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While you've been sleeping, the world has changed. The St. John’s Morning Show tells you how. We bring you the latest news, the stories that matter most, and the information you need.
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The ACL Canadian Open of Cornhole is happening this weekend. This province now has cornhole players who are SO good, they compete at professional tournaments! Amanda Oakley is a national women's champion, and the province's first female ACL Canadian pro. And Deon Cuza is the very first pro player from this province. They're both competing in this weekend's ACL Canadian Open tournament, and they joined us on the line today.
Let's face it . . . dads are really hard to shop for. Andrew Corbett is the owner of Maverick Sports and Collectables on Water Street in St. John's. Ivy Hanley is the co-owner of Urban Market 1919, and they both joined us in studio today. And on the phone, we had Bill Gregory, who operates Haricot Farms in St. Mary's Bay with his family. They're here to help solve your Father's Day dilemma!
Living in this province, you get used to unpredictable weather, and strange seasons. Like our hiking trails, where you can stop to breathe in the fresh air, or pick a handful of fresh blueberries right off the bush. That connection with nature is at the heart of an exhibition at Eastern Edge Gallery. “Home as Place, Home as Pattern” is a multimedia exhibit featuring photography and poetry from artist Tessa Graham, who joined us on the line to talk about her opening reception, happening tomorrow at the St. John's gallery.
Think of the kind of music Dad turns on in the shed and listens to while sipping on a beer, or grilling burgers on the barbecue. That's "Dad Rock." Coming up this weekend, local band The Nyachty List is paying tribute to dad's with a Dad Rock show on Saturday night at the Ship Pub. Band members Josh Chancey and Jody Lear joined us in the studio today.
August, 2013 is a time Trish Hynes-Coates will never forget. It's when her 27-year-old step-son, Nick Coates, was killed by an impaired driver. Ever since, his family has worked tirelessly to raise awareness, to help stop impaired drivers. Trish Hynes-Coates is a former national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada. And later today, Trish and her husband Terry will hand out awards in Nick's memory. Trish Hynes-Coates joined us in the studio today.
There's only a few more days left of school! And while that might be a welcome thing for a lot of kids, it's also a bit bittersweet. Since last year, teachers, students, and parents of Bishop Feild Elementary in St. John's have been meeting at the park and riding their bikes to school. They call it the Bike Bus, and the last one of the year happened this morning. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went on the scene this morning to see how everyone was feeling.
Downtown St. John's is rich in history. And this weekend, you have a chance to learn about it from a military defense perspective. Happy City St. John's is holding a walking tour this weekend, in its Jane's Walks series. And the timing is perfect -- with Father's Day coming up. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts is out in front of The Rooms in St. John's.
Sometimes, the friends you meet in kindergarten are friends you will have for your entire life. For Janet Kelly - that is certainly her experience, as a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Convent School in St. John's. The school operated from 1921 to 1992 in what is the present day site of the Gathering Place. Janet Kelly is a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Convent School - the class of 1955. Hannah Finn is from the class of 1956 They have organized regular school reunions over the years.
Just a few short months after stepping down as interim-leader of the provincial PCs, former MHA David Brazil announced he's going into federal politics. Brazil is seeking the nomination for the Conservative Party in St. John's East in the next federal election. To find out more, David Brazil joined us in the studio this morning.
Bullying is something that we've heard about for years, and for some kids and teens, it's an ongoing and debilitating problem. A lot of the time, the effects of bullying stick around long after the class is dismissed. With school coming to an end for the summer, the CBC's Sarah Antle spoke with a woman who was bullied as a child and a teen. And a decade later, it's still taking a mental toll on her.
A new school in the Kenmount Terrace neighbourhood of St. John's is supposed to open in September of 2026. The province announced $50 million dollars for the school last fall, with classes from kindergarten to Grade 7.But court documents obtained by CBC News show that a complex court battle is currently underway. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts breaks it down for us.
The Northeast Avalon Memorial Gardens committee has been in charge of cemetery operations since 2022. That means from maintenance to grave markers, everything at the Flat Rock and Pouch Cove cemeteries are up to them. Now, they're asking for the community's help. CBC's Maddie Ryan spoke to board member Sonya Power to find out more.
Music engages our brains, our bodies, our emotions, and enjoying it with others is a great social activity. "Making Music Academy" is a music school in St. John's that teaches kids a love of music. The Morning Show's Sandi Noseworthy spoke with some of the moms and babies from the zero-to-one year old group.
One organization is urging people to foster connections with seniors in their communities. It's part of a campaign for international loneliness awareness week. The CBC's Jessica Singer joined us live in studio to tell us more.
Artificial sweeteners are now widely used to replace dietary sugars, and to sweeten various foods and drinks. Specifically, we're considering the sugar substitute Xylitol. Recently, researchers published some of their findings in the European Heart Journal, and the results suggest a link between Xylitol and various cardiovascular risks. Our medical columnist Doctor Peter Lin joined us this morning to help fill out the picture.
For weeks now, pro-Palestine students at Memorial University have been camping out on the St. John's campus. Now, several students are sleeping in the lobby of the Arts and Administration building --- and they're refusing to leave. The students say MUN administration is complicit in Israel's war in Gaza, and they won't leave until a series of demands are met. Acting associate VP academic Dennis Peters spoke with our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts about the protest.
The Little Green Thumbs program encourages young people to value their health, the environment, and their communities through participating in activities like classroom gardens. Morning show reporter Darrell Roberts visited a school in the west end of St. John's where a Little Green Thumbs event was underway, and spoke to some students about their experiences.
For those who like it loud, a new music festival is coming to the province this summer. What started as a blog is now flying in bands from all over Eastern Canada. Greg Ravengrave started the HeavyNFLD blog in 2016, and now, he's a part of the province's first heavy metal festival. The CBC's Maddie Ryan talked to him about that journey.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, June is Seniors Month. It's a time to celebrate how seniors enrich our lives, and to mark the contributions that they make to our communities and the province as a whole. Elizabeth Siegel is the director of information and referral services with Seniors NL, and she joined us on the line this morning.
11 domestic rabbits were just brought into St. John's Animal Care and Adoption Centre and are available for adoption. The rabbits range in age from 4 months to a year old. The Morning Show’s Katherine Crummey stopped by the shelter to learn all about the bunnies and what it takes to be a bunny owner.
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