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In the final installment of our Salmonier Nature Park series, Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by the section of the park dedicated to extinct wildlife. He was joined by park interpretation technician Mike Blackwood.

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Darrell Roberts met some of the feathered residents of Salmonier Nature Park 7:47

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We brought you part three of our visit to Salmonier Nature Park, where Darrell Roberts met some of the park's birds. He spoke with park interpretation technician Mike Blackwood.

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Learning the basics of Igbo, a language spoken by more than 60 million people in Nigeria 10:12

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The Morning Show's Sandi Noseworthy sat down for a language lesson with Laurabel Mba, owner of Laurabel Mba Consulting, and a host on Rogers television. She taught us the basics of Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria.

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Several genuine heroes in this province were honoured yesterday by St. John Ambulance 9:22

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St. John's Ambulance presented life saving awards to 13 citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador for their acts of bravery at an Investiture and Life Saving Awards Ceremony. We spoke with two of the recipients this morning, Shelley Barry and Jeff Morrissey.

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The town of Torbay is the first in the province to become a Rainbow Registered municipality 7:46

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The Town of Torbay is now Rainbow Registered, which is an accreditation handed out by the 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce. Torbay mayor Craig Scott joined us in studio to talk about what it means for the town.

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Newly elected Waterford Valley MHA Jamie Korab on his priorities for the district 7:13

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The votes are in, and Liberal candidate Jamie Korab was elected as the new MHA for Waterford Valley. He joined us on the line to sum up the last few weeks on the campaign trail, and what issues he's looking to address in the district moving forward.

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MUNSU's thoughts on the new board of regents chair 8:34

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Memorial University has a new board of regents chair - after an investigation found the former chair violated the board's code of conduct. The student union has been vocal about the resignation. We spoke with MUNSU's Nicolas Keough.

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Dr. Lin on using ChatGPT of medical advice 9:06

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A new study says we may want to think twice before turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for medical advice. That's because they frequently give inaccurate information. Our medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin brought us more on that story.

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Colorectal cancer in NL 8:14

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You may be seeing stats that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people, and that those rates are dropping in older people. Dr. Jennifer Gillis is the Director of Surveillance for the Canadian Cancer Society. She shared some stats and preventative measures you can take with the Morning Show's Sarah Antle.…

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Education Minister Krista Howell on concerns over the PWC catchment school zone 9:58

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Concerned parents in one St. John's school stream are worried about overcrowded classrooms, lack of greenspace and underfunding. Education Minister Krista Howell addressed those concerns with us.

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Darrell Roberts tries to spot the lynx at Salmonier Nature Park, and found out why the park's groundhog doesn't see its shadow on Groundhod Day 7:15

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We bring you part four of Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts' Salmonier Nature Park tour. He tried to spot the lynx, and learned why the park's groundhog doesn't make an appearance on Groundhog Day. He was joined by interpretation technician Mike Blackwood.

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MHA Paul Dinn on the state of the PWC catchment school zone 7:50

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Topsail-Paradise MHA Paul Dinn has been speaking with concerned parents over the PWC catchment zone. He joined us on the line to share what he's heard.

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A medical officer of health talks mpox vaccine and who's eligible 6:19

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While there are no confirmed cases in the province yet, traces of mpox have been detected in our province's wastewater. Dr. Itai Malkin is a medical officer of health here in Newfoundland and Labrador. He told us more about the vaccine.

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What changes do you want to see at the downtown pedestrian mall? The city wants to know 10:03

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The City of St. John's wants to know what changes people would like to see a the downtown pedestrian mall. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts was live on Water Street this morning and spoke with Ward 1 Councillor Jill Bruce.

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How a more positive school experience could help lead inmates down a different path 10:54

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Danielle McGettigan is a coordinator with Relationships First NL. She's talked to HMP inmates about their past experiences in the K-12 school system. She talked about her research with us in studio this morning.

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Why we should all care about living conditions for the incarcerated 9:05

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Serving time in this province is no picnic, but some of the challenges in our prison system are pretty extreme. The John Howard Society says everyone should be paying attention to these issues. We spoke with director Cindy Murphy.

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Targa Newfoundland is back for another year! 8:10

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Targa Newfoundland is back, with races starting September 12th. Robert Giannou is the founder of the Rally Race, which dates back to 2002. He joined us in studio to tell us about this year's event.

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Reporter Darrell Roberts hears the story of Maple the Moose at Salmonier Nature Park 6:28

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Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by Salmonier Nature Park for a tour with interpretation technician Mike Blackwood. On this edition, we met two of the park's antlered animals: a moose and a caribou.

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Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts takes a tour of Salmonier Nature Park 7:24

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Moose, owls and caribou. Oh my! Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by Salmonier Nature Park for a tour with interpretation technician Mike Blackwood.

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Shania Twain superfan Lukey Whelen on meeting the icon in person 8:25

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There were some pretty big Shania Twain fans at the Churchill Park Music Festival this past weekend, but one stood out from the crowd. Lukey Whelan joined us in studio with his mom, Lynne, to tell us all about the concert experience.

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Jan Negrijn has been cycling coast to coast since May, and now, he's almost finished his journey 9:07

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There's almost seven thousand kilometers between Victoria, B-C and Cape Spear, Newfoundland. And our next guest has gotten a first hand look this summer. Jan Negrijn has been cycling from coast to coast since May, and he's nearing the end of his journey. We spoke with him this morning about his journey.…

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The uncertain future of the Telegram newspaper in this province mean even more shrinking job prospects for new journalists 8:12

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The recent sale of the Saltwire newspaper chain to Postmedia has left the future of The Telegram in doubt. If you're a journalism student, you might have questions about the future of the journalism landscape. Gema Pazmino is starting her second year at the College of the North Atlantic, and joined us in studio this morning.…

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The head of one of the province's biggest unions is speaking out against a provincial government plan to formalize the use of agency nurses 9:09

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The head of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public Employees is weighing in on the Province's use of agency nurses. The government has issued a Request for Proposals to standardize the use of private agency nurses. Opposition parties were quick to criticize that move, and NAPE president Jerry Earle agrees with them. We spoke with him i…

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A wedding day is an unforgettable event, but having a surprise visit from The Arkells can make it even more unforgettable 7:53

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When the Arkells played in St. John's on Friday, Stephanie and Noah were busy getting married, which meant they couldn't make the show. But a friend of theirs reached out to the band. And as luck would have it, the Arkells were staying at the same hotel where the happy couple was celebrating. To get the whole story, the CBC’s Amy Feehan spoke with …

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We headed to Bay Roberts this morning to chat with some N.L. Summer Games athletes 11:31

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Hundreds of young athletes have descended on Bay Roberts this week, to compete in soccer, baseball, track and field and other sports. The N.L. Summer Games are in full swing. Our morning show reporter Darrell Roberts visited Bay Roberts this morning to get in on the action.

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The Plaza Bowl in St. Johns will be rolling out free youth bowling sessions starting in September 9:05

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The Plaza Bowl in St. John's has been a staple in the community since the 1960s, and is in its 45th year of running the YBC ("Youth Bowling Canada") Youth Bowling program. This season, the business is waving fees and allowing youth between the ages of 5 and 20 to play for free. Jamie Peddle has owned Plaza Bowl for the past four years, and joined u…

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The chair of the board of regents at MUN has resigned, following a code of conduct investigation 6:39

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Following a code of conduct investigation, it was announced yesterday that Glenn Barnes has resigned from his position as chair of the board. Back in June, MUN alumni Becky Winsor sent an email to the board of regents following a pro-Palestinian "click to send" email campaign, and Barnes then sent that email to her father to - quote - "let them kno…

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Concerned parents in one St. John's school stream are worried about overcrowded classrooms, lack of greenspace and underfunding 8:12

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The catchment zone for Prince of Wales Collegiate includes Prince of Wales, Leary’s Brook Junior High, Larkhall Academy and St. Andrew’s Elementary. But grade levels in the zone have been reconfigured to stop overcrowding. Parents say this isn’t enough, and it's the tip of the iceberg of problems within the schools. Amanda Power has two children at…

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We’ll tell you about the success of the American Toad population on the island 8:23

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While not native to Newfoundland, the American Toad has been wildly successful since it arrived. To find out why, we turned to the experts. Christine Campbell and Ian Warkentin are professors of environmental science at Memorial University’s Grenfell campus. That's where they study frogs and toads. The CBC’s Katherine Crummey got in touch with them…

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Waterford Valley By-Election: Meet the NDP candidate, Nicole Boland 10:02

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The race is on to replace former Liberal MHA Tom Osborne. We've been getting to know the candidates vying for the vacant seat in Waterford Valley. In this episode, we heard from NDP candidate Nicole Boland.

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Waterford Valley By-Election: Meet the PC candidate, Jesse Wilkins 10:07

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The race is on to replace former Liberal MHA Tom Osborne. We've been getting to know the candidates vying for the vacant seat in Waterford Valley. In this episode, we spoke with the PC’s Jesse Wilkins.

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Waterford Valley By-Election: Meet the Liberal candidate, Jamie Korab 9:53

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The race is on to replace former Liberal MHA Tom Osborne. We've been getting to know the candidates vying for the vacant seat in Waterford Valley. On Monday, we heard from NDP candidate Nicole Boland. Yesterday, we spoke with the PC’s Jesse Wilkins. And today, Liberal candidate Jamie Korab got his turn.…

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If you are looking for something to do during these sunny days, it's never a bad time to explore St. John's trails 7:46

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The Trail Explorers program launches today and runs every Wednesday through the end of September. If you live in or around St. John’s, you won't have to go far. We're talking about a program to get you on trails right around the city. Councilor Jill Bruce joined us on the line this morning to talk about the initiative.…

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The NL Summer Games 2024 are in full swing - we checked in with the co-chairs of the Games organizing committee to see how the competition is going 8:47

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The NL Summer Games 2024 are being hosted in Bay Roberts - and competition is already underway. While winning a medal always an incentive, the Games are also about fostering sportsmanship and creating lifelong experiences. Judy Morrow is a co-chair of the NL Summer Games organizing committee, and she joined us on the phone today.…

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After almost losing her life in a mental health crisis, today Niamh Sullivan begins her journey to hike the entire East Coast Trail to raise funds --- and awareness --- for mental health 7:08

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Every year, thousands of people hike portions of the East Coast Trail, which stretches more than 330 kilometres from Conception Bay South to Cappahayden. That's exactly the route Niamh Sullivan began today. It's all to raise money for a mental health research --- after her own experience with the system earlier this year. Our morning show reporter …

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We'll hear what's planned for over $10 million in housing accelerator funding 8:20

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The Housing Accelerator Fund incentives total $10.4 million dollars all aimed at stimulating housing growth in St. John's. Ron Ellsworth is a councilor at large with the City - and council lead for housing, and this morning he joined us on the line to share details of the announcement.

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We'll hear about a St. John's charity that helps low-income kids have their chance to play sports 9:24

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Over 10-thousand athletes competed in the 2024 Olympic Games, which wrapped up on Sunday in Paris. But for every athlete that makes it to the big stage, there are many who fall short. And many more who never had a chance to begin with, because they can't afford to play sports. Those are the kids James Cadigan is trying to help through the Ron Cadig…

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One of this province's last newspapers is changing hands this month, and we find out what that means for local news 8:49

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After months of restructuring, the national news media company Postmedia, owned by a private equity firm based in the US, announced it's taking over the Telegram brand. It also said it's taking over editorial staff, but not the printing press. Some say that may be the end of print journalism in this province. Margot Susca is an Assistant Professor …

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We're joined by an early childhood educator, who is tired of the industry's uncertainty 7:57

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This morning we were joined by an early childhood educator, who is part of a group of other ECEs who believe that the compensation for the role is inadequate. The Newfoundland Chapter of Child Care Now launched a petition recently to demand change and plans to present it to the provincial government. They feel the industry is not attractive to new …

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The Arkells are gearing up for their upcoming show at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John's, and we spoke with them ahead of their Paris show 8:41

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The Arkells were performing live on stage last month in Quebec City, and it's a scene that is going to be repeated in St. John's tonight. Arkells open for Nickelback at the Churchill Park Music Festival this evening, but it's far from their first foray onto the island. The Morning Show's Jen White reached Arkells frontman Max Kerman on the phone in…

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Meat lovers listen up: this Foodie Friday, we went to check out Newlander Meat Shop in Conception Bay South 6:48

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This Foodie Friday, we're embracing the carnivore life. More local butchers have opened over the past few years, and two years ago, Newlander Meat Shop opened in Conception Bay South. It's already gained a loyal following. We spoke with the owner Steve Canning as he was getting ready to open for the day.…

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George's Pond in St. John's has been giving off an unpleasant smell, and today we spoke with an ecologist to find out why 8:46

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Lately, some swimmers have complained of an unpleasant smell wafting from the surface of George's Pond. A couple weeks ago, we asked ecologist and Memorial University professor Kathryn Hargan to test the water. We found out the smell likely isn't caused by algae, but could be caused by decomposition. This morning, she joined us in studio to share s…

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One year out from the Canada Games, we'll get an update on construction of the track and field facility 7:36

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In exactly one year from today the Canada Games will be kicking off, and a lot of planning has already been underway. However, there is still a lot more to do --- and some facilities are still under construction, like the new $40 million track and field centre. Our Morning show reporter Darrell Roberts went to check out the construction site this m…

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We talk to a St. John's Fashion Week designer who's had designs featured on the cover of Variety with Lily Gladstone 10:50

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Designer Lesley Hampton has been named Vogue’s top Canadian designer to watch, has appeared on Forbes' 30 under 30 for Toronto, was a guest judge on Canada’s Drag Race, and has had her work featured in Vogue and Forbes. She's also the headlining designer at St. John’s Fashion Week. This morning, she joined us in studio to talk about her work, and h…

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After three decades of long-distance letters and Facebook messages, two penpals met face-to-face in Japan 9:12

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Leslie Woodford from Torbay recently got back from Japan, and it was a trip that marked a big step in a friendship that started thirty years ago. Leslie and her Japanese friend began as penpals, and stayed in touch more recently through instant messages and email. Finally, last week, came the face-to-face meeting. Leslie Woodford is home now, and s…

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The first-ever St. John's Fashion Week 9:41

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St. John's Fashion Week is gearing up to be a picture-perfect event. Roger Maunder and Dave Howells, the directors and co-founders of the event, tell us what to expect in the coming days.

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We talk to two extremely passionate local designers who are showing their work at St. John’s Fashion Week 8:46

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The first annual St. John’s Fashion Week kicks off today, and runs until Sunday, showcasing local and Canada-wide talent. Designers Charlotte Reid and Debbie Ingram are based in St. John's, and they're bringing their work to the runway this week. They joined us in the studio this morning to talk about their craft.…

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We'll meet the three touring bands in a jam-packed all-ages weekend tour 9:14

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The NL All Ages Weekend Tour is a showcase for young musicians across the province, and the experienced music educator and mentor Ben Chapman Smith is the driving force behind it. His mission is to guide the bands, and help them hone their sound and navigate the music biz. The CBC's Katherine Crummey dropped by a rehearsal recently, where the bands…

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After 19 dogs were found dead in New Harbour, residents held a vigil last night remembering the Never Forgotten 19 6:37

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A vigil was held in New Harbour Monday night, after 19 dogs were found dead last week, in the backyard of a home in the community. 52 year old Toby Cadotte was charged 19 counts of animal cruelty and one count of careless use of a firearm. It's unclear what actually happened to the dogs. Heather Ballard is the founder and director of Rescue NL, and…

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