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    Defence spending and N.L.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 55:08


    As Mark Carney's government boosts spending on defence, what can that money mean to N.L.? Today's panel consists of industry experts from technology, arctic defence and business, on the potential the province can tap into.

    Energy efficient home upgrades and how to pay for them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 55:08


    Making your home more energy efficient means it can feel more cozy in winter and cool in summer, and it can also save you money. But how do you know what uprages you need? And how do you pay for it all? Today's show digs into those questions.

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 55:09


    Today on the show we talk about late July gardening with a look a head to late season crops.

    Live from the town of Dover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 53:25


    We took the show on the road to the Dover Fault Interpretation Centre/Town Hall building. Today we meet folks throughout the region and talk about moving forward together in order to thrive.

    Igbo culture festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 55:01


    The New Yam Festival is celebrated by the Igbo community around the world and here in N.L. Members from the Igbo Cultural Association of NL join Adam Walsh to talk about the festival, its traditions and growing in a new country while also tending to their roots.

    This is Newfoundland and Labrador

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 55:32


    Today on the show we have two episodes of the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. First we bring you a story about a controversy at St. John's City Hall that led to a councillor's suspension, and next steps now that he's back at council. Plus we take a look at the province's math scores and spoiler, they're not adding up to success.

    N.L. housing market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 55:14


    A check in show on N.L.'s real estate market. The panel of realtors will talk about the current - and climbing - housing prices, what is driving the growth, who are buying houses and how affordable the market is for first time home buyers?

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 55:06


    It's gardening day on the show and Josh Elyk from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by with tips and to have a chat about transplanting techniques for this time of year.

    Youth climate expedition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 55:10


    A climate expedition is currently sailing in the north and today, we speak with folks on board. The crew of educators and students are there to witness the impacts of our changing climate. We talk stories from the expedition, the science behind it, climate action and circle back to what it means to N.L.

    Live from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 in Spaniard's Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 46:31


    The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its centenary, 100 years of supporting veterans. To mark the occasion, The Signal took the show on the road to Spaniard's Bay to meet folks at Branch 9.

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    Emergency department overcrowding and geriatric care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 55:05


    It's probably not news to you that Emergency Departments across are overcrowded and under severe strain.Today on the show we unpack what's causing this with a look at geriatric and long-term care. We also talk about solutions for 'system-wide failures.'

    This is NL podcast: Innu dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 53:00


    Today's episode is deep-dive explainer on the Innu Nation and N.L. government dispute. We explain how the situation started, why the two at odds over how far back the Innu were in Labrador, and what might really be at the heart of the dispute.

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 55:09


    As we enter mid-July, we chat gardening with Dan Rubin, author of 'Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips and Techniques for a Northern Garden'

    Youth summer challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 55:09


    Today on the show we are focusing on the challenges and supports for youth in N.L.. From children and their parents to young adults navigating cost of living during the summer months.

    What's the benefit of public spending?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 55:05


    Today on the show we talk about a new report out that looks at the value of public services for folks in this province and calls for more investment. We break it all down for you and ask how more spending is possible in this economy.

    Thoughts on wildfire season in N.L.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 55:06


    Today on the show we talk about wildfires -- everything from what's happening with fires in Labrador, to a check-in on rebuilding efforts in Conception Bay North and how climate change is impacting the fire season right across the country.

    Cast members of Come From Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 55:09


    The musical Come From Away is in full swing in Gander and a trio from the cast are on the show today. We talk about why this story resonates so much with folks, the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11.

    Early July gardening in N.L.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 55:11


    It's early July and Tim Walsh, Nursery Manager at Memorial University's Botanical Garden, is here to answer all questions plants. We also talk Japanese beetles.

    Queer joy as protest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 55:09


    For 2026 Pride Parade in St. John's, the theme is ‘Queer joy as an act of protest.' Today's panel will talk about what it means to find joy, embrace it, celebrate it with others and hold on to it in times of rising hate towards queer existence.

    Trivia day with John Gushue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 55:05


    Today on the show we take a break from the headlines for some summer trivia fun. John Gushue stops by to quiz listeners.

    Ron Penney on negotiating Churchill Falls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 55:06


    Today on the show we ask what's it like being on the team negotiating a new Churchill Falls deal? And speaking about that potential deal, what would be winning contitions for this province? Our guest is Ron Penney, former deputy minister of justice for N.L., a member of the province's negotiating team for the Atlantic Accord and a fierce critic of Muskrat Falls.

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 55:08


    It is gardening day, and Michael Murray joined us in studio to answer all your grow questions

    What's the outlook for N.L. oil royalties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 55:07


    Europe is boiling, a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the US, a push for newables and questions around the future of oil. What's the outlook for this province and are we ready if royalties plummet?

    Ochre Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 55:09


    Ochre fest is a time when local book writers and book lovers get together. Its an annual event that has been going on for 14 years at Ochre Pit Cove. But alongside the celebration there is some sadness over the grim reality after last year's wildfire aftermath. On today's show we talk about all of that.

    How to protect kids from online groups that target them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 55:08


    If you find yourself asking 'How can I protect my children from online harms?' Today's show is for you. We put it together following recent warnings about the extremist network 764, classified by the Canadian government as a terrorist entity. It targets, victimizes and recruits children. So today we talk about that, other online harms and what resources are available for parents.

    Seafarers challenges and supports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 55:09


    Seafarers, the folks who spend several months at sea and a big cog in global trade. We have a panel to talk about why ports with supports waiting for them on land is crucial, the risks seafarers face and N.L.'s history of supporting them. A conversation in the heels of International Day of the Seafarer.

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 55:04


    It's been a slow gardening start for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador's grow season. On today's gardening show, Todd Boland and Mark Bowering offer tips and tricks to combat the cold weather.

    Northen cod fishery policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 55:08


    The capelin are rolling and we have cod on the brain. Today on the show we talk quotas, conservation and the commercial fishery.

    National Indigenous People's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 55:08


    National Indigenous People's Day is Sunday. It's a day to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. And that is the theme for today's show.

    This is NL podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 54:55


    We play you two episodes from the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. How three communities in rural N.L. are rethinking public transit, then we revisit the trial of Dean Penney, who was convicted of murdering Jennifer Hillier-Penney, his estranged wife. We breakdown what led to his verdict.

    Men's mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 55:08


    Today on the show we are talking to community members and advocates about men's mental health. They'll discuss breaking down stigma, supports for men and their families, and challenges of addressing mental health in the agriculture industry.

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 45:38


    Today on the show we talk about mid-June gardening and what to know as Father's Day approaches and hopefully the frost warnings are behind us.

    A former Mountie's story of policing and PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 55:09


    After 26 years as an RCMP officer, Bill Malone is now an author. His new book is a candid and sometimes graphic look at the reality of police work, and the toll it takes. He joined host Adam Walsh to talk about his story that takes the reader from smalltown New Brunswick to international conflict zones, and then inside the long, quiet aftermath of trauma, PTSD, and rebuilding a life after the uniform comes off.

    NQ Summer 2026 show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 55:09


    The theme of the summer issue is "paper." The editor and contributors to the show to talk about the articles and art and about their own relationship with paper and other physical media.

    Small town tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 55:10


    What can small and remote communities do to attract and entertain more visitors? The answer might lie in the stories that are told and the people who tell them.

    The economy and the environment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 55:09


    Some say the federal government is choosing one at the expense of the other. Does it have to be a choice?

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 55:08


    Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

    The future of small boat fisheries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 51:58


    How can communities, countries and governments support the viability and sustainability of small-scale fisheries?

    Live at Signal Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 49:37


    Signal Hill marks the 75th anniversary of its designation as a National Historic Site. GUESTS - Pascale Gerdun, Robin Martin, Christina Dove, Jake Billard, Jon Harrison from Parks Canada

    Ukrainian art, expression and coping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 50:05


    Ukrainian show with Canadian Booker-prize nominee Maria Reva and fellow Ukrainians from the local community in N.L., to talk about how they portray and express emotions brought from war through art, writing, music and gatherings.GUESTS - Maria Reva, Ukraine-born, Canadian Booker-prize nominee Maria Reva for her book ‘Endlings'; Kateryna Melanych, Artist and owner of Cremel Handmade; Brian Cherwick, Musician and band member in Kubasonics

    Gardening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 55:09


    Start of June. Any signs of summer? What's a gardener to do?

    Lawnya Vawnya and indepdent music in NL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 55:10


    The festival is into its 16th year of supporting the independent, DIY music experience in Nfld and Labrador. Guests talk about how it's grown and built an audience in the streaming age.

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