CBC Newfoundland Morning

A young Newfoundland woman on a summer break from university has been learning a lot, all the same. Chloe Griffiths has become informed about stem cell donation, and she's been sharing what she knows. Griffiths is a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services. Her inspiration, though, is close to home. Griffiths' aunt, Penney Simms of Corner Brook, is battling cancer and will be receiving a stem cell transplant. Chloe Griffiths and Penney Simms, joined us by phone.

A fire chief on the Baie Verte Peninsula says his volunteer department needs more volunteers, and he says a recent emergency call proves it. Kyle Payne is the chief of the Baie Verte station of the Dorset Trail Regional Fire Department.

Burgeo Road, also known as Route 480, is a 150km stretch of highway connecting the TCH to the community of Burgeo and a few provincial ferries. For decades, large swaths of the highway had no cell service. That's still true, but now there's a new Wi-Fi Hotspot, thanks to satellite connectivity. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with Liberal MHA for Burgeo-La Poile and Minister for Industry, Energy, and Technology Andrew Parsons.

If you ask someone about the Town of Botwood, they'll likely mention the murals. There are a lot of them - they are impressive - and they chronicle the history of the town and the area. On Tuesday, the latest mural was unveiled, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the area. Trudy Stuckless is with the Botwood Mural Arts Society, and Lt. Col. Rhea MacLean is the Wing Commander with 9 Wing Gander.

When you think about cabaret as an art form, what comes to mind? If you said music, dance and drama, then pat yourself on the back! But what about an 'Around-the-Bay' cabaret? Select Arts and Culture Centres across the island of Newfoundland are featuring a show called Ruralesque. It stars dancers and performers Candice Pike, Hilary Knee and Josh Murphy. Candice and Josh joined us on the line.

Marble Mountain Ski Resort in Steady Brook is on the block - again. The provincial government is looking for expressions of interest for someone to buy or lease the facility. Joe Dicks is the owner of Marble Inn Resort, in Steady Brook. He submitted a proposal the last time government made an attempt to find a private owner or operator. CBC's Colleen Connors met up with him to find out why he thinks the resort needs more than just a new owner.

An amazing race that was held in western Newfoundland over the weekend doesn't have a lot in common with the TV show. But, according to the reviews it's getting, the first-time event is a winner. It's a race in which you could run or walk - alone, or with your family. Sean Sharpe was an organizer of the AmaXING Prairie Classic in Stephenville Crossing.

Members of a group called Protect NL are holding a series of protests against wind-hydrogen projects planned for parts of the province. Organizers are travelling across the island of Newfoundland, and they held the first protest in Bay St George South last Friday. 11 people showed up. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with protester Jerome Quilty, as well as Peggy White, a member of Three Rivers Mi'kmaq Band who supports wind hydrogen and the proposed projects.

The small town of Isle aux Morts on the southwest coast of Newfoundland recently had the entire community under a boil water advisory. That was after officials tested water samples and found evidence of E. Coli in it. 

It was initially discovered in only one municipal building. But additional tests showed traces of the bacteria in the Town's main water supply as well. It turns out those tests could have provided a false positive result. Now, a boil water advisory has been lifted and the Town says the water is safe to drink and use as normal. Thomas Herritt is the deputy mayor of Isle aux Morts.

"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul," says a quote from a motorcycling website. That sentiment would likely have lots of traction with motorcycle enthusiast Harry O'Reilly. He's logged over 250,000 kilometres - across Canada and the United States - and on just about every road on the Island of Newfoundland. O'Reilly has written a book called "Roaming the Rock: 50 Unforgettable Motorcycle Journeys on the Island of Newfoundland."