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Should kids under 16 be banned from opening social media accounts? In Canada, a new bill is in the works to shield children from the harms of social media, even if it means removing their access. On today’s show our two guests, the president of the Canadian Medical Association and a mental resilience coach whose PhD focuses on youth health, talk about a social media ban for youth can be done right. 

Today on the show we remember the tragic events of 9/11 and how people in this province answered the call.

A back-to-school episode of This is Newfoundland and Labrador, featuring the story of a single mother of two navigating the challenge of getting her kids ready for school. Plus, an interview with social media influencer and mom Alex MacLaren on her new cookbook and her "use what we have" philosophy on making groceries stretch further as costs rise.

The Newfoundland Quarterly 2026 Fall edition is about wood and the many shapes and forms it can take. Today’s panel of writers and artists talk about wood in adventure ships, in 100-year-old churches in N.L. and in the bending and tension of wood sculptures that mirror the human body.

It's gardening day on the show and Josh Elyk from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by with tips and to have a chat about tree and shrub planning for your yards.

It's gardening day on the show and Josh Elyk from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by with tips and to have a chat about tree and shrub planning for your yards.

The House of Assembly will reopen for a special debate later this month about the new Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding. Two energy critics speak about the deal we take questions from listeners.

Colder and shorter days are approaching, on this episode of The Signal, the panel talks about how to take care of ourselves during these times, with a show focused on wellness and the science behind it.

As we turn the corner to fall, we will talk all things the season has to bring for a gardening frame of mind. Michael Murray is our guest and takes calls from across the province.

As Canada ramps up defence spending and the Arctic is a crucial part of the picture, today’s panel looks at our actual capability on the ground. What local technology and businesses are currently operating in the Arctic, and what community training and infrastructure must come first before defence can expand?

Recreational fishing has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador for generations. But the way people fish for their food is changing. Newcomers are finding their own way into it — and finding joy, belonging and something familiar in fishing.

Newfoundland and Labrador is coming off another busy peak tourism season — but could it be even busier? Guest host Caroline Hillier looks at what’s holding the industry back, from limited ferry capacity and air access to the challenge of stretching tourism beyond the peak summer months.

The YWCA St. John's Circle of Distinction Awards recognized women and gender diverse people making a difference in NL. 

Horticulturist Anthony O'Neill joins us as we knock on the door to latter part of the grow season. 

Every single one of us will experience loss in our lives. Today on the show we talk about grief, how people process it and how can we help folks around us who are grieving.

Kings and queens...swords and stories. Before the 2026 Renaissance Fair will officially opens its gates this weekend in Mount Pearl, organizers will join The Signal’s round table to chat about the joys of escaping into medieval fantasy.

Today on the show we talk about the new Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding with two longtime energy critics with me for their thoughts.

Today on the show we talk economic development in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. What makes it different that in urban areas, what success looks like and what people mean when they talk about innovation. 

Tim Walsh from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by to talk late summer gardening. 

We talk about the Battle of the Atlantic and The Crows's Nest because of a new book: Gun Shield Graffiti in the Battle of the Atlantic: Stories and Artwork from Allied and Merchant Navies of WWII. It's now on store shelves after six years of research and assembly.

The school year is approaching and some parents are anxious about finding after-school care for their kids. The affordable options are quickly filled up and the other options can be so expensive that some parents have to rethink their work-life balance. We’ll have a panel of parents to dive into why this issue is about parents, the workforce and affordability.

From The Odyssey to Ted Lasso - what’s worth watching these days? Today on the show we have a panel of film lovers and critics on what’s trending in films, TV series, local N.L. productions and awards ceremonies.

Check out our second and final N.L. Summer Games show from beautiful Corner Brook. On this show we speak with athletes, volunteers and MHA Eddie Joyce who played Lacrosse in the first provincial summer games 50 years ago.

The show took a trip to beautiful Corner Brook for some coverage of the 50th Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. Check out the bouquet of what the games have to offer in today's show.

Join Bernice Hillier for a special Monday gardening show from Corner Brook. Her guests are self-proclaimed 'extreme gardeners' Michael and Anne Burzynski.

Join us for trivia day with John Gushue. 

A year after the devastating Kingston fires, we’ll revisit the communities who lost their homes and trying to rebuild, but also their lingering fear that an arsonist started the fires and could attack again. On today’s show we play a podcast episode from This Is Newfoundland and Labrador. We also hear from two wildrie experts, one on fire weather and the other on misinformation. 

Join us for an early August gardening discussion. 

Today on the show, one year after the start of the Kingston Fire, we have a provincial conversation about wildfires and firefighting -- from responsibilities, to what's been learned, and what's needed for what's to come. 

Today on the show we talk palliative care in Newfoundland and Labrdor -- everything from your options at the end of life, what's available for you in the hospital or at home, and the current state of the system that provides care for this.

As Mark Carney’s government boosts spending on defence, what can that money mean to N.L.? Today's panel consists of industry experts from technology, arctic defence and business, on the potential the province can tap into. 

Making your home more energy efficient means it can feel more cozy in winter and cool in summer, and it can also save you money. But how do you know what uprages you need? And how do you pay for it all? Today's show digs into those questions. 

Today on the show we talk about late July gardening with a look a head to late season crops.  

We took the show on the road to the Dover Fault Interpretation Centre/Town Hall building. Today we meet folks throughout the region and talk about moving forward together in order to thrive. 

The New Yam Festival is celebrated by the Igbo community around the world and here in N.L. Members from the Igbo Cultural Association of NL join Adam Walsh to talk about the festival, its traditions and growing in a new country while also tending to their roots. 

Today on the show we have two episodes of the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. First we bring you a story about a controversy at St. John's City Hall that led to a councillor's suspension, and next steps now that he's back at council. Plus we take a look at the province's math scores and spoiler, they're not adding up to success. 

A check in show on N.L.’s real estate market. The panel of realtors will talk about the current - and climbing - housing prices, what is driving the growth, who are buying houses and how affordable the market is for first time home buyers? 

It's gardening day on the show and Josh Elyk from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by with tips and to have a chat about transplanting techniques for this time of year.

A climate expedition is currently sailing in the north and today, we speak with folks on board. The crew of educators and students are there to witness the impacts of our changing climate. We talk stories from the expedition, the science behind it, climate action and circle back to what it means to N.L.

The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its centenary, 100 years of supporting veterans. To mark the occasion, The Signal took the show on the road to Spaniard's Bay to meet folks at Branch 9. 

It's probably not news to you that Emergency Departments across are overcrowded and under severe strain.Today on the show we unpack what's causing this with a look at geriatric and long-term care. We also talk about solutions for 'system-wide failures.' 

Today’s episode is deep-dive explainer on the Innu Nation and N.L. government dispute. We explain how the situation started, why the two at odds over how far back the Innu were in Labrador, and what might really be at the heart of the dispute. 

As we enter mid-July, we chat gardening with Dan Rubin, author of 'Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips and Techniques for a Northern Garden'

Today on the show we are focusing on the challenges and supports for youth in N.L.. From children and their parents to young adults navigating cost of living during the summer months. 

Today on the show we talk about a new report out that looks at the value of public services for folks in this province and calls for more investment. We break it all down for you and ask how more spending is possible in this economy.

Today on the show we talk about wildfires -- everything from what's happening with fires in Labrador, to a check-in on rebuilding efforts in Conception Bay North and how climate change is impacting the fire season right across the country. 

The musical Come From Away is in full swing in Gander and a trio from the cast are on the show today. We talk about why this story resonates so much with folks, the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11. 

It's early July and Tim Walsh, Nursery Manager at Memorial University's Botanical Garden, is here to answer all questions plants. We also talk Japanese beetles.

For 2026 Pride Parade in St. John’s, the theme is ‘Queer joy as an act of protest.’ Today’s panel will talk about what it means to find joy, embrace it, celebrate it with others and hold on to it in times of rising hate towards queer existence. 

Today on the show we take a break from the headlines for some summer trivia fun. John Gushue stops by to quiz listeners.