This is Newfoundland and Labrador

How long have the Innu lived in Labrador? That is the question at the heart of a bitter dispute between the Innu Nation and the Newfoundland and Labrador government. After two weeks of pressing the province for answers, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Lela Evans sat down for an interview to defend the government’s position. In this podcast you’ll hear Evans’ interview and the resp...

The provincial government’s position on Innu history in Labrador has sparked outrage and protests. It's also compelled a group of archaeologists to say the government is on the wrong side of history. On this week’s pod, the CBC's Andrea McGuire breaks down who said what, unpacks the research and controversy — and the relationship between truth and reconciliation.

The Diary of a CEO is one of the most popular podcasts in Canada and recently ended up at the centre of a controversy at St. John’s city hall, involving modern parenting, workplace respect and a suspended councillor. On this week’s podcast, reporter Darrell Roberts walks us through what happened and where city council goes from here. Read More: Suspended St. John's councillor repeated 'harmful' cl...

Basic math skills are getting lost, according to two university professors, and the worst outcomes are found in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this episode, CBC’s Krissy Holmes breaks down her investigation into the impact on students, and what it can mean to the future of the province.

Cultural festivals are a summer staple for many in N.L. But sustaining multi-day arts events takes teams of people, and money in the bank. It’s precarious – decades in the business doesn’t guarantee success. In this episode, CBC’s Bernice Hillier talks about the hard work behind the scenes and why it's worth it all when the first act hits the stage. 

Shingles is an itchy and painful infection. So when the Newfoundland and Labrador government made the vaccine free for those over the age of 50, tens of thousands of people flocked to get jabbed. The CBC’s John Gaudi crunches the numbers to bring us an update on the fight against shingles, and the payoff.

Getting around in rural N.L. is tough without your own vehicle and public transit is rare. But that's changing, as community leaders see transportation as a way to improve the well-being of residents. On this episode, we hear from three rural areas that are expanding or establishing public transit systems.

After eight weeks, the verdict is in: Dean Penney is guilty of the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. In this episode, the CBC's Colleen Connors breaks down everything that led to this moment - from the key witnesses and evidence, to the defence’s strategy, and the undercover police investigation that spanned years and ultimately led to his confession. Read more: Dean Penney fo...

Premier Tony Wakeham has sent the province's energy plans back for a makeover. He says the Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding negotiated by the previous Liberal government is “deeply flawed.” In this episode, we break down the key findings from the committee that reviewed the MOU, and look at where this multi-billion-dollar negotiation currently stands. Read more: Churchill Falls MOU ‘not...

Homebuilding in Newfoundland and Labrador hasn’t kept up with demand. On this week’s podcast we talk about the reality of housing and homelessness in the province, the people working to make a difference and what it will take to fix things. 

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the number of babies born exposed to substances is on the rise — nearly 60 a year. In this episode, producer Caroline Hillier introduces you to their mothers and a pediatrician offering solutions for a system that is struggling. Read more: More babies are born exposed to substances in N.L. as system struggles to keep up, says pediatrician https://www.cbc.ca/news/canad...

Finance Minister Craig Pardy delivered the Progressive Conservative government’s first budget. It focuses on affordability and spending pledges, but also flags billion-dollar-plus deficits in the years to come. On this podcast, we drill into the numbers, hear reactions and get a first glimpse at what it may mean to you and yours. Read more: The Tories say the budget boosts your financial bottom li...

Labrador singer-songwriter David Hart is speaking out for the first time about abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of a teacher. In this episode, he speaks with the CBC’s Carolyn Stokes about growing up in Sheshatshiu, Labrador, carrying this secret for decades and finally, knowing he’s not alone, breaking the silence. Read more: ‘We have to get this out’: Why Innu musician David Hart is tel...

The first-degree murder trial of Dean Penney is underway at Supreme Court in Corner Brook. Penney is accused of killing his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney. The mother of two was 38 years old at the time of her disappearance from Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula more than nine years ago. On this week’s podcast, we’ll walk you through what happened on the day Hillier-Penney disappeared, the...

A 911 call to police is supposed to bring a swift response, but in rural N.L., it doesn't always work out that way. In this episode, we share the story of two communities and their struggle for adequate policing to help keep them safe.

Local companies in N.L. are saying devices like your laptop or cellphone are getting more expensive because of a critical memory chip shortage. On this episode we will explain the backstory and how the AI boom’s appetite is leaving others hungry for resources.

As gun crime rises in Newfoundland and Labrador, so do efforts by police and fears from the public. Investigative reporter Ariana Kelland tells us about guns, the people fighting to keep them off the street, and the people who inadvertently get caught in the middle – including a close call with a group of kids who found a loaded handgun.

Seagulls are a fact of life in St. John’s. But near an airport, seagulls can be dangerous. And that's why the city is killing them — by the thousand. On this episode, we tell you about the St. John’s gull cull and how it leads back to what we throw in the trash.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a benefits agreement with oil giants Equinor and BP that will open the path for construction and production of the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. Today on the podcast, reporter Terry Roberts covers the latest announcement and how we got here, plus with a look at Ottawa’s involvement and what it could mean in terms of royalties.

Twenty-nine officers have resigned from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since 2023. On this pod, one former officer tells us why he left policing and what he thinks needs to change. We also hear what it means for the police to lose experienced officers.

With 3,400 ruthless kilometres spread across Labrador’s wilderness, every two years, 18 snowmobile teams take their chances on this risky race. On this podcast, we tell you what’s at stake to reach the finish line, the racers personal reasons for signing up and how this race represents Labrador.  Reach out to the host with your thoughts: adam.walsh@cbc.ca To learn more about Cain’s Quest: htt...

The Baltic, a massive container ship, has spent the winter being battered by waves with cracks visible in its hull. It remains grounded in a cove near Lark Harbour, a town on the west coast of Newfoundland. Today on the pod we look back at an incredible crew rescue, response to environmental contamination risks, and what it will take to get the ship out of there.

Nearly 6,500 kilometres along Newfoundland's south coast could have become a national conservation area. But it looks like plans are dead in the water after the N.L. government pulled out of an MOU. Today on the pod we explain the backstory, the government’s decision and bring you the responses that quickly followed.

From Labrador City to the Avalon Peninsula, there are allegations of students using AI to create intimate images. Today on the podcast, we hear about a high school investigation and what parents and kids should know about the technology that is becoming easier to access.

With a shaky economy, cost of living crisis and the Newfoundland and Labrador’s government running substantial deficits, not to mention the debt, consumer spending is surprisingly high. In this podcast, we’ll investigate why… and where that spending money is coming from.