Best Canadas Local Gardener Podcasts (2024)

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What's your take on the B.C. leaders' debate? 50:11

14h ago50:11

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BC Today callers across the province weigh in on the moments that stood out for them in Tuesday's party leaders' debate.

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The cost of death 55:08

16h ago55:08

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Today's show looks at the burial process and costs after someone passes away. In a time of grief it asks how folks get through it all and what help is needed?

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Party leaders prepare for televised debate | Disability issues this election 50:21

1d ago50:21

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B.C.'s political party leaders are set to square off in a televised debate tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. PT. We go over what to expect, and ask listeners what they want to hear. After the news, we hear from Disability Without Poverty — a grassroots movement led by disabled people — on what issues need more attention in this election campaign.…

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George's Seamless Gutters - Fairfield County: Gutter Installation Fairfield CT Near Me 1:37

1d ago1:37

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👋 George's Seamless Gutters - Fairfield County is your premier gutter installation service provider in Fairfield County, CT. Specializing in top-quality gutter solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all your residential and commercial gutter needs. Our expertise in gutter installation Fairfield CT has made us a trusted name i…

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Fisheries minister Gerry Byrne is aghast at redfish being left in the ocean + A fisherman on the Great Northern Peninsula says its too soon to be issuing new lobster licences 22:24

1d ago22:24

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Gerry Byrne the minister of fisheries, says allocations of redfish to the offshore sector aren't and won't be fished + Fisherman John Taylor says the payoff for his lobster licence has been a long time coming and now is not the time for DFO to be issuing new licences.

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Autumn gardening and a look at spring planning 55:25

1d ago55:25

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Join host Adam Walsh and horticulturist Meghan McCarthy for an autumn themed gardening show that also talks about planning for spring success.

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It's our annual hunting show! 53:26

1d ago53:26

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Join host Adam Walsh and guests for a hunting chat about big game, small game, safety tips and stories of time out on the land.

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Anniversary of Hamas attacks in Israel 48:46

2d ago48:46

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On Monday's show, we hear perspectives on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel. Michelle Eliot speaks with political scientists, a retired U.S. general, as well as Vancouver's honorary consul for Lebanon, who is in Beirut. We invite viewers to tell us how the crisis in the Middle East has affected them in the past year.…

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A plea for more lobster licences on the Great Northern Peninsula + Northern cod on the menu at a federal meeting in Ottawa 21:23

2d ago21:23

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Noddy Bay fisherman Carl Hedderson says it is time to issue more lobster licences + MP Clifford Small on his questions for DFO officials regarding Northern cod.

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George's Seamless Gutters: Gutter Installation Westchester NY Near Me - (914) 447-0254 1:23

4d ago1:23

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👋 George's Seamless Gutters is a premier gutter installation company serving Westchester County, NY and surrounding areas. Specializing in high-quality gutter installation Westchester NY, our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to protecting homes and businesses from water damage with efficient and durable gutter systems. Founded on the …

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What transit improvements does your region need? | The dangers of impaired driving 48:44

5d ago48:44

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They may not agree on much, but if there's one thing B.C.'s competing political parties seem to agree on, it's that British Columbians need more ways to get around the province. Our guest Denis Agar, ‘Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders' executive director speaks with guest host Amy Bell, and we hear from people across this diverse province. T…

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Repeat episode: Squid Jigging 18:16

5d ago18:16

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An archival episode of The Broadcast from the summer of 2022 when guest-host, chef and writer Andie Bulman goes jigging for squid stories with artist, master storyteller and Newfoundland pony breeder Clifford George.

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Affordability in the B.C. election | Local teens win international STEM awards 48:32

7d ago48:32

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It's just about midway through the B.C. election campaign, and the parties are honing in on affordability. CBC's Provincial Affairs Reporter Katie DeRosa takes us through how each party plans to tackle the issue. In our second half we hear from two young Vancouver students who won awards at an international STEM competition.…

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OCI defends its management of the plant in Fortune; Northern cod on the menu at NAFO meetings in Halifax 21:14

6d ago21:14

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OCI president Blaine Sullivan says union complaints about Fortune plant are unfounded; Dwan Street, president-elect of the FFAW on discussions about Northern cod at NAFO meetings.

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How are you affected by big international news stories? 55:08

7d ago55:08

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Today's show dives into the top international headlines of the week with a couple of guests who help folks wade through why they matter and what they mean globally and for folks in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Local tech companies on disrupting traditional industries 56:28

8d ago56:28

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Join host Adam Walsh as he speaks with folks from the local tech industry about their companies and how they are disrupting traditional industries.

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Video shows attack on teen in Kelowna | Transit election pledges 50:18

8d ago50:18

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Kelowna RCMP are investigating an attack on a 13-year-old at a Kelowna park that was recorded and then widely circulated on social media. We speak to Jillian Roberts, University of Victoria professor of educational psychology, and ask viewers how they discuss incidents like this with their children. Then, B.C.'s political parties are making various…

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3D metal printing provides parts options for marine industries + A research buoy found 64 years after being launched 17:24

7d ago17:24

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Additive XL's Pascal Milord tells us about a 3D metal printer making parts for marine industries + Research scientist Nancy Soontiens tell us about a recovered research buoy that was launched October 3rd, 1964.

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Gardening with Anthony O’Neill - Past President Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) 56:02

9d ago56:02

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As we head into Pumpkin spice season- it’s time to start putting the garden to bed. Anthony O’neill shares all of his tips and tricks on how to wind down the season and how to prepare for the Winter.

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Iran attacks Israel | B.C. Election and seniors | Mattea Roach on all things books 50:01

9d ago50:01

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Tuesday's show includes the latest in the conflict in the Middle East with guest Fawaz Gerges, professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science is our guest; what seniors are concerned about ahead of the B.C. provincial election with Ramona Kaptyn, Chief Advocacy & Communications Officer, Canadian Associa…

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Rescuing Leach's storm petrels stranded on land + Empty nets during the sentinel fishery in St. Mary's Bay 18:59

8d ago18:59

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The Rock Wildlife Rescue and its work in rescuing Leach's storm petrels + Fisherman Keith Bowen on a very poor sentinel fishery in St. Mary's Bay.

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Shark, tuna and sunfish, a changing ocean along Labrador's north coast + Local seafood on the menu at Mamattuk in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 20:04

9d ago20:04

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Makkovic angajukKâk Barry Andersen on a changing ocean and concerns about reopening the Northern cod fishery + Andy Turnbull, CEO of Nunacor on keeping it local on the menu at Mamattuk.

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Live from the Bay de Verde Brewing Company 52:50

13d ago52:50

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Today's show has a small business focus but we also chat about community history and of course the road ahead.

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House Speaker urges MPs to behave better | Gardening with Brian Minter 48:53

13d ago48:53

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House Speaker Greg Fergus says MPs should improve their behaviour after several recent sessions where tensions flared. Daniel Reeve, political scientist with Camosun College We invite viewers to share their thoughts on decorum in politics, and whether it needs improving. Then Gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer your questions as fall…

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Mysterious doughy substance found on a Placentia Bay beach, "doesn't pose a threat," but origin still unclear + Why capelin seem to be returning to a Ship Cove Beach + Oceana Canada is supporting DFO's ... 19:47

12d ago19:47

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Environment and Climate Change Canada still investigating mysterious doughy substance found on a Placentia Bay beach + Ship Harbour resident Stan Tobin says after remediation work, capelin seem to be returning to a local beach + Oceana scientist Rebecca Schijns says DFO's mackerel rebuilding plan is a positive step forward for the future of Atlanti…

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Live from Old Perlican 49:17

14d ago49:17

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Join The Signal crew with folks in the public library in the town of Old Perlican. Host Adam Walsh speaks with folks about the community, town history and the road ahead.

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Housing election promises | Labour force impact of temporary foreign worker cuts 50:19

14d ago50:19

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Thomas Davidoff, UBC's Sauder School of Business associate professor, speaks with guest host Amy Bell, about B.C.'s main parties ahead of the Oct. 19 election. Then, our guest Mark von Schellwitz, Vice President, Western Canada discusses the impact of recent cuts by the federal government to Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program.…

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Qalipu First Nation part of consortium that's purchasing the St. John's dockyard + How seaweed will help the town of CBS deal with its wastewater 22:44

13d ago22:44

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An historic occasion as Qalipu First Nation and Membertou First Nation of NS make deal to buy Newdock + CBS councillor at large Josh Barrett and Michael Teasdale of HoldFastNL tell us about a pilot project that's using seaweed to help filter effluent that's piped into Conception Bay.

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Liberals face non-confidence vote | California roll creator Hidekazu Tojo 48:33

15d ago48:33

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The federal Liberals face a non-confidence vote in Ottawa. We bring you the latest and discuss the implications of the vote with Sanjay Jeram, political science professor. Then, we take your calls on B.C.'s health care system. Finally, our guests are Chef Hidekazu Tojo, and director Mads K. Baekkevold, on the new Chef Tojo documentary, "The Chef an…

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The FFAW takes aim at former NL fisheries minister Elvis Loveless over his position on the offshore allocation of northern cod + Current NL fisheries minister Gerry Byrne fires back + A large, soft coral ... 22:46

14d ago22:46

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Glenn Winslow says the FFAW wants the province to retract position made last year by minister Loveless regarding northern cod + Current fisheries minister Gerry Byrne says NAFO rules force offshore to get part of cod quota + Marine Institute grad student Emmeline Broad on discovering a rare coral garden on NL's northeast coast.…

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Homeschooling in N.L. 55:11

15d ago55:11

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Today on the show host Adam Walsh speaks with guests about the landscape, the benefits and the challenges of homeschooling.

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Political parties' plans to tackle toxic-drug crisis | B.C. man's bear encounter 50:20

16d ago50:20

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B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau introduced her party's platform on the province's opioid crisis; NDP Leader David Eby and B.C. Conservatives Leader John Rustad have competing platforms. Dr. M-J Molloy, associate professor of medicine at UBC's Divison of Social Medicine joins us to discuss evidence-based research on safe supply, involuntary …

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Gardening day with David Goodyear from The Homestead at Flatrock 59:10

16d ago59:10

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It's gardening day on The Signal. Join host Adam Walsh and David Goodyear from The Homestead at Flatrock for a conversation on garlic planting, storing root vegetables, prepping for winter and planning for spring.

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There's a resolution to the dispute between Canada and France over halibut, but who actually wins? + Mapping the ocean floor and taking core samples, hear why the Geological Survey of Canada is off the ... 22:29

15d ago22:29

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Sylvie LaPointe of the Atlantic Groundfish Council on the resolution to the international dispute over Atlantic halibut + Pierre-Arnaud Desiage and Jordan Eamer are scientists with the Geological Survey of Canada doing work aboard the RRS Discovery.

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Dynamic Balance Physiotherapy and Vestibular Rehab Clinic - Sports Physiotherapy Surrey #PhysiotherapySurrey 1:18

17d ago1:18

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Dynamic Balance Physiotherapy: Premier Sports Physiotherapy in Surrey, BC Dynamic Balance Physiotherapy and Vestibular Rehab Clinic is a premier sports physiotherapy center in Surrey, BC, dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals achieve optimal performance and recover from injuries. Our team of skilled physiotherapists specializes in sp…

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What's important to you in this provincial election? 50:43

17d ago50:43

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We start with an update on the provincial election campaign. The B.C. NDP has announced its plan to ban the need for doctors' notes for worker absences up to five days, while the B.C. Conservatives have announced a plan for a monthly rebate for renters and homeowners. We're joined by Fiona Famulak, B.C. Chamber of Commerce CEO; Grand Chief Stewart …

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Cricket in N.L. 55:09

17d ago55:09

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Today's show speaks with folks from Newfoundland and Labrador's cricket community about its growing popularity and hopes for more investment.

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Did DFO ignore its own rules on stock management when it reopened northern cod fishery? + When it comes to southern Nfld cod, how much do seals eat? + Should Canada sanction China over human rights violations ... 20:49

16d ago20:49

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Radio-Canada reporter Patrick Butler on why some scientists believe Ottawa ignored its own rules on stock management when it reopened northern cod fishery + Audience reaction to cod stock rebuilding plan in 3PS + Austin Brush of the Outlaw Ocean Project on the push for Canada to sanction China over its human rights violations on the high seas.…

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B.C. election preview | Restaurant workers share their stories 50:10

20d ago50:10

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The provincial election campaign officially kicks off on Saturday. What are the top issues for B.C. voters? We speak with CBC's Provincial Affairs reporter Katie De Rosa, and take audience calls from across the province to find out which election issues are important you to. Then, we hear an insider perspective of working in restaurants from CBC's …

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Lack of buyers frustrating harvesters in Conche, Englee area + More insight into northern cod decision using Access to Information + Thousands of rectangular pieces of fibre have washed up around Fortune ... 23:26

19d ago23:26

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Sherry Glynn, FFAW rep for 3K, says lack of processing capacity is hurting a lot of fishermen + Broadcast producer Todd O'Brien brings us more insight into the decision to end the northern cod moratorium + DFO research scientist Bob Gregory says mystery fibres found along Fortune Bay had him puzzled at first.…

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Climate Week Day 5 55:11

20d ago55:11

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On today's show you'll meet some folks who help educate, inspire and mold young minds around climate action and understanding the impacts of climate change.

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Government cuts international student limits | Instagram restrictions for teens 50:03

21d ago50:03

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Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada Marc Miller has just announced a further nation-wide cut of 10% to the number of international student permits that will be approved. We are joined by BC Federation of Students Chairperson Jessie Niikoi for her perspective on how this will impact students. Associate professor of political …

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New technology using cell phones is helping the military rescue people lost at sea + How does the lifting of the cod moratorium affect a business called Moratorium Tours and Retreats? 22:07

20d ago22:07

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Search and Rescue navigator, Major Jeffrey McRea says the CASSAR helps turn an aircraft into a cell tower + Toni Kearney of Moratorium Tours and Retreats says the lifting of the cod moratorium is not changing the focus of her tourism business.

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Climate Week Day 4 55:13

21d ago55:13

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Today on the show host Adam Walsh speaks with two ocean observers who have decades of experience between them. They talk about changes they've witnessed and then about how to mitigate, adapt and make change

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Housing expert dissects rental report | Will Site C meet B.C.’s energy needs? 48:52

22d ago48:52

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A new report commissioned by the B.C. Hotel Association suggests the province's new short-term rental rules are working, but Airbnb disputes the findings. Craig E. Jones with the UBC Housing Research Collaborative provides context on the rules and what's known about their impact so far, before BC Today callers share what the restrictions have meant…

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Climate Week Day 3 55:13

22d ago55:13

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Today's show starts with a look at what global warming is doing to the ocean around us.Then we have a word on some nature based solutions. In the second half of the show we talk about the business of climate change.

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A Conche fisherman says making a living from the fishery is getting more difficult + What does an Oceana fisheries scientist think of DFO's plan to rebuild the southern Newfoundland cod stock? 17:58

21d ago17:58

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Despite having a local plant, Conche fisherman Glenn Simmonds says it's been difficult to find a buyer for northern cod + Oceana Canada fisheries scientist Rebecca Schijns says DFO's plans for rebuilding the cod stock in 3PS is a move in the right direction.

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Chief scientific advisor explains involuntary treatment plan | Bif Naked returns 51:54

23d ago51:54

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Dr. Daniel Vigo, B.C.’s chief scientific advisor for psychiatry, toxic drugs and concurrent disorders, discusses how the Mental Health Act will be used for the province's involuntary treatment plan. Then, Bif Naked joins us to talk about returning to life on the road for her new album Champion, and what it means to be a Canadian rock icon. We take …

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Now that the regulations changed, more towns in NL will be able to start treating wastewater + A cod derby and a filleting contest are part of upcoming Cod Fest in Bay Bulls 18:51

22d ago18:51

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The second part of our interview with Deatra Walsh of MNL about regulation changes that will help stop the flow of raw sewage into the ocean + Carla Sullivan of the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre tells us about the town's upcoming cod festival.

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Climate Week Day 2 55:12

23d ago55:12

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We have a special gardening day for you. It's a conversation about how climate change is impacting gardening and farming in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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