CBC Newfoundland Morning

Hydroponics facilities are growing across this province, allowing for more and more people are choosing to farm indoors. St. Anthony Basin Resources Incorporated, or SABRI, is the latest to use the technology. They're setting up a brand new facility in the St. Anthony area to grow fresh vegetables, according to CEO Chris Mitchelmore.

Four seasons have passed since Justin Barbour set off on Expedition Northeast. He left Hudson Bay last summer, with the goal of trekking 3,800 through the vast Canadian wilderness, across Labrador and all the way home to Newfoundland - the longest solo journey ever attempted through Northeast Canada. Earlier this month, Barbour finished his incredible journey - at Newfoundland’s southernmost point, Cape Pine.

The world will be watching the thirty-third Olympiad in Paris. There were to be no Newfoundland athletes in the opening ceremonies, but back in 1920, at the seventh Summer Games in Antwerp, Belgium, it was a different story. Newfoundland saw its first-ever native son compete on the Olympic stage. The CBC's Leigh Anne Power brought us the story of marathon runner Eric MacKenzie Robertson.

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency designed to act as money and a form of payment. But for graphic designer Emily Hughes, it's also a passion. When she met Arnold Hubach and heard about his idea for a Bitcoin board game, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. The two created Block Hunters.

Small craft harbours play a crucial role in the livelihoods of many coastal communities. The federal government will invest $101M to upgrade 26 harbours across the province. Over the next three years, the funding will be allocated to repair and rebuild wharves, launchways, and other essential infrastructure. Lark Harbour is one of the communities that will get some of the money. Wade Park is the mayor.

Last Friday, NL Premier Andrew Furey announced a surprise cabinet shuffle. Eight ministers now have new portfolios - some with multiple departments under them. John Abbott will leave Transportation and Infrastructure to take on the Housing portfolio, as well as that of Mental Health and Addictions. Some critics wonder why these departments have been coupled under one minister - and what it means in terms of workload. We spoke with Minister Abbott.

In 1871, the location for the Rose Blanche Lighthouse was selected. Two years later, the granite structure was completed, and the light was lit for the first time. It stood proudly as a beacon for mariners for 70 years before falling into disrepair. In 1996, after years of hard work and raising money, work began to restore the lighthouse - and in 1999 a re-opening ceremony was held. Now, 25 years later, that restoration is being celebrated in Rose Blanche. Rita Anderson is the former executive director of the Southwest Coast Development Association and the driving force behind the restoration of the lighthouse.

On July 7, 2019, Josh Whiteway was in a car driving from Lewisporte to Gander. He was with his then-girlfriend, Suzanne Lush and her parents, John and Sandra, when they were struck by another vehicle. John and Sandra Lush died, and Josh was partially paralyzed. The accused in the case, Nicholas Villeneuve from Gander, had the charges dropped in 2021 for procedural reasons, but an appeal has led to a new trial. Yesterday, Villeneuve pleaded guilty to one of the eight charges against him. We spoke with Josh Whiteway.

Gander Pride is in full swing - and tonight's main event is Drag Bingo - a night of dabbers, door prizes and drag! The event is being hosted by the amazing drag performer Eda Kumquat. She brings some bingo experience - plus a lot of talent! But how does her Bingo calling stack up? Eda Kumquat joined Martin in our Gander studio.

Last week, Premier Andrew Furey announced a surprise cabinet shuffle. Eight ministers now have new positions. John Hogan is minister of health and community services, attorney general and government House leader. Lisa Dempster is leaving Indigenous Affairs, to be minister of environment and climate change, Labrador affairs, labour and Workplace N.L., as well as deputy government House leader. With several ministers taking on multiple portfolios, how they will balance the workload and truly focus on the key issues? Amanda Bittner is a political psychologist.