(Starts at 0:58) Public health officials try to get a handle on whether there's been spread of COVID-19 in the Codroy Valley, (9:30) a Gander Bay family loses everything as their house burns to the ground on Mother's Day, (17:17) iconic "Welcome to Scenic Green Bay" sign and wall on TCH disappear from the scene, but they will return, and (24:09) iceberg lettuce at the ice rink? The Town of Gander is looking for food vendors with healthier menus for its community centre.

(At the 1:08 mark) Central Heath will vaccinate families of rotational workers and people over the age of 50, but says they won't start until May 27. (9:34) An NL woman travelling home to this province says a Covid quarantine hotel in Toronto featured substandard food and pricey rates. (17:36) Playwright Josh Connors tells us about his latest play that explores the blossoming of queer relationships. (26:12) People in Gander and across the province are mourning the tragic loss of Pastor Ralph Benson, who was more than just a member of the clergy - he gave people shelter and hope.

The Humber Community YMCA adapts its Couch to 5K running and fitness program to a virtual format, encouraging you to work out on the treadmill or take to the street.

(Starts at 0:47) People in the Flat Bay area say coastal erosion is eating away at the road bed that leads to their community, and government's re-routing plan falls short. (7:26) A naturopathic doctor says It's personal and embarrassing, but we ALL need to talk about what our, ahem, poop should look like, to help us stay healthy - and a note to listeners that the discussion will be very detailed. (15:30) And NL Folk trio Flower Hill is happy to be on the road this week...playing at an Arts and Culture Centre near you!

Havin' a Yarn is CBC Newfoundland Morning's weekly segment that introduces you to communities around the province. Today, we feature Miawpukek First Nation (Conne River), as we speak with resident Rod Jeddore.

The unofficial start to summer - the May 24 long weekend - is just around the corner. For many of us - including our Home Hacker Jacenta Hudson - it's the start of the camping season. You might think you need to buy a lot of expensive camping gear to set you up in the great outdoors. Unless you are Jacenta. Here she is with the final part of out Home Hacks series.

Moya Greene's recent report on NL's economic future calls for tax increases, service cuts, and privatization. Our political panel shared their thoughts. Lorraine Michael is the former leader of the provincial New Democratic Party, Roger Grimes is a former premier for the Liberals, and Sandy Collins is a former MHA for Terra Nova and cabinet minister for the PC government. Author Emily Hepditch's new novel tells how a group of back-country hikers set out for the adventure of a lifetime, but ended up separated and "Alone on the Trail" in Gros Morne. And a rescue dog named Maximum is at, well, maximum capacity and looking for someone to help him lose HALF his body weight. We spoke with Exploits Valley SPCA volunteer Sarah MacLeod.

The Premier’s Economic Recovery Team report was released on Thursday, with recommendations on how to get NL out if its financial mess. We heard reaction from Memorial University Economics professor Lynn Gambin (at the 0:56 mark), Memorial University political scientist Russell Williams (11:03), and Western Environment Centre Chair Glen Keeling (19:38). Also, a Corner Brook man has gotten approval to start a Western Newfoundland Football League for minor-aged players (26:49), and a Western Newfoundland woman has been honored by the national biathlon organization for promoting the sport (35:24).

Central Health clarifies what kind of cleaning is done in hospital waiting rooms to protect patients from COVID-19, locals and tourists in Rencontre East complain about ferry's reliability, Corner Brook woman hooks a portrait rug of joyous YouTube Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon, and a company called Elope NL invites couples to just "show up and get married."

Our "Havin' a Yarn" feature takes us off the beaten track around Newfoundland and Labrador. You've likely heard of a fantastic, historic lighthouse in Rose Blanche, near Port aux Basques. But resident Maxine Edwards shines a light on other things to see and do there.