(Starts at 0:50 mark) As NL bus company DRL struggles against low ridership due to Covid-19 restrictions, the owner of a bus line in the Maritimes says governments should subsidize inter-town service. (9:35) Newfoundland and Labrador sends water bombers and flight crews to Ontario to help combat forest fires. (15:31) Podcast called "Some Stutter, Luh!" seeks to break down the barriers and stereotypes of stuttering and to rebuild the confidence of those who stutter. (24:30) St. George's church in Cormack gets acknowledgement from Veterans Affairs Canada for its work in honouring war vets.

(Starts at 0:57 mark) Corner Brook minor baseball program on hold, after some adult members were exposed to Covid-19, (6:06) rural private ambulance operators say they're not getting the pay and benefits they want, so they're preparing to strike if needed, (12:25) new Jamaican restaurant opens in Gander, and (19:12) Jesse Hackett of the Bay of Islands makes moves to chase his dreams of a career in country music.

Our "Havin' a Yarn" feature takes you to places that are hidden gems in our province. This time, we go to the scenic town of Greenspond, Bonavista Bay, which is actually a series of islands. Wade Kean is one of the people who runs the North Restaurant and Suites.

(Starts at 0:45 mark) The group People's Recovery rejects what it calls the "austerity" measures for NL's economy recommended by the Premier's Economic Recovery Team. (9:22) A frequent rider of DRL Bus Lines reacts to news that the company may have to stop operating due to Covid restrictions. (15:30) And how about a song while you stroll? MusicNL is making playlists for people to use on the province's hiking trails.

(Starts at 0:58 mark) Sexual assault survivor and advocate brought to tears by guilty verdict against on-duty RNC officer, (9:08) operator of cross-island bus service says the company needs government help to ride out the pandemic, (15:24) Choices for Youth expands to Corner Brook to help young people overcome barriers to entering the workforce, and (20:41) volunteers transplant trees that sprang up on Corner Brook City Hall roof.

It's been a little over a week since the report of the Premier's Economic Recovery Team was released. Political scientists, economists, and Premier Andrew Furey have commented on its recommendations, but today, we're asking young people what they think of the proposed ideas. Mary Feltham is a nursing student in Corner Brook and president of the Grenfell Campus Student Union. Jordan Lawrence is a young person living and working on the Bonavista Peninsula.

(Starts at 1:02 mark) NL's transportation minister explains why the Fogo-Change Islands ferry hit the dock and had to be taken out of service, (9:56) the title of a book about a 19th-century Mi'kmaw guide raises controversy, (20:22) a company will drill for minerals near Roddickton this summer, and (27:33) people in the Stephenville area will soon learn how to work online from home, thanks to a non-profit group that started in Ireland.

(At 1:07 mark) MUN political scientist says when Premier Andrew Furey released a pre-produced tape to respond to a report on NL's economy, it signaled a government attempt to control the message. (11:39) Health Accord NL Task Force co-chair says her group strives for a good health care system, while Economic Recovery Team aims to lighten our debt load. (19:48) Leader of failed unionization attempt for NL fishery workers leads new effort to organize vessel owner-operators, and (26:19) nothing to see here...just a photo of a black bear, sitting atop a telephone pole on the Northern Peninsula...Image touches off lots of social media shares.

Park wardens and the Glovertown RCMP are joining forces to catch speeders who tear along the TCH through Terra Nova National Park. We hear from Janelle Macleod, Park Warden Supervisor, and Cpl. Jolene Garland of the RCMP.

Ignatius 'Nish" Rumboldt has been described as a musical powerhouse, credited with developing the choral community in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was one of the first conductors to add Newfoundland folk songs to the choral repertoire. Rumboldt was honoured by Heritage NL as a Person of Provincial Historic Significance. We spoke with his grandson, internationally acclaimed tenor, David Pomeroy.