The Signal

<p>Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.</p>

Mid-September gardening and planning for next year

Today we have two guests from the MUN Botanical Garden: horticulturists Meghan McCarthy and Josh Elyk. They talk about harvesting and planning for next year. 

09-09
55:07

A conversation with Memorial University's new president

Today on the show we spend the hour with Janet Morrison, Memorial University's new president and vice-chancellor. The conversation touches on the challenges the university is facing and the new president's vision for the road ahead. 

09-08
55:11

Ride for Recovery N.L.

Today on the show we talk Ride for Recovery N.L. It's an annual motorcycle ride and awareness campaign that shines a light on the vibrant recovery community. Today’s show is about the importance of connections in helping folks with addiction.

09-04
55:08

100 years of YWCA St. John's and the Circle of Distinction Awards

Today's show is about celebrating community contributions and, hearing from people who have been celebrated as barrier breakers and difference makers. It's a conversation about 100 years of YWCA St. John's and the Circle of Distinction Awards.Guests: Maria Gentle, executive director YWCA St. John's and previous Circle of Distinction recipients Tania Heath, Sukhinder Cheema, Gaayathri Sukantha Murugan, Archana Vidyasankar and Jennifer Brown

09-03
55:10

Early September gardening

Today on the show horticulturist Anthony O'Neill takes questions on early September gardening and shares tips for putting gardens to bed for winter. 

09-02
55:09

NQ's fall issue with a theme of 'fire'

Today on the show we speak with authors and artists featured in the fall issue of Newfoundland Quarterly. Joing us for a radio tour through the pages of culture, history and life. The theme was planned months in advance but ended up being eerily prescient -- fire. 

08-29
55:09

Parents on back to school, cost of living and politics

Today on the show we have some parents in the studio talking about the issues they are thinking about as summer turns to fall.

08-28
55:05

Seperating help from hype in AI research

Today on the show we have a professor of medicine, a computer scientist and an English professor, all talking about Artificial Intelligence and research. They dive into the role AI can play, its potential, and they seperate help from hype. Guests: Michelle Ploughman, professor at the faculty of medicine at MUN; Xianta Jiang, MUN computer science professor at the department of computer science; Aaron Tucker, English professor and author. 

08-27
55:10

Late-August gardening

It's gardening day on the show and we chat about drought impacts, late-August gardening and we look ahead to the fall season. Guest: Tim Walsh, nursery manager, MUN Botanical Garden

08-26
55:04

Your money, the cost of living and advice on debt

High grocery prices, back to school costs for parents, the general cost of living, today on the show we talk about personal finances and how to do your best with what you're bringing in. Guests Lauren Holwell, executive director, Credit Counselling N.L.; Rosie Myers, financial empowerment co-ordinator, YWCA St. John's; Al Antle, retired from Credit Counselling Services N.L.; Lesley Burgess, executive director at Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre

08-25
55:10

Friendship and community thanks to a card game

Today on the show will talk friendship, community and a cure for loneliness -- all thanks to a deck of cards. Our guests are all from Bridge on the Edge, a club with 150 active members in St. John's. 

08-22
55:10

First responders and mental health

As firefighters continue to battle wildfires in this province, today on the show we talk about first responders and mental health — what they face, how they process it, what help is available and what else is needed.GUESTS: Sarah White, Lifewise provincial operations manager; Rodney Gaudet, president of the Paramedic Association of N.L.; Duane Antle, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Fire Services; Scott Maxwell, CEO of Wounded Warriors Canada; Amy Green, psychologist; RNC Sgt. Ed Benoit; Grand Falls-Windsor fire Chief Vince MacKenzie.

08-20
55:36

How have high temps and drought impacted the grow season?

Today on the show we talk about the impacts of high temperatures and drought conditions on this year's grow season in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guest: Michael Murray, Murray's Garden Centre, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

08-19
55:06

Canada Games live on location

Today on the show we talk Canada Games and meet volunteers and some athletes.  

08-18
53:04

A distraction show: summer movies and streaming

Today on the show it's a distraction from the news. We spend most of the hour talking summer blockbusters, binge watches and nostalgia. 

08-15
55:06

Mental health in a time of wildfires

Today on the show we talk about stress, anxiety and trauma in a time of wildfires. Plus we hear updates from folks impacted by wildfires. Guests: Registered psychologist Janine Hubbard; Chief Brad Benoit of Miawpukek First Nation; clinical psychologist Katy Kamkar; climate reporter Gabrielle Canon. 

08-14
55:08

Wildfire behaviour and investigations

Today on the show we talk fire weather, wildfire behaviour and investigations. Guests: CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler; Scott Tilley, fire consultant, investigator and fire behavior specialist. 

08-13
55:10

Wildfire updates and impacts

Today on the show we talk wildfire updates and impacts. We also talk about extreme heat. 

08-12
55:12

Wildfire impacts and what's being done to help folks

Today on the show we talk wildfire impacts and what's being done to help folks. We talk about the 2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund and we ask callers how they've been impacted by this summer's wildfires. Guests: Colin Corcoran, CEO Community Sector Council N.L.; Rob Nolan, CEO Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador 

08-11
55:09

Graffiti and street art

Today on the show we talk about graffiti and street art. Our guests make the point that investing in and making space for street art helps both artists and the communities they live in Guests: Artists Brian Amadi, Reggie Windsor, Gerald Best, Michael Burt, Kyle Bustin 

08-08
44:10

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