On The Go From Cbc Radio Nfld. And Labrador (highlights)
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 26:59:08
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Sinopse
CBC Radio's On The Go has now been on the air for 30 years, bringing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians stories from every nook, cranny and cove in the province.
Episódios
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Nicole Kieley returns to work
21/05/2024 Duração: 12minOne year after nearly losing her life in a horrific accident last year, the deputy mayor of Mount Pearl is ready to head back into the council chamber... and that's not all she's accomplishing on this memorable day! (Krissy Holmes with Nicole Kieley)
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Newfoundlander invents device for concussion treatment
21/05/2024 Duração: 10minA new device aims to change the game around concussion treatment for professional athletes... and it's already on track to help players in the NHL. We reach the Newfoundland-born inventor to hear about the Kinmetric arc. (Krissy Holmes with Katie Temple)
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The cost of outdoor patios
17/05/2024 Duração: 08minA business lobby group says the cost is outrageous. Not so says the City of St. John's. We hear the mayor's response to the charge the city has levied... what some feel is a huge tax on summer for many downtown pubs and restaurants. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Danny Breen)
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The White Fleet Suite
17/05/2024 Duração: 09minA group of musicians from here is in Portugal to perform Pamela Morgan's "White Fleet Suite" celebrating the ties between Portugal and this province. We reach Pamela in Arcos de Valdevez to find out how things are going. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Pamela Morgan)
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Indigenous storytelling collective
17/05/2024 Duração: 09minIndigenous stories and perspectives are underrepresented in the storytelling of this province, and correcting that imbalance is the mandate of a new performance collective. We welcome the artistic curator with Indigenous Performing Arts NL to the On The Go studio to hear more about what kinds of stories they plan to share. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with LeahDawn Helena)
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The Boilup King
17/05/2024 Duração: 05minEvery now and then a song comes along that changes everything... and sometimes it's just a bit of fun. We welcome musician Patrick Moran to the studio to hear about the latest addition to local culture. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Patrick Moran).Watch "The Boilup King" video here.
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Pippy Park campground May 24th
17/05/2024 Duração: 05minCampers are braving the "grey" outdoors in the metro region this long weekend. On The Go's Gavin Simms takes us deep into the woods of Pippy Park... where campers are emerging from their winter hibernation.
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WestJet returns to Deer Lake
16/05/2024 Duração: 08minWestJet is back at Deer Lake Regional Airport. We reach the airport's president and CEO to get details on the new routes and what this means for the local economy. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Tammy Priddle)
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Water Street patio fees
16/05/2024 Duração: 07minHow much should it cost a restaurant or bar to put up a patios that takes up sidewalk space and parking spots?One business lobby says it costs way too much in St. John's - a tough blow for businesses that wait all winter for the busy summer season. We reach a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to find out more. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Duncan Robertson)
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Detecting premature births
16/05/2024 Duração: 08minPremature births more common in this province than almost anywhere else in Canada. Now, new research out of Memorial University helps predict whether a baby might be a preemie - ensuring the proper health measures can be taken to ensure a healthy, happy newborn. We speak with the assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Faculty of Science who's spearheading that work. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lindsay Cahill)
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Admiration for the late Alice Munro
15/05/2024 Duração: 08minMany fiction writers have put down an Alice Munro book and wondered, how does she do it?Local writer Lisa Moore has a few ideas. She joins us to share those thoughts, and talk about how Alice Munromastered the short story like no other author in the world. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lisa Moore)
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Fort McMurray evacuees
15/05/2024 Duração: 14minNatasha Humphries is from Labrador City and her husband is from Lumsden. The family lost a lot during the Fort McMurray wildfire of 2016. Now they've been forced to evacuate again... along with two kids, a cat with kittens, large dogs and a horse.Ann Connolly of St. John's and her husband were in Fort McMurray to visit their son and his family, including a daughter-in-law who was ready to give birth last week... but they had to evacuate to Edmonton. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Natasha Humphries; Jamie Fitzpatrick with Ann Connolly)
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Breast cancer screening at 40
15/05/2024 Duração: 05minA potential game changer for women as the province lowers the age recommended for breast cancer screening from 50 to 40. A cancer scientist and researcher at MUN in St. John's joins us to talk about the welcome change to the strategy. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Sevtap Savas)
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@Canada.gov.ca is probably not what you think it is.
15/05/2024 Duração: 07minThe man behind @Canada.gov.ca brings his wildly popular Instagram page and live shows to Newfoundland. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with John Batt)
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Water bombers availability
14/05/2024 Duração: 07minWater bombers can't help us if they're on the ground. We check with the minister of Transportation to find out if the province has overcome last year's pilot shortage... and whether our water bomber fleet is ready to take flight this summer. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with John Abbott)
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Chasing the whale shots
14/05/2024 Duração: 08minThe whales have resurfaced... so we chat with a local photographer who's been out on the hunt for those incredible moments. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Lisa B. Sells)
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Debbie Hanlon focused on health and recovery
14/05/2024 Duração: 08minEarlier this year cancer stopped St. John's city councillor Debbie Hanlon in her tracks. We do a hospital check-in with her for an update on her fight to regain her life. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Debbie Hanlon)
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Inaugural 2024 International Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Conference
13/05/2024 Duração: 10minMemorial University wants to position itself as a global leader when it comes to designing and implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism programs and policies. With details about the first EDI-AR International Conference, we speak with a professor at the School of Social Work who's also Memorial's inaugural vice-provost Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Delores Mullings)
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Funeral home co-ops
13/05/2024 Duração: 08minIt used to be a family business.... but some families don't want to be in the funeral business anymore. That's why two funeral homes in this province will soon be turned into co-ops, owned and operated by local shareholders. We reach the development manager with the Funeral Cooperatives Network to find out how it works. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with David Emond)
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Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Menopause
13/05/2024 Duração: 08minThe largest women’s health study has reported what happened to women taking hormonal replacement to treat menopausal symptoms for up to 20 years. Its findings are expected to have a big impact on how hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and brain fog are treated. On The Go's Health columnist brings us that story. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)