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Golf enthusiasts in Deer Lake commemorated three decades at The Humber River Golf Club this summer. The establishment opened its doors in 1994 on land leased by the Deer Lake Airport Authority and has been a hub for golfing activities and community engagement. CBC's Alex Kennedy visited the greens to delve into the club's history and explore its aspirations for the future.

If you've ever been to a Mi'kmaw cultural gathering, you know it's a unique experience. They can include both bigger powwows and smaller but significant events in different areas of Newfoundland. And in the Bay of Islands area -- the Mi'kmaw call it Elmastukwek -- there's a mawio'mi this coming weekend. Sherry Dean is chair of the Elmastukwek Mawio'mi Planning Committee.

Anyone who's been whale watching from a boat or from land knows what a thrill it is to see a whale's fluke as they dive deep into the water. But what you might not know is that the underside of a humpback whale tail is unique! In fact, the fluke can be used to identify that specific whale. A group called Happy Whale has a website that lets you upload images and get information about whales and where they've been. Ted Cheeseman is the co-founder and director of Happy Whale.

Last week, finance minister Siobhan Coady held a news conference to tell us how well the provincial economy is doing under the Liberals. NDP member Jordan Brown represents Labrador West, and he says he's not seeing the same thing as Coady. He spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California runs Seafood Watch, a conservation program that rates sustainability of fishing and aquaculture all over the world. It looked at the salmon farming industry in this province and gave it a big, red "AVOID" rating. Erin Hudson is the program director at Seafood Watch.

The focus on women's sports in Canada is stronger than ever as the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics progresses. Allison Sandmeyer-Graves is the CEO of Canadian Women and Sport. She discussed gender equality in sports and how the Olympic spirit can motivate long-term change with CBC's Hillary Johnson.

The provincial government announced last year it has approved four companies' bids to build wind-energy projects on the island. At the time, communities near the proposed projects mostly supported the idea of green energy and more jobs. Now, the community of Lawn on the Burin Peninsula is having second thoughts about EverWind, the company working in their region. Shane Kearney is the mayor of Lawn, and spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

The M.V. Veteran ferry connects Fogo Island and Change Islands to the outside world, providing a lifeline for the communities. Over the past weekend, many residents and tourists were stranded when the ferry broke down, and replacement parts had to be shipped overnight. This comes as the ferry just returned from six months in dry dock. Fogo Island-Cape Freels MHA Jim McKenna shared his concerns with us on Wednesday, and Transportation Minister Fred Hutton responded on Friday.

At the Golden Heights Manor Long Term Care Facility in Bonavista, kitchen workers are being asked to work without air conditioning. With summer-time temperatures steadily increasing, workers reached a breaking point and held a demonstration on Tuesday. Jerry Earle is the president of NAPE, the union representing the workers. 

If you've ever lost a prized possession, you know the panic that ensues. That's exactly what happened to Melanie Philpott and her husband, Robin.  He lost his wedding ring over the side of a boat in the Exploits Harbour in Central Newfoundland. In a moment of hope and sheer panic, Melanie called Shawn Bath, the owner of Clean Harbours Initiative, to do a deep dive and look for it. Melanie Philpott and Shawn Bath spoke with the CBC's Sarah Antle about the incredible tale.