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The emergency room at the Bonavista hospital requires some life support of its own... as ongoing temporary closures bring local people out to rally for improved access. We speak with one concerned citizen who's part of a group rallying for improved access. (Krissy Holmes with Reg Durdle)

It's a new and ambitious project for Bonavista Bay North... and exciting news for hiking enthusiasts. The Kittiwake Joint Council hopes to construct a state-of-the art series of hiking and walking trails from Gambo to Indian Bay. We reach the mayor of Dover who also heads up the Council. (Krissy Holmes with Tony Keats)

Later today, a group of Bonavista residents are gathering to discuss the state of health care in the area. Reg Durdle is one of the organizers of that meeting. He joined us to talk about the state of healthcare in the area.

It's a nightmare come to life... a fire claimed the home of a family in Bonavista. They lost almost everything. We spoke with Brian Tremblett, who is a rotational worker in Iqaluit, and received the phone call from his wife when it all happened.

Amateur photographer Stu White is pretty happy these days. He's originally from Stephenville and lives in Mount Pearl, and his photo of a pair of red fox cubs in Bonavista just won him a big prize. Canadian Geographic magazine has judged his picture the best of the year in the "flora, fauna and fungi" category for the last year. White spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power..

The story of a Bonavista man who died en route to hospital has prompted concerned citizens in the town to take action. In early 2023, Charlie Marsh had an asthma attack. The local Bonavista emergency room was closed, and he was sent to Clarenville by ambulance. Marsh didn't survive. His daughter, Shelley Marsh Gosselin, is now working with the Bonavista concerned citizens committee. She told the CBC's Leigh Anne Power that she doesn't want anyone else to experience what happened to her father. The CBC's Bernice Hillier spoke with Reg Durdle, a member of the Bonavista concerned citizens committee.

Getting groceries isn't always easy in Newfoundland and Labrador, especially if you don't live near a major grocery store. But the Big Feed Club has been offering a solution for the past few years: The company delivers groceries door-to-door across the island. There are goods from the big chains --- such as Costco --- and from local suppliers. Now, the company is expanding its services onto the Bonavista Peninsula. Brad Russell is the CEO of Big Feed Club.

A local film and television industry worker talks about her experience working on the Apple TV+ series Severance, when it shot on the Bonavista Peninsula in 2023

Bonavista mayor John Norman tells us about restoration work at the Alexander Bridge House

Fish harvester Ernest Decker voices concerns over the use of electronic logs + Duane Collins tells us about working at the Shark Company + Ray Guy's Christmas in the Bay.

The SaltWater Community Association is dreaming big. It has a brand new office in Bonavista, and it's made plans for a daycare in Melrose and a hydroponic farm in Port Union. Cathy Bishop is the director of communications for the SaltWater Community Association. She spoke with the CBC's Hillary Johnson.

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Over the next three evenings, there will be free lectures at the Colonial Building in St. John's and Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista about how Newfoundland and Labrador became Canada's 10th and newest province. One of the presenters is a professor of history at the University of Regina and author of many books - including "Where Once They Stood - Newfoundland's Rocky Road to Confederation." (Krissy Holmes with Raymond Blake)

NAPE Locals 9211 in Clarenville, and 4217 in Bonavista have been rallying since June, asking for more support from the union. For more, the Morning Show's Sarah Antle reached out to Colleen Park, a home support worker in Clarenville. NAPE president Jerry Earle listened in and responded to those concerns.

A look in at careers in the marine sector + The Model Ship Gallery and a story about the HMS Hood + Shawna Prince of Sea of Whales Adventures tells us about blue whales in Bonavista Bay.

A tour boat company in Trinity has had an unexpected boost to business near the end of its season - and it's all thanks to two blue whales that have been showing up in Bonavista Bay. Blue whales, of course, are rare, and the largest animals on earth. Shawna Prince, co-owner of Sea of Whales Adventures in Trinity spoke with the CBC's Gavin Simms.

For many of us, Labour Day is just a day off, a chance to enjoy one last long weekend before autumn. But today is also a chance to reflect on the contributions of workers throughout society. Three people told us what it's like to be in the workforce in 2024. Michelle Russell is an administrative assistant in Corner Brook. Mandi Barry is a cook who works in the hospitality and restaurant business in Rocky Harbour, and Amanda Cull is an electrician and a farmer in Bonavista.

At the Golden Heights Manor Long Term Care Facility in Bonavista, kitchen workers are being asked to work without air conditioning. With summer-time temperatures steadily increasing, workers reached a breaking point and held a demonstration on Tuesday. Jerry Earle is the president of NAPE, the union representing the workers. 

If you've been in the Bonavista area recently, you may have noticed an enormous sea monster! But it's not a real one. it's a wooden sculpture sitting on the dock outside Skippers Restaurant. Jeremy Hicks, the owner of Rugged Coast Woodwork and Gallery in Newmans Cove created "Skippy," as the sea serpent has been named. The CBC's Amy Feehan met up with Jeremy at his shop.

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NL's crab fishery was slated to start this past Saturday, but most harvesters across the province have kept their boats tied up at the wharf That's because they are demanding a better price than what they're being offered now The delay is having an impact on other people employed in the fishery, including plant workers. Craig Pardy is the Member of the House of Assembly for Bonavista and the opposition critic for fisheries.

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews, Today's guest is Bonavista Mayor John Norman. ******************** Cross Border Interviews is Part of the Cross Border Network. ©2024

A wellness organization on the Bonavista Peninsula just got a big boost. The charitable Northpine Foundation is giving the Tip-A-Vista Wellness Foundation more than a half-million dollars. Tip-A-Vista is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to improving the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of people in the region. Eliza Swyers, coordinator with Tip-A-Vista, spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

They say life is about the journey and not the destination. But a man from the Bonavista Peninsula sure was glad to reach his destination this week. Mark Clench had been fat biking across Labrador and the island since October 4. He's raising money for an organization called Can'd Aid, a group which provides bicycles and guitars for children. Clench made it home to Princeton on Monday.

Last year, Scotiabank closed its branch on Fogo Island, as well as two others in rural communities. This year it's planning to close eight more, including those in Bonavista, Twillingate and Lewisporte. The Bank of Montreal is closing its Botwood branch in the new year. The disappearance of local banking is worrying for those communities, and may open the door for other options. The CBC's Leigh Anne Power looked into the story.

In the last year, communities from Bonavista to Baie Verte have protested the repeated closures of their local emergency rooms. Rural ERs have been plagued by a lack of doctors and nurses, which prevents the hospitals from seeing patients. Now the provincial department of health has signed an 11-million-dollar contract with Teladoc, a U.S.-based virtual care company. Tom Osborne, minister of health, spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Can coastal and ocean development happen without affecting the health of the ocean and marine ecosystems, and the economic viability and wellbeing of coastal communities? In this episode, Michael speaks with: Rob Stephenson, Fisheries and Oceans & University of New Brunswick, Canada Gerald Singh, University of Victoria, Canada Brennan Lowery, Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre, Canada John Norman, Mayor of Bonavista, Canada Ocean Frontier Institute

When the kindness of strangers is better than a tailwind. A Newfoundland man cycling for charity says the people of Labrador have been so good to him. Hear from Mark Clench as he gets set to cross Newfoundland to the Bonavista Peninsula.

Tackling food insecurity in the province is no small task, but a project on the Bonavista Peninsula hopes to make a difference. The Saltwater Community Association and the Northpine Foundation are putting $400,000 into it. The plan is to develop an indoor hydroponic farm at the College of the North Atlantic's Bonavista campus. The foundation's Mark Lane spoke with CBC producer Hillary Johnson.

Recent news that Bonavista's one and only bank is closing came as a surprise to many. Mayor John Norman called Scotiabank's move “outrageous and insulting” and plans to fight it. He joined us on the line to talk about it.

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.

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.

Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula has bet big on arts and culture as a way forward for its rural communities. But what happens when its premiere art festival begins asking tough questions about everything from climate change to colonialism? An encore broadcast featuring the 2021 Bonavista Biennale (the 2023 edition runs from August 19 to Sept 17).

The Bonavista Peninsula will soon transform into a public work of art. We got a sneak peek into this year's Biennale from Executive Director of the Bonavista Biennale Sue Balint and featured Artist Billy Gauthier

Behind every great hockey player is a dedicated coach - and one of the dedicated coaches in the Alberta Junior Hockey League was born right here in NL. Sara Diamond grew up playing hockey in Bonavista and recently stepped behind the bench as assistant coach of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons.

Bonavista Mayor John Norman joined us to chat about how the severe lack of doctors and medical professionals in the province is affecting his community.

After a decade of baking pizzas and breads they were burnt out and in need of a break. We spoke with Chef Katie Hayes, about reopening the popular eatery after a year away.

For many fish plant workers E-I has either run dry or is running out. The CBC's Gavin Simms spoke with Barry Randell, a longtime worker at Ocean Choice International in Bonavista and local Union president. Following this, the Morning Show's Jo-Ann Dooley catches up with Wanda Bridger, the owner of Bluewater Inns in Triton. This is where some foreign plant workers have been staying.

Hollywood is visting the province again! Ben Stiller is on the Bonavista Peninsula filming his hit show Severance. We talk with the mayor of Trinity Bay North about all the filming buzz in Port Union.

The movie Peter Pan and Wendy just landed on Disney Plus this morning. But some folks in Bonavista were lucky enough to see it Thursday night, ahead of the streaming release. Parts of the movie were filmed on the Bonavista Peninsula, so it got its own movie premiere at the Garrick Theatre. Shianne Strathie was one of the locals who was out to see it on the big screen.

Meet the men who helped Peter fly. We check in with stunt specialist Josh Munden, who worked on the film Peter Pan and Wendy, in Bonavista.

The RMS Titanic sank 111 years ago this week. It may have been on its maiden voyage, but this trip was the culmination of more than 200 years of maritime travel and innovation. This week, Dr. Meaghan Walker joins us to explore British maritime history in the lead-up to this historic event. And just like an 18th century ship would have zig-zagged towards its destination, this episode is hitting all the angles: we're talking kidnappings, steerage, slop clothes (the original fast fashion!), and why men's calves were considered their sexiest body part in the 1700s. Meaghan Walker is the Ewart A. Pratt Postdoc at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where she researches the clothing of British “working men who got wet.” She has done work on the Royal Navy and British merchant shipping, but her current project focuses on the clothing purchases of the residents of the fishing outport of Bonavista, Newfoundland, using records at Memorial's Maritime History Archive. You can follow Dr. Walker on Twitter @slopclothes! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from past Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn; we'll be updating it soon with more releases! Our executive producer is Erica Getto. Our editor is Andrew Carson. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Chris McClure, and Erin McKeon. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. 

The Town of Bonavista has just revealed its NEW approach to short-term rentals, such as AirBNB. Two months ago, town council attempted to ban new people from getting in on the rental market. It has now relaxed the process and and re-opened applications, but with some conditions. CBC's Garrett Barry has been digging into the issue.

We've heard a lot about the health care situation in Bonavista in recent weeks. The closure of the emergency room there due to a lack of physicians has resulted in weekly demonstrations, and even a claim by one family that their loved one died after being diverted to Clarenville for care. The Town also announced it would offer incentives for doctors interested in practising in the area. Now the province is offering its own incentive packages in hopes of attracting new doctors. John Norman - the mayor of Bonavista - is hopeful the efforts will make a difference.

Yesterday, we heard about the recent death of Bonavista man Charles Marsh. He died in an ambulance that was heading to Clarenville when the Bonavista emergency room was closed. We also heard about Marsh's daughter- who said she believes that if the Bonavista emergency room had been open, her father would still be alive. Of course, this is a very distressing series of events--especially for Bonavista residents, who've been organizing weekly protests about health care in their region. And yesterday, Bonavista MHA Craig Pardy weighed in on the situation. He spoke with the CBC's Darrell Roberts.

He's being remembered as a builder of the town., and as a victim of the town's hospital closures. 78-year-old Charles Marsh died last week. He was in an ambulance between Bonavista and Clarenville, while Bonavista's hospital was on diversion. Marsh's family says his death was needless.

The frequent closure of the emergency room in Bonavista has caused many people in need of urgent care to travel to Clarenville for treatment. Town officials and concerned citizens have been lobbying for a solution to the closures - and now there is some encouraging news about that facility. John Norman is the mayor of Bonavista, and he spoke with CBC producer David Newell.

A family in Bonavista wonders when their loved one might start to refuse medically necessary treatment, because those highway trips are too much pain. We'll hear from Peggy Phillips.

A harrowing, terrifying drive. One mom's 90 minute journey to get care for her sick daughter. CBC's Garrett Barry tells us how an emergency room diversion in Bonavista caused one family to take the highway to Clarenville when her daughter was seriously sick.

Can you imagine creating a business that brings together your loves, your interests and your expertise?   Listen as Sharri Harmel speaks with Bonnie Ashley from Bonavista Optics, Inc.  Bonnie is not your typical eyeglass maker. She has designed eyeglasses for the movie industry for years and more recently, she created an entire line of eyeglasses for the fabulous Downton Abbey!  Her story has so many good nuggets from which to draw inspiration and lessons on how to create a business that is successful while also bringing personal joy and satisfaction. Bonavista Boutique-Downton Abbey Eyewear – Downton Abbey Eyewear® by Bonavista Optics.  Exclusive 20% discount code until August 1st for EW listeners, use coupon code,  "GQBFP9MG"Bonavista Optics, Inc. website, www.bonavistaoptics.comBonnie Ashley on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bonavistaoptics/ Bonnie Ashley Instagram, www.instagram.com/bonavistaoptics1/ Chateau Diaries, www.youtube.com/c/TheChateauDiaries/ Extraordinary Women magazine is the “must-have” digital magazine for women looking for inspiration, tips, and support to create a fabulous business, or just the next chapter. In a nutshell, for women who are ready to make their dreams happen. Subscribe today! Extraordinary Women magazine Connect with Sharri Harmel Find this episode (and more) on your favorite podcast player at Extraordinary Women with Sharri Harmel