The Signal

The reality of living with a disability in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today’s panel are long-time advocates and they discuss the challenges, the supports and benefits available that people might not know, and the gaps in our systems that make life even harder with a disability. GUESTS - Nancy Reid, executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador; Joby Fleming, EmpowerNL manager of advocacy services; and Sean Wiltshire, CEO of Avalon Employment Inc.

We bring you two episodes from the podcast this is Newfoundland and Labrador. First is a breakdown and everything you need to know about the Churchill Falls MOU as it currently stands, and the second is about why housing in N.L. is still in a crisis and what solutions are on the table.

With summertime finally upon us, it’s important to prioritize safety when heading out into the outdoors to go fishing, hop on an ATV, set up camp, and so much more. GUESTS - Barry Fordham, Outdoor Safety Advocate; Rick Noseworthy, ATV Safety Advocate; Taylor Reid, Outdoor Enthusiast & Safety Advocate

We are approaching mid-May. Today's show can help get you in a gardening frame of mind. Guest: Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. On this episode of The Signal, a panel of motorcyclists highlight how road safety is everyone’s responsibility as riding season begins. GUESTS - Lez Snow, Motorcycle Safety Coordinator for the Iceberg Alley Riders; Wayne Morgan, Chapter Director of the Iceberg Alley Riders; Ellen Thompson, Chapter Director of the Iceberg Alley Riders; David Moores, Motorcyclist traveller

A recent report from the Fraser Institute says young people are leaving Atlantic provinces in search for jobs. On this episode of The Signal we have a panel of economic and business experts talking about the changing demographics of Newfoundland and Labrador and what it means to the workforce. GUESTS - Tony Fang, economist and professor at Memorial University; Tom Cooper, business professor at Memorial University; Wanda Cuff Young, vice president of operations at Work Global Canada Inc.; Sharon McLennon, director at NL Workforce Innovation Centre; and Alexandra Stefanovic-Chafe, faculty researcher with NL Workforce Innovation Centre.

Today on the show we talk about the importance of funding and supporting research about the historic, geographic, and economic circumstances of Newfoundland and Labrador. Guests: Sharon Roseman, director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research; Barbara Neis, professor emerita, Dept. of Sociology at MUN; Lisa Rankin, research chair in Northern Indigenous Community Archaeology; Alison Carr , managing editor, Memorial University Press; Fiona Polack, academic editor at Memorial University Press.

We are approaching mid-May. Today's show can help get you in a gardening frame of mind. Guest: Tim Walsh, nursery manager, MUN Botanical Garden

In a time of big defence spending and the re-tooling of the Canadian military we spend the hour talking about it what it means for this province. Guest: Mark Norman, retired vice-admiral who commanded Canada’s Navy and was vice-chief of Defence.

It is the 5th time for The Signal to attend the Municipal Symposium in Gander. We take the show on the road each year because we get to meet municipal leaders from right across the province.

Today’s show is about the joys and challenges of motherhood with a guest panel full of moms just in time for Mother’s Day. GUESTS - Opeyemi Jaunty-Aidamenbor, Mom of two and owner of St. John’s Kumon Math and Reading Centre;Terrilyn Pickett, mom of 3, and owner of Making Music Academy; Damilola Akingbola, Mom of 3; Ogaga Johnson, Mom of 2 and business owner; Tess Hartmann. postpartum doula.

It's the first gardening show of the season. Horticulturist Todd Boland joins us to talk tips and take questions from callers.

On this episode we are taking a look at education in Newfoundland and Labrador. More specifically we talk about the demand for teachers and the challenges of recruitment and retention. We also highlight a Memorial University program that is trying to help teachers stay rural towns. GUESTS - Pamela Osmond-Johnson, dean and professor at Memorial University’s faculty of education; Dale Lambe, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association; Corey Samson and Theresa OKeefe , education students in the MUN’s rural cohort.

The provincial budget is out and people are taking in what it may mean for the year ahead. It focuses on affordability and spending promises made by Premier Tony Wakeham's Progressiv Conversatives, but also flags some big decifits in the years to come. Today on the show, we drill into what it may mean for you.

Today on the show we're talking to authors and publishers about Breakwater Books' spring launch, and what goes on behind the scenes to get these books from inspiration to the shelves.

April is Cancer Control Month, dedicated to raising awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and improving the quality of life for those living with and recovering from cancer. Today on the show you will hear a story about patient innovation that restored comfort and confidence.

Today on the show we are talking to the Kidney foundation of Canada and medical professionals on kidney health. From catching the signs of kidney diseases, to treatments, dialysis, diets and the supports available to people in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Ahead of a global conference on a "just transition" away from fossil fuels, Memorial University students discuss their research, and how this could be applied to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Sci-Fi on The Rock is back in St. John's this weekend and we have a panel of lovers of fantasy, dressing up as their favorite characters, crafting and telling stories to talk about the event. Plus, what it means to find a friendly space for friendship and community building.

The 2026 Canadian Housing and Renewal Association National Congress on Housing and Homelessness is taking place in St. John's so we went and met up with folks from across the country to talk housing, homelesness and solutions. Guests: Sheldon Pollett, executive director, Raising the Roof; Leslie Bellingham, director of strategic initiatives and partnerships, Raising the Roof; Lisa Ker, executive director, Canadian Housing Transformation Centre; Shannon Wiebe, architect, lead of Shared Ground Initiative; and others