• NL Premier Andrew Furey relieved but cautious, after Trump delays tariffs against Canada
    Feb 4 2025

    Many people in this country breathed a sigh of relief last evening. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay threatened tariffs by 30 days. The tariffs would have affected a wide-range of industries across the country, and the seafood industry in this province would have been among the hardest hit. The CBC's Alex Kennedy reached Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey after Trudeau's announcement.

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    4 mins
  • Tackling the tariffs: people in NL are buying local, as a way to fight back against Trump's tariffs
    Feb 4 2025

    Many people in this province are double-checking their grocery lists, to find out what is and isn’t Canadian- made. President Donald Trump has threatened a 25-per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, and some Canadians been boycotting all American products, finding ways to support Canadian. The CBC’s Amy Feehan took to the streets of Corner Brook on Monday to hear how they were taking a stand.

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    5 mins
  • When big banks withdraw, where do YOU take your business? Credit unions say, "we're over here"
    Feb 4 2025

    At least ten branches of major banks have closed in NL over the past few years. But Candace Matthews says when one bank account closes, perhaps a credit union account needs to open. Matthews is manager of member experience and communications with The Atlantic Edge Credit Union. It has 16 branches serving rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Corner Brook, Gander, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Port Aux Basques.

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    7 mins
  • A picture may be worth a thousand words - and sometimes a thousand dollars. Amateur photographer from this province who just won a national prize from Canadian Geographic magazine
    Feb 4 2025

    Amateur photographer Stu White is pretty happy these days. He's originally from Stephenville and lives in Mount Pearl, and his photo of a pair of red fox cubs in Bonavista just won him a big prize. Canadian Geographic magazine has judged his picture the best of the year in the "flora, fauna and fungi" category for the last year. White spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power..

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    7 mins
  • 30 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Retired NL teacher Jerome Jesseau worked in Germany when it did
    Feb 4 2025

    A retired teacher from this province is reflecting on a historic event from 35 years ago. Jerome Jesseau is sharing his stories with some people tonight in Corner Brook. Jesseau was teaching in Germany at the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. He joined us in our studio.

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    9 mins
  • Offering a lift: NL government helps communities offer free bus rides to seniors, young people and people on income suppor
    Feb 3 2025

    Public transit in Corner Brook and St. Anthony is getting a boost from the provincial government. The province announced last week that a bus pass pilot project will give some people in those two towns free rides on public transit. The help will be for seniors, young people and people on income support. Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne and Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons made the announcement together on Friday.

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    9 mins
  • No green light for green ammonia? The market is down, but Bay St. George businesses still hope World Energy GH2 will still set up operations in the area
    Feb 3 2025

    Plans by World Energy GH2 to produce hydrogen in the Stephenville area are on hold. A statement from the company last week said, "The green ammonia market is not maturing at the rate expected." The company also says the market will dictate the timeline for its proposed project. That leaves the business community hoping that the company will continue with their plans for wind turbines, with other industries benefitting from the power. Debbie Brake-Patten is president of the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce. She and Stephenville Mayor Tom Rose spoke with Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler.

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    9 mins
  • NHL Legends bring thrills to a Northern Peninsula town
    Feb 3 2025

    People in the Roddickton-Bide Arm area will never forget it. The town's arena was packed this past weekend as the NHL Legends of Hockey Tour made a stop in the Northern Peninsula town. It was an exciting matchup, with former NHL players facing off against local players. CBC reporters Alex Kennedy and Leila Beaudoin were there, taking in all the action. They spoke with fans and players about what the event meant to the community.

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    6 mins