CBC Newfoundland Morning

People who move to Canada from other countries aren't all treated equally, even when it comes to basic services like health care, and some anti-racism activists in this province say that needs to change. They say newcomers often face precarious work and racism in the workplace, AND they have challenges finding housing and getting health care. Sobia Shaikh is co-chair of the Anti-Racism Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador. Maria Dussein has worked on migrant justice and anti-racism campaigns for the Coalition and came to Canada as an international student after growing up in Colombia and Belize.

A Western Newfoundland man is celebrating what he calls a hard fought win. Jeffery Stone of Corner Brook spoke to CBC back in May about the closure of the Western region's only wound care clinic. Stone has diabetes, and was being treated at the wound care clinic for a diabetic ulcer on the heel of his foot. When the clinic shut down, Stone worried if a lack of proper care could lead him to face amputation.It took nearly four months, but NL Health Services confirms that the wound care clinic resumed service as of last Tuesday, September 3.

A Newfoundland woman has once again accomplished an incredible feat. Kelsey Hogan of Steady Brook finished the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, an ultramarathon in France, ending up in 25th place for female runners overall. The race through the French Alps was 176-kilometres long, along treacherous mountain trails, big climbs, and deep valleys. The event has a 46-hour cut off time but Hogan did it in twenty-nine and a half hours!

The MHA for Burgeo-LaPoile won't be running again. Andrew Parsons, who is also provincial minister of energy and industry, announced he will NOT be seeking re-election the next time the province goes to the polls. He has been in provincial politics since 2011.

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is cracking down on people who drive off-road vehicles dangerously. Council has been trying to combat dangerous driving for years, but the Town recently stepped up enforcement. Barry Manuel is mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor.

Back to school promises new beginnings and fresh starts, but last week some families who have children with disabilities found themselves facing a familiar battle. The return to the classroom for their children led to the discovery that the supports available to help weren't adequate. On Friday, we heard from Terri Lynn Herritt whose son, Theo, is in Grade 3 and has autism and ADHD. Today, we spoke with Leah Farrell. advocacy manager at the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Search and rescue volunteers in Western Newfoundland had a busy day on Sunday, as Bay of Islands Search and Rescue hosted a large-scale training session at Kinsmen Prince Edward Park. Volunteers from other groups in the Western region were invited to take part. CBC’s Amy Feehan was there to learn a bit about what it takes to help save lives.

Some families who have children with disabilities say NL's school system isn't providing enough supports for students' learning and safety. And they are NOT putting the blame on the people on the front lines. On Friday, we heard from two parents who say more instructional resource teachers and teaching assistants are needed. Jennifer Broadbent has a son in Grade 3 who needs supports at school. Trent Langdon is president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association.

Some parents of children with disabilities say they are once again fighting the same battle they face at the start of every school year. They are trying to get adequate student assistant hours to support their children. In Western Newfoundland, two Indigenous parents are speaking up about the specific help available under Jordan's Principle. That's the federal policy that stipulates that First Nations children living in Canada must be able to access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Jennifer Broadbent's son, Obie, is in Grade 3 this year. Terri Lynn Herritt's son, Theo, is also in Grade 3 this year.

Wednesday's big, good-news announcement in Rocky Harbour by the federal Liberals was moved to the backburner to some extent yesterday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to talk about an investment in school lunches, as Ottawa works with the provincial government to feed more than 30-thousand children. But just minutes before Trudeau's announcement, the federal NDP ended its supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals .Trudeau and NL Premier Andrew Furey spoke with reporters in Rocky Harbour, including Newfoundland Morning's Sanuda Ranawake.