This is Newfoundland and Labrador

Innu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini discusses the Innu Nation's relationship with the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the deep hurt in the community caused by a dispute over history, and what path can amend that relationship. This episode (recorded earlier this month before the vote on the Churchill River energy deal) is being released on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, wh...

The new Churchill Falls deal has stirred up a lot of opinions and criticism. While negotiators say the new energy agreement is a safe bet, some fear taking the gamble. In this edition of the podcast, we dig into the root of trust issues in the province, going back to energy development history on the Churchill River and political rhetoric over the years. CBC Journalist Ashley Fitzpatrick and forme...

Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly had four long days of debate over the Churchill River power deal with Quebec - ending with a slim vote in favour of moving forward. On this episode, three CBC journalists have been following the debate and breakdown the details, the clashes, and what comes next for the province.

A court case that gripped this province and captured the country’s attention has been brought to a close. Dean Penney is now serving life in prison for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney. This week on the podcast, we review the events that led to his arrest and bring you details from a packed Supreme Court room in Corner Brook for Penney’s sentencing. You will he...

Jaime Fillier, a single mom with two young boys, does a lot of planning and budgeting. She has to if she wants to keep up with inflation. It gets especially hard during the back-to-school season when school supply lists are long and costly – some even asking for brand names. This week on the pod, we speak with Fillier and the Single Parent Association of N.L. about how the financial demands of get...

For many rural towns in Newfoundland and Labrador, small budgets and an aging, shrinking population are the norm. And when climate damage strikes, fixes are costly. Hare Bay is a case in point. In recent years it has seen flooding, a storm surge and wildfire threats putting immense pressure on the town’s bottom line and small staff. But “if there is a will, there is a way,” according to the town’s...

Members of the network 764 lurk in popular online spaces like Roblox and Minecraft, targeting children around the world, including in Newfoundland and Labrador. The group is known for coercing kids into harming themselves and others. In this episode, the CBC’s Adam Walsh spoke with police and experts to unpack how the group entraps children, the warning signs parents can look out for and what to d...

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham announced Monday a new agreement with Quebec and Ottawa on the Churchill Falls energy project. The key word of the deal is more — more power, more control, more jobs and more money to N.L. But how good is the new MOU really? In this episode, we give you takes from different perspectives, and a look at what could be next for our province. Read more: N....

Reporting a property where drugs are bought, sold, or used sounds straightforward – until you try to do it. From red tape, blurred lines around responsibility between police and the city, and the vulnerable people caught in between, it’s far from simple. This week on the podcast the CBC investigative reporter Ariana Kelland explains why closing a trap house is far more complicated than it seems. R...

How do you rebuild after your community has been devastated by wildfire? And how do you go about that work when you’re still searching for answers on how it started? We answer these questions on this week’s podcast, as reporters Terry Roberts and Ryan Cooke bring us back to Conception Bay’s north shore one year after the start of the Kingston Fire. Read more: A year after the fires, devastated Con...

Ever since its fish plant closed 25 years ago, the rural Newfoundland and Labrador town has been plagued by the foul odor of decaying fish sauce. But after years of pointing fingers on who should scrub the abandoned plant, the provincial government picked up the tab. CBC reporter Leila Beaudoin joins us for a podcast extra to talk about witnessing the first stinky load haul off, the local relief,...

With global headlines about heatwaves dominating the news this summer, we are revisiting our first episode. When it comes to seniors in long-term care facilities, there is no rule in this province to keep them cool during a heatwave. In this episode, CBC Investigates reporter Ariana Kelland reveals how experts are hoping to legislate changes.

500 years ago, the San Juan sailed to Newfoundland and Labrador on a whale hunt and never returned. Centuries after the wreck was discovered off the coast of Labrador, a replica of the vessel is being built where it was originated: in Spain’s Basque country. The galleon's crew is determined to make that same voyage once again. CBC’s Peter Cowan breaks down the past, present and future of the San J...

A teenager in N.L whose intimate photo was taken and shared without her consent says she'll never see justice, after a charge was dismissed because police didn't correctly inform the accused of his legal rights. The CBC’s Bernice Hillier breaks down what happened and how a women's advocacy group says investigative or procedural errors too often lead to justice not being served. Read more: N.L. tee...

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...