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LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED: Mom wants answers, after her 11yo daughter had the tops of two fingers accidentally severed in an unsupervised classroom 11:46

1d ago11:46

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*NOTE:The following interviews contain descriptions that some listeners may find disturbing.* Just before Christmas, 11-year-old Kamara White was on her lunch break in a classroom at Sprucewood Academy in Grand Falls-Windsor. Some of the grade six students in the room decided to play a physical game while the teacher was not present. As things got …

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Exploring Newfoundland: A Journey Through Stunning Landscapes 49:26

7d ago49:26

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Let us know if you have any questions about Newfoundland and we may air it on next episode. Exploring Newfoundland: A Journey Through Stunning Landscapes | The Newfoundland Lens Episode 5 In episode 5 of The Newfoundland Lens, hosts Michael Windsor and Cory Babstock delve into Newfoundland's stunning landscapes by revealing their top 10 favorite ph…

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Anglican church members in Western Newfoundland feel a special connection to a bishop who's making headlines in the U.S. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who made a plea to President Donald Trump, was a presenter ... 5:45

1d ago5:45

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Most of us hadn't heard of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde until last Monday. She's the Episcopal bishop in Washington, D.C. who made a plea to President Donald Trump. But Anglican church members in Western Newfoundland knew her name. They'd met her in person last fall, at church meetings in Corner Brook. Rev. Mickton Phiri is priest-in-charge at St. Mi…

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NL parents are concerned whether there'll be enough money for their children under Jordan's Principle 9:42

1d ago9:42

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It's still unclear what help will be available in the months to come under Jordan's Principle, and that's causing concern. Jordan's Principle is the result of a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. It's meant to ensure that First Nations children in Canada can get the services and support they need, when they need them. There's been a dela…

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All fired up about firefighting. We shared a good news story about the junior firefighter program in Gander Bay 12:02

1d ago12:02

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We've been asking listeners for happy stories about the good that's in the world - and we were delighted to tell you about one of them this morning. A mother in Gander Bay sparked the idea of a junior firefighter program. it's been running successfully for the past three years, thanks to the Gander Bay Fire Department. Jodi Budden of Victoria Cove …

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Enough snow for ya? We asked the NL Snowmobile Federation where the good spots are 6:18

4d ago6:18

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If you love outdoor winter activities, this winter has been a disappointment so far. Many areas of our Newfoundland Morning region haven't had as much snow as in a typical winter. Snowmobilers are frustrated in some regions, especially in the central part of the island. There's some snow on the west coast, though. Matthew Swain is general manager o…

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Gilbert the dog is safe at home in Forteau today after spending TWO freezing nights outdoors in Labrador 7:28

4d ago7:28

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Gilbert the dog was found safe and sound on Thursday, after being lost outdoors in Labrador for two very cold nights. Gilbert had a lot of people looking for him. Cara Suley of Forteau is his owner.

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A Bonavista man died en route to hospital because the local ER was closed, so a concerned citizen's committee wants the hospital's designation changed 14:23

4d ago14:23

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The story of a Bonavista man who died en route to hospital has prompted concerned citizens in the town to take action. In early 2023, Charlie Marsh had an asthma attack. The local Bonavista emergency room was closed, and he was sent to Clarenville by ambulance. Marsh didn't survive. His daughter, Shelley Marsh Gosselin, is now working with the Bona…

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Volunteers in Corner Brook moved snow around the cross-country ski club yesterday, for racers and rec skiers 5:09

4d ago5:09

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Shovelling snow is just a part of winter in this province, and some people in Corner Brook volunteered to do some EXTRA shovelling on Thursday for a good cause. Blow Me Down Trails is hosting a provincial cross-country ski race this weekend. While the ski club has had a fair amount of snow, some of it needed to be moved around a bit. Shawn Leamon i…

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An art exhibit made from shotgun shells found on the beaches of Gros Morne shows what garbage is doing to the environment 7:03

4d ago7:03

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An artist from Corner Brook is turning shotgun shells into art. Tara Young has used hundreds of shotgun shells found on beaches in the Gros Morne area. She's created a unique interpretation of sea life that also makes a point. We reached Young in Nova Scotia where she's studying art at NSCAD University.…

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"Downward dogs," with a newborn in arms. Baby and Mom Yoga 7:53

5d ago7:53

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Getting out of the house can be hard for parents with newborn babies, and squeezing in some time to exercise can be even harder. That’s part of the reason yoga instructor Mandi Buckle says giving moms a space to do yoga with their babies is so important. The Studio, a new fitness and wellness space in the city, is offering Baby and Mom Yoga. The CB…

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Business owners in Port au Choix are worried about the impending closure of the local bank 5:28

5d ago5:28

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Last week, we learned that the Bank of Montreal is closing its branch in Port au Choix this July, after over 50 years of operation. That will leave the town with only a credit union in the area to provide banking services. Customers who hope to stay with BMO will need to travel two hours to reach the nearest branch in Rocky Harbour, or two and a ha…

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Fewer immigrants coming to NL mean fewer recruits to fill healthcare job vacancies. We heard from the nurses' union 9:11

5d ago9:11

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Earlier this week, the federal government announced it's cutting immigration numbers in half. This province welcomed three-thousand newcomers last year. The new total allowed is 15-hundred. 75 percent of them are already living here. The Registered Nurses Union Newfoundland and Labrador is worried about what that will mean for healthcare recruitmen…

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President Donald Trump says the U.S. is pulling out of the Paris Agreement. A MUN professor tells us what this means for the future of the agreement 8:20

5d ago8:20

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In 2015, 196 countries signed the Pairs Agreement. The goal was to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. After his first day in office, President Donald Trump took the U.S. out of the agreement. As the country moves away from climate action and focuses on using fossil fuels, it could affect the goals of the Agree…

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Lewisporte firefighters battle their first-ever electric-vehicle fire -and it was a stubborn one 8:39

5d ago8:39

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Firefighters are trained for every possible scenario, but there's nothing like a real-life situation to bring it all home. Last week, the Lewisporte Fire Department responded for the first time ever to a fire involving an electric vehicle. Rob Fudge is the battalion chief with Lewisporte Regional Fire Rescue, and he was the officer in command at th…

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Researcher studies how cancer affects people who are younger than 18 6:27

6d ago6:27

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None of us likes to think of children and young people having to battle cancer. Now, a researcher at Memorial University is taking a look at their experiences, in hopes of making things just a little better for them. The study is looking for people between the ages of 10 and 39 who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18.Sevtap Savas is a c…

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No gas, no diesel, no groceries in Red Bay, Convenience store closes 7:06

6d ago7:06

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Red Bay has always been one of THE places to refuel along the south Labrador highway. For drivers heading north, it was the last stop to get gas until Port Hope Simpson - over 100 kilometres away. But now, the local convenience store is closing - and that means locals have to drive outside of town for fuel AND groceries. We spoke with town manager …

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Trump says the U.S. will recognize only two genders, male and female. We spoke with a member of Corner Brook and Bay of Islands Pride 9:21

6d ago9:21

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The United States will recognize only two sexes, male and female, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered on Monday. And those two sexes cannot be changed. Trump moved quickly to end a range of policies aimed at protecting rights for 2SLGBTQ+ people. While many say the executive order will be challenged in court, it still has many members of the 2SLGBT…

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Brace for threats, Eurasia Group warns businesses and politicians in Canada 7:21

6d ago7:21

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The Eurasia Group is an international company offering business advice to businesses and politicians around the world. It recently released its annual report on the issues countries and companies will have to face in the coming year. For Canada, some of the threats mentioned include the trade relationship with the U.S., the rise of A-I and the brea…

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A spaceport In NL? Rockets with parts made on a 3D printer? Could happen 6:24

6d ago6:24

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A Canadian aerospace company is eyeing St. Lawrence, NL as the site for "Spaceport Canada." NordSpace claims it'll be Canada's first fully integrated space launch facility. The company hasn't officially given St. Lawrence a "go," but the town is right at the top of its list. The CBC's Hillary Johnson took a look at the company and the project.…

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A Pasadena man says writing about his late wife's battle with cancer helped him to process his own grief 8:32

7d ago8:32

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Anyone who has lost a loved one will know we all deal with grief in our own way. A Pasadena man has found comfort by sharing his late wife's story. Bradley Anderson recently published Where Love Grows, A Legacy in Bloom. It's focused on his wife, Karen's battle with cancer over a period of ten years. Bradley Anderson joined us in the studio.…

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NL hockey player passes away at 91. A fan remembers George Faulkner 7:38

7d ago7:38

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Hockey fans across the province are remembering George Faulkner this week. The legendary player from Bishop's Falls died this past weekend at the age of 91. Faulkner was the first Newfoundlander ever to sign a professional contract with the NHL. He played pro with the Montreal Canadians farm team for four seasons, and helped Team Canada win a bronz…

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A nurse practitioner from NL says hormone therapy is hard to come by, so she started her own business 5:25

8d ago5:25

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ICYMI: Women in pain, being diagnosed incorrectly, sometimes being mistreated...and not having the changes in their bodies addressed properly... Nurse practitioner Julie Kane says those are some of the reasons she launched her own virtual hormone treatment business, Bird Island Wellness. Kane is a Newfoundlander living in Alaska. She told the CBC’s…

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Risky Riverside. Corner Brook's mayor says the City will study the Riverside Drive area, where a landslide last April pushed a truck into the Humber River 6:03

8d ago6:03

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The City of Corner Brook is taking another look at the Riverside Drive area, after a landslide that happened last April. It was a harrowing experience for the four people involved, when a vehicle was pushed into the Humber River and another was struck by falling rocks and soil. The road took two months to re-open, but the City of Corner Brook isn't…

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Corner Brook Royals retire Ed Kearsey's No. 15 jersey 5:40

8d ago5:40

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Having their jersey retired by their team is a tremendous honour for an athlete. The Corner Brook Royals gave that distinction to former player Ed Kearsey over the weekend, as they retired his Number 15. Kearsey played almost 250 games in his career. Back in 1986, he was on the Royals team that brought home the the first Allan Cup in Newfoundland h…

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A cultural historian says the U.S. is on the road to becoming a fallen empire 6:06

8d ago6:06

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Donald Trump was inaugurated today. His election win was marked by online rhetoric, unqualified picks for high office, and grade-school bullying. That behaviour worries cultural historian Ernest Rugenstein. He has studied the rise and fall of empires, and he fears that the U.S. is showing all the signs of a failure in the future. He spoke with the …

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A new CD Howe Institute report gives a failing grade to NL's health care system - but it says things can improve 6:41

8d ago6:41

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The CD Howe Institute has released a report on access to health care in the country. The prominent think tank published its findings last week - and the news is not good for NL. Tingting Zhang wrote the report, and she says while things aren't great right now, there are ways to improve the system.

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