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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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One year after the Titan tragedy, we dig into the latest from the Marine Transportation Safety Board... and explore why we still don't know if Titan was subject to federal government oversight. (Krissy Holmes with former Search and rescue coordinator Merv Wiseman)
A year ago today the media circus started in St. John's... and for two local reporters it's a journey that is still going. We explore the story behind reporting on the biggest story of the world this time last year. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Ryan Cooke and CBC/Radio Canada's Patrick Butler)
An inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's says a rat gave birth inside the crotch area of his pants... while he was wearing them. (Krissy Holmes with the CBC's Jessica Singer)
Look up, look way up! If those words mean something special to you, you probably grew up watching The Friendly Giant on CBC TV. We chat with a CBC Ottawa traffic reporter about a long ago meeting with Bob Homme, The Friendly Giant himself. (Krissy Holmes with Doug Hempstead)
A reverend without a church: We hear from the minister who says she quit her job with the United Churches in Gambo and Hare Bay before they fired her. She says it's all because of Pride events she had planned. (On The Go's Martin Jones with Reverend Dianne Crewe)
Antidepressants can be lifesaving... but for some people, stopping their use can be a challenge. On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look at a new study into just how many struggle with symptoms when weaning off antidepressants. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)
ESG: A short acronym that is packed with meaning - and potential value - when applied to NL's energy market. We sit down with a professor of strategic management in Memorial's Faculty of Business for a look at this investment grade and standard... and why it could lead to NL's competitive advantage. (Krissy Holmes with Tom Cooper) *Note This is an extended version of the interview heard on On The Go*
A thumbs-up experience from three young men from Ontario who are hitchhiking across the island... and documenting their journey online. (Krissy Holmes with Jacob Medler and brothers Dominic and Paul Jezierski)
Chirp chirp! It's time for an adventure. We speak with the author of a new children's book that takes the reader through some very familiar local sites. (Krissy Holmes with Rebecca Gladney)
Two books with Newfoundland connections were winners at this week's Atlantic Book Awards. We speak with the authors of the books "Mary Pratt: A Love Affair With Vision" which received the "Best Atlantic Published Book" award... and an author's debut novel "A Grandmother Begins Her Story" - winner of the "Atlantic Fiction Award." (Krissy Holmes with Anne Koval and Michelle Porter)
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)
We check in with two members of the Gambo Pride Committee as they get ready to take part in the town's Pride Parade. (Krissy Holmes with Jodi Keats and Tracy Penney)
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)
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