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When you hear the word "hospice," of course, the end of life comes to mind. But a special program at the hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor is very much focused on seizing every moment until the end comes. Lionel Kelland Hospice has a "Forever Moments" program. The most recent experience they created was a big movie night for one resident and their family. Tanya Murphy handles community engagement and communications for the Lionel Kelland Hospice. Krista Reid joins us on the line as well. Her family benefited from a "Forever Moment" in July, 2024.

*NOTE:The following interviews contain descriptions that some listeners may find disturbing.* Just before Christmas, 11-year-old Kamara White was on her lunch break in a classroom at Sprucewood Academy in Grand Falls-Windsor. Some of the grade six students in the room decided to play a physical game while the teacher was not present. As things got rougher, Kamara fell and ended up having the tops of two of her fingers severed. The CBC's Leigh Anne Power spoke with Kamara, as well as Kamara's mom, Annette.

Adam Bishop, co-owner of Park West in Corner Brook, and Aravind Muthusamy, co-owner of E.A.T. - East Atlantic Tandoor in Grand Falls-Windsor - talk about their hopes and expectations for 2025

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is looking at plans to improve recreation opportunities for its residents. The town is already pretty well off when it comes to recreation facilities, with two ice rinks, a YMCA with a swimming pool, and a relatively new cross-country ski hut But some of those buildings are showing their age so the town council wants to build a new, multi-sport facility. Barry Manuel is the mayor.

As the year is coming to a close, towns are looking to the year ahead. The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor announced its budget earlier this week. The budget includes plans for new equipment, new job positions, and improved infrastructure. Amy Coady is a councillor in Grand Falls-Windsor, she gave us all the details.

It's almost as much of a Christmas tradition as mummering or Figgy Duff - The Ennis Sisters are touring the province with a collection of seasonal tunes and recitations. Newfoundland Morning's David Newell spoke to Teresa Ennis before their Grand Falls-Windsor shows earlier this week.

It takes a huge team of people to bring your favourite CBC radio shows every day. But the reporters and editors wouldn't be able to bring you their stories without dedicated technical staff. Transmitter technician Harry Mesh is one of those people. For decades, Harry has been fixing electronics, running cables, and climbing those massive towers that send out the CBC signal. Today, he's hanging up his toolbelt and safety harness for the last time. We reached him in Grand Falls-Windsor.

The Salvation Army Foodbank in Grand Falls-Windsor was awarded the national standards of excellence by food banks Canada. We spoke with Community Services Coordinator Daniel Kelly.

The battle of Beaumont Hamel set to music for wind band. A remembrance ceremony at St. Bon's school revives a piece of music written especially for the band by Grand Falls-Windsor composer Michael Snelgrove. We dropped by a rehearsal. (On The Go's Francesca Swann with band members Rowan MacKenzie, Ryan Pearcey and Ava Seymour along with school president and head Stephen Handrigan and composer Michael Snelgrove)

It can be frustrating when you're trying to make a call or look up something on the internet but your cell phone has no reception. It's more than just inconvenient - it could be dangerous during an emergency. Cell reception In parts of Grand Falls-Windsor is bad or nonexistent, and residents are fed up. The Town says its been working on solutions to the problem. Dave Noel is a councillor.

Nature and trail lovers enjoy the beauty of Corduroy Brook Trail in Grand Falls-Windsor, to go for a hike or to just reconnect with nature. This is a big weekend for the people who maintain the trail. it's their 30th anniversary! Elmo Hewlett is the current president of the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail. Art King is an original founder and president of Corduroy Brook and is still involved as a Director.

Back in March, the Kiwanis Club in Grand Falls-Windsor hosted its 57th Annual Central Newfoundland Kiwanis Music Festival. It would be the club's last. It was bad news for a lot of young singers and musicians, who look forward to the chance to perform on stage, but a new, non-profit group has announced it will take over the festival. David Oxford is the secretary of the group.

Some future nurses could be one step closer this evening to pursuing their new careers. The Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University is hosting an open house in Grand Falls-Windsor to give potential students a chance to look around and learn more. The same will happen next Wednesday in Gander. Andrea Watkins is associate dean for undergraduate programs at Memorial University's Faculty of Nursing.

The federal government is capping international student admissions and making it harder to get post-graduate work permits. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts spoke with Johnny Selemani, a student at CNA in Grand Falls-Windsor, who says the new rules are causing anxiety at the beginning of the school year.

On Thursday, Kirk Keeping was sentenced yesterday to life in prison for the murder of Conne River woman Chantel John in January 2019. He must serve a minimum of 16 years before he is eligible for parole. In April, Keeping had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and second-degree murder. Keeping also pleaded guilty to uttering threats and two breaches of probation. In addition to the life sentence, he received various additional sentences, all of which will be served concurrently. The CBC's Troy Turner attended the sentencing in Supreme Court in Grand Falls-Windsor. He spoke with crown attorney Karen O'Reilly; Chantel John's aunt, Veronica McDonald; and Mi'sel Joe, traditional chief of the Miawpukek First Nation.

A Grand Falls-Windsor man is being remembered fondly this week as an environmentalist, proud Mi'kmaw, man of faith and, most of all, a family man. Don Pelley died this past Sunday at the age of 76. Several archeologists who worked in the Exploits Valley area relied heavily on Pelley's knowledge of the region and its history.Laurie McLean and James Williamson spoke with Bernice.

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is cracking down on people who drive off-road vehicles dangerously. Council has been trying to combat dangerous driving for years, but the Town recently stepped up enforcement. Barry Manuel is mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor.

The housing crisis in the province has politicians trying to come up with new ways to create more places for people to live. The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor announced new housing incentives this week, hoping existing homeowners and contractors will use those incentives to build more homes. Amy Coady is a town councillor and the Chair of the Public Works and Development committee.

It's been more than two decades since tennis was a big deal in Grand Falls-Windsor. What was once a strong club gradually petered out over the years. But Rob Sills is bringing it back. He played when he was young and just loved the game.

The provincial government announced it's joined several partners to build a new medical simulation lab in Grand Falls-Windsor, focused on helping medical professionals learn techniques that will better prepare them for working in rural areas. The department of industry is committing about a hundred and eighty thousand dollars to the project. Minister Andrew Parsons spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

A hockey ref who has spent 50 years on the ice, calling games and mentoring young officials has caught the eye of a national organization. Hockey Canada has given Hockey NL Referee-in-Chief Ed Flood this year's Officiating Award for his leadership, vision, and enduring passion for the sport. He's from Grand Falls-Windsor, but Flood has lived and worked in Corner Brook for decades. He shared his story of pulling on the striped jersey - and staying with the sport.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations are taking place today in Mi'kmaw communities across the province. Qalipu First Nation itself is hosting events in Corner Brook, Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor and Stephenville Crossing. Individual bands and communities all over the island are honouring the day with celebrations of their own. In Stephenville, a new cultural space was to be unveiled, and Stephenville mayor Tom Rose told us about it.

(*Please note: slightly distorted audio*) The town council in Grand Falls-Windsor says the Family Care Team set up in the community last year is just not working. The provincial government is promoting the idea of team-based care, bringing physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and others together under one roof. But the town council and a healthcare advocacy group say the government needs to do more. Cyril Farrell is the chair of the Grand Falls-Windsor Healthcare Coalition. Mayor Barry Manuel agreed to be on the show, but was unavailable. Dr. Des Whelan is the senior medical director for the Central zone of NL Health Services, an Emergency Room physician, and one of the people helping to establish the Family Care Team in Grand Falls - Windsor.

Grand Falls House was the site of many lavish dinner parties and receptions. Foreign dignitaries and business tycoons slept there. But most people who live in the community have never been inside Grand Falls House. That's about to change. On Wednesday, a couple hundred lucky people will get tickets to a garden party -- and tour -- of the historic building. Mary Kelly is the chair of the Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society Special Events Committee.

It's a big weekend for dads in North America. Sunday is Father's Day, a time to celebrate the men who are helping raise our kids. We spoke with three fathers about their most important job as we pressed them for tips and wisdom about fatherhood. Mike McDonald is the dad of two on Newfoundland's west coast. Andy Barker has raised nine children in Grand Falls-Windsor, and Jacob Bradbury is a relocated west coast Newfoundlander now living in Ottawa - and he has an eight-MONTH-old!

A very special exhibition that celebrates Mi'kmaw artists and craftspeople opens tonight in Grand Falls-Windsor, at the Demasduit Regional Museum. The English translation of the exhibition's name is "Making to Remember."Emily Critch is the guest curator, as well as the recent winner of an award from the Visual Artists of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The province has announced it will give NL Health Services 100-thousand dollars to review inpatient addiction services across the Island. The review will involve treatment and recovery centres in Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook, Harbour Grace, and St. John's. Government says it will issue a call-for-proposals for the review.It's left some people wondering if it's money well spent, or just another review and another report. Scott Pynn is an artist based in Labrador City. He is also a recovering addict, who shares his journey of recovery on social media. He spoke with the CBC's Martin Jones.

Dr. Seuss wrote, "Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory." For young people, going to their high school prom is one of those moments. But for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, occasions like prom are often marred with judgment and bullying. They don't feel safe enough to dress the way they want, or take who they want with them. Some students just skip it altogether. That's why Pflag Grand Falls-Windsor and Pride Grand Falls-Windsor are throwing their 2nd Pride Prom. Lexi MacDonald is the chair of Pride Grand Falls-Windsor.

A Grand Falls-Windsor shop that sells Indigenous-designed gifts will hold a collection drive in honour of Red Dress Day on Sunday. The special day of remembrance pays tribute to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Sisters Gifts Newfoundland is holding a "Stuff The Truck" event to collect donations for Status of Women Central. CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Sisters Gifts Newfoundland co-owner Jennifer Kelly.

Many people in the province have a hard time getting basic medical care, and.women waiting for pap tests can be stuck in long lineups. But in central Newfoundland, "Health Hubs" that were set up in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor for people without family doctors are trying to speed things along, Testing usually done at a family doctor's office is done at the hubs, and that's created a waiting list for such things as cervical screening. Dr. Lynette Powell, a primary care physician at the Grand Falls-Windsor health hub, She spoke to the CBC's Mark Quinn.

George Thorne and his wife, Margaret, often kept pets in their house in Grand Falls-Windsor. Margaret passed away six years ago, and George had a pet Shih Tzu for a while to keep him company. But when that dog passed away, George went to the Exploits Valley SPCA and adopted a cat named Nelly! The CBC;s Martin Jones paid them a visit.

The Grand Falls-Windsor community kitchen helps thousands of people every year. The group provides hot meals for people who can't afford groceries. They'll deliver firewood to people who need it and visit seniors who find it difficult to leave their homes. This week, all their hard work was undone when thieves broke in and stole the food they were planning to serve this month. Laurie Ballard is the community kitchen's executive director, and she spoke with the CBC's Troy Turner.

The Journey Project is touring NL with an exhibit of survivor-created photography. It's the third PhotoVoice project that includes images created by survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence from across the province. This year's collection is called TRANSFORMation: A Photo Journey. Ashley MacDonald is a legal navigator with The Journey Project and an organizer of the PhotoVoice project. Martin spoke with her at the Arts and Culture Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Some people consider themselves dog or cat people, while others love smaller furry friends. Sarah Hedges of Grand Falls-Windsor has been running Central Small Animal Rescue out of her home for nearly five years. Unfortunately, she had to make the hard decision to close temporarily, due to high costs and lack of space. Hedges spoke with Newfoundland Morning's Amy Feehan.

We recently spoke with housing researcher and consultant Hope Jamieson. They had prepared a report on housing insecurity in this province - with a focus on rural communities. What does housing insecurity and homelessness look like in smaller, rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, at what's being done to address the problem at the municipal level? Amy Coady is president of Municipalities NL and a councillor for the Town of Grand Falls Windsor, Jim Parsons is the mayor of the City of Corner Brook, and Cheryl Gardner is the Economic Development and Special Projects Co-ordinator for the Town of Fogo Island.

Black Students at College of the North Atlantic in Grand Falls-Windsor are upset at the lack of recognition for Black History Month. Every February since 1995, events and festivities have been held across the country ro honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. Johnny Alubu Selemani is the International Students' Representative for the Grand Falls-Windsor campus of CNA, and the incoming International Students' Representative with the Canadian Federation of Students for NL. Martin Jones went to the Grand Falls-Windsor campus to speak with Seleman.

Even with some snow in the forecast, most winter activities in the province have been hampered lately by the lack of the white stuff. Skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers are getting frustrated, as days pass without enough on the ground - and temperatures are getting milder as spring approaches. The popular Mid-Winter Bivver in Grand Falls-Windsor is one of the latest casualties of the weather. We spoke with the Town's deputy mayor, Mike Browne

A transgender man from Central Newfoundland is keeping a close eye on policy changes that affect trans people in parts of Canada. Alberta has announced plans to restrict medical care for trans youth in that province. The plan would limit access to puberty-blocking medications and gender-affirming surgery.20-year-old Elliott Blackmore grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor and now lives in St. John's. He says turning medical care for trans people into a political issue is wrong.

Shift Recovery is a group based in Grand Falls-Windsor that offers peer-support for those dealing with addiction. They say concerns of overdose and addiction are serious in Central Newfoundland, and the need for programming like the ones they offer is essential right now. Despite this, the group says its facing major red tape in getting funding from the provincial department of health. Without that money, they say they face the possibility of reducing or eliminating their services. Fred Habib is the chairman of that group and Mark Gray is a facilitator.

The Exploits Valley SPCA wants to help you combine the joy of helping a deserving cat with cold, hard revenge! Ok, there's nothing too sinister here - just a bit of fun - but it IS the idea behind the shelters latest fundraiser. It's called Neuter Your Ex for Valentine's Day. Sarah McLeod is the social media liaison with the Exploits Valley SPCA in Grand Falls-Windsor.

A town councillor in Grand Falls-Windsor wants to hear from you. But don't call his cell depending on where he is, because he might not get your call thanks to the town's spotty service. Dave Noel is a town councillor in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Last weekend, Danielle Mills of Grand Falls-Windsor became the first woman to referee a game in the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League. She joined us on the line to talk about it.

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for women in hockey in this province. We don't only have players like Maggie Connors making big moves in the Professional Women's Hockey League - we also have referees making history. Over the weekend, Danielle Mills of Grand Falls-Windsor was the first woman to ever ref a game in the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League.

The shortage of affordable housing as rents continue to climb is causing policy makers to get creative. In the town of Grand Falls-Windsor, the council is looking at a couple of new options that could increase the number of homes available. Amy Coady is the chair of public works and development with the council.

Four high school students from this province are in the running for the prestigious Loran Award. All 90 finalists across the country will receive $6,000 to put toward their post-secondary studies. BUT 36 of those will get a scholarship valued at $100.000. Hannah Moores is a graduating student at Exploits Valley High in Grand Falls-Windsor, and she's a Loran finalist.

Groups of people are building and strengthening a national network of living labs, to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That's the idea behind a185-million-dollar project. Each lab collaborates with farmers, scientists and others in the agricultural sector to tackle climate issues. The NL Living Lab has been hard at work since it was launched in 2021. Representatives were scheduled to discuss its work at the Agricultural Industry Symposium in Grand Falls-Windsor today. Rodney Reid is the Project Lead and Knowledge Technology Transfer with the NL Living Lab.

It's time for young musicians to sign up for the most exciting event of the year. The 57th Annual Central Newfoundland Kiwanis Music Festival in Grand Falls-Windsor is coming up in March, but preparations are already well underway. David Oxford is the chair of the festival's organizing committee.

When the Exploits Search and Rescue group needed help to buy a badly-needed equipment truck, it was the community's turn to answer the call. Fred Penney is with Exploits Search and Rescue, and he's on their fundraising committee. He spoke with Jamie Fitzpatrick from Grand Falls-Windsor.

For 50 years, Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries has offered a home reading service. The program has reached Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor and St John's. It has connected many people with their local library - seniors, people with disabilities and those living in long-term care facilities. Sandra Harnum is Regional Librarian for the Western Division of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries.

Leah Rideout from Clarenville Minor Hockey, Rachel Hopkins from Paradise Minor Hockey, and Shannon Ivey from Grand Falls-Windsor and Corner Brook Minor Hockey talked to Krissy about refereeing, and their recent participation from Hockey Canada's Official Program of Excellence camp.