The province has agreed to revise the Limitations Act. A leaked draft legislation does remove time limits, but only when the abuse involved bodily harm. The CBC's Ryan Cooke joined us to explain what's missing from this draft legislation that has many up in arms.

Volunteers with the Avalon Mountain Bike Association have been busy getting the trails ready for this year. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by the White Hills trail network and spoke with Adam Churchill.

The RNC found plenty of bad driving last week, when they stepped up patrols in several areas to mark Canada Road Safety Week. RNC Constable James Cadigan told us what they saw out on the streets.

Anyone who's been diagnosed with cancer knows how hard that is. If you're a transgender person with a gendered cancer, the diagnosis comes with a whole other layer of challenges. Gendered cancers are cancers related to one's sex assigned at birth. James Moriarty is an advocate for trans people with cancer, and he uses his own experience to help oth…

The St. John’s Library Board hosted its AGM, where they talked about the big accomplishments, and laid out future goals. We got details from Emma Craig, a regional librarian with the NL Public Libraries in St. John's.

This year, two Newfoundlanders are champions in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Riley Mercer of Bay Roberts plays in goal for the Drummondville Voltigeurs, and Matteo Rotondni of St. John's is defencemen. This weekend, they begin the chase for another, even greater championship... the Memorial Cup!…

Experts say smartphones and social media are making our teens sick, and that the answer could be banning those devices from schools. Dr. Sherry is a clinical psychologist, also a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. The CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Dr. Sherry to learn more about his research.…

Over the years, researchers have studied how being hospitalized has an impact on sleep. House Doctor Peter Lin joined us with his reflections on the value of sleep to our health.

Mount Pearl Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley returned to city council one year after a horrific accident. The CBC's Katherine Crummey was there.

Millions spent on a housing program with no clear oversight. CBC Investigates' Ariana Kelland delves into the system of housing people with mental health and addictions, and why one St. John's woman says things needs to change.

Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by Quidi Vidi lake to get a jump on preparations for the St. John's Regatta.

St. John's Pride has just released the lineup for the 2024 pride festival. Co-chair Eddy St. Coeur dropped by with the details.

The remains of a First World War solider who died in France is finally coming back to Newfoundland. The CBC's Terry Roberts joined us in studio with the details.

In this province, wait times for fertility treatment can be long and frustrating. The MUN Fertility Research Group is trying to ease the stress of that wait. We spoke with researcher Julia Craig, MUN assistant professor of Human Kinetics and Recreation Katie Wadden, and patient partner Sarah Thomas.

As the price of food goes up, restaurants are trying to figure out how to keep their prices down while still turning a profit. We spoke with Chinched owner Michelle LeBlanc and Bonavista Social Club owner Katie Hayes about how they're walking that fine line.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent 2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for an hourlong interview. What’s inside this exclusive Fringe Finance interview with RFK Jr.: What drives the media to paint RFK Jr. in an extremely vile light, as an “anti-vaxxer” and “conspiracy theorist” RFK Jr. reacts to Chris Cu…

This Week Sees the Return of Regular Host, Mark Barnes. Poor Reporting in Relation to an Incident at the Dubbo Show. The Dubbo ASX200 CEO Series Has Been Launched. An AUKUS Forum Was Held in Dubbo for Business Opportunities. Chinese Trade Delegation Visits Dubbo. Social Housing Solutions Coming to Dubbo in the Form of 3D Printed Housing. Mark Coult…

We speak with Evan Murray of Murray's Garden Centre about the virtues of gardening and how residents can get the most bang for their buck with their voucher for the Residential Re-Leaf program.

To pay or not to pay. Is the provincial government considering compensating nurse practitioners working in private practice? We speak with Health Minister Tom Osborne to learn more.

Use the rain to your advantage! Blogger Meghan Gambin talks to us about keeping kids active and entertained in bad weather while camping.

Stella's Circle's Hungry Heart Cafe has undergone a few changes. We hear all about them on this week's Foodie Friday.

Making room at the political table. We talk to the new co-chairs of Equal Voice NL about how that organization is helping more women and gender diverse people get into politics.

Musician Sean McCann is coming back home to do a handful of shows in June. We check in with The Shantyman ahead of his homecoming.

And as of yesterday, over 6,600 people have been forced to leave their homes to find safety. We check in on a couple of Newfoundlanders living in Fort McMurray, as the wildfires intensify.

Drivers are expected to slow down when they see a school bus full of children. But a Kenmount Terrence resident says cars are speeding in her neighbourhood. We also speak with councillor Tom Davis for reaction and update on the issue.

Firefighters deal with all kinds of traumatic events - from devastating fires to harrowing car crashes. But after firefighters respond to a call, where can they turn for support? We speak with Tony Snook from the Grand Bank Fire Department about their peer counselling teams.

Today marks the beginning of trout fishing season here on the island. We talk to outdoor safety advocate Barry Fordham about water safety tips and environmental responsibility in the great outdoors.

Ramping up the pressure on government. Nurse practitioners in private practice want to be paid by MCP - the same as family doctors. We hear from the province's nurse practitioner association.

The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on ALL provinces and territories to lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to age 40 for those at average risk.

One moment, you're having coffee in your house. A second later, the ceiling collapses, and suddenly you have nowhere to go. We speak with the woman who has been living in her car since her house collapsed, and her son who is there by her side.

Creepy crawlies in the water... The town of Torbay has a distasteful problem.

Love, loss, and hope, all set to the best rock n' roll and gospel music of the 50s and 60s. We hear about An American Hymnal, an original production happening at the Majestic Theatre.

Nature is slowly waking up and that means there will be plants and fruits to pluck. We speak to an expert forager.

What if your smartphone could double as a lifesaving medical device? A local software company recently launched the Stethophone – an app that turns a smartphone into a stethoscope.

The city of Mount Pearl is looking for help in naming their snow plows. We chat with Mayor Aker around how this initiative helps build community, and he shares some of the best entries, and we come up with a few of our own!

Over the weekend wildfires raged in Alberta with some towns issuing evacuation alerts. We hear from a couple of Newfoundlanders living in Fort McMurray.

New regulations are supposed to level the playing field for tourism accomodations. Short-term rental owners say the regulations are unclear and, and time is running out.

Last Week for Richard Mutton to Fill in for Mark Barnes. Has Council Voted to Continue with the DREAM Festival? What Agreement Was Reached with the Dubbo Firming Power Station? What Is the Result of the Federal Government Grant Application for the Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre? Why Are There Goats around the Wellington Caves? When Will the Ligh…

Mount Pearl resident Rick Brown is one of the leaders of the Boycott Loblaw movement, which has been gaining momentum right across the country. Rick told us more about his role with the group, and what motivated him to get involved.

For over fifty years, he was a unique voice of political and social commentary. He was also a true Newfoundland original. Rex Murphy passed away yesterday, after a battle with cancer. We spoke with his former CBC colleague Bob Wakeham.

Over a hundred people chowed down on seal flippers prepared at the Wesley United Church, and even though some people don't fancy the fishy smelling meat, they showed up for a good cause and a good time. The Morning Show's Jessica Singer went to church to get her first feed of seal.

A fire on board the M-V Flanders yesterday afternoon means that ferry is not crossing the tickle this morning. Transportation Minister John Abbott gave us an update on what happened and how it’s impacting ferry service to Bell Island.

Health officials say there's been 50 cases of whooping cough reported since February. CBC's Mark Quinn spoke with Dr. Natalie Bridger, a pediatric infectious disease physician with NL Health Services.

Meet the experts behind classic mother’s days crafts… 4 years olds. Morning Show reporters Arlette Lazarenko and Jessica Singer stopped by Milestones Early Learning Centre to speak with early childhood educator Paula Savoury and some preschoolers.

The Morning Show's Arlette Lazarenko and Jessica Singer visited Rennie's River Elementary to ask some Grade 2 students what they love about Mom.

A couple of weeks ago, we started a quest to answer the age-old question...can you safely bake cakes in a butter cookie tin? Surface scientist and professor Erika Merschrod stopped by this morning with the results.

You want to book a flight with Flair, but you just aren't sure whether you can rely on budget airlines. John Gradek is a lecturer in aviation management at McGill University. He gave us his advice on dealing with low-cost carriers.

Morning Show reporter stopped by Wesley United Church for their annual seal flipper dinner. Marvin Barnes is a member of the church. He taught Jessica how to slice the flippers, and the lore behind the Newfoundland delicacy.

With Mother’s day coming up this Sunday, we decided to ask one influential mom in this province about how her mom has played a positive role in her life. Morning Show reporter Arlette Lazarenko spoke with Newbornlander owner Constanza Safatle.