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With 3,400 ruthless kilometres spread across Labrador's wilderness, every two years, 18 snowmobile teams take their chances on this risky race. On this podcast, we tell you what's at stake to reach the finish line, the racers personal reasons for signing up and how this race represents Labrador. Reach out to the host with your thoughts: adam.walsh@cbc.caTo learn more about Cain's Quest:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cains-quest-start-2026-9.7101670

There is a lot of focus on the future of Memorial University these days. As Newfoundland and Labrador's only university faces cuts, downsizing and re-imagining, today on the show we hear from some MUN professors on how to preserve and enhance the university's contributions to the province and to knowledge. GUESTS - Josh Lepawski, geography professor; Terry-Lynn Young, professor at the faculty of medicine; Chris Parrish, professor at the ocean science department; Nancy Dahn, music professor; Barbara Lou Neis, Professor Emeritus, sociology.

Given the boatloads of snow for the metro region and beyond, today on the show we talk eveything snow and winter. From travel delays and beying snowed in, to enjoying winter running and Cain's Quest in Labrador.

Today on the show we are taking a look back so we can look ahead. The focus? Farming and food security. We are asking what we can learn from the way we used to farm to help us today?Guests: Alison Snow, chair, Food Producers Forum; Dan Rubin, founding chair, Food Producers Forum; Frank Holden, playwright and grew up on a farm; Darren Dinsmore, Aldercroft Farm; Hilda Chaulk Murray, author; Steve and Lisa McBride, homesteaders.

For the first half hour of the show we gave listeners an update on the ongoing snow storm.

Today on the show we are breaking down what doulas do and don't as they help people in their pregnancy journeys. Plus, we'll hear from people who used doulas and about their experiences. GUESTS - Carolann Harding, certified labour and birth doula; Erica Robbins, birth and postpartum doula and yoga teacher; Michelle LeBlanc, full spectrum doula and a certified chef; Tara Cornick, doula, childbirth educator and yoga instructor; and Jordanna Comeau birth and postpartum doula. All members with NL Doula Collective. Stephanie Antunes, co-owner of Doula School Canada.

Today on the show we are talking about concussions and brain injuries -- from symptoms,to a diagnosis, treatments, rehab, living with a brain injury and supports. Guests: Dr. Abayomi Ogunyemi, neurologist; Nick Mercer, Concussion Talk Podcast; Jen Smith, former vice president of the N.L. Brain Injury Association.

A show on how the local Chinese community (and association) in Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating the Lunar New Year. From what the different traditions mean and symbolize to hearing stories of celebration growing up. GUESTS - With the Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Arthur Leung, Shirley Hong, Mae Jia and Mavis Zhang.

Today on the show we highlight an upcoming play that will explore the issues women face when they try to enter politics. We have a panel talking about how women navigate the personal, professional, and systemic hurdles of deciding to run for office.GUESTS: Jenn Deon, producer of 'If She Runs'; Ruth Lawrence, playwright 'If She Runs'; Gillian Pearson, former candidate for the PC party; Amanda Bittner, teaches gender and political behaviour at Memorial University; Sherry Gambin-Walsh, MHA Placentia - St. Mary's.

Today on the show we begin with the latest on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy in British Columbia.

Memorial University's student paper recently celebrated their 75th anniversary of their print edition. That's following a few years they stopped printing their paper. We will have student journalists from the muse to talk about the paper, bringing back print, engaging young people in the news and the current state of journalism.

Today's show is a look at the Newfoundland and Labrador economy more than one year after the US tariffs were announced. How has the province adapted and trying to thrive, business opportunities overseas and potential future. Joining to the studio is a panel of top businesses experts.

It's the first Friday of February which means it's our monthly trivia show. Our special guest today is Ted Blades.

Today's program is about saving money in energy bills. Many of us have seen those numbers at the end of the month keep increasing. Econext's SHIFT program guides households who want to be more energy efficient and we have a financial advisor to help listeners find ways to save money in energy. GUESTS - Katie Fraser, econext Shift program manager of program delivery; Morgan Winter Shift program home energy navigator; Ashley Smith, program director; and Rob Tizzard, a financial advisor with NewFound Wealth.

Today's show looks at Memorial University in a time of hard decisions, cuts, restructuring and putting properties for sale. We talk about that and look to its future... Guests: Janet Morrison, MUN president; Justin Ladha, chair of the board of regents

A show celebrating the black voices in our communities. We will talk with people orginizing events, the history behind this month, the importance of a welcoming place and uplifting one another.GUESTS - Laurabel Mba is an anti-racism educator and a consultant and strategist on matters related to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging; Raven Khadeja Anderson is founder of Ravensong Consulting NL and an organizer with BLM Canada (co-founder of Black Lives Matter NL); Alexis Foster, Municipalities NL director of advocacy and communications; Johnny Alubu Selemani, chair of the National Black Caucus with the Canadian Federation of Students; Chidinma Ozougwu, vice president of the Black student association at MUN; Chidinma Okaleke; MA Political Science Student at Memorial University.

The Signal is plowing into the topic on everyone's minds today, and that's winter storm warnings for much of Central and Eastern Newfoundland. We're in the thick of it, with children out of school and warnings to stay home if you can.

Today on the show two episodes of the podcast 'This is Newfoundland and Labrador,' also hosted by Adam Walsh. The first is about surprising consumer spending levels in Newfoundland and Labrador. The second is about why prominent business leader Mark Dobbin has been so bullish on the province's potential and its tech industry. We also hear from a local tech leader who says he's with the most incredible Newfoundland company you haven't heard of.

Dennis Browne has resigned as Newfoundland and Labrador's consumer advocate after a decade of serving in the role. Today on the show we talk about the last 10 years and some of the recent issues he's been focused on.

What 'Build Canada Homes' may mean for N.L.

Today on the show we talk wind energy — from what's going on globally, to what it could mean here in Newfoundland and Labrador. We will answer questions like what's the difference between onshore and offshore wind farms?Guests: Ian Froude, managing director, Pedal & Shift; Grace Khatrine, clean and integrated energy systems specialist, Angler Solutions.

Today on the show we are talking about an upcoming fundraiser full of vendors selling hot chocolate and the mission they are trying to support: making 2SLGBTQ+ history and research accessible through the N.L. Queer Research Initiative.GUESTS - Sarah Worthman, N.L. Queer Research Initiative; Michelle Macey, Owner of Olive Branch Charcuterie; Colt Politte, executive director of Quadrangle N.L.; andRhea Rollmann, Journalist, audio producer and the author of the book “A Queer History of Newfoundland."

Labrador'sThem Days magazine has been around for more than 50 years now. Today we talk about all things Them Days and the road ahead. Guests: Aimee Chaulk, editor; Bruce Bourque, board member; Sam Saunders, Edward Blake Rudkowski

Today on the show we are exploring how can our economy be efficient and sustainable. How one local program is helping entrepreneurs with their business ideas to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make caring for the environment profitable.GUESTS - Audrey Parnell, econext manager of circular economy; Yiyin Liu, founder of ReLab Art and a participant of econext's Project Zero Incubator Program; Michael Ekine, founder of MME Energy and a participant in the program; BJ Danylchuk, woodturner and a mentor in the program; Georgia Lavender, managing director at Synergy Foundation.

We are living in a time of economic uncertainty and rapid technological changes. Today on the show we ask what are the long-term future skill needs in this province? We talk gaps and how to fill them.Guests: Tony Fang, MUN economics professor; Tom Cooper, MUN business professor; Rhonda Tulk Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; Wanda Cuff Young, VP of Operations, Work Global Canada Inc.

Today on the show we are talking Newfoundland and Labrador politics with the hosts of a new politics podcast called 'The Honourable & the Hack.'Guests: Alex Bill, the editor of allNewfoundlandLabrador; Andrew Parsons, former Liberal provincial cabinet minister ; Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies, commentator with VOCM, and a frequent guest on Power & Politics.

Finding comfort amidst the chaos in the world. From the global to the personal problems we are facing, what are ways we can cope. A therapist, a priest, a yoga instructor and a musician tell us how they do it.

Today on the show we are talking with people who are watching their former homes on political and literal chaos = Iranians, a Columbian and a former US resident will talk about what turmoil and upheaval in their regions means to them.

Today on the show we are bringing you not one but two episodes of the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. The first will dig into this question: Does Gros Morne have a food security recipe for N.L.?And the second: so long green hydrogen plans, hello 'Clean Grid Atlantic.'

Today on the show we take the temprature of the local tech industry. And guess what? There are some real big hot spots..... Guests: Nurul Ibrahim, founder & CEO, atlantiq AI; Chris Gardner, CSO - Spellbook; Florian Villaumé, CEO - techNL; and Josh Howard, CEO - Vish

Creators of the 'Field Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador: The Island of Newfoundland' to talk all about the flora, fauna, critters and even ice bergs we see around the island.

Today on the show, two seasoned photojournalists on what it means to bear witness in news event -- being there physically when stories unfold, on telling stories with a frame and the changing times.

Join us for a break from the headlines for our monthly trivia day with John Gushue.

Just a small topic today as we talk about how geopolitics is affecting us is Newfoundland and Labrador as we take the temperature of the state of the world. Much of the conversation focuses on moves and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

What does it mean to be a resilient in a new home and country? Today on the show we are talking with people who moved to Newfoundland and Labrador, and made it their home. The mindset, tools and strategies they used to make relocation a success. Part of the conversation will focus on a new book called "Becoming the resilient foreigner" by Didan Ashanta Wedderburn.

Today on the show author Dave Paddon and family take us back in time, with a discussion about a collection of stories from his parents, Nurse Sheila Fortescue and Doctor Tony Paddon.

Today on the show we speak with experts on how to deal with the post-holiday crash, and thoughts on mental wellness as we enter 2026.

Today on the show we have The Signal's pop culture panel to talk the year of movies, television and streaming. Guests: Sandra Mills, Susan Kelsey and Ian Mills

Today on the show a conversation about municipal budgets -- what goes into the thinking and the planning process. How do you balance the budget to get more for your buck, balancing essential expenses, recreational activities and places but also having taxe levels tolerable?GUESTS - Miles Russell, civil engineering technologist with Happy City; Rigel Penman, Happy City's head of community partnership; Mike Doyle, mayor of Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview; Danny Breen, mayor of St. John's. Triffie Parsons, town clerk/manager Hare Bay; Connie Reid, President of Professional Municipal administrators and town manager of Reidville; Jordan Brown, mayor of Labrador City

This province's deficit has skyrocketed to $948 million, which is something the finance minister says is 'deeply troubling' but he has some optimism for 2026. Today on the show we dig into the update and what it may mean for Newfoundland and Labrador. Guests Politics watchers John Whelan, Laurabel Mba and Kristina Ennis, along with markets commentator Larry Short.

Today on the show we have a food and culture conversation with folks who are part of the 'edible Newfoundland & Labrador' community. GUESTS Marsha Tulk, contributor; Bill Dray, co-owner and butcher at Anderson's; Steve Canning, owner and butcher, Newlander Meat Shop; Karen Thorp, Karen's Woodworking; editors Dave Snow and Sara Tedford; Valerie Ryan, owner of the Lovely Grand Bake Shop.

Today on the show we are speaking with historians and enthusiasts about shipwrecks around Newfoundoland and Labrador. “Every body of water has had a shipwreck” as one guest says. And each shipwreck has a story.GUESTS - Historians: Heather Elliot, Julia Stryker, Meaghan Walker, Alexa Bailey and Neil Burgess, president of the Shipwreck Preservation Society of NL.