CBC Newfoundland Morning

ICYMI: A Newfoundlander with dual U.S./Canada citizenship is reflecting on Wednesday night's U.S. presidential election. Republican candidate Donald Trump will again become President of the United States, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Kelly Anne Butler grew up in the U.S. as the daughter of an American serviceman and eventually moved to western Newfoundland.

They had to wait a long time and do a lot of fundraising, but Exploits Search and Rescue finally have their new emergency vehicle. The group knew it was time to start looking for a new one when the old 1991 Chevrolet cube van wasn't safe on the road anymore. Fred Penney is a member of Exploits Search and Rescue.

(*Contains correct audio*) Minor hockey players in Stephenville will remember one of their own this weekend. They're playing in the Connor Butt Memorial Tournament at the Stephenville Dome. The tournament is in memory of a local minor player, Connor Butt, who died last year at the age of 14. The rink was Connor's favorite place to be, and it's where his parents will be this weekend, along with former teammates, other local players and their families. Nadine Butt is Connor's mother. Ria Targett is with the Stephenville Minor Hockey Association. Her son Cameron also used to play hockey with Connor Butt.

While some of us were watching election results in the warmth of our homes, many people in Newfoundland and Labrador were warming themselves by a bonfire. That's because last night was Guy Fawkes Night. The Appalachian Chalets and RV in Corner Brook held their popular annual Community Bonfire Night. People gathered and enjoyed the warmth and spirit of the celebration. CBC’s Amy Feehan was there.

It was about well-being...and it was well-attended. Hundreds of people came to a community well-being fair in Corner Brook yesterday. They visited more than 25 booths that governments, non-profit organizations and local food vendors had set up. People took in presentations to help them with everything from managing their finances, to making the right food choices. The CBCs Sanuda Ranawake was there.

Fish harvesters are upset about the latest regulation related to the redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Yesterday, they showed their displeasure at a protest outside DFO offices in Corner Brook. Harvesters will now need an onboard, at-sea observer on every trip they take. Incoming FFAW president Dwan Street was at yesterday's protest and spoke with freelance reporter Leila Beauboin.

Two doctors say maintaining and improving health and well-being now may help you avoid getting sick at all. Dr. Pat Parfrey and Dr. Sean Connors were in Corner Brook for a Community Well-Being Fair. They talked about some of what's referred to as "social determinants" of health. Parfrey is deputy minister of health transformation with the provincial government, and Connors is clinical chief of cardiac care with NL Health Services.

It's a big day for Americans south of the border - and ex-pats living around the world. The much-anticipated presidential election is happening today. Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots - in person, at early voting opportunities, or by mail. Greg Blumer of Gander has sent his absentee ballot to his home state of Pennsylvania, one of the so-called "battleground" states.

As Americans headed to the polls today, people on both sides of the border anticipated hearing the results this week, Some were even anxious, with the uncertainty about what's going to happen weighing heavily on their minds. Janine Hubbard is a registered psychologist who works in St. John's.

When fire destroyed The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on October 19, the loss was huge for the community. But even more tragically, the fire claimed the life of Eugene Spoon, a hunter from the United States. Deer Lake mayor Mike Goosney joined us to talk about how the events have affected people, and what steps have been taken since they happened.