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Cross Talk
Why convenience stores still matter

Cross Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 55:08


Today on the show we talk about the importance of convenience stores to communities, the local economy, and the challenges they are facing. Guests: Ivy Hanley, co-owner of Urban Market 1919; Mithun Mathew, owner of SpiceX: Blackmarsh Superette; Kristen Dwyer, Seal Cove Grocery in CBS; Mike Hammoud, vice-president the Atlantic region of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada; Brian Kelly, Howley Shopping Centre in Howley; Michelle Payne, Fox's General Store in Corner Brook; Darrelle Bennett, Grenfell Variety and Hamilton River Convenience in Happy Valley Goose Bay. 

The St. John's Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
How is NL Health using the old Corner Brook hospital?

The St. John's Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 8:23


NL Health is planning to use the old Corner Brook hospital to house patients who need extra care in their recoveries from procedures. Teara Freake is the vice president and chief operating officer for NL Health's Western region, and she spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
30 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Retired NL teacher Jerome Jesseau worked in Germany when it did

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 9:28


A retired teacher from this province is reflecting on a historic event from 35 years ago. Jerome Jesseau is sharing his stories with some people tonight in Corner Brook. Jesseau was teaching in Germany at the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. He joined us in our studio.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Tackling the tariffs: people in NL are buying local, as a way to fight back against Trump's tariffs

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 4:55


Many people in this province are double-checking their grocery lists, to find out what is and isn't Canadian- made. President Donald Trump has threatened a 25-per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, and some Canadians been boycotting all American products, finding ways to support Canadian. The CBC's Amy Feehan took to the streets of Corner Brook on Monday to hear how they were taking a stand.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
When big banks withdraw, where do YOU take your business? Credit unions say, "we're over here"

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 6:55


At least ten branches of major banks have closed in NL over the past few years. But Candace Matthews says when one bank account closes, perhaps a credit union account needs to open. Matthews is manager of member experience and communications with The Atlantic Edge Credit Union. It has 16 branches serving rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Corner Brook, Gander, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Port Aux Basques.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Offering a lift: NL government helps communities offer free bus rides to seniors, young people and people on income suppor

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 9:01


Public transit in Corner Brook and St. Anthony is getting a boost from the provincial government. The province announced last week that a bus pass pilot project will give some people in those two towns free rides on public transit. The help will be for seniors, young people and people on income support. Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne and Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons made the announcement together on Friday.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
It's more than 25 years old, but gamers still love it. We checked out a Super Smash Bros. tournament

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 7:33


The characters in the video game series Super Smash Bros. burst onto the scene in a flurry of leaps, spins, kicks and punches more than 25 years ago - and players still love them. Gamers take on the identities of characters from other popular video games and fight it out with each other. Super Smash Bros. is -- well, it's still a "smash" among players, The CBC's Amy Feehan checked out a tournament in Corner Brook.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
NL parents are concerned whether there'll be enough money for their children under Jordan's Principle

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 9:42


It's still unclear what help will be available in the months to come under Jordan's Principle, and that's causing concern. Jordan's Principle is the result of a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. It's meant to ensure that First Nations children in Canada can get the services and support they need, when they need them. There's been a delay or shortfall this year in getting that federal funding to students in this province. As a result, the provincial government stepped in to help, with 6-point-4 million dollars to continue supports for students. The provincial education department confirms that the additional assistance will be available until the end of this school year. Jennifer Broadbent is a parent in Corner Brook who still has concerns that her son, Obie, won't get the help he needs. She spoke with the CBC's Alex Kennedy.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Anglican church members in Western Newfoundland feel a special connection to a bishop who's making headlines in the U.S. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who made a plea to President Donald Trump, was a presenter at church meetings in Corner Brook last fa

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 5:45


Most of us hadn't heard of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde until last Monday. She's the Episcopal bishop in Washington, D.C. who made a plea to President Donald Trump. But Anglican church members in Western Newfoundland knew her name. They'd met her in person last fall, at church meetings in Corner Brook. Rev. Mickton Phiri is priest-in-charge at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. He and other Anglicans in the Diocese of Western Newfoundland Labrador Straits met Bishop Budde in person.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
An art exhibit made from shotgun shells found on the beaches of Gros Morne shows what garbage is doing to the environment

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 7:03


An artist from Corner Brook is turning shotgun shells into art. Tara Young has used hundreds of shotgun shells found on beaches in the Gros Morne area. She's created a unique interpretation of sea life that also makes a point. We reached Young in Nova Scotia where she's studying art at NSCAD University.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Volunteers in Corner Brook moved snow around the cross-country ski club yesterday, for racers and rec skiers

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 5:09


Shovelling snow is just a part of winter in this province, and some people in Corner Brook volunteered to do some EXTRA shovelling on Thursday for a good cause. Blow Me Down Trails is hosting a provincial cross-country ski race this weekend. While the ski club has had a fair amount of snow, some of it needed to be moved around a bit. Shawn Leamon is the general manager at Blow Me Down Trails.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Trump says the U.S. will recognize only two genders, male and female. We spoke with a member of Corner Brook and Bay of Islands Pride

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 9:21


The United States will recognize only two sexes, male and female, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered on Monday. And those two sexes cannot be changed. Trump moved quickly to end a range of policies aimed at protecting rights for 2SLGBTQ+ people. While many say the executive order will be challenged in court, it still has many members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community worried. Quinn Jesso is with Trans Support Newfoundland and Labrador and also a member of the Corner Brook & Bay of Islands Pride organization.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Corner Brook Royals retire Ed Kearsey's No. 15 jersey

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:40


Having their jersey retired by their team is a tremendous honour for an athlete. The Corner Brook Royals gave that distinction to former player Ed Kearsey over the weekend, as they retired his Number 15. Kearsey played almost 250 games in his career. Back in 1986, he was on the Royals team that brought home the the first Allan Cup in Newfoundland history. Ed Kearsey spoke with the CBC's Amy Feehan.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Risky Riverside. Corner Brook's mayor says the City will study the Riverside Drive area, where a landslide last April pushed a truck into the Humber River

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 6:03


The City of Corner Brook is taking another look at the Riverside Drive area, after a landslide that happened last April. It was a harrowing experience for the four people involved, when a vehicle was pushed into the Humber River and another was struck by falling rocks and soil. The road took two months to re-open, but the City of Corner Brook isn't leaving it at that. It's spending money to have a "risk assessment" completed. Jim Parsons is the mayor of Corner Brook.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Corner Brook school tries to make kindness a matter of course for its students

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 9:15


"Kindness 101" sounds like the sort of course we should all take. Corner Brook Intermediate encourages students to let that attitude sink in ,then share it with the rest of the school. The CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Grade 9 students Anderson Murphy and Rebekah Adey, as well as teaching and learning assistant Nicole Antle.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
The word 'prorogue' is in the spotlight, as Parliament is put on 'pause'

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 6:25


When Justin Trudeau announced this week that he'd be resigning as Prime Minister, he also said something else important: that Parliament would be 'prorogued' until the end of March. But what does that mean for the operations of government? Jamie Merrigan is a Corner Brook lawyer who is a former national chair of the Constitutional and Human Rights Section of the Canadian Bar Association. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
The peak of snowmobile season is far away, but a snowmobiler in Central Newfoundland has already been out

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 8:29


A snowmobiler in Central Newfoundland is looking forward to the winter. Rob Clarke has already been out riding, and he's one of "those people" who'd say "We need more snow." Clarke owns Silver Mountain Lodge near Hampden, and Rob Clarke Motorsports in Springdale. He also rents out his snowmobiles at Appalachian Chalets in Corner Brook and from his lodge in Taylor's Brook.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
An 84-year-old woman from Corner Brook has dedicated her life to helping others, all while she was battling cancer for almost 50 years.

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 7:33


A woman in Corner Brook received an award recently from the government for her lifelong volunteering. But that's not why her story is remarkable. Agnes Brake was first diagnosed with cancer in her 30s. When she defeated one cancer…another took hold of her body. Brake is still facing cancer, at 84 years old. But she has been helping others for longer. And she says…it's what keeps her spirit strong. The CBC's Leila Beaudoin spoke with her.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Roshayne Mendis is the owner of the newly opened Counter Clothing boutique in Corner Brook. We will hear about her journey in fashion.

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 7:03


Eight years ago, Roshayne Mendis was just starting her fashion career in Sri Lanka. She became captivated by the art of fashion design and clothing creation. Now she's taken a bold step forward. Counter Clothing is her new store in Corner Brook where you can check out all of her creations. CBC's Amy Feehan visited the new store and sat down with Mendis to learn more about the journey of turning her dream into a reality.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Two high schoolers in Corner Brook created an "angel tree" to help make Christmas merry for some younger children in the city.

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 7:26


They've made a list, and they're checking it twice. Two young people in Corner Brook are doing their part to help others this holiday season. They've started something at their high school that they're calling an "angel tree." Sophie Simms and Anna Hillier are both students at Corner Brook Regional High. They described what inspired them to start this initiative.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Making sure no one goes without a gift under the tree at a local women's shelter

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 6:47


People in Corner Brook are bringing shoeboxes to the gym, but they don't have running shoes in them! The shoeboxes are being filled with gifts for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Morgan Smith is local coordinator of the Bay of Islands Chapter of the Shoebox Project.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Everyone's heard of a Haunted House, but have you ever heard of a 'Holiday House'?

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 6:50


A charitable group in Corner Brook threw open the doors of its "Holiday House" yesterday. It's a festive twist on a haunted house that had been an annual tradition for the organization. This year, Holidays for Hope could not find a suitable venue for its Halloween event - So it came up with a new idea. CBC's Amy Feehan stopped by and spoke with some young volunteers with the group to find out more.

The Sound Off Podcast
The 2024 Canadian Radio Awards

The Sound Off Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 53:44


Thanks to our group sponsors: Rogers, Pattison Media, Corus Entertainment, iHeartRadio, Stingray, Vista Broadcasting, Harvard Media. The Following summary of winners is from Broadcast Dialogue. Pattison Media's 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton is among the multiple winners at the 2024 Canadian Radio Awards.NOW! won Major Market Station of the Year, and Best On-Air Promotion (Major Market) for its “Swiftie-oke” contest, while Program Director Jay Stone captured Program Director of the Year (Major Market). The station was also the catalyst behind Best Community Service Initiative winner Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper, which saw the province's radio stations come together to raise more than $1.5M to support those impacted by this summer's wildfire.Evanov Communications' stations in Winnipeg won in multiple categories. Evanov Winnipeg's Adam West captured Program Director of the Year (Medium Market), while the Energy 106 (CHWE-FM) morning show, Wheeler in the Morning, won Best On-Air Team (Music) (Medium Market). Energy 106 and Z103.5 (CIDC-FM) Toronto also won Best Imaging Production (Large Market), while their joint entry for HOT 100.5 (CFJL-FM) Winnipeg and LITE 92.1 (CKPC-FM) Brantford won in the Medium Market category.Rogers Sports & Media's CHEZ 106 Ottawa also captured two awards, including Station of the Year (Medium Market) and Best Community Service Initiative (Medium Market) for its DEEDS promotion.In the small market categories, Fort St. John, BC independent station 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU-FM) picked up two awards. Program Director Chris Walker won Program Director of the Year (Small Market), while the station also won Best Podcast (Small Market) for Before the Peace, focused on telling the stories of the Indigenous and Métis peoples of B.C.'s Peace Region.Kahnawake, Que. community station K1037 The Monster (CKRK-FM) also claimed two awards. Paul Graiff won Best Anchor/Reporter (Small Market), while Mitch Craig captured Best Imaging Voice (Small Market).By network, Rogers Sports & Media led wins with 14, followed by Pattison Media with eight, while Evanov picked up a total of five wins. Bell Media won in four categories, with Corus Radio and Harvard Media each earning three awards. Vista Radio won two.Find a full list of this year's winners below. To listen to their award-winning audio and view this year's runners-up, head to CanadianRadioAwards.com.Best Anchor or Reporter – Sponsored by Burli Major MarketRichard Southern, 680 NewsRadio, (CFTR), Rogers Sports & Media, TorontoMedium MarketRichard Duggan, VOCM-AM, (VOCM), Stingray, St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorSmall MarketPaul Graif, K103.7 The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Canadian Multi-Market Network ProgramMajor MarketFearless Fred, Q107 / Power 97 / Edge / Big 101, (CILQ / CFQC / CJKR / CIQB ), CorusMedium MarketSam McDaid – Country Nights, (CKQC / CJOK / CKXC / CKBY / CIKZ / CJQM / CKAT / CJDL), Rogers Sports & MediaSmall MarketNick Liard – Regional Midday Show, (CJRQ / CJQQ / CKFX ), Rogers Sports & MediaBest On-Air Team or Host (News/Talk/Sports)Major MarketAndrea Montgomery / Kelly Turner / Logan Stein / Tanya Blakeney / Phil Wood / Lauryn Heintz – Calgary Morning Show, 660 NewsRadio (CFFR), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketBrett Megarry / Greg Mackling – The Start, 680 CJOB (CJOB), Corus, Winnipeg, ManitobaBest On-Air Team or Host (Music)Major MarketThe Roz & Mocha Show, KiSS 92.5 (CKIS), Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto, OntarioMedium MarketWheeler in the Morning, Energy 106 (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketJason McCoy / Carey Moran, Pure Country 106 (CICX), Bell Media, Orillia, OntarioBest On-Air Solo Host (Music)Major MarketLauren Hunter, Sonic 102.9 (CHDI), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketKatherine Dines, MOVE 100 (CJMJ), Bell Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketRobyn Thomson, KiSS 99.3 (CKGB), Rogers Sports & Media, TimminsMusic Director of the YearMajor MarketKatie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketIan Sharek, Rogers Rock Radio, Rogers Sports & Media, Multiple MarketsSmall MarketCourtney Rae, 106.1 The Goat (CKLM), Vista Radio, Lloydminster, Alberta Program Director of the Year – Sponsored by Momentum Media Major MarketJay Stone, 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketAdam West, Energy 106 (CHWE), HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketChris Walker, 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU), Moose Media, Fort St John, British ColumbiaStation of The Year – Sponsored by David Kaye / Kayeman Productions Major Market102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketCHEZ 106 (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall Market100.5 Cruz FM (CHFT), Harvard Media, Fort McMurray, AlbertaSound of Success – Sponsored by Validate Audio AttributionMajor MarketWhat's In A Name / Booster Juice, Rogers Sports & Media, National Campaign, Canada-wideSmall MarketGo Rock Campaign (CFLB), Novacast Media, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Best Achievement in Engineering – Sponsored by leanStream All MarketsDaryll Donais, Hot Country 103, (CKHZ), Acadia Broadcasting, Halifax, Nova ScotiaBest Community or Campus Station – Sponsored by Community Radio Fund of Canada Major MarketVIBE 105 (CHRY), Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development Inc., Toronto, OntarioSmall Market100.1 BayFM (CKVB), Bay of Islands Radio Inc. , Corner Brook, Newfoundland and LabradorBest Community Service Initiative – Sponsored By Broadcast Dialogue Major MarketAlberta Day Of Caring For Jasper, 102.3 NOW! (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketDEEDS, 106.1 CHEZ (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketSpirit Day, 101.3 the River (CKKN), 99.3 REWIND Radio (CKDV), Pattison Media, Prince George, British ColumbiaBest Imaging Production – Sponsored by Benztown Major MarketZ103.5, (CIDC), Energy 106, (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Toronto, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaMedium MarketLITE 92.1, (CKPC), HOT 100.5, (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Brantford, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketPure Country 105, (CKQM), Bell Media, Peterborough, OntarioBest Imaging VoiceMajor MarketCorri English / Allan Peck / Jeff McKnight, STAR 95.9, (CHFM), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketDavid Kaye, 104.9 The Wolf, (CFWF), Harvard Media, Regina, SaskatchewanSmall MarketMitch Craig, K1037, The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Performance in a CommercialMajor MarketBob Johnstone, Amore Pasta – Love Pasta Again, The Eagle, (CKLR), Pattison Media, Courtenay, British ColumbiaMedium MarketDave Hiltz, FoCheezy, 107.5 Dave Rocks. (CJDV), Corus, Kitchener, OntarioSmall MarketBrian Viggiani, Georgian Bay Storage, LITE 99.3, (CJGB), Evanov Communications, Meaford, Ontario Best CommercialMajor MarketOodle / Noodle – Improve Your Noodle, Play 107, (CKPW), Harvard Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketHealthy Smiles / The Tooth Is Out There, BIG105 FM, (CHUB), Pattison Media, Red Deer, AlbertaSmall MarketFouillard Carpets, POWER99, (CFMM), Pattison Media, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanBest On-Air Promotion – Sponsored by vcreative Major Market102.3 NOW! Radio, (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta Medium Market103.7 Virgin Radio, (CHBE), Bell Media, Victoria, British ColumbiaSmall Market94.1 CJOC, (CJOC), Vista Radio, Lethbridge, AlbertaBest PodcastMajor MarketSweethearts: Island Crime, Season 6, Rogers Frequency NetworkMedium MarketRadio des Petits Hiboux, U Multicultural, U RadioSmall MarketBefore The Peace, 100.1 Moose FM, (CKFU), Fort St. John, British ColumbiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Check out three exciting new art exhibitions at Grenfell's Art Gallery in Corner Brook

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 11:41


Grenfell Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring a series of works. Three new art exhibits will be opening for everyone to see. Newfoundland Morning reporter Amy Feehan spoke with Mi'kmaw visual artist Jerry Evans, as well as Mi'kmaw visual artist and curator Emily Critch at the gallery.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Striking postal workers in Corner Brook have been collect for the food bank and prepare to accept children's letters to Santa

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 4:45


Striking postal workers in Corner Brook are paying it forward. They're collecting donations for the food bank and doing their part to make sure Santa still gets his mail. Bernice Hillier spoke with striking workers Annette Tierney and Wayne Fitzpatrick on the picket line.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Old buildings in NL with old rules not good enough, says advocacy group for people with disabilities

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 11:11


Blair Curtis Is an articling law student who uses a wheelchair. He recently told us that the ramp to get into the courthouse building in Corner Brook is too steep for him to use on his own, and the washrooms don't have power door operators. Nancy Reid is executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Demonstrators gathered in Corner Brook yesterday to show support for affordable, safe and inclusive childcare

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 6:10


A stroll for childcare happened in Corner Brook yesterday afternoon. People who took part say the ten-dollar-a- day initiative is a step forward, but they say many families are still on long wait lists The CBC's Amy Feehan was at the protest yesterday. She spoke with Bonnie Lou Hutchings with the Public Service Alliance of Canada's Western Newfoundland and Labrador Area Council. Amy also spoke with Kirby Ryland of the Corner Brook District Labour Council. 

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Nurse practitioners still want to bill government directly for their services

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 9:12


Two nurse practitioners in the province are teaming up to try -- yet again -- to get the government to pay for the care they provide. Doctors in private practice in this province can bill the government directly, but nurse practitioners can't, even though they are authorized to diagnose and treat many illnesses. That's why they have to charge patients for their visits. Travis Sheppard co-founded the Nurse Practitioner Health and Wellness Clinic in Corner Brook. Trent McDonald owns BodyQuest Health and Wellness Centre in St. John's.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Corner Brook nearly doubles transit capacity as city revamps bus system

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 6:49


The City of Corner Brook announced the investment of two new larger buses to replace the current models on the road. CBC's Alex Kennedy spoke with Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons about the announcement.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
A Mi'kmaw man in Western Newfoundland says it's time to stop honouring someone who killed Beothuk

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 10:19


Keith Cormier is renewing calls to have the name of Mount Peyton changed in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, because the mountain peak in Central Newfoundland is named for a notorious settler who is infamous for having killed Beothuk people. Newfoundland Morning's Bernice Hillier met up with Cormier at the Mikwite'tm Garden on the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
An articling law student who uses a wheelchair says the courthouse in Corner Brook is not accessible

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 7:41


Law student Blair Curtis says the courthouse in Corner Brook isn't accessible for him, because the ramp outside is too steep and there are no accessibility buttons to open doors to the washrooms or courtrooms. He met up with Newfoundland Morning's Bernice Hillier outside the courthouse this morning.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
A Queer Social with a Matrix screening is happening in Corner Brook tonight to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 6:19


Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride and Trans Support NL are hosting a Queer Social tonight in Corner Brook, to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. It will also include a screening of the matrix. We spoke with Quinn Jesso, the program facilitator and west coast representative with Trans Support NL .

CBC Newfoundland Morning
A family doctor in Corner Brook is closing her clinic. Says government's lack of incentives partly to blame

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 8:38


Dr. Melissa O'Brien is closing her clinic for good next month, and says the provincial government's lack of incentives to retain practices like hers is partially to blame. She spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
A photographer for the Corner Brook Royals almost lost an eye this weekend

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 8:40


Scott Grant shoots photos. And, at a hockey game on the weekend, the puck came right at him. He told us all about the injury.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
The Corner Brook Kinsmen Club is switching things up with a daytime Santa Claus Parade this year

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 7:04


Santa Claus is coming to town, and his visit to Corner Brook's Christmas parade will be during the day this year, NOT at night. Peter Saunders and Jason Tarbett are with the Corner Brook Kinsmen Club, which is organizing the Santa Claus parade. They spoke with Newfoundland Morning's Bernice Hillier.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
An Elevator to the North Pole

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 5:26


NL Corporate AV Solutions has brought a new magical holiday adventure to Corner Brook. Their ‘Elevator to the North Pole' is an experience created in partnership with Santa Claus himself. CBC's Amy Feehan stopped by and spoke with Mike Hoskins and KJ Hollahan.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
The off Broadway Players' are starting are bringing the Broadway magic of ‘Bright Star' to Corner Brook

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 6:14


A show that's coming to the stage in Corner Brook this week is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina just after World War Two. "Bright Star" is a Broadway musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Erica Green is directing Off Broadway Players' production of "Bright Star."

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Breaking up is hard to do, and splitting up the finances you've shared with a romantic partner can be one of the most tangly parts

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 8:31


Ending a long-term relationship you've shared with someone is never easy. If you've lived together and have shared assets, things can be quite tangly. That's why getting good advice is important. Lynn Kendall is a chartered professional accountant in Corner Brook, holding a session this week on "Purposefully Uncoupling."

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Students speak out on shakeup to Canada's immigration policy

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 8:02


Some international students in Corner Brook are speaking out about changes to Canada's immigration policy. The federal government recently announced major cuts. The number of new permanent residents will be reduced by almost 100-thousand, and there's also a cap on the number of temporary residents. That's left some international students and temporary foreign workers in a precarious situation. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with international students and temporary foreign workers in Corner Brook.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
ICYMI: NL government backpedals on decision to double up some single long-term care rooms in Corner Brook

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 4:01


A couple of weeks ago, the Department of Health announced a plan to double up 15 single-occupancy long-term care rooms in Corner Brook. On Monday, the provincial Seniors' Advocate released a statement opposing the plan. In that statement, Susan Walsh said such a move would impact privacy, dignity, infection control, visitation, patient safety, quality of care and person-centred focus for those people. Yesterday in the House of Assembly, the Premier backpedalled on that plan. Here's part of an exchange during Question Period about the well-being of Seniors in the province. We heard Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham, Deputy Speaker Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Premier Andrew Furey, and Health Minister John Hogan. 

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Friends gather at Guy Fawkes Night bonfire, support Toy Drive

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 6:44


While some of us were watching election results in the warmth of our homes, many people in Newfoundland and Labrador were warming themselves by a bonfire. That's because last night was Guy Fawkes Night. The Appalachian Chalets and RV in Corner Brook held their popular annual Community Bonfire Night. People gathered and enjoyed the warmth and spirit of the celebration. CBC's Amy Feehan was there.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Giving health a fair chance - wellness fair draws hundreds

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 6:05


It was about well-being...and it was well-attended. Hundreds of people came to a community well-being fair in Corner Brook yesterday. They visited more than 25 booths that governments, non-profit organizations and local food vendors had set up. People took in presentations to help them with everything from managing their finances, to making the right food choices. The CBCs Sanuda Ranawake was there.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Two doctors say self-care NOW may help you avoid sickness later

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 15:17


Two doctors say maintaining and improving health and well-being now may help you avoid getting sick at all. Dr. Pat Parfrey and Dr. Sean Connors were in Corner Brook for a Community Well-Being Fair. They talked about some of what's referred to as "social determinants" of health. Parfrey is deputy minister of health transformation with the provincial government, and Connors is clinical chief of cardiac care with NL Health Services.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Protesters say redfish regulations are strangling the redfish fishery

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 3:15


Fish harvesters are upset about the latest regulation related to the redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Yesterday, they showed their displeasure at a protest outside DFO offices in Corner Brook. Harvesters will now need an onboard, at-sea observer on every trip they take. Incoming FFAW president Dwan Street was at yesterday's protest and spoke with freelance reporter Leila Beauboin.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
An event promoting well-being is coming to Corner Brook

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 9:26


Some organizations are coming together to bring a community well-being fair to Corner Brook. The event is happening on Tuesday at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. Lindsey Hynes is the director of community vitality, innovation and impact for the Community Sector Council NL, which is one of the organizers of the event. She was in our Corner Brook studio

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Awaken your inner witch! We go inside a witchy meditation

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 5:46


Picture this: The room is dark and moody, candles everywhere. Everyone is wearing black. A witch cascades her hands all around their bodies as music plays, strengthening their psychic and magical powers. No, this is not a movie - it's the Zen Den in Corner Brook, where professional witch Sarah Hager offers her witchy meditation. The CBC's Colleen Connors took in one of her sessions and learned what Halloween means to Hager and her witchy participants.

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No space, no event: A Corner Brook group cancels its Haunted House fundraiser

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 6:57


For many people, Hallowe'en is all about the thrill of a good scare! Haunted houses are the ultimate way to get that spine-tingling, immersive fright. For charities such as Holidays for Hope, it's also a chance to raise big bucks for a great cause But this year, they hit a snag. They've had to cancel this year's event because they couldn't find a space to hold one. The CBC's Amy Feehan spoke with Max Pittman, executive director of Holidays for Hope.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Corner Brook's Indian community celebrates Diwali, the Festival of Lights

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 7:51


Diwali, or the "Festival of Light," is a huge celebration in India. This year, the Indian community in Corner Brook gathered at Saint Michael and All Angels Anglican Church. Over 100 people joined the event, which included music and food from all parts of India. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake was there.

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Health care critic challenges plan to turn one-person Corner Brook hospital rooms to two-person

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 10:16


The provincial government plans to add new long-term care beds to Western Memorial Hospital, to make room for more patients. Right now, people who need long-term care are using acute care beds, which is putting a strain on the hospital's resources. On Monday, Teara Freake, the Chief Operating Officer for the western zone of NL Health Services, talked about how the hospital is planning to address the problem. PC Health Critic Barry Petten spoke with us.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Environmental group makes city a greener place, one compost bin at a time

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 9:16


The Western Environment Centre in Corner Brook is always working to make our little corner of the world greener. They've teamed up with with various organizations to expand their community compost program. The centre will supply compost bins and share tips on maintaining them. Katie Temple is the Executive Director of the organization.