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English, Political, 1 season, 143 episodes, 5 days, 4 hours, 29 minutes
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Cross Talk's daily phone-in connects listeners from across Newfoundland and Labrador - and beyond.
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History show

Today on the show we chat about a new library for the LGBTQ community. Then we dig into N.L. history with Ted Rowe, the author of "Mischief in High Places: The Life and Times of Sir Richard Squires".
1/1/150 minutes, 8 seconds
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Tattoo studio anniversary; Virtual and rural health-care

Today on the show Adam speaks with Dave Munro about two decades of staying power for his studio. Then for the call-in, Dr. Todd Young is Adam's guest. They talk about virtual and rural health-care in N.L while hearing from callers about their experiences.
1/1/150 minutes, 53 seconds
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47th annual N.L. Folk Festival tee-up

Adam Walsh and crew take the show to Bannerman Park in St. John's to get "folk-ed up" for this year's festival. You will hear from folks from behind the scenes all the way to the main stage.
1/1/137 minutes, 44 seconds
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What is social innovation and how might it help communities?

Today on the show we are talking about putting people and the planet first. It's a show about social innovation and social enterprise. In this episode you hear from local and national folks who are trying to change how business is done -- all the while helping their communities. 
1/1/155 minutes, 41 seconds
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We are checking in to see what you are readng this summer.

The lazy days of summer are great for catching up on your reading list...What are folks reading this summer?
1/1/155 minutes, 13 seconds
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Vegan cuisine on the menu for conversation

Join host Adam Walsh as he talks about vegan cuisine with two chefs and a baker. They touch on tips and the evolution of food culture around veganism.
1/1/152 minutes, 54 seconds
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Gardening day

Tim Walsh is here to answer all your gardening questions.
1/1/151 minutes, 56 seconds
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Communicating with loved ones struggling with mental health issues

Today's show speaks with three local moms who have been raising awareness around mental health -- specifically borderline personality disorder. Adam speaks with them about their lives experience as well as with Lynn Courey, president and co-founder of the Shashbear Foundation -- a charity that provides support for families facing mental health challenges.
1/1/151 minutes, 47 seconds
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AMA with the Best Kind Comedy Tour

Three of N.L.'s funniest comics stopped by the studio to chat about their upcoming cross-country tour and to answer questions from callers about the business of standup comedy. Take a listen to host Adam Walsh chat with comedians Mike Lynch, Colin Hollett, and Brian Aylward.
1/1/153 minutes, 30 seconds
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The future of local media without social media

Canadians are being blocked from accessing news on Facebook and Instagram and how it affects them.
1/1/155 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to deadhead flowers

Adam speaks with MUNSU's executive director of external affairs, John Harris, who is trying to interview all 46 people running for a seat on Memorial University's board of regents. Then horticulturist Todd Boland is Adam's guest for gardening day. Todd gives tips on deadheading and more.
1/1/150 minutes, 51 seconds
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Body safety programs in schools; Hunting for treasure

Today's show is in two parts. In the first half, the show finds out about a program designed to keep kids safe from predators in the offline and online world. In the second half, we speak with Darrell Steele from the metal detector club Diggin the Rock and we ask callers: what weird and wonderful finds have you come across when on the beach, in the woods or at a yard sale?
1/1/151 minutes, 31 seconds
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AMA with the food professor

The show starts with DFO scientist Jack Lawson giving folks safety advice for being on the water around whales. Then it's an AMA with the food professor Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie's Agri-Food Analytics Lab.
1/1/151 minutes, 52 seconds
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What's on your end of summer N.L. bucket list?

Summer is whipping by but there's loads of time left to do stuff. On today's show we ask folks for some bucket list N.L. things to do before before the start of fall.
1/1/155 minutes, 24 seconds
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Mallory Johnson; Pet talk and tips

Adam chats with country music singer/songwriter Mallory Johnson about her trip home to N.L. and summer gigs. Then veterinarian Maggie Brown Bury stips by to answer general pet care questions and give tips.
1/1/151 minutes, 34 seconds
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The road trip show: Times when you took the road less travelled

The show starts with tech at Memorial University. Adam speaks with Sarah Taker, a tech sector employability coordinator. For the call-in he talks about road trips with two long-time moto riders and travelers. They touch on everything from independent travel to some pretty memorable trips on the open highway.
1/1/152 minutes, 5 seconds
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Canda's restaurants past and present

The show asks listeners for a restaurant memory -- a time and place that was special or maybe not so special. Host Adam Walsh is joined by food writer Gabby Peyton who talks about her new book "Where we ate: a field guide to Canada's restaurants, past and present". He is also joined by TikTok restaurant reviewer Sanuda Ranawake.
1/1/155 minutes, 22 seconds
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Rocker JJ Wilde and gardening day

Juno award winning rocker JJ Wilde is in St. John's for Iceberg Alley and stopped in for a chat. Plus it was gardening day on the show. David Goodyear from The Homestead at Flatrock answered questions and talked about growing with protective covering because of bad weather.
1/1/151 minutes, 33 seconds
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What needs to change to get plastics out of our oceans?

The show speaks with author and wildlife biologist Holly Hogan about her book "Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist". We ask folks: what needs to change to get plastics out of our oceans? The show starts with David Brake, the community engagement officer for Iron and Earth. He talks about empowering energy industry workers to move to the green energy industry.
1/1/148 minutes, 30 seconds
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Drug use, stigma and harm reduction

With fears of a fentanyl tainted drug supply and a spike in overdoses in recent weeks, today The Signal talks about drug use, stigma and harm reduction. It asks what steps need to be taken in this province to save lives? The show starts with associate producer Amanda Gear who inroduces us to a married couple traveling across Canada to raise money and awareness for youth who struggle with mental health and addictions.
1/1/155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Mid-summer gardening upkeep

Today's show digs into mid-summer gardening tips. Horticulturist Todd Boland is Adam's guest. The show starts with Adam speaking with author Jeremy Smith about interest from a media producer for his first novel "Cultivating Sunshine".
1/1/151 minutes, 40 seconds
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Father's Day and Authors Chris Ryan and Mike Heffernan

Father's Day and Authors Chris Ryan and Mike Heffernan
1/1/145 minutes, 14 seconds
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Our annual whale show!

From whale questions to whale tales, this show has you covered on everything you want to know about the big beautiful marine mammals. The show starts with one final check-in with the CBC's Amanda Gear at the North American Indigenous Games.
1/1/151 minutes, 20 seconds
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Food in schools and why it matters

It's the last day of classes for most schools in the province. The show starts with Innu Education celebrating 34 Grade12 grads this year. Then the conversation turns to the importance of school food programs. Why they matter and the need for a national program.
1/1/155 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mentoring women in trades; Child care

Adam starts the show with an interview about a new workshop designed to provide employers and supervisors of tradeswomen with the tools they need to be a strong mentor. For the call-in the show asks folks their thoughts on the child-care situation in the province.
1/1/149 minutes, 47 seconds
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What summer eats taste like pure sunshine?

Host Adam Walsh is joined by a personal chef, a BBQ master and a mixologist for a summer eats conversation. They talk about their businesses, approach to food and what hits just right in the summer months. They also share some of their favourite recipes with listeners.
1/1/155 minutes, 3 seconds
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Talking climate change impacts and policy

Assuming we transition off of oil and gas, what do you need to make your life and this province better? That's the question our host Adam Walsh asked listeners today. Adam was first joined by Sabaa Khan who is with the David Suzuki Foundation for a policy conversation. Then climatologist Joel Finnis and political scientist Beth Schwartz were in-studio to talk impacts and policy.
1/1/155 minutes, 23 seconds
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Gardening day: time for transplants and annuals

Before Adam gets to gardening he speaks with Francis Dawson and Nadia Duman of the psych/dub/dance-duo Cuerpos. Then Tim Walsh from MUN Botanical Garden pops by to talk gardening.
1/1/150 minutes, 25 seconds
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Does dark humour help you when times get tough?

The show starts at a rally in support of LGBTQ-inclusive education. Then it dives into dark humour with a couple of authors. We ask folks why dark humour helps people get through difficult times, whether they be personal or about weighty world events.
1/1/153 minutes, 28 seconds
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Community Services Recovery Fund; Gardening

The show starts with a chat dozens of local organizations that tapped into millions in funding and what it means for them. Then Adam welcomes Todd Boland to the studio for the first gardening show of September.
1/1/150 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to find your future in Tech

The show asks a slew of industry experts how folks can train or upskill to enter the tech industry workforce. Much of the conversation centres around the program "Find Your Future in Tech" which launched in February of this year with $27 million in funding from the federal government.
1/1/153 minutes, 41 seconds
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Canada Games 2025

We are two years out from the start of the 2025 Canada Games and we will hear from a pile of folks associated with the games.
1/1/151 minutes, 58 seconds
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Hiking in Newfoundland and Labrador

What are your favorite trails around the province?
1/1/151 minutes, 33 seconds
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Foraging

Today on The Signal, Foraging experts tell folks what's in season and what to stay away from when out on the land.
1/1/155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Live on location from Heart's content

Adam and the gang head to Heart's Content to talk about the last 150 years of town history, UNESCO World Heritage Site potential and where things in the town are headed.
1/1/148 minutes, 3 seconds
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Gardening Day

Today on the show we remember the falllen of Afghanistan and then it's gardening day. Michael Murray is here for all you green thumbs.
1/1/152 minutes, 10 seconds
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What does it take to make you feel beautiful these days?

It's The Signal's beauty show. A panel of industry professionals talk modern beauty standards, costs and entrepreneurship. They also answer the question: what does it take for you to feel beautiful these days? The start of the show features an interview with Inuk artist Glenn Gear about some new art at The Rooms and plans for the Bonavista Biennale.
1/1/151 minutes, 57 seconds
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annual hunting show

We are talking about everything from tips for beginners to hunting safety.
1/1/149 minutes, 15 seconds
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What you need to know about accessing family and civil justice in N.L.

The show starts with Jeffery Bourne, the executive diretor of U-Turn recover in Carbonear, and a conversation around progress in mental health and addictions treatment in the province. Then the show dives into the world of justice. It looks at access to family and civil law, and what gets in the way.
1/1/151 minutes, 24 seconds
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Circle of Distinction Awards; Gardening

Adam starts the show with YWCA executive director Maria Gentle. They talk about the rebrand of the YWCA's "Women of Distinction Awards" and efforts to widen the circle of celebration. Then horticulturist Ross Traverse is Adam's in-studio guest for a late-summer gardening day show.
1/1/152 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Signal July 6: Carbon Tax

Today on the show Adam Walsh spoke about the federal carbon tax and asked listeners what they think about it, and how it will affect their bottom line. He was joined by Memorial University Business professor Tom Cooper.
1/1/155 minutes, 23 seconds
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Tell us about your wedding day

The show starts with local songwriter Jason Normore who talks about a new tune of his that brings some dreamy summer energy. Then the show dives into a new exhibit at The Rooms called "Tying the Knot." Guest Maureen Peters curated the exhibit and is Adam's guest.
1/1/149 minutes, 38 seconds
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Gardening Day

We've got two guests who know grow fruits and veggies in every corner of this province,
1/1/149 minutes, 59 seconds
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What's stopping you from buying more local food?

Today's show talks about food hubs, increased local food access and sustainable food production in N.L. And it asks listeners what is stopping them from buying more local food? The show starts with mental health advocate Glenn Roil weighing-in on last week's final report on the provincial government's five-year mental health action plan.
1/1/152 minutes, 15 seconds
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How's your gardening season going?

Horticulturist Ross Traverse was in studio talking about all the ins and outs so far of this year's gardening season. As always he answers questions and gives advice on best practices. The show starts with comic book artist Paul Tucker who stops by to talk about STRINGER, a new graphic novel crime thriller.
1/1/151 minutes, 36 seconds
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Who should foot the bill when adventure tourism goes sideways?

Whether it's in the deep sea or on mountain tops, the show discusses who should foot the search and rescue bill when things go wrong on adventure tourism expeditons. The show starts with a word from Kittiwake Dance Theatre on summer performances.
1/1/151 minutes, 5 seconds
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Revisiting some CBCNL award winning journalism

On today's show we revisit two big CBCNL projects that won regional awards this year. The first is the podcast "One in Six," the story of a couple's years long struggle with fertility. The second project is called "Toxic Towns," a three-part series on contaminated sites in the province.
1/1/147 minutes, 54 seconds
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Come From Away and ASL; Ukraine's Independence Day

First up on the show today we find out about a special showing of Come From Away in ASL. Then Adam chats with folks from the local Ukrainian community about their Indepence Day, the war and life in N.L.
1/1/152 minutes, 9 seconds
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What summer eats taste like pure sunshine?

Host Adam Walsh is joined by a personal chef, a BBQ master and a mixologist for a summer eats conversation. They talk about their businesses, approach to food and what hits just right in the summer months. They also share some of their favourite recipes with listeners.
1/1/149 minutes, 35 seconds
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Is gardening more art than science for you?

We start the show with Tim Baker live in studio -- a chat about his music, summer gigs and life as a working musician. Then we horticulturalist Anthony O'Neill is Adam's gardening guest. They chat about how gardening can be more art than science for some folks and they take calls.
1/1/146 minutes, 5 seconds
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What are you watching this summer?

The show starts with the 30th anniversary of "Shakespeare By the Sea". Then it pivots to pop culture and what folks are watching on the big screen and the flat screen this summer. From "Barbenheimer" to "Beef" Adam and pop-culture expert Sandra Mills cover it all.
1/1/149 minutes, 11 seconds
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Live from Flat Bay for this year's powwow

We were live from the west coast of the island today in Flat Bay for this year's powwow season. Today's show was all about this year's celebrations and honouring of Mi'kmaw culture.
1/1/147 minutes, 10 seconds
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AMA with the Best Kind Comedy Tour

Three of N.L.'s funniest comics stopped by the studio to chat about their upcoming cross-country tour and to answer questions from callers about the business of standup comedy. Take a listen to host Adam Walsh chat with comedians Mike Lynch, Colin Hollett, and Brian Aylward.
1/1/155 minutes, 26 seconds
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Gardening Day

On the show today, a word about comedy and accessibility for venues. Then it's gardening day! Dan Rubin is here for all your calls. He'll talk about his new book Sun, Seed and Soil plus Tips and techniques for a northern garden.
1/1/152 minutes, 35 seconds
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How's your gardening season going?

Horticulturist Ross Traverse was in studio talking about all the ins and outs so far of this year's gardening season. As always he answers questions and gives advice on best practices. The show starts with comic book artist Paul Tucker who stops by to talk about STRINGER, a new graphic novel crime thriller.
1/1/155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Seasonal dishes; Gardening day

It's gardening day on the show and we start with a farm-to-table chat about recipes in "The Grounds Café: Seasonal Dishes from Murray's Century Farm". Then Lisa McBride is our guest for a homestead edition of gardening day.
1/1/148 minutes, 22 seconds
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Back to school show

The show starts with Allison Graves who dishes out the deets of her new short story collection "Soft Serve". Then it's a back to school show where we ask: what's on your mind at the start of this school year? Adam is joined by the head of the teachers' union Trent Langdon as well as John Harris with MUNSU.
1/1/152 minutes, 21 seconds
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Does your community need more car-free infrastructure?

The show starts with an update from this year's opening of the Colony of Avalon. Then, it's car-free week and the show asks folks about their communities and car-free infrastructure. Host Adam Walsh steers the conversation from active transport to public transit and more.
1/1/151 minutes, 15 seconds
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One brief history of drag

After 25 years away, Mikiki has planned quite the homecoming with a special set of shows. Mikiki and some friends drop by the studio to chat about this week's events and a quarter centrury of performances.
1/1/146 minutes, 51 seconds
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Acheology

We're talking archeology in Newfoundland and Labrador.
1/1/155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Conservation in a time of climate change

Today's show focuses on conservation work being done across N.L. in these times of climate change. It also asks folks if what natural area of the province they would like to protect.
1/1/155 minutes, 12 seconds
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What do you want to see replace HMP?

Today the show spends the full hour talking about Her Majesty's Penitentiary -- it's past, present and future. Adam is joined by special co-host Ariana Kelland. Together they speak with folks connected to the Victorian-era prison, indlucing a chaplain, former correctional officer, and a current inmate.
1/1/155 minutes, 3 seconds
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Community Hubs

The show starts with an update from yesterday with comments on HMP by the justice minister. Then Adam and guests go on a virtual road trip and check-in with new community hubs right across the province. They speak with folks who are leading the charge for learning and well-being in their communities.
1/1/151 minutes, 15 seconds
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First responder warm line; Tequity

First up on the show today Adam interviews Brad Glynn from Lifewise about the launch of a first responder warm line. Then it's a local tech industry conversation with folks from the group Tequity.
1/1/150 minutes, 44 seconds
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Fridays for Future; Newfoundland Quarterly

Today on the show we get local details about this week's cliimate strike. Then it's our "Newfoundland Quarterly" show. We dive into the latest issue talking about this season's theme "place".
1/1/151 minutes, 33 seconds
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Live in Bonavista Part 1

Adam and the gang are in Bonavista for this first of two shows. This first show focuses on community challenges and how folks are tackling said challenges -- from housing, to food insecurity, the local economy, safety and more.
1/1/148 minutes, 6 seconds
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Live in Bonavista Part 2

It's our second show in Bonavista and today we are helping say arrivederci to the Biennale. Adam speaks with organizers and artists about this year's event, its cultural impact and looks ahead to the next one.
1/1/144 minutes, 34 seconds
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Best kind comedy tour; Gardening day

The show starts with international funnyman Brian Aylward who gives an update on "The Best Kind Comedy Tour". Then Dave Goodyear from "The Homestead in Flatrock" is in studio for gardening day.
1/1/150 minutes, 36 seconds
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Climate week on The Signal: Seaweed

Today kicks off a full week of climate coverage on the show. Adam starts with seaweed and his guest, environmental consultant and seaweed farmer, Michael Teasdale. Together they speak with folks in the province who are interested in tapping into the climate benefits of seaweed.
1/1/155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Carbon capture; Community climate engagement

It's day three of climate week on the show. First up we bring you details on carbon capture and a lecture taking place for Science Literacy Week. Then Adam is joined by Ashley Smith, the owner and manading director of Fundemental Inc. They talk about climate action at the community level -- eveything from resilience to adaptation and mitigation.
1/1/155 minutes, 19 seconds
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Climate policy; Gardening day

Today on the show climate week continues with a chat about environmental policy and a look ahead to COP 28 in Dubai with professor Angela Carter. And then it's gardening day with special guest Michael Murray who answers the regular gardening questions while also spending time on gardening through a climate lens.
1/1/155 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ecological grief; Youth climate action

Climate week continues on the show. Adam starts with a conversation about ecological grief with Ashlee Cunsolo, vice-provost, of Memorial University's Labrador Campus. Then Adam chats with a panel of young folks about climate action -- they touch on activism, work in STEM and education.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Carbon capture; Climate collectives

It's the final day of climate week on the show and we were live at the Johnson Geo Centre. Adam spoke with folks from Memorial Univeristy about carbon capture utilization and storage, as well as about a provincial climate collective of young folks.
1/1/153 minutes, 29 seconds
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Award-winning photographer; Circle of Distinction Awards

We start the show with award-winning photographer Ting Ting Chen and a word on her new book. Then the rest of the show focuses on nominees and winners of the YWCA's "Circle of Distinction Awards". Our anchor guest was
1/1/155 minutes, 4 seconds
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A fungus among us: gardening deets you need to know

Today on the show Adam starts with a word about the Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival. The it's gardening day and Adam is joined by new gardening guest Meghan McCarthy. On top of the regular gaardening questions, they dig into a fungal affliction that's causing some plants to go to sleep early.
1/1/152 minutes, 6 seconds
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Human rights award; Right to know week

Today the show starts with info on nominations for this year's "NL Human Rights Award." Then the privacy commissioner sits down with Adam for "Right to Know Week". They talk about access to information and why it is so important for a democracy and good governance.
1/1/151 minutes, 36 seconds
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Local standup; Gardening day

Today on the show we start with an update about the local standup comedy scene in and around St. John's -- hint, it's thriving. And then it's gardening day with guest Dave Goodyear, plus a chat towards the end about a home solar power hookup.
1/1/152 minutes, 3 seconds
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Kids Eat Smart; Foster families

We start the show with a word about Kids Eat Smart and the effects of inflation on the school food program. Then we have a range of voices to talk about foster families in N.L.
1/1/155 minutes, 26 seconds
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Tom Power; Ocean and farm to cafeteria

Today on the show, Tom Power stops in to talk about his show "Q" and what it was like to interview Mick Jagger. Then with Thanksgiving in mind, Adam chats with students from Holy Heart of Mary High School about their ocean and farm to table program.
1/1/150 minutes, 58 seconds
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Mental Illness Awareness Week

Today on the show Adam digs into a conversation about mental health in N.L. for Mental Illness Awareness Week. He speaks with folks about everything from services for newcomers to the province's efforts to improve its system and the range of support it provides.
1/1/153 minutes, 46 seconds
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SJIWFF; Gardening day

We start the show with a look ahead to the St John's International Women's Film Festival. And then Tim Walsh from Memorial University's Botanical Garden drops in for one of the few remaining gardening days of the season.
1/1/151 minutes, 29 seconds
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Child abuse awareness and prevention

It's National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today on the show we are talking about awareness, body safety, how to spot abuse, how to prevent it and how to treat trauma. Adam and the team brought together a panel of folks to talk about all of this.
1/1/155 minutes, 7 seconds
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Housing and homelessness in N.L.

Today on the show the cconverstaion is about housing and homelessness in this province. We talk about the reality, the issues and what's being done to fix things.
1/1/155 minutes, 10 seconds
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Practically Hip; Who do you think deserves a monument in N.L.?

Today on the show... we speak with tribute band The Practically Hip ahead of a St. John's show. And then we will speak with a group trying to raise funds for a monument honouring a vaccine pionneer who administered the first vaccinations in North America in 1800.
1/1/158 minutes, 40 seconds
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Live at Bannerman to talk SJIWFF

The show was live at Bannerman Brewing to talk all things St. John's International Women's Film Festival. We spoke with filmmakers, creators and some of the women who make this festival possible
1/1/149 minutes, 27 seconds
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World Mayor 2023; Gardening day

We start the show with Dover Mayor Tony Keats who is in the shortlist for World Mayor 2023. Then horticulturist Ross Traverse stops in for one of the final gardening shows of the season with advice on putting your garden to bed.
1/1/150 minutes, 13 seconds
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Innovation Week; Getting more girls and gender diverse folks into STEM

Adam started the show with some tech momentum and a look at techNL's upcoming Innovation Week. Then he shifted to a Tequity conversation about championing STEM for girls and gender diverse folks.
1/1/151 minutes, 56 seconds
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Supper Club; Gardening day homesteading edition

First up today Adam chatted with teh folks behind the comedy "Supper Club", is heading to stages across the province. And then he spoke with homesteaders Steve and Lisa McBride for gardening day.
1/1/151 minutes, 25 seconds
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Body safety; LGBTQ curricula

The show starts with a word on body safety education in schools. Then it separates fact from fiction and talks about LGBTQ policies and curricula in the province's schools.
1/1/155 minutes, 19 seconds
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Live at the MNL Conference

Today's show was live from the St. John's Convention Centre for the 2023 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference, Trade Show and AGM. Adam and crew chatted with with folks from across the province about what's what in their communities.
1/1/148 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cost of care for folks living with disabilities

Today on the show we talk about disability benefits and savings accounts -- who's receiving them and how to apply. And we ask folks who live with a disability or are the caretaker for a loved one about concerns over costs of care.
1/1/152 minutes, 39 seconds
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Live on location for techNL's Innovation Week

Adam and crew spent the show at the St. John's Convention Centre talking about the latest in innovation from the province's tech sector. Everything from AI to startup newbies.
1/1/149 minutes
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Netflix opportunity; Halloween spooktacular

We start with a local filmmaker who has a Netflix opportunity. And then, for today's Halloween spooktacular we dispel some myths about real witches and then we dive into the work of making horror movies with the crowd from GRIND MIND -- N.L. local horror experts.
1/1/153 minutes, 9 seconds
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Afternoon radio in Ghana; Today's relevance of poetry and literature

Today on the show we hear from a university student who used to host an afternoon drive show in Ghana. And then four writers pop by to talk about poetry and literature, and their relevance in this ever-changing world of ours.
1/1/159 minutes, 52 seconds
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Improving democracy; The Israel-Hamas war

The show starts by asking deliberative democracy expert Peter MacLeod if we can do democracy better. Then we spend the rest of the show tallking about the Israel-Hamas war, the human cost and impacts on local communities here in Atlantic Canada.
1/1/152 minutes, 9 seconds
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University students on this week's "Day of Action"

Today on the show Adam Walsh speaks with university students about this week's "Day of Action" -- a protest and march calling for free and accessible post-secondary education. The conversation covers student issues and asks listeners if they think university education should be free.
1/1/155 minutes, 6 seconds
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Gardeners of the galaxy

Three horticulturists from MUN Botanical Garden stop by for the last gardening day of the season. Don't miss Meghan McCarthy, Todd Boland and Tim Walsh talking about the season that was, getting ready for winter and a look ahead to spring 2024. These super hero horticulturists had great advice for folks and Adam.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Celebrating Tihar; Wellness Wednesday -- anxiety

BLURB Today on the show we will talk about a couple festivals of lights. Then he piviots to a Wellness Wednesday show and talks about anxiety -- from understanding it better to managing it.
1/1/152 minutes, 39 seconds
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Blue Economy and the Green shift

Where does Newfoundland and Labrador sit in the Green Transition, and what is the Blue Economy we are moving towards? Andrew Hawthorn is in for Adam Walsh speaking with Ogaga Johnson and Alex Rumbolt from Econext.
1/1/155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Thinking about Remembrance Day

We have a Remembrance Day themed show for you today. You will hear from current and former military service members, and others about how they observe remembrance day each year. The show also looks at some local conections to this province's military history. 
1/1/152 minutes, 3 seconds
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Have you ever moved somewhere new? How did you adapt?

Today on the show we talk about how folks adapt in order to thrive in new places. We have some tips for that and then we ask folks for their stories about moving and adapting
1/1/155 minutes, 10 seconds
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Housing insecurity in N.L.

It's a housing show. Host Adam Walsh starts with a chat about efforts to expand cooperative housing in this province. Then he talks housing insecurity with a focus rural N.L. -- everything from housing supply, to demographics, geographic challenges and more.
1/1/150 minutes, 51 seconds
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Kitchen history

It's a food culture show. Host Adam Walsh and guests talk about the history and traditions of the kitchens of this province, their history and traditions. From codfish to kippers, rum to rhubarb and Nan's homemade bread they cover it all.
1/1/155 minutes, 8 seconds
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Well-being fair; Getting a handle on finances before the holidays

Today on the show we talk abotu an upcoming well-bing fair. Then host Adam Walsh takes a look at how to plan for holiday spending with Al Antle, executive director of Credit Counselling Services of Newfoundland and Labrador.
1/1/148 minutes, 8 seconds
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Home heating and rebates

Radon in your home, mini splits, home effiency, home heating and rebates. Micthell Stead is the Owner of Heat Pump Solutions, Peter Upshall from take CHARGE NL and Stephen Thorne from Transferenergy.ca
1/1/151 minutes, 6 seconds
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Live in Labrador: Mokami Status of Women Council

Adam Walsh and the Signal crew are in Labrador this week, bringing you special shows from The Big Land. They start at Thrifty Fashions in Happy Valley Goose Bay with folks connected to the Mokami Status of Women Council. Today's theme -- creactive approaches to healing.
1/1/145 minutes, 4 seconds
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Live in Labrador: Labrador Creative Arts Festival

The show ends its three-day Labrador run with the 48th annual Labrador Creative Arts Festival. Host Adam Walsh and the gang chat with both students and artists about who they are and what they think about this year's theme of "Perspective".
1/1/155 minutes, 18 seconds
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Christmas tour; Housing in N.L.

We begin the show with musical duo Ian Foster and Nancy Hynes on their upcoming Christmas tour -- their first since 2019. Then host Adam Walsh spends the rest of the show on housing in N.L. His guests are Rob NOlan, CEO of Municipalities N.L. and poli sci prof Elizabeth, director, Hub for the Study of Local Governance in N.L.
1/1/155 minutes, 16 seconds
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Live in Labrador: Labrador campus

Today is the second of three shows from The Big Land. Adam Walsh and The Signal Crew talk all things Labrador Campus of Memorial University -- its creation history, ongoing research, students and the larger community.
1/1/153 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mummers Festival; Giving Tuesday

Today's show gives you a rundown of the 15th Annual Mummers Festival. Then it is asking for you to give some attention to Giving Tuesday. We have some folks in to talk about the day itself and we ask you -- how are you giving this year?
1/1/151 minutes, 53 seconds
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Childcare in N.L.

Affordable daycare can be lifechanging but that means nothing if you can't find a space for your child. And that's the reality for thousands of families in N.L. On this show Adam Walsh and the tram talk about how to solve childcare issues that impact all of us.
1/1/155 minutes, 3 seconds
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Men's Mental Health

Today on the show, at the tail end of movember, we're talking about men's health, both of the mental and physical variety.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Writers Round Table

Writers Trudy Morgan Cole, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, Kevin Major joined guest host Andrew Hawthorn to talk about writing.
1/1/155 minutes, 11 seconds
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Checking in on COP 28 in DUBAI; CHMR student journalists

What's the word on a fossil fuel phaseout? Today's show starts with a MUN prof at the UN climate change conference in Dubai. And then it's a Campus Connect takeover. Adam meets with the student news team from Memorial University's campus radio station CHMR.
1/1/152 minutes, 43 seconds
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Sisters in Spirit Vigil; A mental health conversation around suicide prevention

Today on the show will hear about a vigil to remember missing and murdered women, girls and gender diverse people in N.L. Then, host Adam Walsh has a mental health conversation around suicide prevention and support for people who have lost loved ones.
1/1/150 minutes, 42 seconds
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Brian Aylward; Mummering traditions

Today on the show we check-in with funnyman Brian Aylward about his recent comedy tour and Christmas gigs. Then it's a mummering focus. Host Adam Walsh has the crowd from the Mummers Festival in the studio to talk all things about the N.L. holiday tradition.
1/1/149 minutes, 20 seconds
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Salvation Army asking for help; Authors of "Black Harbour"

First up on the show today, host Adam Walsh hears about how the Salvation Army is calling out for extra community support this year for their Christmas Kettle campaign. And then he talks to the authors of "Black Harbour: Slavery and the Forgotten Histories of Black People in Newfoundland and Labrador."
1/1/150 minutes, 24 seconds
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Food hamper deliveries; CBCNL series "The Grind"

Today on the show you will hear about why delivering food aid hampers removes barriers for folks. You will also hear about the CBCNL series "The Grind", which paints a portrait of working life under high inflation and interest rates.
1/1/152 minutes, 3 seconds
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Human Rghts Leaders and Champions

Human Rghts Leaders and Champions- Guests; Margot Duley -Chair of persistence theater fundraising committee, Marian White. In Studio Hilary Hennessey and Courney Clarke. Callers, Émile Sopkowe and Grace Prince.
1/1/151 minutes, 54 seconds
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Newfoundland Quartely's winter issue and its travel theme

Welcome to our seasonal Newfoundland Quartely show! For the winter edition the theme is travel. Join host Adam Walsh and folks from NQ as they take you fro Bulgaria to Belleoram, from the cherry blossoms in Tokyo to a bull ride in Mexico, to childhood and back. 
1/1/152 minutes, 22 seconds
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Social media and parenting

Today on the show host Adam Walsh looks at the impact of social media on kids and the pressure on parents. His guests are four moms from tech and community spaces who talk about how they're navigating things with their kids.
1/1/151 minutes, 28 seconds
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Nico Paulo; Holiday streaming

On today's show host Adam Walsh chats with singer-songwriter Nico Paulo about her past year of performing and upcoming holiday shows. Then..... I've got some pip culture buffs here to talk holiday season TV and movie viewing
1/1/149 minutes, 38 seconds
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Mental wellness and the holidays; Giant squid talk

Today on the show host Adam Walsh speaks with a mental health advocate about wellness over the holidays. Then he spends the rest of the show on the subject of "the devilfish", a.k.a. "the kraken", a.k.a. "giant squid."
1/1/152 minutes, 26 seconds
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Santa's Call-in show

Adam Walsh gets *THE* Santa Clause on the line to talk to kids around the province.
1/1/152 minutes, 33 seconds
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Getting creative in the kitchen with Bakers Joella Dyke and Gillian Phillips

Joella Dyke, owner and operator of Nan’s Kitchen and Gillian Phillips, owner/operator Gingerly Bakery, the plant based bakery.
1/1/155 minutes, 18 seconds
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Calling 211; Examining "A Queer History of Newfoundland"

First up on the show you will find out about why calling 211 might hook you up with the information you've been looking for. And then, host Adam Walsh brings folks along on a deep dive into the queer history of N.L. with journalist Rhea Rollman.
1/1/152 minutes, 35 seconds
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MUN Cinema Series; Johnny & Mae's Food Truck

Today on the show we take you to the movies with the MUN Cinema Series. And then we dine out on a conversation about food trucks -- everything from the biz, to the food, the successes and the challenges. The biz... the food... the successes.....and the challenges.
1/1/152 minutes, 9 seconds
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Filmmaking in N.L.

Today on the show host Adam Walsh lifts the curtain on film making. He had an amazing cast of local folks in the studio who write, direct, produce and score fillms.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Health innovation in N.L.

Today on the show host Adam Walsh takes the pulse of health innovation in N.L. and finds out why it matters to you and your family.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Sport culture in N.L.

Today's show looks at sports culture in this province. Host Adam Walsh starts with the elimination of the post-game handshake in hockey, then he asks what is happening with sports culture for that decision to have been made. What is needed from parents and coaches when it comes to leadership?
1/1/153 minutes, 9 seconds
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Workplace wellness

Today's show focuses on workplace wellness. The conversation defines it and then talks about how workplaces can achieve it. The show also focuses on how to avoid burnout.
1/1/151 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cost of living: cooking on a budget

Today on the show host Adam Walsh and guests dish out a cost of living conversation. The main course is a chat about cooking on a budget.
1/1/151 minutes, 58 seconds
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Community sector challenges

Today on the show we take a look at the community sector. We talk about challenges for volunteers and staff, and we look at what they need to survive and then thrive.
1/1/156 minutes, 9 seconds
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Seniors and loneliness

Today on the show -- golden years, lonely sunsets, we talk about a situation facing many seniors in N.L. Join host Adam Walsh and his CBC colleague Jessica Singer as they take a deep dive into Jessica's reporting on how for many seniors who live alone, the only person in their lives in themselves.
1/1/152 minutes, 24 seconds
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Economic development at the community level

For N.L. to thrive, economic development has to be part of the conversation. On today's show, host Adam Walsh speaks with folks who are part of a regional economic task force. They talk about what's needed to create sustainable communities and what might be getting in the way.
1/1/153 minutes, 27 seconds
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Seniors' Advocate Susan Walsh

On today's show host Adam Walsh speaks with the province's seniors' advocate about systemic changes needed to help seniors facing isolation and loneliness. He also chats with Susan Walsh about her mandate, the work she is doing and misconceptions about the gig.
1/1/150 minutes, 27 seconds
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Data Privacy Week

Newfoundland and Labrador privacy commissioner Michael Harvey joins host Adam Walsh to talk about Data Privacy Week. The focus is on employee privacy and the rise of workplace surveillance, as well as data privacy rights of children and youth.
1/1/150 minutes, 48 seconds
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All-candidate conversation: byelection in Conception Bay East- Bell Island

Today on the show, host Adam Walsh speaks with the candidates hoping to fill the seat in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island byelection. They talk about district issues, provincial ones and what they think they could achieve as an elected member of the House of Assembly.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Live at the Torbay History House and Museum

Today's show brings you to the Torbay History House and Museum. Host Adam Walsh and the gang talk about heritage, crafts and culture. The focus is on why these things are so important to our communities — and what's needed to preserve them. Plus there are toutons!
1/1/151 minutes, 11 seconds
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Winter travel show

Today's show looks at travel costs with a special focus on flying in and out of Labrador. Folks also share some travel memories with host Adam Walsh and travel blogger Gabby Peyton.
1/1/151 minutes, 55 seconds
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Food security in Labrador and rural Newfoundland

Today's show looks at food security in rural and northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Host Adam Walsh asks guests and callers what they think needs to be done to improve food security in their regions.
1/1/155 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Newfoundland Rogues are back for a new season

Today’s show is about high-flying pro basketball with the Newfoundland Rogues. Host Adam Walsh welcomes team members for a chat about their season and how they give back to the community.
1/1/152 minutes, 35 seconds
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Winter activies and safety

Forget about the shovel for now! Today's show digs into the fun of winter activities in N.L. But to have fun you also need to be safe, so there's also some great safety talk to check out.
1/1/151 minutes, 39 seconds