A broken bike can be a real drag, and the cost of repairs can add up. Ordinary Spokes is a community cycling non-profit, and on Wednesday evenings, the group operates a D-I-Y cycling repair hub out of the St. John's Tool Library. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts visited the hub this morning to get some tips.
When you're Newfoundland music royalty, five years between shows leaves a lot of pent up demand. But that's how long it's been since Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers took the stage. Kevin Blackmore, Wayne Chaulk, and Ray Johnson have been enjoying a semi-retirement. But on Saturday night, they'll be back together on the Iceberg Alley stage. On the line this morning we had Buddy himself, Kevin Blackmore.
On July 1st, the remains of the province's Unknown Soldier will be laid in his final resting place at the National War Memorial in St. John's. We'll never know who that soldier was. Sarah Lockyer is a casualty identification coordinator for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. Normally, she's trying to identify Canadians who have been killed in battle. But in the case of the Unknown Soldier, no identification was pursued, because he represents everyone. Lockyear spoke with the CBC’s Heather Gillis in Beaumont Hamel.
The 2SLGBTQ community is at risk of EXTREME violence -- that's the stark warning that came from C-SIS, Canada's intelligence agency, earlier this year. That warning, plus recent contentious debates over education and health care for transgender youth, means that organizers are very much on alert for Pride month this year. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts has been checking in with organizers in this province, and joined us this morning to share his findings.
The Barenaked Ladies are in town, with thirty-five years worth of songs to choose from. And this time, Hurricane Larry won't blow the tent down -- that's what happened three years ago. Today we spoke with the band's drummer, Tyler Stewart, about what fans can expect at the Iceberg Alley Tent tonight.
It's a missing persons case that's open and active, but six years later, the RCMP says it's still a mystery. What happened to Ray Halleran? The 49-year-old St. Vincent's man was reported missing by a family member in 2018. He had family across the country, and had travelled to Costa Rica several times. But no one has come forward with any leads on where he may be now. RCMP Constable John Galway is the lead investigator on the Halleran case. He spoke with the CBC's Ariana Kelland.
There's a big jump in how much it's costing the province to care for kids with complex issues. Private companies and organizations were paid nearly 90 million dollars last year to take care of 225 children and youth. And questions have been raised about whether there are better ways to be doing things. Minister Paul Pike declined to do an interview for that story, but our CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle managed to track him down on Tuesday morning, at an unrelated event, and asked him some questions.
Spiked drinks are a serious concern for patrons of downtown St. John’s. We'll hear from one woman about the night she was drugged, and from an advocate who says bars can do more to protect people. The CBC's Abby Cole went out to talk to local townsfolk to find out their thoughts.
The Titan submersible was headed 38-hundred metres down below, to the sea wreckage of the Titanic. Among the five on-board: Stockton Rush -- the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, which built the submersible. And when contact was lost with the Titan, international media descended on St. John's harbour. And that's where Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went live this morning, where he spoke with Ryan Cooke, who was heavily involved with reporting the story.
Do you feel safe in your town? The City of St. John's asked residents that very question earlier this year. The findings of that consultation were released Monday. It's part of the city's plan to develop a new crime and violence prevention strategy. Mayor Danny Breen joined us on the line this morning to talk the findings, and what the city plans to do, going forward.
It's one year since the Titan submersible and its five crew members set out on their ill-fated dive to wreck of the Titanic. The vessel left at 9:30 on the morning of June 18th, and lost contact with its surface crew within two hours. Over the days that followed, media from around the world descended on St. John's. On the 22nd, wreckage of the missing submersible was found. There were no survivors. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went to Harbourside Park this morning, not far from where the Titan and its crew began its unfortunate journey.
Two babies were born in the same hospital, on the same day. Happens all the time, right? But for two men in this province, what happened after that was a mystery that remained hidden for decades. A new CBC podcast delves into their story. Luke Quinton is the host of "Come By Chance," and he joined us in the studio this morning.
Myles Russell is a Civil Engineering Technologist, and the Director of Streets are for People, which is an organization focused on sustainable urban planning for St. John's. He has a plan that means less parking and more life at the Village. He joined us in the studio today to explain his plan to us.
It’s called Level 4 care when Residential placements are arranged for young people with complex issues, who have nowhere else to go. The number of children in these group homes and independent living arrangements is climbing, and so is the cost. Our CBC Investigates team of Rob Antle and Ariana Kelland have been looking into this story. Rob joined us live in studio today to break things down.
Popular cafe "The Hungry Heart Cafe" -- which is run by Stella’s Circle – is relocating to 77 Charter Avenue.But those are not the only plans in the works. Stella’s Circle is also teaming up with Food First NL to make the site a hub for community food programming and services. Laura Winters is the CEO of Stella’s Circle, and Josh Smee is the CEO of Food First NL. They both joined us in the studio this morning.
Nearly one million Canadian men live with major depression each year, according to the Canadian Men's Mental Health Foundation. Typically, men are expected to sweep their issues under the rug, but the tide is turning. This morning, Bill Jeffery joined us in the studio. He is a counsellor in St. John's who specializes in men's mental health.
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.
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