The Signal

After 26 years as an RCMP officer, Bill Malone is now an author. His new book is a candid and sometimes graphic look at the reality of police work, and the toll it takes. He joined host Adam Walsh to talk about his story that takes the reader from smalltown New Brunswick to international conflict zones, and then inside the long, quiet aftermath of trauma, PTSD, and rebuilding a life after the unif...

The theme of the summer issue is "paper." The editor and contributors to the show to talk about the articles and art and about their own relationship with paper and other physical media.

What can small and remote communities do to attract and entertain more visitors? The answer might lie in the stories that are told and the people who tell them.

Some say the federal government is choosing one at the expense of the other. Does it have to be a choice?

Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

How can communities, countries and governments support the viability and sustainability of small-scale fisheries?

Signal Hill marks the 75th anniversary of its designation as a National Historic Site.  GUESTS - Pascale Gerdun, Robin Martin, Christina Dove, Jake Billard, Jon Harrison from Parks Canada

Ukrainian show with Canadian Booker-prize nominee Maria Reva and fellow Ukrainians from the local community in N.L., to talk about how they portray and express emotions brought from war through art, writing, music and gatherings. GUESTS - Maria Reva, Ukraine-born, Canadian Booker-prize nominee Maria Reva for her book ‘Endlings’; Kateryna Melanych, Artist and owner of Cremel Handmade; Brian Cherwic...

Start of June. Any signs of summer? What's a gardener to do?

The festival is into its 16th year of supporting the independent, DIY music experience in Nfld and Labrador. Guests talk about how it's grown and built an audience in the streaming age.

The N.L. government declared gender-based violence an epidemic in the province. Today’s panel are advocates who will breakdown why the rates gender-based violence are so high, what supports are available, and what the province has to do to see a change.  GUESTS - Olivia Lynch, Executive Director of Violence Prevention Avalon-East; Malin Enström, acting executive director of Iris Kirby House;...

Forensic nursing is the intersection where healthcare meets the legal system. With forensic nurses from across Canada in St. John's for a conference, we gather several of them to talk about the job and the role it fills.

Does Newfoundland and Labrador need a social media ban for its youth? In this episode we are looking at the pros and cons of the proposed idea and how it can look like for youth in our province.  GUESTS - Paris Marx, Host of the ‘Tech Won’t Save Us’ podcast & analyst of the politics of technology; Olive Jones, Gr. 12 student; Kalista Barrett, Gr. 12 student

End of May and temperatures are all over the place. How do gardeners make the best of it? Guest: Meghan McCarthy, assistant horticulturist, Memorial University Botanical Garden

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 Fle...

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...

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 profe...

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...

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.