Whether you live in Clarenville, Port Aux Basques, southern Labrador or any point in between...CBC Newfoundland Morning is for you. It's an upbeat, friendly start to your day. Bernice and Martin have the information you need, want and can't do without!
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The Odd To Newfoundland is a paranormal podcast that covers all things strange and otherworldly. If you love hearing about hauntings, aliens, cryptids or just weird stuff/news, then you’ll love this show!
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A PODCAST ABOUT ME AND NEWFOUNDLAND – Newfoundland Boy is part memoir but mostly about the culture, arts, language, cuisine, vibrancy, and people of Canada’s youngest, most easterly, and most fascinating province: Newfoundland. ▬ WHERE TO LISTEN – There’s a new episode every Tuesday and Saturday. Listen wherever you find your other podcasts. Or at the host site here. And even on YouTube. Full transcripts also available. ▬ JOIN MY EMAIL LIST – Receive an email and never miss an episode. Sign ...
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NewfoundPod is a bite-sized podcast about Newfoundland, hosted by Debbie Wiseman. In each episode, I will bring you stories focusing on our unique culture and extraordinary citizens.
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Hello humans! Welcome to the Love Newfoundlands Podcast, your go-to place for all things related to the lovable gentle giants. Whether you're a devoted Newfie parent, considering adding one to your family, or simply fascinated by these gentle giants, this is the podcast for you. Together, we'll embark on an exciting journey that explores the fascinating history, unique personality traits, and delightful quirks of our beloved breed. We'll cover everything from their impressive swimming abilit ...
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I haven’t been from Newfoundland in a very long while ▬ Sources ▬ ○ “List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador,” Wikipedia, November 1, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ List_of_municipalities_in_Newfoundland_and_Labrador ○ Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, St. John’s Population and Lab…
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Who investigates when municipal officials or staff in NL breach the Code of Conduct?
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Delegates to The Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium Gander have been discussing the Municipal Conduct Act and the standard Municipal Code of Conduct. A listener wanted to know who investigates when municipal officials or staff are accused of breaching the codes. We put the question to Deatra Walsh, director of advocacy and communica…
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Episode 298: Religion of Tarot with Jessica Newhook
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Here's a smart link to my latest episode: https://podfollow.com/oddtonewfoundland/view?fbclid=IwAR0_FlxyNn0BRuyKLYV16pIAr713xclaqyPJPaWkYl6bFDklXajyTgp2xT8#_=_ This month's guest wrote her thesis on The religion of Tarot. With her masters in religious studies, Jessica Newhook takes a deep dive into the paranormal world with me and I must say I love…
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NL government makes new rules for Airbnb and other short-term accommodations
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It's been a few years since the provincial government made some changes that require all short-term accommodation providers to register with the tourism department. The new law, passed in 2020, is the Tourism Accommodations Act. Four years later, about 22-hundred rentals are registered, with a final deadline set for June 30. Industry leaders have b…
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Community event tells why people should come to the Labrador Straits - and stay
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A group in the Labrador Straits is tackling some big issues facing many rural towns: an aging population and the challenge of finding workers. This Sunday, the Southern Labrador Development Association is highlighting what the region has to offer, in a Spring Information Expo. John Groves is program officer for the Labrador Straits Welcoming Commun…
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NL Shop that sells Indigenous-designed gifts will collect items In honour of Red Dress Day
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A Grand Falls-Windsor shop that sells Indigenous-designed gifts will hold a collection drive in honour of Red Dress Day on Sunday. The special day of remembrance pays tribute to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Sisters Gifts Newfoundland is holding a "Stuff The Truck" event to collect donations for Status of Wome…
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'Charlie's Place,' traditional Indigenous land in Central Nfld., to be protected from development
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ICYMI from our Thursday show: An area of Central Newfoundland known as Charlie's Place is a step closer to getting the kind of protection some believe it should have. It's between the Northwest and Southwest Gander Rivers and has special significance to Indigenous people in the Glenwood and Gander Bay areas. Qalipu First Nation and the Nature Conse…
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Why is a can of beans at one grocery store half the price of the same can at another? We checked
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Prices seem to have gone up every time we go to a grocery store. In fact, recent analysis of household spending in Canada shows that, except for the Territories, people n this province pay more for food than anyone else in the country. The CBC's Leigh Anne Power compared four stores in Gander to see how prices differ from place to place. Then, she …
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Keeping towns running smoothly: Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador's president tells us what they're talking about in Gander
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Housing, economic development, climate resilience and more. Municipalities have a LOT to talk about and to do. Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is holding its annual symposium in Gander. Amy Coady is the president of MNL
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Show ME the Money! Municipalities learn about the art of the grant and the challenges to get one
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Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador.is holding its annual Symposium in Gander. One of the presentations on this year's agenda looks at the money available to municipalities and the best ways for them to find it. Deatra Walsh is the director of advocacy and communications with MN
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NL's housing minister told us what the Town of Gander needs to do next to turn an abandoned church into affordable housing
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Two years ago, the town of Gander bought an abandoned Pentecostal Church building, planning to use it to benefit the community. A local group has made a proposal to convert it to affordable and transitional housing, with space to run assistance programs. Gander Mayor Percy Farwell says the project is ready to go, but the town is waiting for money f…
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College's charming local history interviews from 1980 with Corner Brook seniors finally available online
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Audio interviews that give us a glimpse of everyday life many years ago in Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands take us down Memory Lane - and now they're available online. Back in 1980, history students at what was then Sir Wilfred Grenfell College interviewed local seniors. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University recently posted the Bowater Oral Hist…
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Clarenville's Sub-C Imaging is making waves, and recently got provincial help to develop a new underwater inspection system
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Sub-C Imaging of Clarenville has received nearly a half-million dollars in provincial money to help develop a new underwater inspection system. The company develops advanced underwater technology for the offshore and underwater markets, for remote vehicle operations in deep sea mining and marine research. Chad Collett is the CEO.…
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On World Maternal Mental Health Day, we asked an advocacy group why it's important to focus on it
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One in four NL women suffers from anxiety and depression during the perinatal period. That's the time from when they become pregnant and sometimes up to a year after they give birth. The impact on their mental health and well-being can range from mild to serious. May 1is World Maternal Mental Health Day, and the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of …
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Still waiting. We spoke with the brother of a Nfld. trucker who's been missing in Ontario since Apr. 24
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The family of a Stephenville man has endured a terrible week of waiting. Brian Lush is the trucker who's been missing in Ontario since last Wednesday. He was last seen at a gas station in Summerstown, in eastern Ontario. His transport truck and personal belongings were left behind. Craig Lush, his brother, was designated by his family to speak on t…
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▬ A bit about me, a bit about Newfoundland and this podcast, and a story about my mother’s and my adventure at a skeety donut shop ▬ Sources ▬ ○ “Skeet (Newfoundland),” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeet_(Newfoundland) ○ Dictionary of Newfoundland English, edited by G.M. Story, W.J. Kirwin, and J.D. A. Widdowson, 2nd ed. with supplement…
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Missing for nearly a week, with no answers. The OPP told us about the search in Ontario for an NL trucker
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The family of Brian Lush of Stephenville is still waiting for answers, nearly a week after he went missing. Lush is a commercial trucker who was last seen at a gas station in Summerstown, Ontario, where his truck was left behind. There's been no trace of him since. Bill Dickson is the media relations coordinator with the Ontario Provincial Police E…
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Taking a stand by taking a walk. A bishop walks 42 kms in support of a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war
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The fight for change happens one step at a time. Roman Catholic Bishop Bart Van Roijen hopes his walk from York Harbour to Corner Brook will help in the call to action for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. On Monday, he completed the 42-kilometre journey, to show his support for peace. CBC's Amy Feehan met up with him for a bit of his walk.…
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Helping those who experience disordered eating: NL's Eating Disorder Foundation is in Central Newfoundland, spreading the word about how they can help
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Supporting people who experience disordered eating, and advocating for effective policies and programs. That's the mandate of the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. They're continuing their work this week throughout Central Newfoundland. Paul Thomey, the Foundation's executive director spoke with Martin.in our Gander studio.…
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Take your health level to a "great" from a "fair" - a well-being fair, that is
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People in the Gander area on Tuesday can start to feel better - in body and mind, The Community Sector Council is holding a well-being fair to teach them how to be more active and to find mental health care. Participants will even be able to get a massage. Lindsey Hynes is the manager of community vitality and well-being with the CSC.…
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"Health Hubs" in the Exploits Valley are trying to shorten the long waiting list of women who want pap tests
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Many people in the province have a hard time getting basic medical care, and.women waiting for pap tests can be stuck in long lineups. But in central Newfoundland, "Health Hubs" that were set up in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor for people without family doctors are trying to speed things along, Testing usually done at a family doctor's office is d…
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Remembering a legend. Late Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Bob Cole took a tongue-in-cheek quiz with us
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Legendary Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play man Bob Cole passed away this week in St. John's at the age of 90. As we remember him, we've delved into our archives and came up with him answering our "21 Questions" quiz some years ago, with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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Fix us up with some money. Fans of an historic church in Port au Port West compete for a $50K restoration fund prize
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Newfoundland and Labrador has lots of great historic buildings, but it can be hard for locals to get money to fix them up. The ‘Next Great Save’ competition gives Canadians a chance to nominate the historical places in their communities for a chance to win up to 50-thousand dollars in restoration money. Our Lady of Mercy Complex in Port au Port Wes…
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There's lots of fish in the sea...but not so much in the Conne River. A new DFO report says aquaculture is hurting wild salmon stocks
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For years, supporters of aquaculture in this province have offered all kinds of arguments that salmon farm escapees don't hurt wild fish stocks. But this week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has published a new report saying that's not the case...specifically on the Conne River. The report says there are definite links between wild salmon d…
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Connecting artists with performances spaces. A new interactive platform leads you to some amazing arts venues in NL
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In a province known for its music and art, it's no surprise that we also boast a wide array of incredible performance arts venues. Laughing Heart Music has just announced a new platform that plans to curate these spaces into a single website. It's called NL Venues and it offers a fully searchable database for everything from intimate coffee houses,…
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Locked, loaded and ready to go. Big Brother Canada casts its first Labradorian contestant
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Todd Clements from Happy Valley-Goose Bay is having his reality TV moment - as a contestant on Big Brother Canada. Todd might not seem like your average reality show contestant, He admits his voice is a l-i-i-i-t-le bit monotone, but "The Toddinator"—as he's sometimes known--is definitely the talk of the town in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Todd's still…
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