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CBC Radio's On The Go has now been on the air for 50 years, bringing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians stories from every nook, cranny and cove in the province.
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You might be surprised to hear about the origin of the Jolly Jumper! We hear about a couple of everyday items invented through Indigenous ingenuity as we mark National Indigenous History Month. (Krissy Holmes with Bryan Eneas of CBC Indigenous)
On this Men's Mental Health Awareness Day, we talk about ways for men to tackle stress and stigma as well as the importance of well-being. As associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University who specializes in men's mental health and suicide prevention is speaking at an event in St. John's this evening, He stopped by the On The Go studio beforehand. (Krissy Holmes with Rob Whitley)
Former teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks appeared in court today to face 63 additional sexual violence charges from 11 new complainants. The media relations and public communications officer for the RNC joins us to talk about how police are navigating thru the complexities and sensitivities of this case. (Krtissy Holmes with constable James Cadigan)
Thinking less locally and more globally: We hear about a panel discussion taking place Thursday evening that looks at some of the big issues facing the province. Joining us in the On the Go studio are the moderator for the event along with a former politician and public servant who is on the panel. (Krissy Holmes with Zoe Wilkins and Ross Reid)
St. John's city councillors stood down on a vote to adopt a complicated suite of changes to its wetland managment. We get clarity on what the tangly amendments would mean... and why the city wants to make them. (Krissy Holmes with councillor Maggie Burton)
Majestic is certainly an apt name for the old downtown theatre in St. John's. We hear about the upcoming summer season... and talk to a few of the people who will hit the stage. (Krissy Holmes with On The Go's Sarah Antle)
Words of wisdom for women wanting to work in farming: A free online session Wednesday evening offered by the NL Federation of Agriculture. One of the hosts for the session is the co-owner of Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake. (Krissy Holmes with Terri Lynn Robbins)
A decade ago she made a few promises to her young friend Nevaeh Denine: One: Help her create the "biggest lemonade stand ever"... and Two: Never organize it as an outdoor event again! One of "Nevaeh's Angels" joins us to talk about the biggest ever lemonade stand to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. (Krissy Holmes with Stephanie O'Brien)
Wetlands in St. John's are - by default - protected right now. However, that could all change Tuesday after council votes on a series of amendments. A concerned citizen joins us to share what he has learned about the proposed changes to protected wetlands in the capital. (Krissy Holmes with Sam Bromley)
Delicious fresh rainbow chard is just one of the crops that the ten students in Grey River's All Saints All-Grade are growing sustainably in hydroponic towers. We reach the head of school and a Grade 9 student to find out more. (Krissy Holmes with Jonathan Morry and Tyler Young)
The depths of our sewer systems contain an unlikely source of potential public health information. We're joined by On The Go's weekly health columnist to find out how wastewater can function as an early warning system... one that can help public health navigate far more than just COVID-19. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
Bone crushes; door creaks; feet padding through the snow. They are sounds we hear all the time... but could you recreate those sounds without bones, doors, or snow? If you can... then you might just be a foley! We hear from a brother sister duo who make sound effects on the big screen. (Krissy Holmes with foley Hilary Thompson and sound editor Matthew Thompson)
If you see little blue-eyed birds stumbling around in an almost intoxicated-looking way... don't be alarmed. We dropped by Rock Wildlife Rescue to find out what's the story with the goofy birds. (On The Go's Jessica Singer with Karen Gosse)
The sirens on a decades-old family ambulance business have been shut off for good. As the province moves toward a public ambulance system, we hear how that's affected one business in Brigus. (Krissy Holmes with Ken Broughton)
There's concern brewing in Makkovik after the community's main shop suffered a fire earlier this week while the ferry is out for repairs. We reached the angajukKak (mayor) to find out how the isolated community is coping. (Krissy Holmes with Barry Andersen)
It was an unusual catch for a lobster fisherman - a soccer ball that travelled almost 3,000 km to wind up on the shores of central Newfoundland. (Krissy Holmes with Lee Croucher)
The premier commented at the Energy NL Annual Conference this week that oil and gas in this province isn't going anywhere any time soon. We reached the head of Communications for the Sierra Club Canada Foundation for reaction. (Krissy Holmes with Conor Curtis)
From coffee shop to co-op... we chat with two business owners in Port Rexton who are taking a step back and enjoying the good life. (Krissy Holmes with Sue Asquith and David Ellis)
A new choir in Corner Brook aims to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease. We sit down with the choir founder and the certified music therapist who'll be leading the choir. (Krissy Holmes with Hannah Sparkes and Erika Penney)
Set in rural Newfoundland, a new CBC podcast reveals a shocking life changing secret. We speak with the host of "Come by Chance." (Krissy Holmes with Luke Quinton)
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