On The Go from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)

Florida is dropping school vaccine mandates in a move experts call reckless and dangerous. Our weekly health contributor examines how that's expected to put travellers and vulnerable Canadians at risk. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

With record-breaking temperatures and not much rain, it's been a tough growing season for farmers. We speak with one farmer in Notre Dame Bay about how he's making the adjustment to a new kind of summer. (Krissy Holmes with Philip Thornley of Campbellton Berry Farm)

You've likely heard the story of the rotten fridges waiting for wildfire evacuees who returned to their homes. Today we reached out to Cohens in Carbonear to hear about the run on fridges. (Krissy Holmes with Roxanne Russell)

With search and rescue teams just finishing up in Conception Bay North following the wildfires, we get in touch with a rescue coordinator to hear how it all went. (Krissy Holmes with Perry Bowring)

The Kingston wildfire turned Cabot Academy in Western Bay into rubble. That meant the K-6 students who used to go there had to go to other schools this week.. We find out where the former Cabot Academy principal landed... and what she's doing to keep her Cabot community together. (Krissy Holmes with Jackie King)

Despite the drought, fruit and berries are out in full force across the province. We check in with a forager who is havin' a grand time in the trees and bushes. (Krissy Holmes with Shawn Dawson)

The province is about to get a new addictions treatment facility. We welcome the managing director of the privately run Vida Nova Recovery Centre to find out how it will fit into the current addictions treatment landscape in the province. (Krissy Holmes with Melissa Wells)

Many wildfire evacuees in CBN are settling back into their homes after being on evacuation orders for weeks. We hear a phone message left by one resident about the surreal experience, and then speak with another resident who is trying to return to normal life after the devastation from the wildfires. (Tonya Kearley-Russell in Western Bay, Krissy Holmes with Blackhead resident Peg Norman)

A Newfoundlander is preparing to join the flotilla on a humanitarian mission to Gaza. We reach the international legal expert to hear about the role she will playing as the ship heads toward the territory attempting to get food and medicine to people in need. (Krissy Holmes with Heidi Matthews)

The youngest member of the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department - who also lost his home in Western Bay to the wildfire - speaks with us from his offshore job about his experience. (Krissy Holmes with Landen Hatch)

They've had a super successful run... but four seasons in they're ready to wrap. We welcome the stars of The Missus Downstairs to the On The Go studio to hear why they've decided that this season will also be their last. (Krissy Holmes with Mary Walsh and Dave Sullivan)

A new report shows that homelessness is way up in St. John's. We' welcome the executive director of End Homelessness St. John's - the group behind the "point-in-time count report" - to the On The Go studio to talk about what these staggering numbers mean... and what can be done about it. (Krissy Holmes with Doug Pawson)

The Nunatsiavut government is at odds with the NL government over new artwork on display at Confederation Building in St. John's. (Krissy Holmes with Nunatsiavut president Johannes Lampe)

We hear one business-owner in CBS about the effect the state-of-emergency had on an already stressful day... and then we speak with the director of legislative affairs with the provincial chapter of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about the directive forcing all businesses to close. (The CBC's Heather Gillis with Krista Neville of Volcano Bakery and Identity Salon; Krissy Holmes with Jonathan Galgay)

Last week the province released a 10-year vision to transform the education system and improve children's education outcomes. One member of a parent-formed early education advocacy group that was consulted for the report drops by the On The Go studio to weigh in on the suggestions contained within. (Krissy Holmes with Erin Cullen)

Big news for the province's film and television industry today as a Toronto-based company announced it is building a $50 million soundstage in this province. We welcome the CEO of Picture NL to the On The Go studio to learn why this soundstage will be an industry game-changer... and we meet the Emmy Award-winning producer behind it. (Krissy Holmes with Laura Churchill and Andrew Barnsley)

Over 80 per cent of Canadian women feel unsure of the symptoms and risk factors of uterine cancer. We welcome the provincial chief of cancer care for NL Health Services who's also associate dean at MUN's Medical School to the On the Go studio to dive into the survey and its key takeaways. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Patti Power)

It's the Labour Day long weekend - but after a year in which the federal government stepped in to legislate two major groups of striking workers back to work... what is the state of labour in Canada in 2025? We go to the president of the NL Federation of Labour to help us answer that question. (Krissy Holmes with Jessica McCormick)

As we waited in anticipation for the launch of the Nordspace rocket in St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula... we called up a superstar to share the excitement. (Krissy Holmes with Colonel Chris Hadfield)

There was a troubling escalation of violence today as Israel halted the delivery of humanitarian aid and initiated its planned offensive on Gaza City... one week after famine was declared. We explore some of the big questions and feelings people of the world are sitting with today with a MUN professor who studies modern Middle East issues. (Krissy Holmes with Justin Fantauzzo)

The final draft of the province's Education Accord was released today...and one thing we do know (after skimming the more than 400 pages) is that we'll be talking about the content of this transformation plan for years to come. To begin, we take a look at where we are now. The authors and co-chairs of the report join us in the On The Go studio to paint a baseline picture of how well we're doing when it comes to educating people in this province. (Krissy Holmes with Anne Burke and Karen Goodnough)

Every dog has his day... and today is a big day for dogs that love to swim. We take you too a "Pool Paw-ty:" in the old H.G.R. Mews Community Centre. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Julia Israel)

From the beaches of Mexico to the coastline of Deer Lake... we hear about the effort and the equipment being used by the town as part of an epic undertaking to remove thousands of pulpwood logs from the shore. (Krissy Holmes with town manager Jason Young)

Wednesday, we heard from the CEO of Torngat Metals about its new, high-stakes agreement with Germany.. Today, we welcomed the MHA for Torngat Mountains to the On the Go studio for her thoughts on the project. (Krissy Holmes with Lela Evans)

One of the three Canadian companies planning a partnership with Germany borders Labrador. How could our province play a key role in the route to export critical minerals. We speak with the head of Quebec-based Torngal Metals... fresh off signing a Memorandum of Understanding to mine and market critical minerals. (Krissy Holmes with Yves Leduc)

A community in St. John's is split down the middle on a new fence going up behind Bishop Field Elementary in the downtown. We hear more on the meetings that led to a new fence meant to shield students from a rise in drug use and crime - including reaction from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and a check-in with a parent out doing a cleanup at his child's school. (Krissy Holmes with On the Go's Emily Ferrier, Krissy Holmes with Duncan Major)

"Reject or resign" says one group of former politicians to the current board of NL Hydro. Why the supergroup fears the Churchill Falls MOU could be the 'biggest strategic error' in the province's history. We speak with one of the group of 9 who was the longest serving director with NL Hydro and was also a deputy minister of Finance with the province. (Krissy Holmes with Rollie Martin)

We get the latest on the wildfire front, including more money for affected residents in Conception Bay North - and some welcome news as crews continue to battle the Kingston wildfire. (Krissy Holmes with the province's acting forest fire duty officer, Jeff Motty)

Famine has been declared in Gaza... and Ottawa says that Israel is failing to prevent it. We speak with an assistant professor at Osgoode Hall Law School - who's originally from this province - about the legal and political implications of complicity. (Krissy Holmes with Heidi Matthews)

An agreement on critical minerals, plus investing in ports to potentially ship more liquified natural gas. A journalist who specializes in climate and energy issues joins us for a look at the strategy the prime minister is showcasing on his trip to Europe... and what it means for the future of the Canadian economy. (Krissy Holmes with Markham Hislop)

Building a fence in downtown St. John's is a sure-fire way to cause some controversy. We head to Bishop Feild Elementary... where residents and parents are divided on how best to protect students from a rise in drug use and crime. (Krissy Holmes with On The Go's Emily Ferrier)

Pfizer and Moderna's latest COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by Health Canada, and are expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks in advance of an expected wave this fall. Our weekly health contributor explains who should get them. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Property loss; insurance claims; looting. For residents evacuated from Conception Bay North, there are lots of looming questions. We connect with a St. John's lawyer who's offering his services free of charge. (Krissy Holmes with Devin Drover)

Across the country, Public Service Pride Week is being celebrated... but workplaces haven't always been a safe space for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. A local veteran-turned-advocate gives us a history lesson on the LGBT Purge. (Krissy Holmes with Sherry Lundrigan)

They've been out of their home for weeks dur to the wildfires... and maybe for months more. What's worse is there are now reports of looting in Conception Bay North. We hear one story from Ochre Pit Cove, as well as what police are doing to protect the properties that remain. (Reporter Ryan Cooke with the Emberley family, Corporal Jesse O'Donaghey)

It's a culinary trip around the world via International Drive. We find out about "Taste of the Nations" - a special event in St. John's this weekend showcasing food and culture from dozens of countries. (Krissy Holmes with Ife Alaba, Taejha Young, Ifah Lawlor, Paula Villalobos Uribe and Grace Khatrine)

It might be too early to plan the rebuild... but it's never too early to start budgeting for it. We hear about new fund aiming to raise a quarter of a million dollars for the future of Conception Bay North. (Krissy Holmes with Colin Corcoran, CEO of the Community Sector Council and Nicole Dawe, executive director of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador)

It's a tough job, and it comes with a huge cultural responsibility. We ask the former member of Great Big Sea why he's taking on the top job at the East Coast Music Association. (Krissy Holmes with Bob Hallett)

U-Turn Addiction Recovery Centre wants to provide a safe, judgement-free space for people in Conception Bay North as they wait out the wildfire. We speak with the head of the centre about what he's seeing... and what's available for people going through a stressful time. (Krissy Holmes with Jeff Bourne)

We took the entire show next door to the Fortis Canada Games Complex for an afternoon with athletes, organizers, volunteers, fans... and lots of fun! (Co-hosts Krissy Holmes and Jamie Fitzpatrick)

Now that officials have intel on confirmed structure losses, difficult calls went out to property owners in Ochre Pit Cove and Northern Bay today. We check in with one woman who made the call to postpone her annual fire department fundraiser as she waited by the phone. (Krissy Holmes with Lisa Porter)

Many people turned to social media for guidance during this month's provincial wildfires, but often ended up hitting a wall. The leader of the province's Progressive Conservative Party has written a letter to the prime minister stressing the need for quick access to accurate information during an emergency. (Krissy Holmes with Tony Wakeham)