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Sean Tulk calls himself "a local boy from Elm Street," but his music is ready to be heard way beyond that street in Grand Falls-Windsor. He's been playing and singing music there for decades, mostly cover tunes. Now, Tulk is finally releasing an album of his OWN songs. And get this - Sean Tulk and his band have almost sold out the Gordon Pinsent Centre Centre for the Arts! That's where he's having his album release concert this coming Sunday night. We reached Sean Tulk at his home in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Sound can create different images in everyone's minds. When people don't have visuals, they let their imaginations create the scene. That’s the magic of radio plays—the entire performance is crafted through sound alone. Open Door Theatre in Corner Brook is performing a radio play at the Rotary Arts Centre this Sunday. 

Canada's immigration system is about to see a shakeup. The federal government is slashing the number of new permanent residents by nearly 90-thousand next year, with further cuts expected in the years to come. Federal immigration Minister Marc Miller says the cuts are needed to stabilize soaring population growth and relieve housing pressures. But how will those changes affect this province? Wanda Cuff Young is vice president of operations with Work Global Canada.

Traffic roundabouts are still relatively new to this province. They have been proven to improve the flow of traffic and reduce accidents. But wherever they are built, they seem to cause stress for drivers. The Town of Gander is building its first roundabout at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Cooper Boulevard. Percy Farwell is the mayor of Gander. 

It can be frustrating when you're trying to make a call or look up something on the internet but your cell phone has no reception. It's more than just inconvenient - it could be dangerous during an emergency. Cell reception In parts of Grand Falls-Windsor is bad or nonexistent, and residents are fed up. The Town says its been working on solutions to the problem. Dave Noel is a councillor.

Fire destroyed The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on Saturday morning. Then yesterday, the RCMP confirmed that a man died in the fire. 77-year-old Eugene Earl Spoon was a hunter from the United States. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with RCMP Corporal Jolene Garland.

The incredible Andy Jones has brought us comedies, with such shows as CODCO and characters like Frank Arsenpuffin and Holy-ness. He's been making us laugh for decades, but his current project is something different. Jones' one-man show, 'Don't Give Up On Me Dad,' is his own story of losing his son, Louis to suicide after a long battle with mental illness. The show premiered last year in St. John's but now Jones will tour it across the province.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador helps people read and write better and improve their math skills. It also offers personalized support to families and speaks out for people who struggle in school and other places. The association was also honoured with the 2024 "Council of the Federation Literacy Award." The CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Aneesh Sasikumar, executive director of The Learning Disabilities Association.

Students and staff at Holy Cross School in Eastport had a lot to be excited about in early October. They officially opened this year's Eastport Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition, because the school was named Patron of the event. They earned the honour because of their many projects that focused on agriculture and food sustainability. Martin Jones visited Holy Cross School that week. He spoke with teacher Jillian Turner, as well as Grade 3 students Avery and Lilly, and Grade 7 students Avery and Isaac.

It's Small Business Week - and they really are the heart and soul of our towns. When it comes to supporting her community, Nadine Margeson is always happy to help. She took over an auto glass franchise in Corner Brook several years ago. Ever since then, Margeson has organized fundraisers and awareness campaigns for various causes. The CBC's Hillary Johnson visited the shop to learn more.