New Canadians hosted their 6th Annual Multicultural Family Sports Day today... and the CBC's Sarah Antle dropped by to catch some of the fun and excitement.
• 3 minutes, 41 seconds
NLC Iceberg Vodka deal
There's nothing like a steady customer to build a business plan. The NL Liquor Corporation has just signed a 25-year production deal with the Canadian Iceberg Vodka Corporation. We speak with the president and CEO of the NLC. (Adam Walsh with Bruce Keating)
• 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Inflation slowing
Stats Canada says inflation is slowing down... and this province is doing better than most. We go to the executive director of Credit Counselling Services of NL - looking for signs of better times ahead. (Adam Walsh with Al Antle)
• 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Crime fiction for the summer
The new editor of "Atlantic Books Today" magazine offers up some good summer reads and page-turners by authors from this province. (Todd O'Brien with Jon Tattrie)
• 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Pollen, pollen and more pollen
If you're an allergy sufferer, you are likely suffering right now. We speak with the president of the Pharmacists Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to find out how bad allergy season will be this year - and learn some ways to soothe the sniffles. (Martin Jones with Janice Audeau)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Health with Dr. Iris Gofinkel: Napping effects
To nap, or not to nap? Last week, one of the largest studies ever conducted on the health effects of napping was released. On The Go's Health regular health contributor joins us for a look at the research. (Todd O'Brien with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
• 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Artist of the Year: Persistence Theatre
Persistence Theatre was named "Artist of the Year" at this weekend's ArtsNL Awards. We meet two of the women behind that company's success: the chair of the board and the producing artistic director. (Todd O'Brien with Deatra Walsh and Jenn Deon)
• 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Newfoundland Insectarium's 25th year
The Newfoundland Insectarium turns 25 this year. We reach the owner-operator to hear about the exhibits, the big birthday... and what's planned for this tourism season. (Martin Jones with Lloyd Hollett)
• 7 minutes, 40 seconds
'The Rock Box'
This province's rich geology provides the inspiration for a new children's book. Award-winning writer Don McKay drops by the On The Go studio with a rock box in hand for a chat with guest-host Martin Jones.
• 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Special Olympics Team Canada 2023 multi-medalist
High fives for athletes and medal winners coming home after the Special Olympics in Berlin. We speak with the proud dad of powerlifter Daniel Moores - who is bringing home four new medals. (Todd O'Brien with Len Moores)
• 6 minutes, 59 seconds
IOC carbon emissions
The Iron Ore Company of Canada plans to drastically reduce carbon emissions at its plant in Labrador City. Radio-Canada reporter Patrick Butler has details on the plan... and how it may effect the ongoing Upper Churchill negotiations between NL and Quebec. (Todd O'Brien with Patrick Butler)
• 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Summer forecast
Today marks the summer solstice - the longest day of the year, with the most daylight. The senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada joins us with a weather look-ahead for the season. (Todd O'Brien with Dave Phillips)
• 8 minutes, 6 seconds
CBC Searchlight 2023
Searchlight has long been considered CBC’s music incubator for up-and-coming musicians from every corner of Canada. The annual competition is now open for entries, and the host of Searchlight this year sets it up for us. (Martin Jones with CBC Music's Damhnait Doyle)
• 6 minutes, 56 seconds
Team doctor to Special Olympians
The chief medical officer for Team Canada at the 2023 Special Olympics says working with these athletes is the most rewarding thing he’s ever done. Guest-host Todd O'Brien reached Dr. Neil Cheeseman in Berlin at about the half-way point of the 2023 games.
• 8 minutes, 54 seconds
PC leadership candidate: Tony Wakeham
We wrap up our series of interviews with the three provincial PC leadership candidates with the MHA for Stephenville-Port Au Port. (Martin Jones with Tony Wakeham)
• 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Sugarloaf Trail tree planting
A team of volunteers are on East Coast Trail in Quidi Vidi planting trees. We check in on the operation with a forest specialist with Tree Canada and chair of the East Coast Trail Standards Committee. (Martin Jones with Bruce Roberts)
• 9 minutes, 37 seconds
PC leadership candidate: Lloyd Parrott
Nominations for the provincial PC leadership only closed last Friday... but the MHA for Terra Nova says he has been getting ready for 11 months. We find out what he's been doing. (Martin Jones with Lloyd Parrott)
• 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Spring and summer canning
Chef, writer and cookbook author Andie Bulman on how we can preserve the foods that pop up in spring and early summer. She covers a lot of ground - from quick pickling, jams and mustards... to even making infused oils. (Jeremy Eaton with Andie Bulman)
• 7 minutes, 27 seconds
'Valley of the Birdtail' free talk at The Rooms
There's a free talk Tuesday evening at the Rooms about a book that tells the story of Indigenous and white communities living side by side... but separate. We meet one of the authors of "Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town and the Road to Reconciliation." (Martin Jones with Andrew Stobo Sniderman)
• 9 minutes
Mount Pearl Intermediate's huge mural
A big piece of art injects brightness and colour to a modest wall at Mount Pearl Intermediate. We meet the art teacher and the artists behind a really big mural. (The CBC's Zach Goudie with Rod Beck and student artists)
• 7 minutes, 26 seconds
'A Day in the Life of a Newcomer'
A new photo exhibit created by the Association for New Canadians was unveiled at St. John's City Hall this morning. We hear more about "A Day in the Life of a Newcomer" and let you know when you can check it out. (Martin Jones with the ANC's Hussein Baniasad, Yasamin Zaki and Doug MacKay)
• 7 minutes, 24 seconds
PC leadership candidate: Eugene Manning
He's the only PC leadership candidate who's not already an elected MHA. But for past-party president Eugene Manning, conservative politics is the family business. We meet the businessman from St. Brides. (Jeremy Eaton with Eugene Manning)
• 10 minutes
'Courageous Endeavour: A story of patriotism, bravery, and love'
It's the title of a historical fiction novel... and it could also describe what it takes to even try to take on such a challenge. The author drops by the On The Go studio to talk about "Courageous Endeavour" - a sequel to his first book - an unlikely novel that came to him in a dream. (Anthony Germain with Paul Conway)
• 7 minutes, 15 seconds
“Rethinking Food Charity in NL: Results, Reflections, and Recommendations”
Are food banks part of the solution... or part of the problem? The CEO of Food First NL drops by to talk about a new report's recommendations for better ways to help people. (Anthony Germain with Josh Smee)
• 9 minutes, 54 seconds
St. John's songwriter and Japanese K-pop
A career-changing moment: Superstar South Korean K-pop band The Boyz has just released a song co-written by a St. John's musician and producer. (Anthony Germain with Jacob Critch)
• 9 minutes, 12 seconds
New Chinese lions for Mount Pleasant
The Chinese community in St. John's has imported two 1,000 lb lions from China to replace the weathered, damaged ones at Mount Pleasant Cemetery... and they're eager to see them. (Anthony Germain with Peter So and Bill Ping)
• 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Jesse and the Seven Wonders of Newfoundland
A series of children's books looks to be coming to an end. We ask the author why. (Anthony Germain with Herb Hopkins)
• 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Newfoundland realism
A realistic look at Newfoundland Realism: Anthony Germain's discussion about a new show at Emma Butler Gallery with artists Barbara Pratt, Grant Boland and John McDonald.
• 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Public school teachers' concerns
When a school gets a new principal there are expectations about the new head of school. Same is true when we get a new minister of education - as we did today with. The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association joins us to discuss current concerns from his members, the teachers in the public system. (Anthony Germain with Trent Langdon)
• 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Former lighthouse keeper's concerns regarding automation and disposal
We hear an argument against automated lighthouses - and in favour of the old-fashioned kind... the ones that employ people. We talk to a retired lighthouse keeper who lived the life for 23 years, and has published a book all about it titled "Adventures of a Lightkeeper: A Memoir."
• 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Challenging time for Kindness Adventures
Shining up a lighthouse as an act of kindness. We get an update about generous labour during lousy weather on Exploits Island.
• 7 minutes, 9 seconds
'Let It All Fall: Underground Music and the Culture of Rebellion in Newfoundland, 1977-95'
A new book documenting the explosive local music scene in the last decades of the 20th century appears on bookstore shelves this week. The author drops by to tell us all about it. (Anthony Germain with Mike Heffernan)
• 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Brother Rice Ultimate Variety Show
Musicians Sandy Morris and Jenny Gear have been warming up in the On The Go studio. They're part of a special benefit concert this Sunday... and Brother Rice High School principal Michael Hayley is also here to explain what their Ultimate Variety Show aims to do.
• 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Deep-fried confusion in Truro
What's in a name? We meet a real estate agent in Nova Scotia who has been getting lots of calls lately from people looking for something entirely different. (Anthony Germain with Mary Brown)
• 5 minutes, 4 seconds
'What the Darkness Cannot Extinguish: The Storytelling Madness of Clifford George'
A new documentary film about painter, adventurer and pony rescuer Clifford George just had its official launch. We caught up with the filmmaker and his subject at the premiere. (Anthony Germain with Kenneth J. Harvey and Clifford George)
• 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Upper Island Cove fossil find
It's an ill wind that doesn't blow a world-class fossil your way. We hear about the toppled tree that lead to the discovery of a new species in Upper Island Cove. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Duncan McIlroy)
• 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Marine refuge exploration and development
Enviro Watch NL says it's a contradiction that the federal government is prepared to allow oil exploration - and development - in a marine refuge. We hear more about the Northeast Newfoundland Slope Closure from EWNL's Offshore Oil & Gas Working Group coordinator. (Anthony Germain with Gerard Curtis)
• 11 minutes, 12 seconds
The Oat Company
Healthy snacks are turning into healthy profits for the owner of a St. John's start-up. (Anthony Germain with Pat Griffin)
• 12 minutes
'Called Upstairs - Moravian Inuit Music in Labrador'
There's a new book being launched Sunday about a musical tradition that started in Europe and evolved through musicians in Labrador for a century. We speak with the book's author, as well as with the Inuk Soprano singer who will be participating in the launch. (Anthony Germain with Tom Gordon and Deantha Edmunds)
• 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Sheshatshiu MUN grad
She's all the talk in Sheshatshiu. We meet the folklore and English graduate who's coming back to grad school in the fall to study linguistics. (Anthony Germain with Tamarah Hill)
• 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: AI in the healthcare system
As artificial intelligence improves, it’s expected to impact every part of a patient’s healthcare journey... from booking an appointment to interpreting x-rays. On The Go's health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel takes a look at the tech from a doctor’s perspective.
• 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Decommissioning Canadian lighthouses
The Americans have lighthouse giveaways and auctions when it's time to dispose of those magnificent structures. How about here in Canada? We ask the director, portfolio management for DFO. (Anthony Germain with Anne LeChasseur)
• 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Irving Oil's re-evaluation
Irving Oil is doing a fundamental re-evaluation of its place in the energy transition, and how it does business. We have reaction from a business professor at Memorial University (Anthony Germain with Tom Cooper)
• 9 minutes, 31 seconds
United States lighthouses
Wanna buy a lighthouse? Even better, you want one for free? We speak with the U.S. general services administration that operates something called the "Lighthouse Release Program." (Anthony Germain with Barbara Salfity)
• 8 minutes, 1 second
Terra Nova Grannies Scrabble tournament for grandmothers in Africa
Four decades before COVID there was the AIDS pandemic... and for regions in Africa, HIV remains a fatal public health battle. We find out why some grandmothers in Newfoundland will do their best this weekend to raise money for grandmothers in Africa.
• 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Black bears on the Avalon
A black bear sighting on the Avalon Peninsula is something we don't hear about very often. We find out why from the former head of wildlife research for the provincial government who's now CEO of Conservation Visions Inc. (Anthony Germain with Shane Mahoney)
• 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Celebration of Life pet photoshoots
Few losses are as deeply felt as when a pet's life comes to an end. We meet a young photographer who is helping people capture happy moments before that final trip to the vet. (Anthony Germain with Kayla Fowler)
• 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Special Olympics Canada ambassador
We meet a 10-year-old from Mount Pearl who's the face behind a new Special Olympics Canada fundraiser. (Anthony Germain with Julie Rae Power and her parents Ruby and Tim)
• 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Desmond Cole: "The Skin We're In"
If you support or oppose defunding the police, if the term "woke" makes you swell up with pride... or if it makes your blood boil - you will want to hear this interview with Desmond Cole. The successful author, activist and journalist is in town for both the Lawnya Vawnya festival and a Riddle Fence magazine writing workshop. (Anthony Germain with Desmond Cole)
• 21 minutes, 5 seconds
Riddle Fence popup bookstore
With no independent bookstores in St. John's anymore, two authors with Riddle Fence magazine are setting up a popup store with loads of local books. We take you to their locale on Duckworth Street. (Anthony Germain with Elizabeth de Mariaffi and Carmella Gray-Cosgrove)
• 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Lawnya Vawnya
Good times are about to begin at this year's Lawnya Vawnya festival in downtown St. John's. On The Go raises the curtain on the four day show with the festival's executive director and program coordinator. (Anthony Germain with Chrissy Dicks and Sarah Harris)
• 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Séan McCann Sings the Great Big Songbook
As Great Big Sea marks its 30th anniversary, one of the band's founding member comes home with his own tribute to the band. (Anthony Germain with Séan McCann)
• 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Coast Guard "Big-C" rescue
After calling off his attempt to cross the Atlantic in the smallest boat ever, Andrew Bedwell needed to be rescued. That involved a huge effort... at taxpayers' expense. We got a description of that rescue from head of Search and Rescue with the Coast Guard in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Mark Gould)
• 9 minutes, 15 seconds
"Wednesday Night Boy"... paying it forward
Good deeds should not go unnoticed... and this coffee shop regular's certainly don't. Meet a man from Shea Heights who does small kind acts of coffee generosity in memory of his brother. (Anthony Germain with Bill Westcott)
• 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Sports and mental health
The adulation, the fans... the Olympic medals: Being a high-performing athlete brings prestige and fame... along with tremendous pressure and psychological problems. Skater Kaetlyn Osmond and a former coach talk about help that's available for athletes and coaches - for any sport.
• 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Lonely Bouquet recipients
The Lonely Bouquet Project took place last week in St. John's - where a group of volunteers dropped off bouquets of flowers at random to brighten people’s day. Coordinator Corie Outerbridge sent us some replies from people who were lucky enough to get a bouquet. (Read by Anthony Germain and Sandi Noseworthy)
• 3 minutes, 39 seconds
Sheshatshiu fun run
People in Sheshatshiu are catching their breath after a fun run today. We talk to a couple of runners - including reporter John Gaudi - about all the excitement.
• 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Labour minister calls Bay du Nord delay announcement timing "sadistic"
The decision by Equinor to make the announcement to postpone the Bay du Nord project during the annual Energy NL conference was called a "sadistic" choice by federal Labour minister Seamus O'Regan. (Anthony Germain with CBC/Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler)
• 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Salmon season gets underway
License to thrill: Excited salmon anglers are getting their tags and heading to the rivers: Fishing season
opened yesterday... and Salmonier River is already showing signs of fish. We meet some folks who've already tested their luck. (Anthony Germain with Tyrone Buckle, Devon House, Jake Burt and Jesse Buckle)
• 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Kindness Adventures
A new kind of tourism... Kindness Adventures are starting on their first adventure in this province. The owner of the non-profit and one of the group participants drop by the studio for a chat. (Jacqueline Stanford and Cynthia Lynch)
• 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Raising the Progress Pride flag
Today marks the start of Pride Season in Newfoundland and Labrador... and to mark the occasion the Progress Pride flag was raised at Confederation Building. On The Go's Sandi Noseworthy spoke with some of the LGBTQ2S+ community members and community leaders.
• 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Private parking and the Denver boot
A warning for anyone considering parking in a private parking lot in downtown St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Thomas Woodland and Shirley Thornhill)
• 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Air travel subsidies
One local business leader says if we're willing to pour tens of millions into ferry subsidies, then we should be willing to pour money into subsidizing airlines to get reliable air travel to and from the U.S. and Europe. (John Steele speaking at the Energy NL conference)
• 6 minutes, 56 seconds
"Leaving Good Things Behind - Photographs of Atlantic Canada"
What the lens of a seasoned photo journalist focused on in this province: familiar and unusual images in a new book of photographs of Atlantic Canada. (Anthony Germain with Darren Calabrese)
• 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Halifax fires: Ryan Snoddon
We check in with metereologist Ryan Snoddon... who used to be a regular fixture on this show. Now, living in Halifax, he gives us the latest on those wildfires in the area.
• 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Nicole Keiley accident fundraiser
A random freak accident changes a woman's life: Nicole Keiley - the deputy mayor of Mount Pearl - suffered serious injuries and will need time to recover after a car smashed into the Shoppers Drug Mart on Lemarchant Road. We speak with her friend Karla Hayward about the accident and the fundraiser called "Help Nicole Keiley as she recovers."
• 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Iceland president's NL visit: "For The Love of Cod"
We speak with the president of Iceland, who is currently on the St. John's leg of a tour of various Canadian cities. (Anthony Germain with Guðni Th. Jóhannesson)
• 5 minutes, 9 seconds
French community hymn
There's a new patriotic song for the province. No worries, it's not a replacement for The Ode. However, the francophone community has unveiled a new patriotic hymn that has a certain je ne sais quoi. The French word for it is inclusion - celebrating 50 years of the francophone federation. We were at the Confederation Building for the big unveiling.
• 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Emergency rooms filled to capacity
A nurse from the St. Clair’s hospital tells us what a chaotic yet normal day looks like in the emergency department. (Anthony Germain with CBC journalism student intern Arlette Lazarenko)
• 8 minutes, 1 second
St. Joseph's beach headstone stumps
A beachcomber stumbled upon a surprise discovery on a beach in St. Joseph's. We find out what she found... and also speak with the town clerk to find out what happens next. (Anthony Germain with Stephanie Bennett and Scott Penton)
• 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Hurricanes and major storms forecasting
With the devastation of post-tropical storm Fiona, warming ocean waters and the El Niño effect, the Canadian Hurricane Centre is adapting its approach to forecasting - focusing on the impacts of major storms and hurricanes. To learn more we speak with the director of emergency services with the Department of Justice and Public Safety. (Anthony Germain with Jamie Kennedy)
• 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Homelessness on the rise
If you think the homelessness problem in our province is getting worse, you're right... and in fact that's the case across the country. We talk about the research being done with the assistant scientific director at Lawson Health Research Institute. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Cheryl Forchuk)
• 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Pedal power vs battery power
Many cyclists have opinions about e-bikes... and not all of them flattering - but research has shown that riding with the assistance of a battery might actually mean you get more exercise overall. We chat with a sustainability expert and author who has written all about this. (Anthony Germain with Lloyd Alter)
• 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Seaside cliff graveyards erosion
We hear from an erosion expert on why old headstones might be showing up on the beach in St. Joseph's. (Anthony Germain with MUN Geography professor Norm Catto)
• 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Fire school
Have you ever dreamed of being a firefighter but don't have the skills? Perhaps it's time for you to enrol in Fire and Emergency Services Training School. With one starting this weekend in Grand Falls-Windsor, we reach fire commissioner Robert Fowler to find out more. (Anthony Germain with Robert Fowler)
• 5 minutes, 36 seconds
Jon Dore stand-up shows
How does a comedian from Alaska win a JUNO award for comedy album of the year? Jon Dore is going to be doing some standup tonight at Shenanigans in CBS, and at Erins Pub in St. John's Friday and Saturday... but before all that he dropped by the On The Go studio.
• 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Lonely Bouquet Campaign
A little joy in unexpected places... as the Lonely Bouquet Campaign aims to surprise random members of the public with surprise gifts on Friday. We met up with the campaign coordinator as the bouquets were being prepared. (Anthony Germain with Corie Outerbridge)
• 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Land-based aquaculture
Washington State is ending open-net pen aquaculture citing environmental concerns, and has signed an agreement with a Nova Scotia company in hopes of bringing its land-based aquaculture systems to the state. We speak with the chief sustainability officer with Sustainable Blue, a Halifax company that makes land-based, zero discharge aquaculture systems. (Anthony Germain with David Roberts)
• 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Food inspection and licensing report
The inspection of restaurants in this province is a problem: The auditor general says some don't get inspected, while others get higher scores than they deserve... and some don't even have licences. We speak with her about what is in the report (Anthony Germain with Denise Hanrahan)
• 11 minutes
MacLean's "Canada’s Best Places to Eat Now"
Two St. John's restaurants could be popping the champagne corks. We go to the food critic behind MacLean's magazines list of "the best places to eat in Canada" to find out how they made their way onto his Top 20. (Anthony Germain with Chris Nuttall-Smith)
• 13 minutes, 16 seconds
National Science Fair silver medalist
Remember wracking your brain trying to come up with a science fair idea? Some students from this province still are... and we talk to one of them who just got back from the National Science Fair held last week in Edmonton. (Anthony Germain with Tanish Bhatt and Yvonne Dawe of the NL Science Fairs Council)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
WritersNL Mentorship Program for Emerging Writers
Making the most out of would-be authors... WritersNL is holding a special event at the A.C. Hunter Public Library Wednesday evening that showcases their mentorship program.
• 11 minutes, 1 second
Kiwi's marathon of hope
Inspired by Terry Fox, a man flew from New Zealand to St. John's to try his own marathon of hope in memory of his parents... and for the benefit of children who are fighting cancer. (Anthony Germain with Jon Nabbs)
• 7 minutes, 38 seconds
RCMP firearms bust
More hard drugs being consumed in this province means more money and more guns. We talk with a member of the RCMP's Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit about a change in the types of firearms being seized lately. (Anthony Germain with Sgt. Dave Emberley)
• 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Canadian Chess Challenge
Kings, queens, bishops and clocks: Winning students from grades one to twelve are off to Montreal for the 34th Annual Canadian Chess Challenge. (Anthony Germain with team coordinator Christopher Qiu; players Amy Wang, Toprak Kemaoglu and his twin sister Maya, Luke Pittman and Evan Fang)
• 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Turo entrepreneurs
Making hay when the sun shines: We meet a couple who have built up a small fleet of cars to rent on the Turo marketplace. (Anthony Germain with Jennifer Cummings and Yoan Paturel)
• 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Canadian Folk Music Awards NL 2024
The local chair of the Canadian Folk Music Awards joins us to talk about the big news that the 2024 edition will be coming to the province in 2024. (Anthony Germain with Wade Pinhorn)
• 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Hostage-taking police response
How does a police officer decide whether to shoot an armed man with an injured hostage? A follow up to our story this week about Triffie Wadman's murder 12 years ago and constable Krista Fagan... the first officer to arrive on the scene. We speak with a professor of psychology at the University of Regina who's also the scientific director at the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Nick Carleton)
• 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Atlantic crossing
"It's like spending up to three months huddled underneath your desk." That's how one adventurer from Lancashire expects to spend the next three months as he attempts to cross the Atlantic in a boat that is just 119 centimetres long... a small apartment size bathtub. (Anthony Germain with Andrew Bedwell)
• 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Healthcare facilities masking
What we need to know about new masking policies in healthcare facilities across the province: We hear from the Regional Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator with the Central Zone of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. (Anthony Germain with Michelle Oldford)
• 8 minutes, 31 seconds
WestJet tension
If you are flying WestJet this week there are two exits... one to the right, a strike... one to the left, a lockout.
We take a look at the labour turbulence with a travel agent in Mount Pearl. (Anthony Germain with Arlene Gibbons of The Travel Agent Next Door)
• 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Healthcare facilities mask mandate lifted
Masking is no longer mandatory in provincial healthcare facilities... but that doesn't mean COVID-19 is over and done. We ask an infectious disease specialist what it does mean. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Lisa Barrett)
• 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Unforgiveable conduct
The sister of a murdered woman says it was wrong for an RNC constable to contact her on the anniversary of the killing. She says she and her family were moving on - and then 11 years later she was forced to relive the worst night of her life. (Anthony Germain with Sabrina Wadman)
• 18 minutes, 47 seconds
Eye injections tampering
A CBC National News investigation reveals that thousand of patients in Newfoundland and Labrador could have received eye medications that were tampered with. National reporter Chris O'Neill-Yates has been looking into it.
• 19 minutes, 43 seconds
"Foodbook Study" into foodborne illness outbreaks
20,000 research studies are on their way to households across Canada. You might soon be asked some questions about the food you eat.... and it's all for public health. We get details from the manager for the Outbreak Management Division at the Centre for Foodborne, Environmental and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. (Anthony Germain with Melissa Phypers)
• 6 minutes
Backyard fires safety
As backyard fire season approaches, we get some safety reminders from the St. John's Regional Fire Department before you strike that first match. (Anthony Germain with Captain Gary Power)
• 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Teachers job fair
Moving expenses, signing bonuses and free rent are just some of the perks offered by some schools from across Canada trying to recruit teachers from Newfoundland & Labrador. We take you to an education job fair at Memorial University's Faculty of Education.
• 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Health column: Cancer and mRNA vaccines
A new therapy brings hope to some of the most aggressive cancers. Messenger RNA vaccines are showing promise – not as preventatives, but as treatments. Health care columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to discuss this up and coming technology.
• 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Burgeo RCMP presence
There is some federal fall-out from Thursday's story from Burgeo where the body of a woman was left outside for hours waiting for police to arrive in the community to verify no foul play was involved. One MP says it's time to rethink how we contract RCMP services in Newfoundland and Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Gudie Hutchings)
• 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Comedienne's message to mothers
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Don't rule out a nicotine patch! Best wishes for all moms from comedienne Bree Parsons.
• 3 minutes, 49 seconds
Hepatitis C exposure highest among incarcerated
This province's prisons are a key battleground in the war against Hepatitis C. We reach an infectious disease physician and medical biologist at MUN to find out why. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Peter Daley)
• 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Trying to reach family in cyclone-torn Bangladesh
Cyclone Mocha - one of the most powerful pacific storms in 20 years - put local members of the Bangladeshi community on high alert as it smashed the country's coastline. We hear from one first year MUN student who was anxiously trying to get word from his family. (Anthony Germain with Ishmum Bin Noor Shaad)
• 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Gotta get me trout, b'y
We reach a keen, experienced angler in Ferryland as trouting season opens for many areas of the province. (Anthony Germain with Sheila Morry)
• 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Students stranded in St. Barbe
Hundreds of people are stuck in St. Barbe because heavy ice is jamming up the ferry service. We speak with a parent stuck there with a school group from Labrador Straits Academy.
• 8 minutes, 56 seconds
MUN New Graduate Job Fair
The month of May means another round of post-secondary graduates... but what's the job market like right now? On The Go's Sarah Antle hit the Memorial University New Graduate Job Fair to speak with some employers and students.
• 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Ballet Kelowna provincial tour
A ballet company from Kelowna is about to start a tour of Arts and Culture Centres across the province - starting in St. John's Friday and ending in Labrador City at the end of the month. We hear what they have planned from the artistic director/ceo and the company's first artist-in-residence/choreographer. (Anthony Germain with Simone Orlando and Cameron Fraser-Monroe)
• 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Yuk Yuk's pop-up shows
If you're looking for a laugh, stand-up comedians presented by Yuk Yuk's will be on stage in St. John's tonight and in Conception Bay South Friday and Saturday. (Anthony Germain with comedians Shannon Laverty and Andrew Barr)
• 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Water beads warning
Health Canada is warning parents about a product called "water beads" found in various products as they can be life-threatening to young children. We get details from the consumer product safety officer for Health Canada’s Atlantic Region. (Anthony Germain with Tanya Pickett)
• 7 minutes, 29 seconds
MUN and the Ode(s)
40 MHAs say Memorial University's decision to study whether odes are appropriate for convocation is an insult to the people of the province. We reach MUN's president to discuss the Odes. (Anthony Germain with professor Neil Bose)
• 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Burgeo body removal delayed due to lack of police presence
There was a grim scene in Burgeo today as the family of a woman who apparently died of natural causes had to leave her body in the yard for most of the day. The mayor says it's all because of the lack of RCMP presence in the town. (Anthony Germain with mayor Bill Bowles)
• 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Helping out a neighbour: A gift or a loan?
A 93-year-old man in Deer Lake says he just wanted to help his neighbour out when he loaned him $100,000. But the recipient - a former RCMP officer - tells a different story... saying it wasn't a loan but a gift. (Anthony German with the CBC's Ariana Kelland)
• 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Escape from Khartoum
A man from the southern shore flees gunfire, bombs and armed militia as the capital city of Sudan descends into violence and bloodshed.
• 10 minutes, 4 seconds
WHO COVID-19 declaration
On Friday, the World Health Organization declared that the pandemic is no longer a global emergency. While the move marks a hopeful milestone, experts warn countries shouldn't let down their guard. Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel explains why.
• 9 minutes, 20 seconds
ECMA winner Yvette Lorraine
We catch up with a singer-songwriter from Corner Brook who has just won an East Coast Music Award for Inspirational/Gospel Recording of the Year. (Anthony Germain with Yvette Lorraine)
• 8 minutes, 4 seconds
"If We Caught Fire"
She's been writing for decades, but St. John's author Beth Ryan has just published her first novel. It's a work of fiction called "If We Caught Fire," and Beth dropped by the studio for a chat. (Anthony Germain with Beth Ryan)
• 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Keeping Inuttitut strong
Keeping Inuttitut strong with new ways of learning, speaking and reading the Labrador Inuit dialect. There are some celebrations underway to mark new resources in Nain and Hopedale. We speak with the minister of Language, Culture and Tourism as well as the director of Culture with that same department. (Anthony Germain with Roxanne Barbour and Brenda Jararuse)
• 6 minutes, 29 seconds
Cows, methane and seaweed
If you don't add seaweed to your soil now, you just might after you hear from an assistant professor at the School of Science and the Environment at MUN's Grenfell Campus. She's been doing research into methane production... and how that could possibly be linked to seaweed. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Christina Smeaton)
• 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Fly fishing film fest
Magnificent outdoor scenery and the agile artistry of fly fishing combine this Thursday evening at the 4th Annual International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Bruneau Centre at MUN. We talk with the president and past-president of Atlantic River Outfitting... and give you a chance to win free tickets to the film festival. (Anthony Germain with Laurie Twells and Terry Reardon)
• 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Provincial chess tournament
There was no shortage of action involving castles, kings and horses over the weekend: No, don't worry... enough about the coronation already. We're talking about the provincial chess tournament, the biggest ever, with the director of the tournament. (Anthony Germain with Chris Qui)
• 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Food First NL: Great Things in Store
We reach the CEO of Food First NL to hear about the organizations community approach to food security with a new project called "Great Things In Store." (Anthony Germain with Joshua Smee)
• 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Coronation correspondent
According to our unofficial royal correspondent - the atmosphere in London is electric as preparations for the coronation of King Charles are in full gear. (Anthony Germain with Catherine Roberts)
• 4 minutes, 35 seconds
Coronation anecdotes
There are a couple of local connections to coronations of the past. We speak with an architectural historian to hear how coronations have left a lasting mark on the city of St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Shane O'Dea)
• 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Great Coastal Trail
Time to dust off your boots! There's a plan afoot to develop an 850 km hiking trail that will connect almost every community on the Great Northern Peninsula. We get details from co-chair of the NL branch of the International Appalachian Trail. (Anthony Germain with Paul Wylezol)
• 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Ned Pratt's landscape exhibition
Landscape photographer Ned Pratt has a show at the Christina Parker Gallery called "Rhythm in Place." He talks about the name of the exhibit... and what happens when you take away the vanishing point. (Anthony Germain with Ned Pratt)
• 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Provincial coronation celebration
We get a rundown of provincial celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III from the lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Her Honour Judy Foote)
• 6 minutes, 53 seconds
2024: Year of the Arts
2024 will be the Year of the Arts in this province. We find out what that means from the minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. (Anthony Germain with Steve Crocker)
• 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Pedego Electric Bikes - St. John's
A request for a couple of e-bikes in St. John's turns into a business with more than 20 bikes available to rent. The phone's ringing off the hook with website bookings galore... and the store isn't even open yet. We meet the owner-operator of Pedego St. John's and check out the new rides. (Anthony Germain with Mike Hall)
• 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Humber Valley Skills Inventory
Attention all knitters, fly-tyers and snowshoe makers in the Humber Valley: Heritage NL is looking for you. We get details from the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador's executive director. (Anthony Germain with Dale Jarvis)
• 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot: Ian Foster
Ian Foster opened for Gordon Lightfoot at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre back in 2014. He drops by the studio to reminisce about a musical hero.
• 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot: Sandy Morris
Today we mark the passing of Gordon Lightfoot with local musicians... beginning with guitarist Sandy Morris and stories of a young Lightfoot getting off the plane here in St. John's five decades ago.
• 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Celiac Awareness Month
Celiac disease can make people who suffer from it feel as if they are alone: It's more serious than a gluten
intolerance, but there is help available. The president of the NL Chapter of Celiac Canada drops by the studio to talk about symptoms, challenges and options. (Anthony Germain with Nancy Dawson)
• 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Surviving the holocaust
A Jewish-French woman who escaped the Nazis will be in St. John's this coming Sunday to talk about her experience. Rabbi Chanan Chernitsky, director of Chabat Newfoundland, drops by the studio with details of Muguette Myers's visit.
• 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot: Damhnait Doyle
Singer, songwriter and CBC Music host Damhait Doyle takes a look at Gordon Lightfoot's life and legacy.
• 5 minutes, 9 seconds
Port of Argentia: Part 2
Come for the ferry - stay for the hydrogen and offshore oil. In the second part of our look at one of the best good news stories in the province, we find out why business is booming for the Port of Argentia as it positions itself to attract some of the world's mega-corporations. (Anthony Germain with Argentia Port Authority CEO Scott Penney)
• 8 minutes, 9 seconds
The premier and the harbour fence
Sometimes politicians sit on the fence, while others want that fence torn down. Premier Andrew Furey wants the federal government to consider getting rid of the obstacle at the St. John's Harbourfront... but is anybody listening? (Anthony Germain with Andrew Furey)
• 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Metrobus/GoBus service
GoBus flips the switch on a waitlist: We check in with the head of the accessible transit company to address recent complaints from bus users with special needs we heard from on the show last week. (Anthony Germain with Judy Powell)
• 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Mama Africa take-out & grocery
A new choice for international food comes to Rabbittown! We check out Mama Africa located on the corner of Malta Street and Empire Avenue in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Navel Sarr)
• 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Classical guitarist Sylvie Proulx retires from MUN's School of Music
After two decades of teaching classical guitar at the School of Music, Sylvie Proulx retires from MUN. We hear how she's been inspiring the next generation of classical guitarists. (Anthony Germain with OTG producer Francesca Swann)
• 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Marine Atlantic fuel surcharge
The price of a ferry ticket from and to this province is going up because of a federal fuel surcharge increase... but one cabinet minister says the increase just doesn't add up. (Anthony Germain with Gerry Byrne, minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills)
• 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Port of Argentia: Part 1
The Port of Argentia is positioning itself to attract some of the world's mega-corporations. We take you on a radio tour of one of the best good news stories in the province.
• 9 minutes, 1 second
PSAC picketing at Pier 17
We check in with a strike coordinator on Water Street near Pier 17 where coast guard workers and other strikers slowed things down during a shift change to educate and verify the credentials of essential workers. (Anthony Germain with Mark Power)
• 6 minutes, 30 seconds
The Rooms After Dark
The Rooms and MusicNL are inviting you to get out for a cocktail - or a mocktail... for a showcase of new Canadian musicians in the community.
• 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's moving violations
One town council on the Northeast Avalon has just found a new source of revenue that might also save lives - speeding tickets! A PCSP town councillor drops by to talk about the expanded role for municipal peace constables in the community. (Anthony Germain with Gavin Will)
• 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Open letter to GoBus
A letter from accessible-transit system GoBus to its users prompts a letter to GoBus from one commuter who says the service is getting worse and worse... but the drivers are not the ones to blame. (Anthony Germain with Bob Riche)
• 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Jam Jams Jam anniversary show
Celebrating improv comedy in St. John's, we meet the folks behind the Jam Jams Jam as they get set to celebrate their one year anniversary this weekend. (Anthony Germain with Rayanne Langdon and Sarah Blackmore)
• 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Update on Sudan man's family
A St. John's man is trying to help relatives who were forced to flee the fighting in Sudan. They're safe - but they had to sell the clothes off their backs to survive. (Anthony Germain with Ring Lual)
• 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Some planes grounded by fog
With all the rain, drizzle and fog in the St. John's area lately, some travellers were left stranded on the mainland... but some did manage to return home on schedule. The CEO of the St. John's International Airport Authority talks about why some flights can land in fog while others can't. (Zach Goudie with Dennis Hogan)
• 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Repairing the Bowring Park cantilever bridge.
The City of St. John's will be fixing up the cantilever pedestrian bridge in Bowring Park. We reach the deputy mayor to find out what's planned. (Zach Goudie with Sheilagh O'Leary)
• 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Go Bus wait list & cancellations
One user of the Go Bus service in St. John's talks about the letter she received highlighting the new system being introduced due to driver shortages. It will see customers put on a wait list - and cancellations when there aren't enough drivers to handle the number of requests. (Anthony Germain with Deborah Jackman)
• 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Short story, long sentence
The runner-up in the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize is originally from this province with several books published here. We reach the physician and writer to hear about his unusual submission. (Zach Goudie with Nicholas Ruddock)
• 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Hydro rate increase
Staying cool this summer is going to cost more if NL Hydro gets a seven per cent rate hike July 1st. We hear arguments against the increase from the consumer advocate. (Anthony Germain with Dennis Browne)
• 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Salmonid Association fundraiser
A salmon dinner - or rather a dinner for salmon: A fundraiser this Saurday for the Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland will feature food, anglers, conservation, some "one that got away" stories... and some enticing prizes! (Anthony Germain with SAEN president Kevin Power)
• 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Reading literacy and mental health
Loneliness, depression and anxiety are on a sharp rise in Canada, especially among adolescents. There are lots of factors that may explain why - but a new study has linked this rise to lower reading literacy. We speak with our health columnist about the role this may be playing among Canadian children. (Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
• 8 minutes, 1 second
The Inquiry into Innu treatment in the Child Protection System: Natuashish
The Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System just wrapped up a week of hearing testimony in Natuashish. Host Zach Goudie speaks with Mushuau Innu First Nation band chief John Nui.
• 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Gold awards for Wreckhouse Weekly
The Wreckhouse Weekly newspaper in Port aux Basques won big at the Atlantic Journalism Awards last night. We chat with the editor-in-chief about how the publication has been recognized. (Host Zach Goudie with Rene Roy)
• 7 minutes, 35 seconds
Rachel Cousins on school bullying
Singer/songwriter Rachel Cousins returns to her old junior high school to talk about bullying - and the power of speaking out.
• 5 minutes, 40 seconds
Upheaval in Sudan.
We'll hear why a St. John's man is so worried about family back home in Sudan.
• 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Innu community and the future of the Churchill Falls dam.
The leader of the Quebec North Shore’s largest Innu community says he feels left out of discussions on the future of the Churchill Falls dam.
• 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Spring Soil Workshop
If you're planting a garden this year it's time to be thinking about your soil. We've got advice for a healthy crop...
• 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Heroes and Villains
The Nfld Symphony Orchestra will be tapping into the superhero vibe for their big family show tomorrow evening. We'll hear about the fun they've got planned.
• 10 minutes, 5 seconds
KELP
we'll be talking about the connection between kelp, cows and climate change.
• 10 minutes
MUNSU / Barter Fees
Why has the University spent almost 18 thousand dollars on legal fees defending its decision to impose sanctions against the fourth-year student? Isabel Ojeda is Director of Campaigns and she joins me in studio.
• 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Bonavista Biennale
Details about this year's Bonavista Biennale have just been released. The new artistic director unveils what they have planned to entertain visitors.
• 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Mystery at Holyrood Observatory
We'll hear about the undersea mystery that's baffled officials at the Marine Institute for weeks. We'll get the latest from Holyrood.
• 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Massive ice berg in Ferryland
We'll talk to an innkeeper in Ferryland who says the big iceberg that's grounded there now might be the biggest one ever!
• 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Herder, senior hockey championship
Ian Sullivan is here to talk about the big ice hockey finals!
• 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Free meals for the homeless at Big Bite Pita
Emad Elawwod at Big Bite Pita in Churchill Square has been serving free meals to the homless for the last five years. Hes here to tell us more..
• 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Dangerous encounter with Cape Spear wave
If you were on Facebook sometime in the last 24 hours, you may have seen a breath-taking video
of a woman at Cape Spear being knocked off her feet by a huge wave.
• 8 minutes, 1 second
Tupperware
Despite rumours that the party could be over for Tupperware, one local rep remains positive about the food container company.
• 12 minutes, 29 seconds
community sector retirement
Today, we're going to acknowledge the contributions of someone who's made the community sector their life's work. Penny Rowe started working with the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador on January 2nd, 1976. This year, she retired from the organization as CEO.
• 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Discriminating against deaf child
Kim and Todd Churchill say it's not enough that the English School Board accepts responsibility for discriminating against their deaf child. They want to see action against individuals.
• 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Timmies Retirement
Shirley Murphy's driving away from the drive-thru: A beloved employee, a source of warmth and positivity is retiring from the Tims on Ropewalk Lane. On The Go will take you there on the double... or double double.
• 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Nico Paulo in studio
Nico Paulo launches her FIRST full-length album and she is here to talk about the recording and tomorrow's concert at the LSPU Hall
• 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Homeless in the Humber Valley.
We'll talk about housing needs in Western Newfoundland.
• 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Remembering Chris Brookes
I'll speak with a good friend and colleauge of Chris Brookes, the world-renouned documentary maker and audio artist who died suddenly on Monday.
• 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Seal flippers!
People who love flippers are sealing the deal at Taylor's Fish Fruit and Vegetalbe market in fox trap
• 12 minutes, 2 seconds
The leader of the communist party of Canada is in the on the go studio
You are no doubt familiar with the major political parties in the country, but did you know there is still a Communist Party of Canada? Party leader Liz Rowley was visiting our province and she joins me in the on the go studio.
• 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Solar eclipse
On April 8th, 2024 a big swath of the island of Newfound will experience a complete solar eclipse. MUN Astronomer Hilding Neilson is here to tell us more!
• 6 minutes, 56 seconds
Spring Booster Campaign
All up to date on your COVID-19 shots? Chief medical officer Dr. Janice FitzGerald will be here to sell you on the Spring Booster Campaign!
• 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Indigenous students on Vianne Timmons removal
Vianne Timmons is no longer president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University. We get reaction from two Indigenous students. (Anthony Germain with Makayla Blake and Beth Jacobs)
• 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Churchill Square parking woes
Parking apps, parking stations and fifty shades of confusion: The city responds to On The Go's coverage of parking woes. We meet with the proletariat at Churchill Square to examine firsthand what the parking fuss is all about.
• 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Relocation in the Coast of Bays
Some people in Gaultois say the government has loaded the dice. The process is unfair because it ensures the town will be voted out of existence.
• 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Tips for filing taxes
As the May 1st deadline for filing taxes approaches, an agent with the Canada Revenue Agency shares some handy information to help you get everything you're entitled to. (Zach Goudie with Malllory Holwell)
• 9 minutes, 37 seconds
Innu Nation hydro deal prerequisite
The Grand Chief of the Innu Nation says the premiers of NL and Quebec have a big debt to settle before they talk about a new hydro deal. We pose the $5 billion question to Grand Chief Etienne Rich. (Anthony Germain with Etienne Rich)
• 10 minutes, 7 seconds
NL Employer's Council provincial budget
There were more pre-budget spending announcements today... including $235 million for roads and infrastructure. We hear more about that - plus an appeal for restraint from the provincial Employers' Council. We speak with the group's executive director. (Zach Goudie with Jaclyn Sullivan)
• 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Black History Month
Black History Month. All through February you'll see events remembering people and events all over Canada, the US and the UK. and here in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Seniors' survey: "What We Heard"
The cost of living and healthcare deficiencies are at the top of the list seniors in this province say is making life difficult for them. There's a new report from the seniors' advocate, but is there anything new in it? She drops by the studio for a chat. (Anthony Germain with Susan Walsh)
• 12 minutes, 24 seconds
NL alcohol consumption bucking national trend
Health authorities say Canadians should be drinking less alcohol for better health outcomes. According to the latest sales figures here in Newfoundland and Labrador, people are doing just the opposite.
• 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Remembering Baxter Wareham
In 2020, The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society awarded Baxter Wareham a Lifetime Achievement Award. The unique musical and performing talent from Placentia Bay passed away on Friday, January 13th. Two friends drop by the studio to talk about the loss. (Russell Bowers with Joe Byrne and Paul Dean)
• 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Ptarmageddon ACC island tour
Ptarmageddon: It's not the foretelling of the cataclysmic battle between good and evil that will end in a day of judgment for this province's official game bird... but a band from Labrador West that's touring the island this weekend. We catch up to them in Stephenville as they begin their mini tour of three Arts and Culture Centres in Newfoundland. (Anthony Germain with Ptarmageddon's Scott Neary, Jenn Edwards, Mat Soper and tour bassist Chris Mills)
• 7 minutes, 37 seconds
MUN faculty strike mandate
Memorial University faculty members are inching closer to striking. For students, this may mean an abrupt interruption to their studies. We hear how they feel about a faculty strike looming. (The CBC's Jessica Singer with students)
• 6 minutes, 7 seconds
School bullying policy
The problem of bullying and violence in schools in this province is not a new one... but whats being done about it? There are Safe and Caring Schools procedures in place but how are they implemented - and do they work? We put that to a program specialist for Comprehensive School Health under the English School District. (Martin Jones with Sherra Robinson)
• 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Brenda O'Reilly on alcohol taxes
Bar owners and beer servers wonder what the government's got on tap to help their branch of the hospitality industry: More taxes, they say, is NOT the answer!
• 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Equinor's Bay du Nord project proposal
We hear from the man in charge of Equinor's operations in Canada about the company's ambitious proposal to develop Bay du Nord - and the bonus the company says it could be for the province if the project goes ahead. (Terry Roberts with Tore Løseth)
• 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Budget reaction: The nurse's residence of the former grace hospital.
The nurse's residence of the former grace hospital will finally go ka-boom!
• 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Climate Action and Entrenched Power
The provincial budget earmarked almost equal amounts of money for oil exploration and renewable energy. A philosopher weighs in on our responsibilities to stop supporting fossil fuels and address climate change before it's too late. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Henry Shue)
• 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Green Party deputy-leader
A green message in an oil province: We find out why Jonathan Pedneault, the deputy-leader of the federal Green Party, is visiting the province this week.
• 13 minutes, 20 seconds
AUS Swimming Competition at the Aquarena
Competitive swimmers were ploughing through lengths of the pool at the Aquarena today. Participating in the Atlantic Inter-university Sports Swimming Championships. Entrants from universities across Atlantic Canada are here for the three-day event. CBC's Jeremy Eaton took in some of today's action.
• 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Tony Stack exit interview
He helped steer this province's school system through the pandemic. Now he is stepping aside. A feature interview with Tony Stack about his decision to leave his job as CEO and director of education at the NL English School District... and his thoughts on the major challenges students and teachers face today and into the future. (Anthony Germain with Tony Stack)
• 21 minutes, 13 seconds
The St. John's regional Fire Department will no longer perform helicopter rescues .
The St. John's Regional Fire Department is getting out of the helicopter rescue business. And yes - it was a business decision. The service says it doesn't get enough calls that require that kind of lifting
to justify all the expense. So who'll come to your rescue the next time you break a leg on the east Coast Trail?
Volunteers, that's who.
• 8 minutes, 44 seconds
MUN leadership acting positions
At Memorial University there are about 15 senior leadership positions filled by people on an interim basis. The provost, several vice presidents and almost a dozen deans are all "acting." With the president off on paid leave... how stable is MUN's leadership? We put that to president elect of the faculty association, MUNFA. (Anthony Germain with Josh Lepawsky)
• 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Bright lights and the tort of nuisance
The legal fund for residents in the Outer Battery in their battle with security light enthusiast Colin Way is rapidly ballooning. We talk to a lawyer with Budden Associates about torts and nuisance law. (Anthony Germain with Will Hiscock)
• 9 minutes, 2 seconds
The science of potholes
Ah, spring! We always welcome it and warmer weather... right before our teeth almost get knocked out by a bottomless pothole. We reach a CBC science specialist to hear how engineers are working to develop tougher and smarter roads. (Zach Goudie with Darius Mahdavi)
• 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Budget reaction: NL Employers Council, Food First NL
Budget reaction from Jaclyn Sullivan, executive director of the provincial Employers Council and Josh Smee, chief executive officer of Food First NL. (With host Anthony Germain)
• 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Remembering Bernie Halloran
We remember St. John's businessman and seal-industry supporter Bernie Halloran. (Russell Bowers with Danny Williams)
• 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Frozen pipes season
A lot of people have cold feet about winter these days, and this cold snap is... snow joke. We're talking frozen pipes with the man who runs Hubley's Plumbing in St. John's. (Anthony Germain with Scott Hubley)
• 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Former mayor on Outer Battery lights
Is there anything the City of St. John's can do to stop the incessant shining of bright lights in The Battery? We hear from a former St. John's mayor. (Russell Bowers with Dennis O'Keefe)
• 8 minutes, 2 seconds
NSO's "Les Femmes" Masterworks concert
Female stars of the classical music world will glitter at Friday evening's Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra concert "Les Femmes." The guest solo pianist and the visiting conductor drop by the studio for a chat about the Masterworks concert. (Anthony Germain with Isabelle David and Mélanie Leonard)
• 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Kittiwake presents "Narnia"
This Saturday Kittiwake Dance brings a beloved children's book series by C.S.Lewis to life with a new story dance called Narnia. I'll drop by a rehearsal to hear about it!
• 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Squatter's rights and squatter's fights
The province says its looking at an amendment to the Lands Act; this after stories of people discovering they don't apparently own their homes after living thre for decades. We get some legal reaction to what the province is proposing. (Anthony Germain with Clarenville lawyer Greg French)
• 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas
We hear some sounds of spring... and let you know about some free webinars for people interested in birding in this province. A look at the "ambitious five-year project (that) teams citizen scientists with professionals to map the distribution and relative abundance of bird species breeding on the island of Newfoundland." (Anthony Germain with Atlas coordinator Catherine Dale)
• 13 minutes, 31 seconds
The Singing Newfoundlander
What do you get when a guy from Corner Brook travels the world promoting Newfoundland music... all the while sporting a rhinestone studded leather jacket? (Anthony Germain with Michael T. Wall)
• 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Cardiac Catheterization "Heart Force One"
Some cardiac patients who live outside St. John's may now be able to take advantage of a brand new initiative. Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that diagnoses certain heart conditions. It's only available in St. John's.
• 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Cold water therapy
Frozen relations: Meet a brother and sister duo who plunge into icy-cold winter water. Anne Sheldon and Danny Huxter's frigid dips enjoy a warm presence on social media. (Anthony Germain with the CBC's Jessica Singer)
• 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Churchill Falls plan B
Will relations between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to be dammed? Quebec's premier says he's concerned about renewing Churchill Falls and the price Quebeckers will pay: He wants new dams, but maybe a new deal is both sides interests. We speak with a columnist with the Globe and Mail who writes on politics, policy and business. (Anthony Germain with Konrad Yakabuski)
• 10 minutes, 1 second
Provincial outlook
At least one economist is forceasting stronger growth for this province in the year ahead. Guess what? It's all about the oil. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Marc Desormeaux)
• 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Averill Baker Obituary
A great loss to the province, late last week, Averill Baker, one of Gander's most beloved and respected people passed away suddenly. She was 78. Averill was familiar to many as a gifted musician, teacher, a mother. Happened to be married to MP and Senator George Baker. She was a wonderful pianist.
• 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Negotiating Chirchill Falls
How are the premiers of Quebec and NL positioning themselves going into talks on the future of the Churchill Falls contract? We run that by the chair in Energy Sector Management at the university business school HEC Montréal. (Anthony Germain with Pierre-Olivier Pineau)
• 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Botwood hydrogen hub of Eastern Newfoundland
Move over John Risley - there's another wind-to-energy megaproject in town... this time in Central Newfoundland. We reach the CEO of Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation to hear about the plan to transform Botwood. (Anthony Germain with James Colter Eadie)
• 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Skin injuries diagnostic tool
A great honour of distinction for a doctor from Newfoundland behind an incredible new bit of medical technology that can detect a variety of serious skin injuries - saving limbs, and lives. We speak with the CEO and co-founder of MIMOSA Diagnostics, who has been awarded Nova Scotia Health's 2022 Making Waves Innovator Award. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Karen Cross)
• 10 minutes, 41 seconds
City of St.John's Economic Review
The Economic Review of the St. John's Metropolitan Area for 2022 is a condensed analysis of financial data. Once you get beyond the numbers, the review reveals a lot about how much money people are making, how many people are getting jobs how much does a house cost and is the population growing. The review is out today, and joining me to discuss it is the mayor of St.John's .
• 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Budget forecast
Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to lead the country in economic growth next year. At least one economist says that means we might escape deep cuts in Thursday's budget. (Zach Goudie with Desjardins chief economist Marc Desormeaux)
• 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Remembering Gerhard Bassler
Respected academic Gerhard Bassler - a fascinating man who knew a lot about why Joey brought German industrialists to Newfoundland in the 50s - passed away a few days ago. We remember his contribution to histrioric knowledge with an encore performance of an interview he gave Ted Blades a few years ago.
• 7 minutes, 53 seconds
"I Forgive You" NAC run
Artistic Fraud has made its way from the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre to the nation's capital. We hear from the artistic director/co-writer and the director of the play "I Forgive You." (Anthony Germain with Robert Chafe and Jillian Keiley)
• 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Port au Port Peninsula protest
They've somehow managed to escape the headlines... but residents in Mainland on the Port au Port Peninsula have stopped work on a wind turbine test site for more than two weeks. We find out why. (Anthony Germain with protesters Sheila Hinks and Zita Hinks)
• 9 minutes, 32 seconds
The Establishment of the Lebanese Business Community in NL
It's been 125 years since the first of a wave of Lebanese immigrants started businesses all across the province. We hear about a new book that tells their story from the person who wrote the introduction. (Anthony Germain with Lorraine Michael)
• 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Parking woes: Churchill Square
Thursday's story about a $50 parking ticket in downtown St. John's drove many of you to call in with your thoughts: some sympathetic... others not so much. We hear a sample of the reaction - and then speak with one man about his visit to Churchill Square. (Anthony Germain with Wayne Noseworthy)
• 12 minutes, 3 seconds
NSO's "Play-In/Sing in Jam Session"
Hundreds of school students had the chance to play along with members of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. On The Go producer Francesca Swann took in the chaotic fun of kids in a symphony jam session.
• 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Green hydrogen projects bids
Right now the Furey government is going over 19 bids to see who gets a crack at developing green-hydrogen projects in the province. We get an overview from a St. John's woman who is global energy consultant for an insider's perspective on what's blowing in the wind.
• 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Expensive (& speedy) parking tickets
Will pricey parking tickets in the St. John's downtown drive away potential visitors to the old city core? We speak with one visitor about her recent gift from the city. (Anthony Germain with Karis Cotter)
• 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Spring forecast
Spring officially kicks off today in the northern hemisphere. As the new season gets underway, we reach Dave Phillips at Environment Canada for a spring weather preview.
• 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Labrador South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue Team
Mary's Harbour, Labrador is getting its first search and rescue team... made up entirely of locals. We speak with one of the members of the new group. (Anthony Germain with Rod Pye)
• 6 minutes, 26 seconds
The Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the winner of its annual Romance Writing Contest today.
No coincidence thThe Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the winner of its annual Romance Writing Contest today. But it's interesting to know the witer who took the $250 dollar first prize isn't really into romance. Willem Peters is on the line from Deer Lake.
• 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Project Soundcheck safe spaces initiative
Addressing bystander apathy when it comes to sexual harassment in the music industry. The CEO of MusicNL drops by to talk about a free training workshop for their partnership with Project Journey in a sexual harassment and assault prevention initiative. (Anthony Germain with Rhonda Tulk-Lane)
• 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Future of healthcare for central region
What do you know about the Provincial Health Accord? The Mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor is moderating a meeting looking at future of healthcare in the area. (Anthony Germain with Barry Manuel)
• 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Polar bear season
Lots of ice means lots of seals... which brings lots of polar bear bears. Add a little onshore wind and you've got company on Fogo island! A polar bear authority at the University of Alberta shares some more facts about the big white predators. (Zach Goudie with Andrew Derocher)
• 10 minutes, 14 seconds
"This Is The House That Luke Built"
Fact turned to fiction: A woman from Placentia writes a novel about the accident that took her husband’s life nearly thirty years ago. She drops by the studio to tell us about "This Is The House That Luke Built." (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Violet Browne)
• 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Budget: Highways and bridges
The procincial government is going to spend a record 225 million on highways and bridges this year. We'll find out what that means for road builders.
• 7 minutes, 58 seconds
The return of Targa
Motor enthusiasts prepare to start your engines! Targa car racing returns to the province this September. We check in with the marketing and PR director for Targa NFLD to hear what they'll be offering. (Anthony Germain with Paul Smith)
• 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Thinking Through Digital Things: 2023 Henrietta Harvey Lecture
From interactive websites to ad copy to student papers... we're hearing a lot about artificial intelligence and something called Chat GPT. With many practical applications, it's the focus of a lecture series happening at MUN Friday night. We get a preview from the Philosophy professor with the University of Alberta who's presenting the lecture. (Martin Jones with Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell)
• 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Long, stressful year for Ukrainian living in Newfoundland
We check back with a Ukrainian who is living in Harbour Grace on how things are for her and her family, one year after Russia launched its war against her home country. (Anthony Germain with Nadiya Butt-Valychko)
• 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Port of Argentia monopile storage
The Port of Argentia is positioning itself to become a vital link in the coming energy transition - not here in Canada - but in the United Sates. The Port's CEO drops by the studio to talk about the plan. (Martin Jones with Scott Penney)
• 8 minutes, 33 seconds
HIVE ransomware attack
The group behind the cyberattack against the province's health care system has been dismantled - but there's still lots of unanswered questions about what happened. We hear from an IT expert from Gander tech company IT Security NL about why the province continues to keep their cards close to their chest.
• 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Iceberg tourism
We check with the owner/operator of Anchor Inn Hotel in Twillingate to find out whether all the ice this year is bringing an early boost to the tourism season.
• 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Oceangate Expedition's new Titanic video
An operation that's been taking visitors down to see the Titanic wreck in their submersible is releasing new video of the site today. The CEO of Oceangate Inc. drops by the studio to talk about "Titan – A Viewport to Titanic." (Anthony Germain with Stockton Rush)
• 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Outer Battery lights owner
A look at the man behind the lights in the Outer Battery. CBC reporter Ryan Cooke joins us to answer the question... who is Colin Way?
• 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Gander midwifery project future uncertain
A midwifery pilot project was launched in Gander in 2019, with ambitious plans to expand across the province in the short-term. Staffing issues, hospital diversions and a pandemic later... and the program is left with midwives unable to deliver babies. We hear from the province's chief midwife about it. (Martin Jones with Brianna Thompson)
• 9 minutes, 30 seconds
MUN conference draws charges of elitism
Memorial University's four-day Arctic Forum last November at Fogo Island Inn is facing charges of irresponsible spending. MUN's associate vice-president (public engagement and external relations) and director of Memorial University's Harris Centre organized the forum. (Anthony Germain with Rob Greenwood)
• 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Cain's Quest cancelled
Organizers with Cain's Quest are mopping up - literally - after the Labrador snowmobile race had to be cancelled because of rain. We reached the chair of the board of directors to hear what circumstances` led to the difficult decision. (Anthony Germain with Chris Lacey)
• 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Robbie Burns Day: Burns Suppers
Scotch for stomach, and stomachs with your scotch: It's Robbie Burns Day: we set the table for a Burns Supper first with the general manager of Wooden Walls Distilling and then with a woman who's got a couple of decades of haggis-making experience behind her. (Anthony Germain with Leslie-Anne Corrigan, Anthony Germain with Jennifer Whitfield)
• 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Winter on the Avalon Peninsula
The subject we like to discuss probably more than any other - the weather - has become a global topic thanks to an article published in the London Review of Books. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Geoff Mann)
• 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Federal carbon tax Liberal messaging
The new federal carbon tax comes into effect July 1st. We find out why the Liberal MP for Long Range Mountains and the minister of Rural Economic Development.is selling the idea now. (Anthony Germain with Gudie Hutchings)
• 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Brent Crude and the provincial budget
We speak with a market analyst to hear how bank troubles in Europe can disrupt a provincial budget. (Zach Goudie with Rory Johnston)
• 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Muskrat Falls tour
We talk about Muskrat Falls all the time... but it's been five years since a CBC reporter has actually been to the dam and inside the generating station. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Radio Canada's Patrick Butler)
• 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Go Getters NL care packages
Everyone loves to get a care package from someone they love, but what about from a complete stranger? We talk to some Go Getters who are speading joy around St. John's. (Anthony Germain with volunteer Rebecca Evans and program manager Lindsay Hayes)
• 9 minutes, 22 seconds
On The Go: Live from Goose Bay for the Labrador Winter Games
On the Go is on the Labrador... live from Happy Valley-Goose Bay celebrating the joys and competition of the Labrador Winter Games. (Host Anthony Germain)
• 1 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Tony Wakeham PC leadership run
West-coast MHA Tony Wakeham wants to be the next leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He drops by the studio to discuss why he wants the job. (Anthony Germain with Tony Wakeham)
• 11 minutes, 16 seconds
New CBS library opens
The town of Conception Bay South celebrates the opening of the new local library. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with CBS mayor Darren Bent and Andrew Lockhart of NL Public Libraries)
• 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Race 2 Dinner NL: Part 2
Race 2 Dinner facilitators Laurabel Mba and Rachel Gilbert welcome On the Go listeners Susan MacDonald, George Corbett and Anne Malone to a dinner conversation focusing on topics including racism and power... and white privilege. (Part 2 of 2)
• 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Greasing Exxon's wheels
The province is giving Exxon 50 million dollars to encourage oil drilling... this after the company made a record 55.7 billion dollars in 2022. One critic says last week's budget was anything but green.
• 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Demand rising for youth mental health councilling
The demand for mental health services for youth is increasing in dramatic ways. We talk to the director and counsellor at the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation in Witless Bay to find out what they've been seeing. (Anthony Germain with Kelsey Puddister)
• 7 minutes
Naloxone kits demand rises
Naloxone kits are in high demand after the RNC warn opioid drug users that they're seeing more fentanyl on the streets. We speak with the program manager with the Safe Works Access Program about the kits. (Russell Bowers with Emily Wadden)
• 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel - Feb 06: Reducing arthritis pain
As Canadians age, more of us are experiencing the health consequences of arthritis. It’s among the most common causes of age-related knee and hip pain... sometimes leading to mobility problems and other limitations on regular activity. Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel has some advice about how to minimize those effects.
• 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Mexico police and corruption
A follow up to a story about the dangers of travelling to Mexico: A crime reporter from that country says what happened to Meghan Rubia from St. John's is far more common than most tourists realize. He joins us to talk about what he calls the "real" Mexico. (Anthony Germain with Luis Najera)
• 10 minutes, 3 seconds
CMOH on new alcohol guidelines
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald - our chief medical officer of health - joins us not to talk about COVID... no no, we are talking about booze. Can this province handle a two drink a week limit? And no.. that is not a rhetorical question.
• 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Port au Port protesters reaction
The Chair of World Energy GH2 says protesters in Mainland are out of step with the rest of the population on the Port au Port Peninsula. (Anthony Germain with John Risley)
• 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Lone Quebecer
In the fight to get Quebec to renegotiate the one-sided Churchill Falls contract, this province has at least one loyal friend in La Belle Province. One of our CBC/Radio Canada colleagues brings us the story of Lucien Beauregard. (Anthony Germain with Patrick Butler)
• 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Gushue rink wins record fifth Brier
Brad Gushue made history Sunday night as the first skip to win five Brier Tankards. Guest-host Martin Jones gets a recap with CBC Curling correspondent Devin Heroux.
• 7 minutes, 46 seconds
MUN senior positions vacancies
We follow up Tuesday's story about the big number of senior positions at Memorial University that are filled by people in acting capacities: Fittingly, we speak with Dr. Neil Bose - interin provost and vice president academic.
• 14 minutes, 1 second
Minister Bill Blair on Search and Rescue in Labrador
The family of a fisherman who died off the coast of Mary's Harbour, on Labrador's coast, have taken their calls for action to Ottawa. Last week Jeanette and Dwight Russell met with several ministers. Their son, Marc Russell, and his crewmate Joey Jenkins were reported missing Sept. 17, 2021, when their vessel, the Island Lady, did not return to port. The RCMP called off the search after 10 days. The families say that was too soon.
Especially when the effort was hampered by lack of co-ordination between governments. Now the couple is calling for a federal commission of inquiry into fishing vessel safety. One of the politicians they met with was Bill Blair. He's Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness.
• 9 minutes, 10 seconds
April Fools' tax hikes for consumers, raises for MPs
April Fools' Day will bring higher taxes on beer, wine and booze, combined with more expensive gas - and a pay raise for members of parliament. No joke, and not funny according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. We speak with the group's federal director. (Anthony Germain with Franco Terrazzano)
• 6 minutes, 36 seconds
How not to injure yourself while digging out of the snow - and find out why core strength is your friend.
Like many people in this part of the province, I'm feeling the after effects of a bit of snow-shoveling and pushing the snow-blower across a couple of driveways.An activity that would be a little more forgiving and safer for myself and othersif I had better core strength. David Behm (Baim) is a professor at MUN's School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. He's been researching core fitness for 2 decades.
• 16 minutes, 27 seconds
MHA on Outer Battery lights
The MHA for the district of St. John's East-Quidi Vidi responds to the ongoing dispute with Colin Way, the man who erected a powerful lighting system residents say is interfering with their everyday lives. (Russell Bowers with John Abbott)
• 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Call to reduce number of moose licenses
Licensed to kill... moose that is. There are not as many licenses being distributed as last year, but still too many says one outdoor enthusiast who believes the province doesn't understand how the moose population is dwindling. (Anthony Germain with Barry Fordham)
• 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Anna Templeton legacy
With International Women's Day coming up March 8th, we're talking about influential women in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anna Templeton is one of those people, and on March 8th the Education and Public Programming Officer at The Rooms will be giving a presentation on her. (Anthony Germain with Rebecca Howie)
• 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Psychology of bullying
We've heard about violence and bullying in schools in this province this week. It's not a new phenomena but stopping it is still a major challenge. We chat with a registered psychologist about the reasons young people bully and ways we can address the problem head on. (Martin Jones with Bev McLean)
• 11 minutes, 20 seconds
School bullying and threats of violence
A St. John's mom says her teenage daughter experienced serious bullying while at a school in St. John's - so much in fact that she made the decision to transfer her to a school in Bonavista. We hear from that mom... and what she thinks needs to be done to keep students safe from each other. (Martin Jones with Sheena Tremblett)
• 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Race 2 Dinner NL: Part 1
Race 2 Dinner NL facilitators Laurabel Mba and Rachel Gilbert welcome On the Go listeners Susan MacDonald, George Corbett and Anne Malone to a dinner conversation focusing on topics including racism and power... and white privilege.
• 20 minutes, 6 seconds
A chat at the MUN picket line
A drop by one of the picket lines at MUN to speak with one of the striking faculty members about what they're doing... and what message they want to convey. (Anthony Germain with history professor John Sandlos)
• 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel - Exercise impact on metabolic diseases
A new study has looked at the impact of exercise. The findings shed light on how exercise affects the many molecules in the body... and how that impact on our molecules in turn reduces the likelihood of metabolic diseases - like heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Join health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel as she takes a look at the implications. (Guest-host Russell Bowers)
• 8 minutes, 41 seconds
"Making Bread (Not Bombs)"
We'll find out how a work by a St. John's artist has ended up on display at the British Library in London where they measure their collection in kilometres!
• 11 minutes, 59 seconds
CNA is adding a couple of new programmes in the Fall. We'll hear about their wind turbine and hydrogen technician courses
CNA is adding a couple of new programmes in the Fall. We'll hear about their wind turbine and hydrogen technician courses. To explain more about these brand new courses, we've reached Jason Rolls. He's the VP of Academic and Applied Research and a spokesperson for CNA’s academic programming.
• 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Millertown Crown Lands
The news that Marathon Gold will be developing a gold mine about 65 km south of the community is bringing people in the town some hope that more people will settle in the town's scenic location on the edge of Beothuk Lake. But there are issues with crown lands and proving title to properties. The Millertown town council says that crown lands are delaying progress and development in their community. Fiona Humber is the Mayor of Millertown.
• 9 minutes, 21 seconds
MUNSU submitted a motion to the university's Senate, with a list of recommendations to address the impact that the recent strike has had on students
Now that Memorial University and members of MUNFA have reached a tentative deal. The university's Students' Union is making ITS voice heard. Today MUNSU submitted a motion to the university's Senate, with a list of recommendations to address the impact that the recent strike has had on students. Isabel Ojeda is the Executive Director of Campaigns for MUNSU
• 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Northern Peninsula's new indoor adventure centre
A couple in St. Lunaire-Griquet on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula opened a huge adventure centre during the pandemic - and business is going strong! We hear about the obstacles they face... and what they have planned to grow their business. (Rhonda and Paul Rodgers with Martin Jones)
• 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Bay du Nord Project "Build Right Here" campaign
Trades NL has announced its "Build Right Here" public awareness campaign for the Bay du Nord FPSO project - focused on maximizing local work in the construction phase. We speak with the organization's executive director. (Anthony Germain with Darin King)
• 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Port aux Basques residents haven't seen any compensation from tropical storm Fiona damage
The premier and the prime minister both travelled to port aux basques after tropical storm fiona battered that part of the island and said: We'll be there for you. That was almost 5 months ago. Why are people who lost their homes still waiting. Peggy Moore Savery is one of the people who lost her home almost five months ago after tropical storm fiona pounded port aux basques.
• 13 minutes, 4 seconds
MUN strike and non-striking employees
Memorial University is tells some non-striking employees they can't visit the picket lines during their lunch breaks. Is it by the book... or just plain petty? The president of NAPE drops by the studio to talk about what it is people remember when strikes are over... among other things. (Anthony Germain with Gerry Earle)
• 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Diesel Fuel Prices Change
Good news for truckers! The price of diesel has dropped seventeen cents in the last two days. We'll find out what that means for owner-operator Tony Power.
• 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Lifetime award for marketing legend
The man behind this province's most successful tourism campaign ever gets international recognition. We chat with Noel O'Dea about his lifetime achievement award from the American Marketing Association.
• 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Return of the Kiwanis Music Festival
Now that the St. John's Kiwanis Music Festival is back as an in-person event, we give a couple of talented local amateurs (who happpen to be the chance to warm up for their up-coming Kiwanis performance. (Anthony Germain with father-daughter duo Michael and Kathryn Bautista)
• 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Student ASL discrimination ruling
A human rights hearing for a boy who can't hear rules in his favour, and tells the school district in this province it must do better and educate the child in American Sign Language. This could be precedent-setting... and not just for the deaf. We discuss the ruling with a professor at MUN's Faculty of Education who specializes in the fields of special education and inclusive education. (Anthony Germain with Kimberly Maich)
• 11 minutes, 47 seconds
International Women's Day support for Iranian women
Women here showed their support for women in Iran on International Women's Day. Anthony Germain dropped by an emotional gathering at Memorial University.
• 7 minutes, 34 seconds
TikTok ban
TikTok - time's up! At least... if that's a government phone you're scrolling right now. We reach the minister of Digital Services and Service NL to find out why the popular social media application has been banned from all phones managed by the provincial and federal governments. (Anthony Germain with Sarah Stoodley)
• 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Picket line librarian
Meet a librarian who isn't saying Shhhhhhhhhhh! Actually, she's making a fair bit of noise on Elizabeth Avenue on one of the picket lines near Memorial University. (Anthony Germain with Meghan McKibbon)
• 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Debunking MUN administration salary numbers
Memorial Math: A data expert on the picket lines says the administration's salary math just doesn't add up. She says MUNFA employees don't earn as much as the bosses claim. (Anthony Germain with Lourdes Peña-Castillo)
• 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Remembering Smokey Ball
He was a former mayor of Deer Lake who would proudly tell you that he was a world class salmon fly tier! His grandson joins us to talk about the life of Harold Weldon Ball... aka Smokey Ball. (Anthony Germain with Jacob Young)
• 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Bay du Nord Ecojustice lawsuit
Ottawa lawyers for the organization Ecojustice go to court on Wednesday in hopes to overturn approval of the Bay du Nord offshore oil and gas project. We hear opening arguments from one of those lawyers for Ecojustice. (Anthony Germain with Ian Miron)
• 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Medical column: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones - and we may not know we have it until we experience a fracture or a break. Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel looks into what Osteoporosis is -- and how its consequences can be prevented.
• 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Andrew Parson on releif payments for Port Aux Basque Residents
Back to the story of why people who lost their homes after Tropical storm Fiona smashed the southwest coast of the island, and why they are still waiting for help almost five months after the catostrophe. Yesterday, Peggy Moore Savery explained she and her husband are living in the basement of their niece's home. Their wrecked blue house was in much of the television footage during the Fiona coverage.
After various promises from the province and the federal government, Peggy Moore Savery says she and many others in Port Aux Basques who are still waiting for financial help to rebuild their lives, feel as if they have been forgotten.
• 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel - Health benefits of owning a pet
The health impact of owning a dog or cat can be difficult to measure... but some evidence suggests that pet ownership is at least associated with having lower blood pressure as well as being at a lower risk of a premature heart attack and a lower risk of dementia. Join health contributor Dr. Iris Gorfinkel as she explores what’s been learned.
• 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Offshore oil split messaging
The provincial and federal budgets of late contain two different messages about fossil fuels: The father of oil and gas in this province joins us with his thoughts on government financial planning and how the offshore is doing. (Anthony Germain with Rob Strong)
• 15 minutes, 28 seconds
No more no-fault evictions
After the City of St. John's evicted an 82-year-old woman without giving her a reason, disability activists are demanding the province follow most other jurisdictions in Canada and eliminate no-fault evictions. We speak with an activist with The Social Justice Co-operative of NL. (Anthony Germain with Debbie Wiseman)
• 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Ordinary Spokes award
An allegedly ordinary cycling organization in St. John's gets praise and recognition for climate change leadership. The group's chair drops by the studio to talk about receiving the city's first such award. (Anthony Germain with Meghan Hollett)
• 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Footsteps in Bay de Verde: A Mysterious Tale
What makes a good childrens' book? Why ghosts and terror, of course! We hear from an author and an illustrator who weaved a creepy tale. (Anthony Germain with Charis Cotter and Jenny Dwyer)
• 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Star Trek Art Mike Feehan
A little while back, the St. John's comic book artist Tweeted out that he was looking for work. But not just any job. He wanted to illustrate the cover of a Star Trek Comic book.Through the power of re-tweets and old connections that's exactly what happened.
• 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Outer Battery lights
We'll find out why a national organization - the Council of Canadians - is backing residents of the Outer Battery in their fight against City Hall. (Anthony Germain with Helen Forsey)
• 10 minutes, 27 seconds
NL leads country in governmant debt burden
This province will spend one billion dollars this year - not on schools, roads, doctors or healthcare - but on interest payments... a billion dollars to pay borrowing costs. The associate director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute joins us to talk about why we continue to be the most indebted province in the country? (Anthony Germain with Jake Fuss)
• 8 minutes, 21 seconds
82 Year Old Smoker Evicted
An 82-year old woman who uses a wheel chair has learned you can't fight city hall the hard way: She was evicted today, the last day of the month. Shirley Cox says the city was determined to get her out by terminating her lease because she is a smoker. The city won't confirm that, or explain the reason for tossing her out because of privacy regulations. We met up with Shirley Cox this morning, outside her apartment on Hamilton Avenue. She was having a smoke near the front because the smoking section is down a hill, over a set of steps, and not wheel chair.
• 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award
A little girl's life was saved after she was swept out to sea last August, and now the two people that saved her - Barbara Watson and Tim Hayes - are getting an award for their bravery. We speak with Barbara about what happened that day in Broad Cove, about a fundraiser planned... and a mystery you might be able to help solve. (Martin Jones with Barbara Watson)
• 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Long-term care limbo
We hear about a man in his eighties who's lost the will to live. His son says it's because he's been lying in St. Clare's Hospital six months waiting for a room in long-term care. (Anthony Germain with John Riche)
• 8 minutes, 1 second
Remembering Gordon Pinsent and "The Grand Seduction"
From Grand Falls to Toronto and Los Angeles... Gordon Pinsent was a national film and TV star with a voice that could make a bus schedule sound interesting: A local star who eclipsed much bigger stars when he came home to shoot films. We hear some movie set and taxi cab stories about Gordon Pinsent from the filmmaker who produced the movie "The Grand Seduction." (Anthony Germain with Barbara Doran)
• 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Matt Wright's Juno comedy nomination
He calls himself a Juno-award losing comedian. Now, Newfoundland's Matt Wright could be a two time Juno losing Canadian... but what if he wins this time? We check in with him in the City of Angels - That's Los Angeles... not Mount Pearl. (Anthony Germain with Matt Wright)
• 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Budget reaction: Retirees and seniors
We hear from the communications chair for CARP - the Canadian Association for Retired Persons - on what the provincial budget offers older people. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Linda Philips.
• 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Menstrual products and the environment
Period products and packaging are the fifth most common form of waste littering Canadian waterways. That figure doesn't sit well with Gen Z's climate priorities. We speak with an advocate for menstrual equity and the founder of Here for Her about low-waste period products.
• 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Road salt shortage
No need to be salty... or is there? We talk to the vice president of Avalon Coal Salt & Oil Ltd. about why it's so hard to get road salt these days. (Anthony Germain with Morgan Winter)
• 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Virtual Marine
A great news story: A Paradise company just landed a major contract to supply training equipment
to an offshore safety centre in Nigeria.
• 10 minutes, 22 seconds
It's lambing season!
We'll take you out to the Double Diamond Sheep Farm in Kilbride.
• 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Alcohol guidelines closer look
A professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University who's also a medical historian specializing in drug and alcohol regulation and policy speaks about the new guidelines following an opinion piece he wrote for the Globe and Mail. (Anthony Germain with Dan Malleck)
• 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Dr. Iris Gorfinkel - Which diet is best at ensuring the possibility of longest life?
One of the longest studies ever conducted on diet is helping to shed light on the impact that eating has on longevity. Our health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel says the results strongly point in one direction. Join us as we take a look at the implications. (Anthony Germain with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
• 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Fortunate Ones Juno Nominations
Local folk duo - Fortunate Ones is nominated for a Juno award this year for Contemporary Roots Album.
It's for their latest release called “That Was You and Me". Next month we'll heard whether Fortune smiles on Fortunate Ones; Andrew O'Brien and Catherine Allan on the awards night.
• 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Toxic plastics
The senior plastics program manager at Environmental Defence speaks out against Big Plastic's court challenge that plastic should not be designated toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. (Anthony Germain with Karen Wirzig)
• 8 minutes, 50 seconds
The blind Joys of hockey
Meet a father-son team who want to make Canada's game accessible to blind and visually impaired youth. (Anthony Germain with Steve and Brandon Joy)
• 9 minutes, 38 seconds
New duties for registered nurses
Before long, RNs will be writing prescriptions and referring patients to specialists. But what does that mean for workload and training? We speak with president of the NL Registered Nurses' Union. (Anthony Germain with Yvette Coffey)
• 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Remembering Gerald Mitchell
We mark the passing of the man known as the Labrador Balladeer, Gerald Mitchell, and his connection to Makkovik. (Anthony Germain with Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans)
• 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Motivating employees
With all this talk about recession, downsizing and belt-tightening, how do companies and business leaders motivate their employees? A local woman wants to help managers be better at what they do... She's the CEO of Shift People Development. (Anthony Germain with Corina Walsh)
• 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Family pride for Gordon Pinsent
The movie and TV stars have had their say about Gordon Pinsent... but one of the actor's cousins says
he was well-grounded - and family mattered to him a great deal. (Anthony Germain with Walt Pinsent)
• 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Caine's Quest volunteeer blitz
The organizers of Caine's Quest - the long distance snowmobile race across Labrador - are having their final volunteer blitz this weekend in Labrador City. We speak with the chair of the Caine's Quest board about this year's event. (Anthony Germain with Chris Lacey)
• 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Soccer player headed to Iceland
Striking in Newfoundland, Ontario... and now Iceland. St. John's soccer player Holly O'Neill signs her first professional contract and will be leaving for Iceland in two weeks.
• 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Hollow Bamboo
A local news broadcaster's first novel is about to be released. Experienced authors say it's unlike anything they've ever read... and they mean it in a good way! A humorous examination of Chinese identity and ancestry in St. John's... with a very serious dimension as well. (Anthony Germain with William Ping)
• 12 minutes, 44 seconds
The Life of a Pilot
A retired pilot has just published a memoir of his life... flying bush planes and water bombers! (Zach Goudie with Glen Goobie)
• 8 minutes, 49 seconds
MUN strike: Collegial governance
Is "The Collegial Clause" the real sticking point that has 18,000 students at Memorial University waiting for their education to resume? Alex Usher is president of Higher Education Associates. His firm has done consulting work for Memorial University.
• 8 minutes, 52 seconds
New leader of the provincial NDP
Jim Dinn takes over as leader of the provincial NDP. Is winning by acclamation a blessing, or a curse? He'll join me LIVE for a feature interview.
• 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Bay du Nord project local work concerns
Unifor is keeping score on Equinor's plans on Baie du Nord: A trillion dollar limerick, for an incomprehensible amount of profit. The company says there will be lots of work to go around... but the president of Unifor Local 20 - the Marine Worker's Federation - says the best and the majority of jobs aren't destined for here. (Anthony Germain with Rick Farrell)
• 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Valentines Snow Storm Causes Restaurant Closures
Today's weather shows NO love for the restaurant business in St. John's. Valentine's Day usually draws couples and lovers out in droves for intimate dining experiences. At the St. John's Fish Exchange and Wet Bar on Water Street in St. John's cancellations started coming in early. Justin Garland is the owner of the restaurant.
• 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Registered nurses job vacancies
The NL Registered Nurses' Union says the problem with vacant positions just keeps getting worse. We go to the union president find out what that means for contract talks. (Anthony Germain with Yvette Coffey)
• 10 minutes, 28 seconds
"Getting Hooked: A Handbook for Novice Salmon Anglers in Newfoundland and Labrador"
A lifelong angler spends some precious time writing a book about the sport he loves aimed at novices. The book's author doesn't know how much of that precious time he has left, and talks about why this book was so important for him to finish. (Anthony Germian with Don Hutchens)
• 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Anti-human trafficking summit
Human trafficking: Forced labour and forcing human beings to do many other things against their will. We drop by NL's first anti-human trafficking summit which was held today in St. John's.
• 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Mexico vacation cut short
A St. John's woman travels to Mexico to escape the cold of February: A nagging voice inside her told her not to go, and now she wishes she'd listened. A getaway... that required its own getaway. (Anthony Germain with Meghan Rubia)
• 18 minutes, 25 seconds
Who do we charge for EV chargers?
The province's Environment minister joins us to discuss the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure. (Anthony Germain with Bernard Davis)
• 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Sparks Literary Festival: Julia Laite
An award-winning author and academic at the University of London is finally home (for a bit.) Julia Laite drops by the studio to talk about "The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey." (Anthony Germain with Julia Laite)
• 8 minutes, 14 seconds
50 years of the RCA Theatre Company
A look back - and ahead - as the RCA Theatre Company marks 50 years of stage shows. The artistic animateur drops by to talk about the birthday celebrations. (Zach Goudie with Nicole Rousseau)
• 10 minutes, 52 seconds
"Raise Her Up" campaign: Armine Gosling
The provincial government chips in $40,000 to help Persistence Theatre pay for a new statue about an important Newfoundland woman. The group's producing artistic director drops by the studio to talk about the campaign. (Anthony Germain with Jenn Deon)
• 8 minutes, 3 seconds
Heritage NL Places and Poster Contest winner
A grade 2 student from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Corner Brook has won Heritage NL's Places and Poster Contest. We speak with Skylar Endicott and her mom Candice, as well as Heritage NL's Andrea O'Brien.