CBC Newfoundland Morning

As it heads into its 21st year, Writers at Woody Point continues to showcase its deep connection to Newfoundland and Labrador literature and attracts authors and musicians from across the province and around the world. Authors at next week's event include Louise Penny, known for her 18 crime novels featuring Chief Inspector Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. They've been translated into 31 languages, have won nine Agatha and six Anthony awards, and debuted atop international bestseller lists.

Those big, rolling RVs are a common sight on highways in this province at this time of year. But a cluster of them has appeared in Western Newfoundland lately. A caravan of Airstream travel trailers was at Kinsmen Prince Edward Park in Corner Brook this morning. The CBC's Bernice Hillier spoke Vernon and Mary Rail of Southport, Maine, as well as with Peter Saunders of the Kin Club of Corner Brook. The volunteer organization runs the campground and RV park.

When someone mentions "jazz music," what comes to your mind? Maybe you immediately think of a certain saxophone solo, or the sound of a muted trumpet. Musicians in Corner Brook like jazz music so much that they get together every week to play and rehearse. CBC's Bernice Hillier spoke with two of the members, Kevin Hennessey and Dianna Alteen of Jazz West.

A cross-country ski club in Corner Brook will be a busy place this weekend, but it won't be full of athletes. 

Blow Me Down Trails is the site of a Mi'kmaw cultural gathering, called a mawio'mi. The CBC's Bernice Hillier was live at the ski club this morning and spoke with site coordinator Shawn Leamon and presenter Mira Buckle.

Leslie Cross’s family have lived in Corner Brook since 1924. While the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Mill was being built, the men overseeing the construction lived in the staff quarters, which are now known as the Glynmill Inn.  Leslie’s mother, Doris Herdman, and her parents were one of the first families to stay there. CBC’s Amy Feehan sat down with Leslie Cross at the Glynmill Inn to learn more about it. 

The NL All Ages Weekend Tour is a vibrant showcase of musical talent featuring young musicians from across the province. Ben Chapman Smith, an experienced music educator and mentor, is the driving force behind this exciting event. His mission is to guide bands in honing their sound and navigating the complex music industry.  During a recent band practice, CBC's Katherine Crummy had the chance to witness these talented musicians as they prepared for the three-day spectacle.

Since the 1970s the Indian Head Co-Op in Stephenville has been a staple in the community. When it shut down late last month, customers were left scrambling to use their Co-Op points, and employees jobless. Three former employees, Claire smith, Grace Bennett , and Alanna Lewis, spoke with CBC's Sanuda Ranawake. 

If you were in Scouts or Guides, you remember their motto: "Be prepared." With that in mind this summer, Scouts Canada has launched a helpline of pre-recorded messages that you can call called Camptastic. Emma Savic Kallesoe is a rover scout and a leader with Scouts Canada, and also shared details of a survey to see how well Canadians know how to camp. She spoke with Bernice Hillier.

We heard from Erin Hudson, the program director at Seafood Watch, a conservation program that rates the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture worldwide, earlier this week. It looked at the salmon farming industry in this province and gave it a big, red "AVOID" rating. The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association's Executive Director, Jamie Baker, responds. NOTE: If you missed our conversation with Hudson, you can find in our podcasts from Aug. 5.

You've likely already heard Amy Feehan and Sanuda Ranawake on the show, or maybe you've been lucky enough to meet them in person. They are the newest additions to the Newfoundland Morning team, and we thought we'd help with some introductions.