Cross Talk

Today on the show we speak with scientists and practitioners of psychology from across the country. They are all in St. John's for Canadian Psychological Association's 86th annual national convention.

Today on the show three psychology experts talk about the importance of the connection to nature - the real impacts of wellbeing, what does 'connecting to nature' even mean, how to make nature more accessible to people and what systematic barriers we need to change. This is happening on the heels of a national psychology convention in St. John's, which the three are taking part of. GUESTSNatalia Cooper, chair of the Canadian Psychological Association's Environmental Section; Loraine Lavallee, assistant professor, University of Northern British Columbia; Holli-Anne Passmore, associate professor, Concordia University of Edmonton.

Newfoundland Quarterly's new issue theme is Earth. The previous one being water. This time around - the connection to the earth, physical in mining, harvesting, to emotional - our foundation, our roots. Today we explore the pages with this quarter's contributors. Guests: Joan Sullivan, managing editor Newfoundland Quarterly; Jessica Richardson, writer; Katrina Taliana, multimedia artist; Greg Morgan, writer-producer

Father's Day weekend is coming, so today on the show we talk all things gardening and planting for this time of year. We talk tips and take calls from folks updating us on their grow season progress. Guest: Dan Rubin, author of 'Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips and techniques for a northern garden'

Equality in the boardroom? Not by a long shot. Today on the show we talk about why we still need to have this conversation in 2025. Our guests are local women changemakers who will talk challenges and positive changes. Guests: Carolann Harding CEO SmartICE; Laura Aguirre Polo, manager, Amal Unite & Empower; Dawn Dalley, president and CEO of CAA Atlantic; Colleen Kennedy, Gros Morne Cooperative Association

We took the show to the right hand edge of Canada to talk about the 50th anniversary of Parks Canada at Cape Spear. We chat history, lighthouse keepers, baked goods and more.

Today on the show we talk about wildfire season in Newfoundland and Labrdor. We talk about the current state of wildfires, the intensity and their frequency, and what people and communities are need to do to prepare and adapt. GUESTSKathleen Parewick Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador community collaboration and development officer; Fred Hollett, fire chief of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip's; Therese Greenwood, author and survivor of the Fort McMurray wildfires back in 2016; Duane Antle, fire chief for the town of Come By Chance and president of the NL Association of Fire Services; Amy Coady, Grand Falls-Windsor councillor and president of MNL; Ron Barron, mayor of Wabush; Myrna Goosney, town manager of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook

Today on the show we talk about the cost of travel for specialty health care and a charity that's trying to fill the gap. Spend the hour with us as we fly with folks connected to Hope Air and talk about their role in health-care equity.Guests: Jaclyn Sullivan director of external relations, Atlantic Canada Hope Air; Cindy Hickey, a parent whose family has gotten assistance from Hope Air; Jim Burton previous chair of the Hope Air Board of Directors; Mark Rubinstein, CEO Hope Air

It's June, which means it's all systems grow for the gardens of Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out the show for gardening tips and to hear from folks about their grow season aspirations. Guest: Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

The Signal crew took the show on the road to the Village Mall's food court to dig into a conversation about starting a business and new life chapters for newcomers. We chat with folks from the Ukrainian diaspora about their journeys, as well as some old friends of the show in the hair styling business. 

It's National AccessAbility Week. Today on the show we ask what does accessibility really mean? And we talk about the what role a disability advocate could play in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guests: Nancy Reid, executive director COD NL; Joanne MacDonald accessibility advocate and Paralympian; Paul Power, Power Productions; Paul Walsh, CEO, Autism Society, Newfoundland & Labrador; Valerie Maidment, advocate and author; Steve Denty manager, commercial development and customer experience with St. John's International Airport.

It's late May and we are talking gardening on the show with horticulturist Todd Boland. 

Today on the show we speak with advocates in the autistic community in Newfoundland and Labrador. We chat about everything from the importance of autistic-led spaces for peer-to-peer support, health-care hurdles and advocacy. Guests: Steph Donahue, Terry Bursey and Bree Lynn Rossiter

It's motorcycle safety awareness month, so today on the show we chat with folks from the motorcycle riding community about safety tips and riding culture. Guests: Lez Snow, Iceberg Alley Riders motorcycle safety coordinator; Ellen Thompson, Chapter director at Iceberg Alley Riders

Today on the show, we talk politics. We have a panel of MHAs in the studio to talk about the wind down of the spring sitting of the legislature, the budget and a look ahead to the upcoming provincial election and what matters to voters. Guests: John Haggie, Liberal minister of justice and public safety; Tony Wakeham, PC Party Leader; Jordan Brown NDP MHA for Labrador West; and Paul Lane independent MHA, Mount Pearl - Southlands.

Today on the show we take a look at the entrepreneurial ecosystem of N.L. We ask what's needed to reduce gender bias, enhance mentorship and promote leadership for women and gender diverse folks. GUESTS Carolyn Wakeham, CEO NLOWE; Julie Dwyer, NLOWE gender bias project advisory board; Willa Small, entrepreneurship system mapping officer with Quadrangle 

It's gardening day on The Signal. It's also World Bee Day. So for today's show, we have spring gardening tips for you as well as a conversation on the ins and outs of beekeeping. Tim Walsh (he/him)Nursery Manager/HorticulturistMemorial University Botanical GardenRaylynn WhiteMasterbeekeeper 

Before the kickoff of the May 2-4 long weekend, we are chatting with folks on outdoors activities they can do right across Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus, we talk safety tips. 

Today on the show we talk about sustainable addictions recovery, what it takes to get there, what works and what's needed afterwards. Our guests are all experts on recovery. Guests Ryan Kirby co-owner Vida Nova Recovery; Melissa Wells, managing director Vida Nova; Dr. Anthony Parrell, medical director Viva Nova; Dr. Andrew Smith; Linda Bell, co-counded Bellwood Health Services Inc. 

Today on the show we dive into the pages of 'edible Newfoundland and Labrador' for a food culture conversation. We talk about how our food culture in this province is changing and why it's so important to examine that. Guests: Marsha Tulk, writer and photographer; Lori McCarthy, cultural food ambassador, educator and storyteller; Ritche Perez, photographer; Terry Bursey, food writer; Sara Tedford and Dave Snow, publishers; Adam Grevatt, Seed to Spoon Farm 

It's the first gardening day of the season on The Signal. Join host Adam Walsh and gardener extraordinaire Michael Murray as they take calls and talk about how to get all systems growing in this spring of 2025. Guest: Michael Murray of Murray's Garden Centre 

Today on the show we talk about supports and gaps in the system for children, adolescents and adults who have really complex behavioural needs and who are at risk of harming others and themselves. 

Today on the show we talk mining in Newfoundland and Labrador. We cover everything from prospecting, to the actual mining and where we send critical minerals. Industry experts cover the current state of the industry, prospects for the future and challenges.Guests Amanda McCallum, executive director Mining Industry N.L.; Arn Keeling Memorial University geography professor; Steve Piercy geologist and MUN research professor; Derek Wilton, CNA faculty researcher; James Powell, mining executive; and Graham Letto, general manager, stakeholder relations Tacora Resources 

Today on the show we have a conversation about service, volunteering, community connection and national pride. The lens for today is Kin Canada, which you may know as Kinsmen and Kinnette clubs. You'll meet some folks from across the province and across generations who are all trying to make a difference. Guests: Craig White, St. John's Kin Club; Ibo Essam, St John's Kin Club ; Peter Noel St John's Kin Club; Cory Sheppard, Corner Brook Kinsmen; Tina Bennett, Notre Dame Kinette Club; Jeannine Chaulk, Goose-Happy Valley Kinette Club. 

Today on the show we talk about the importance of convenience stores to communities, the local economy, and the challenges they are facing. Guests: Ivy Hanley, co-owner of Urban Market 1919; Mithun Mathew, owner of SpiceX: Blackmarsh Superette; Kristen Dwyer, Seal Cove Grocery in CBS; Mike Hammoud, vice-president the Atlantic region of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada; Brian Kelly, Howley Shopping Centre in Howley; Michelle Payne, Fox's General Store in Corner Brook; Darrelle Bennett, Grenfell Variety and Hamilton River Convenience in Happy Valley Goose Bay. 

Today on the show we talk about Red Dress Day, its importance, calls to action and what still needs to be done to support and protect Indigenous women and girls and gender diverse people. Guests: Leah Randell, cultural support worker at First Light; Stacey Hoffe, executive director Mokami Status of Women Council; Rebecca Larkham, women's centre coordinatorMokami Status of Women Council; Colleen Paul, central vice chief Qalipu First Nation; Heather Angnatok, traditional Inuit seamstress from Nunatsiavut. 

Today in Gander, host Adam Walsh speaks with municipal leaders about issues they are tackling as communities get ready for municipal elections taking place in fall. He also asks folks about what parts of their communities they would like to brag about. Guests: Rob Nolan, MNL CEO and more. 

We are 100 days away from the kickoff of the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's. Today on the show we talk about what's to come, how the games will highlight the best in sport and the immense talents of Canadian youth. Guest Karen Sherriffs, CEO of the 2025 Canada Games; Karl Smith co-chair for the games; Tom Godden, services committee chair for the games ; and Jaida Lee, baseball athlete. 

It's the day after election day. Today on the show we are asking what kind of world will a Mark Carney government have to operate in? What kind of Canadian leadership is needed on the world stage? And what kind of global leadership is needed for these times? Guests: Lucian Ashworth, international relations professor at Memorial University; Justin Fantauzzo, modern Middle East expert at MUN; and Rev. Paul Lundrigan, of Holy Trinity Parish in Torbay

As we aprpoach the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic, today on the show we talk history, sacrifice, remembrance and lessons for today. GUESTS: Margaret Morris, LCdr (Ret'd); Chris Power, avid scuba diver and award-winning photographer; and John Olivero, professional diver with Ocean Quest Adventures

Today on the show we talk about the final days of the campaign and cover everything from what campaign workers are hearing door-to-door, to questions from urban Indigenous communities and more. GUESTS Ben Wheaton, campaign worker for the Liberal Party of Canada; Kristina Ennis, campaign worker for the Conservative Party of Canada; Yvonne Earle, campaign worker for the New Democratic Party; Chad Bedard, manager of Knowledge Mobilization with First Light

There's an upcoming panel taking place in St. John's called 'Living Memorial: Memorial University and the Meaning of Remembrance'. Today on the show, host Adam Walsh is joined by the panelists to dig into how remembrance has shaped our collective identity, what it looks like in today's world and how it will continue to evolve in the future.GUESTSGary Browne author and historian, former member Newfoundland National War Memorial Committee and Unknown Soldier Repatriation Project Committee.Panelist in the event; Earl Ludlow, chancellor, Memorial University; Frank Gogos, current chair of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Regimental Advisory Council and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum; and Jeff Web, history professor. 

Today on the show we talk Canada's military, Arctic security, the future of NATO, Canada's relationship with the United States and more. Our guest is a 39-year veteran of uniformed service to Canada and a former vice chief of the defence staff Mark Norman.

The Signal's host Adam Walsh moderated a forum on housing and homelessness at Memorial University's Signal Hill campus. It was hosted by End Homelessness St. John's and Choices for Youth. The intention of this event was to hear from candidates directly on their stance on issues related to housing and homelessness issues and to respond to the community's questions.Guests: David Brazil, Conservative Candidate, St. John's EastMary Shortall, NDP Candidate, St. John's EastJoanne Thompson, Liberal Candidate, St. John's EastOtis Crandell, Green Party Candidate, St. John's EastTom Osborne, Liberal Candidate, Cape SpearCorey Curtis, Conservative Candidate, Cape Spear; and Brenda Walsh, NDP Candidate, Cape Spear riding sent their regrets. 

Climate change is a big and daunting topic. For those who care and want to act, what can they do? And what are the limits to what an individual can do in comparison to what communities, cities, companies, etc, can do in climate action? Guests: Sheilagh O'Leary, Deputy Mayor of St. John's and the sustainability lead, Ashley Smith, Owner and managing director of Fundamental Inc., Camille Ouellet Dallaire, Assistant professor at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University, Sabine Dietz, Executive Director of ClLIMatlantic 

Today on the show we bring you a conversation about the drug trade, violence, drug use, vulnerable people and folks in our communities who are trying to help. GUESTS: Insp. David Emberley OIC-federal serious and organized crime, eastern region, Newfoundland and Labrador; Courtney Davis, community development coordinator with Thrive; Rigel Penman, co-founder Tweak Easy East; Michelle Cleary-Haire, Moms Stop the Harm; Sheila Cooper, Jon's Afterlife. 

Today on the show we talk about the past, the present and future of women's rights in Newfoundland and Labrador, and beyond.Guests: Vicki Hallett, gender studies professor; Meret Ebsary, Rhodes Scholar and grad student; Courtney Clarke, political strategist and founder of Our Time To Lead; Lisa Smith, community advocate co-chair of the Indigenous Justice Action Circle; Heidi Coombs, historian of N.L.'s women's history.

Today's show was taped a couple of weeks ago at the Halifax Central Library. Its part of CBC's Hear Me Out conversation series. In this latest chat, The Signal's host and producer Adam Walsh speaks with writer and professor Randy Boyagoda about finding common ground in deeply partisan times.

Today on the show we dig into reporting by CBC journalist Jenna Head. We talk about wait times for psychological assessments in Newfoundland and Labrador and hear about how people are navigating getting a diagnosis and what a diagnosis finally means for them. Guests: Janine Hubbard, clinical psychologist; Jenna Head, CBC journalist; Florence Strang, CEO Mindful Matters and registered psychologist. 

April 11 is World Parkinson's Day, so The Signal spends the show chatting with foks from the Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador. We will talk treatments, care, the economic burden and community. Guests: Derek Staubitzer, executive director, Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador; Phyllis Reardon, caregiver & St. John's Chapter Chair, Parkinson Society N.L.; Rexanne Eddy, living with young-onset Parkinson's Disease;  Kim Furlong, physiotherapist and owner of N.L. Balance & Dizziness Centre 

Today on the show we dig into Newfoundland and Labrador's 2025-26 provincial budget. We talk about what the spending plan means in a time of tariffs and a year of elections. Guests: Jessica McCormick president, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour; Corey Parsons, deputy director, Trades NL; Maria Mayr, member, Parents for Comprehensive Education; AnnMarie Boudreau, CEO, Board of Trade

Today on the show we dive into the creation, filming and critical acclaim of the film 'Skeet'. Guests: Nik Sexton, director and writer of 'Skeet'; Mary Sexton, executive producer; Sean Dalton, lead actor; Eyad Sakkar, story consultant