The Signal

We took the show to the right hand edge of Canada to talk about the 50th anniversary of Parks Canada at Cape Spear. We chat history, lighthouse keepers, baked goods and more.

Today on the show we talk about wildfire season in Newfoundland and Labrdor. We talk about the current state of wildfires, the intensity and their frequency, and what people and communities are need to do to prepare and adapt. GUESTS Kathleen Parewick Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador community collaboration and development officer; Fred Hollett, fire chief of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s; Therese Greenwood, author and survivor of the Fort McMurray wildfires back in 2016; Duane Antle, fire chief for the town of Come By Chance and president of the NL Association of Fire Services; Amy Coady, Grand Falls-Windsor councillor and president of MNL; Ron Barron, mayor of Wabush; Myrna Goosney, town manager of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook

Today on the show we talk about the cost of travel for specialty health care and a charity that's trying to fill the gap. Spend the hour with us as we fly with folks connected to Hope Air and talk about their role in health-care equity. Guests: Jaclyn Sullivan director of external relations, Atlantic Canada Hope Air; Cindy Hickey, a parent whose family has gotten assistance from Hope Air; Jim Burton previous chair of the Hope Air Board of Directors; Mark Rubinstein, CEO Hope Air

It's June, which means it's all systems grow for the gardens of Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out the show for gardening tips and to hear from folks about their grow season aspirations. Guest: Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

The Signal crew took the show on the road to the Village Mall's food court to dig into a conversation about starting a business and new life chapters for newcomers. We chat with folks from the Ukrainian diaspora about their journeys, as well as some old friends of the show in the hair styling business.

It's National AccessAbility Week. Today on the show we ask what does accessibility really mean? And we talk about the what role a disability advocate could play in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guests: Nancy Reid, executive director COD NL; Joanne MacDonald accessibility advocate and Paralympian; Paul Power, Power Productions; Paul Walsh, CEO, Autism Society, Newfoundland & Labrador; Valerie Maidment, advocate and author; Steve Denty manager, commercial development and customer experience with St. John's International Airport.

It's late May and we are talking gardening on the show with horticulturist Todd Boland.

Today on the show we speak with advocates in the autistic community in Newfoundland and Labrador. We chat about everything from the importance of autistic-led spaces for peer-to-peer support, health-care hurdles and advocacy. Guests: Steph Donahue, Terry Bursey and Bree Lynn Rossiter

It’s motorcycle safety awareness month, so today on the show we chat with folks from the motorcycle riding community about safety tips and riding culture. Guests: Lez Snow, Iceberg Alley Riders motorcycle safety coordinator; Ellen Thompson, Chapter director at Iceberg Alley Riders

Today on the show, we talk politics. We have a panel of MHAs in the studio to talk about the wind down of the spring sitting of the legislature, the budget and a look ahead to the upcoming provincial election and what matters to voters. Guests: John Haggie, Liberal minister of justice and public safety; Tony Wakeham, PC Party Leader; Jordan Brown NDP MHA for Labrador West; and Paul Lane independent MHA, Mount Pearl - Southlands.

Today on the show we take a look at the entrepreneurial ecosystem of N.L. We ask what's needed to reduce gender bias, enhance mentorship and promote leadership for women and gender diverse folks. GUESTS Carolyn Wakeham, CEO NLOWE; Julie Dwyer, NLOWE gender bias project advisory board; Willa Small, entrepreneurship system mapping officer with Quadrangle

It's gardening day on The Signal. It's also World Bee Day. So for today's show, we have spring gardening tips for you as well as a conversation on the ins and outs of beekeeping. Tim Walsh (he/him) Nursery Manager/Horticulturist Memorial University Botanical Garden Raylynn White Masterbeekeeper

Before the kickoff of the May 2-4 long weekend, we are chatting with folks on outdoors activities they can do right across Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus, we talk safety tips.

Today on the show we talk about sustainable addictions recovery, what it takes to get there, what works and what's needed afterwards. Our guests are all experts on recovery. Guests Ryan Kirby co-owner Vida Nova Recovery; Melissa Wells, managing director Vida Nova; Dr. Anthony Parrell, medical director Viva Nova; Dr. Andrew Smith; Linda Bell, co-counded Bellwood Health Services Inc.

Today on the show we dive into the pages of 'edible Newfoundland and Labrador' for a food culture conversation. We talk about how our food culture in this province is changing and why it's so important to examine that. Guests: Marsha Tulk, writer and photographer; Lori McCarthy, cultural food ambassador, educator and storyteller; Ritche Perez, photographer; Terry Bursey, food writer; Sara Tedford and Dave Snow, publishers; Adam Grevatt, Seed to Spoon Farm

It's the first gardening day of the season on The Signal. Join host Adam Walsh and gardener extraordinaire Michael Murray as they take calls and talk about how to get all systems growing in this spring of 2025.

Today on the show we talk about supports and gaps in the system for children, adolescents and adults who have really complex behavioural needs and who are at risk of harming others and themselves.

Today on the show we talk mining in Newfoundland and Labrador. We cover everything from prospecting, to the actual mining and where we send critical minerals. Industry experts cover the current state of the industry, prospects for the future and challenges. Guests Amanda McCallum, executive director Mining Industry N.L.; Arn Keeling Memorial University geography professor; Steve Piercy geologist and MUN research professor; Derek Wilton, CNA faculty researcher; James Powell, mining executive; and Graham Letto, general manager, stakeholder relations Tacora Resources

Today on the show we have a conversation about service, volunteering, community connection and national pride. The lens for today is Kin Canada, which you may know as Kinsmen and Kinnette clubs. You'll meet some folks from across the province and across generations who are all trying to make a difference. Guests: Craig White, St. John's Kin Club; Ibo Essam, St John's Kin Club ; Peter Noel St John's Kin Club; Cory Sheppard, Corner Brook Kinsmen; Tina Bennett, Notre Dame Kinette Club; Jeannine Chaulk, Goose-Happy Valley Kinette Club.

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.