Podcasts about conception bay south

Adam Bishop has found his calling. Currently, he's on a work term at the Conception Bay South fire department. Our Morning Show reporter, Darrell Roberts, stopped by the fire department, to hear about what Adam has learned so far.

With this year's first snowstorm happening in a couple days, it's time to Winterfest-it-up. The town of CBS is holding its annual Winterfest celebrations, from today until February 15th. Councillor Josh Barrett joined us over the line this morning to fill us in on all of the wintery events happening in Conception Bay South over the course of the week. 

Swimmers in Conception Bay South have had to do without their laps for the past couple of weeks. The pool at the CBS Recreation Complex has been closed since January 10th, and the town said the next update is coming on January 27th. Darrin Bent is the mayor of CBS, and he joined us over the line this morning to discuss the issue.

Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South have been named the hosts of the Under-18 Women's National Championship. It's the first time in history that the tournament will be held in Newfoundland. Craig Tulk is Hockey NL's executive director, and he joined us over the line this morning.

The Conception Bay South town council voted to approve the 2025 budget, and our morning show reporter Darrell Roberts joined us in studio this morning to discuss the details.

Joshua the Goat isn't butting heads with his newfound fame... in fact, he's having a hoof and a half! For an update on his media appearances, we spoke with Heidi Taylor, one of the owners of Taylor's Pumpkin Patch in Conception Bay South.

A whole new meaning to "Running the Goat!" We hear all about a goat named Joshua and his great Sunday adventure in Conception Bay South. (Krissy Holmes with Joshua's mom, Heidi Taylor)

Every year, thousands of people hike portions of the East Coast Trail, which stretches more than 330 kilometres from Conception Bay South to Cappahayden. That's exactly the route Niamh Sullivan began today. It's all to raise money for a mental health research --- after her own experience with the system earlier this year. Our morning show reporter Darrell Roberts joined Niamh for the beginning of her hike this morning.

This Foodie Friday, we're embracing the carnivore life. More local butchers have opened over the past few years, and two years ago, Newlander Meat Shop opened in Conception Bay South. It's already gained a loyal following. We spoke with the owner Steve Canning as he was getting ready to open for the day.

We headed back to the beach for the next instalment in our series, "Beach, Please!", where we explore some of the best sand, rocks, and water that the province has to offer. Today, we sent our Morning Show's Katherine Crummey down to Conception Bay South, to check out Topsail Beach, and all it has to offer for beachgoers.

Starting this week, ATV users in Conception Bay South will be permitted to drive on the shoulder of several roads in the community. It's all part of a new pilot project by the town. For more on that, we were joined this morning by CBS mayor Darrin Bent on the line.

People don't just come in for a trim, they come in for connection. That's according to Yaw Antwi-Adjei, the co-owner of the 1949 Barbershop in St. John's. It's been called the "UN of barbershops," and it recently celebrated the opening of its third location. The Morning Show's Katherine Crummey went to Conception Bay South to check out the new spot.

There aren't many summer jobs that involve saving lives, but the Inshore Rescue Boat program puts post secondary students through weeks of training to equip them for search and rescue missions. The Morning Show's Katherine Crummey visited the Canadian Coast Guard team in Conception Bay South to find out all about it.

The Town of Conception Bay South is working on a new development plan, and it wants public feedback. Yesterday, we heard from two skeptical residents: Karen Morris and Phyllis Smith. CBS Mayor Darrin Bent joined us this morning to address some of their concerns.

Conception Bay South's proposed plan prioritizes things like backyard suites, multiplex units, smaller lot sizes, narrow roads... and the list goes on. But is the town moving too quickly, and missing out on the big picture? CBS residents Karen Morris and Phyllis Smith joined us this morning with their thoughts.

Time to reopen the commercial fishery for northern cod? Icewater Seafoods CEO says, yes + The mayor of Conception Bay South on how the town is shoring up infrastructure in the time of climate change.

Late last month, Brandon Joy was selected as part of the Canadian Blind Hockey team. He joined us in studio alongside his dad Steve to talk about their upcoming trip to the United States.

Omer Mallhi of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Conception Bay South and Dr. Mostapha Hanaout of the Muslim community in Corner Brook tell us about their communities' plans for the upcoming month of Ramadan.

A backyard rink-making master from Conception Bay South is sharing his passion and expertise through his Facebook page NL Outdoor Rinks. On the Go's Gavin Simms dropped by to check out Scott Sears's latest creation.

Hailing from the picturesque town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Justin Fancy swiftly emerged as a rising star on the Canadian Country music scene with the release of his debut single in 2020. His passion for storytelling and his authentic East Coast charm are woven into every lyric and melody he crafts. With the release of his debut album Sure Beats A Good Time in 2021, Justin secured Music NL's Awards for Country Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year, the first time the same artist has won both awards in the same year. In 2022, Justin was the recipient of the coveted East Coast Music Award for Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year, a resounding testament to the strong connection he has with his fans. Justin has quickly gained accolades for his dynamic live performances, sharing the stage with Canadian chart-toppers such as Brett Kissel, Meghan Patrick, The Washboard Union, Robin Ottolini, and The Reklaws. Justin visits the ITC podcast to chat about his journey in music and his new album Whiskey And Me featuring the current single "Go Easy".  

Brace yourself and get ready to welcome the audacious and vivacious Sam Picco! Straight from the breathtaking landscapes of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Sam's story is one of resilience, creativity, and the sheer audacity to dream big. We're taking you on a thrilling journey as she bares her soul about grappling with ADHD, hustling in high school to start her own business, and stepping into the limelight way before the term 'Influencer' was coined. This is a tale of an unflinching spirit that shines bright, regardless of the adversities.Sam's vibrant journey whisked her into the dazzling world of reality television, from Big Brother to Bachelor in Paradise Canada. But here's the twist - amidst the chaos and glamour, Sam found her entrepreneurial spark. We'll be peeling back the layers of her journey as she divulged the nitty-gritty of launching her personal makeup brand, and the roller-coaster ride of stepping into the realm of reality TV. From the nerve-wracking auditions to the mental turmoil, the highs, and lows - Sam spills it all.But what happens when the cameras stop rolling and the lights fade away? To round off our fascinating chat, we plunge into Sam's life after reality TV and her transition back to the real world. She emphasizes the power of personal branding and how her roots in Newfoundland keep her grounded. Stay tuned till the end as Sam unveils her new product line, the iconic lipsticks, and how she keeps pushing boundaries. This episode isn't just about Sam's success story, it's about the audacity to defy conventions, the courage to believe in oneself, and the beautiful bond Sam shares with us. Join us and let the magic of Sam's journey inspire you to step off the beaten path and shine your own light.Connect with Sam:IG: @samanthapiccoWeb: https://sambrand.ca/Thank you for listening to Self(ish) Confidence! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or on your social media and tag me @jess.clerke so I can personally thank you for helping spread some confidence + love! Check out my website at: www.jessclerke.com If you're on instagram, come say hi!!

With the school year about to begin, there is a big demand for assistance from food banks. We speak with the chair of the Conception Bay South & Paradise Food Bank about the call for donations to help with the increased demand. (Russell Bowers with Peter Wells)

Conception Bay South will be in ship-top shape tomorrow as mateys and lasses flood the shores in honour of Pirate Day. We have a chat with two pirates who arrrrr excited to keep you all on the hook! (Anthony Germain with Lady Elizabeth and Salty Dog)

The Morning Show's Jessica Singer was live as the new "combined refrigerated outdoor rink and splash pad" in CBS. She met up with Mayor Darrin Bent to get the latest details on the new community park.

#GaleForceWins was invited to a special recording of the Raven KASTER podcast. We video recorded the podcast team in action.They are a sharp group of inspiring students. Stephanie Evans and Angelina talk with Mayor Darrin Bent and Deputy Mayor Andrea Gosse about the Raven KASTER Project, the  town of Town of Conception Bay South (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), and the 50th anniversary of the town! You can listen to their podcast here at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2029820/13153599 or subscribe to have their episodes automatically download into whatever app you use to listen for podcasts.In 2018, a Grade 8 class at Frank Roberts Junior High launched a miniboat called the Raven KASTER on the Grand Branks off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In 2019, after 102 days at sea the Raven KASTER landed in Achill Island, Ireland.Now lead students for the project, Kaitlyn and Stephanie, from Conception Bay South are in Grade 12 at Queen Elizabeth Regional High School and want to visit Ireland to relaunch their miniboat.If you want to support the Raven KASTER Relaunch Project in Ireland, please email ravenkaster@gmail.com. Donate to Raven KASTER Now in CAD $$: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7MVMLJ2L7L64WDonate to Raven KASTER now in USA $$: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AD99VT2QMDHHLFor more information on the project visit:https://educationalpassages.org/boats/raven-kaster/#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.We also launched Gale Force Wins on the Rogers Television Network in St. John's on January 31st 2023 with a series of 12 episodes.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

Residents in Conception Bay South say a beloved and historic pond is disappearing from sight, and they want answers. The Morning Show's Jessica Singer spoke with CBS locals Christina Phillips, Sandra Collins and Randy Bell. Afterwards, we heard from CBS Mayor Darrin Bent.

What do Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Adele, Michael Buble, Rufus Wainwright and Weezer have in common? They've all worked with Greg Wells, an award-winning producer and songwriter whose work has helped sell over 130 million albums. Now, Wells can add a new name to his credit list: Country singer Justin Fancy from Conception Bay South. We spoke with Justin.

A surge of respiratory illness is putting pressure on an already overloaded healthcare system in many places across the country and making it even harder for many Canadians to get examined by their family doctors, at walk-in clinics and even in the emergency room. Today we'll be hearing personal stories from people who say they've struggled to get timely access to the medical care they desperately needed. Julia Murray is a mom in Conception Bay South in Newfoundland whose 3-year-old son Jack came down with an awful fever in early December. Bianca Gallant of Memramcook, New Brunswick, says she recently had a 14 hour wait in a Moncton ER that ended in her needing emergency surgery.

All the world's a stage, and that includes Conception Bay South. We talk to the founders of Theatre CBS about their upcoming radio-play production of A Christmas Carole

Justin Fancy has been on FIRE! He drops another single called "Laid Back Kinda Night" . This interview was live on Country 89.1FM on October 29th.  We talk about his earlier days as a singer/songwriter and of course the new single and video.  Justin is from Conception Bay South in Newfoundland .

This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED Since launching his career in early 2020, Justin Fancy, who hails from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, has quickly become one to watch on the Canadian Country Music scene. Masterfully combining classic country songwriting with his own take on today's country sound, Justin's music is both fresh and familiar. After releasing two stand-alone singles in early 2020, Justin released his debut album, Sure Beats a Good Time, which became the catalyst for Justin winning Music Newfoundland's 2020 Country Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year. It was the first time in the history of the awards that the same artist has won both categories in the same year. Most recently, Justin was crowned the 2022 ECMA's Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year and had three nominations in total at this years awards, including Solo Artist of The Year and Country Recording of The Year. In June 2021, Justin's single “Makes Me Wanna” was chosen as Rogers One to Watch, propelling the single to #42 on the Billboard Canadian Radio charts. In addition, the single secured the #1 spot on Sirius XM Canada's CBC Country chart and held the position for three consecutive weeks. His latest single “Better Than You” also just hit #1 for two consecutive weeks on the same chart. In October 2021, Justin became the first-ever Canadian Country Artist to be invited by The Recording Academy to take part of their Press Play at Home concert series on Grammy.com (watch it here). Fancy's debut album, Sure Beats A Good Time, debuted in the No. 3 position on Apple's iTunes Canadian Country music chart. The record would go on to rack up more than a half-million streams across major streaming platforms. In addition to his single “Makes Me Wanna” peaking at #42 on the Billboard radio charts and being played at over 70 radio stations across Canada.

A 15-year-old girl from Conception Bay South is heading off to the world championships as a member of Canada's kickboxing team. (Anthony Germain with Anna Snow and her coach Fred Holloway)

A Conception Bay South lawyer has lost his fight to have his name shielded from sexual assault allegations

Meet some of the voices behind Theatre CBS as they get ready to bring Agatha Christie's The Hollow to the stage.

Hanna Sukhinets and her dog and cat made the journey from Ukraine to Conception Bay South to live with Lori Best and her family. They speak with the CBC's Caroline Hillier.

He followed a roving hockey team from downtown St. John's to Conception Bay South. We ask Howie Feltham how he enjoys watching the Newfoundland Growlers in their new, temporary home.

Interview with Ida Linehan Young, author of THE STOLEN ONES from Flanker Press!First and foremost, Ida Linehan Young is a grandmother to the most precious little boys, Parker and Samuel, a mother to three adult children, Sharon, Stacey, and Shawna, and a wife to Thomas. In her busy daily life, Ida works in the information technology sector of the federal government of Canada, and she volunteers her time in the community of Conception Bay South with the Kiwanis Club of Kelligrews.Originally broadcast on October 11, 2021 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at http://www.chmr.ca/​​This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​​Checkout Engen titles at http://www.engenbooks.com/​​Write Project Newsletter signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTEngen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLThis recording Copyright © 2021 Matthew LeDrew

Interview with Ida Linehan Young, author of the award-winner Mary Ro series from Flanker Press!Ida Linehan Young is a grandmother to the most precious little boys, Parker and Samuel, a mother to three adult children, Sharon, Stacey, and Shawna, and a wife to Thomas. In her busy daily life, Ida works in the information technology sector of the federal government of Canada, and she volunteers her time in the community of Conception Bay South with the Kiwanis Club of Kelligrews.Originally broadcast on October 4, 2021 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at http://www.chmr.ca/​​.This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​​Checkout Engen titles at http://www.engenbooks.com/​​Write Project Newsletter signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTEngen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLThis recording Copyright © 2021 Matthew LeDrew

We speak with Conception Bay South's new mayor, Darrin Bent. We then head to Mount Pearl to talk with Dave Aker.

Justin Fancy from Conception Bay South joined my on Country 89 for a chat about his Music and new single we are playing "Make Me Wanna" . We chat about Songwriting, the album and of course the release and radio play of the new single. The audio file of "Make Me Wanna" is attached to the podcast! Thanks to Justin for hanging out with me on Country Radio 

Last summer, NL school bus operators had to scramble to buy extra buses, to meet public health restrictions and allow drivers and passengers to keep a safe distance onboard. Operators signed contracts and brought new buses to the province. But now, some operators say that with no word on what will happen next school year, they have to sell off their fleets to stay afloat. Evan Bursey co-owns Newfound Transit and Bursey's Busing Service in Conception Bay South, and he has put 15 almost-new buses on the market. Adam Buckle is the director of Buckle's Busing in Corner Brook.

A fisherman in Conception Bay South has had enough of having his fishing gear vandalized. We hear his story. And we talk to a shark researcher about that big 'ol shark tooth hauled up last week in a crab pot.

This week we're chatting with Darcy Scott - an up and coming musician from Conception Bay South, NL. If you're even SLIGHTLY familiar with the St. John's music scene, then you have likely heard his name before. Now he's branching out to create and record his own original music, and he is NOT disappointing us! FOLLOW/SUPPORT ME! linktr.ee/thejillpower Special thanks to Matt Cole for writing our new theme song! It slaps! You can hear the show on: CHMR-FM Radio Bell Island QCCR-FM Phantom FM Radio Webphré Spotify Google Podcasts

Paul Davis was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma with an underlying Follicular Lymphoma in 2011. A former 25 year veteran of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and member of the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature, Paul says it was the last thing he ever expected to face. Paul wasn't going to allow a cancer diagnosis to stop him from continuing his active lifestyle. Shortly after finishing his curative chemotherapy treatments in the fall of 2011, he was re-elected to the Newfoundland Labrador House of Assembly and elevated to cabinet. Paul continued his political career while undergoing two years of maintenance treatments and in 2014 became the 12th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. In the fall of 2018 Paul retired from politics but stepped up his involvement with LLSC. As a lifelong volunteer with a long history of serving with local, regional and national organizations, Paul was delighted to join the LLSC Board of Directors and enjoys being an active volunteer with the local Light The Night organizing committee. Paul is particularly passionate when it comes to services and supports to patients and their families and believes in the benefits and value of much needed blood cancer research. Paul and his wife Cheryl reside in their home town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Labrador.To connect with Paul and maybe send him a note visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-davis-837a048a/New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also visit www.GaleForceWins.comTo message Gerry visit: www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/