CBC Newfoundland Morning

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have always been amazingly skilled at making things with their hands. Many traditions in this province get passed down from generation to generation, but over time, many people

lose out on learning them. The Cormack Heritage Committee has been holding workshops to teach people the old ways. The CBC's Amy Feehan got to take part in last night's event, where she learned about soap making.

It can be tough for children to adapt when they move in with a foster family. New people, different surroundings and a change of schools can be intimidating and uncomfortable. That's why Foster Families NL has developed "Backpacks of Comfort." The bags are filled with items to make the move a little easier. Lori Petersen is with the association.

We've spoken with experts and food producers about why growing more of our own food is so important, but we don't often speak with teenagers about the work THEY do to make our food supply more sustainable. The community of King's Point is home to a new, year-round greenhouse and it's all thanks to Kasey Budgell. She was just 14 when she came up with the idea to build it. Kasey is now 17 years old and recently helped oversee the construction. Dan Rubin is the founding chair of the Food Producers Forum - the group behind the greenhouse build.

There are lots of RVs and campers travelling this province right now, but there's one on the road that is sure to grab your attention. It has the words, "A-D-H-D Road Trip" marked on the side. Keith Gelhorn is the driver who's towing it. He's driven from St. Anthony to St. John's and back to the West Coast in recent days.

Going to the beach is an essential part of summer, but not all kids have access to fun beach toys. That’s why The Town of Deer Lake has set up their free toy-lending library. It lets all kids - big and small - come to the beach and grab any toy they like. The CBC’s Amy Feehan went to Deer Lake Beach and spoke with Mayor Mike Goosney.

The federal government continues to expand the country’s dental care plan, but fewer people than expected are showing up to get their teeth checked, says registered dental hygienist Nicole Kielly, owner of the Dental Hygiene Studio in St. John's.

The four Mi’kmaw bands of the Bay St. George area have signed an historic agreement with researchers at Memorial University, as well as Western University in London, Ontario. The deal was signed on Friday for the Marine Biomass Innovation Project. Marine biomass includes plant or animal products from the fishing industry. It can include fish fillets or lobster tails, as well as leftover materials such as skins, shells, bones, fish heads or other waste. The CBC’s Amy Feehan was at the signing in Flat Bay and spoke with leaders involved in the project.

Just about every craft shop in the province sells merchandise featuring the multi-coloured row houses...or Jellybean Row, as it's called...of downtown St.John's. But those fun, bright colours are a fairly new addition to the old city. Once, people had to use whatever nature provided to paint their homes, and now Heritage NL has brought those traditional colours back. Andrea O'Brien is an outreach coordinator with Heritage NL, and she spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Rising housing costs have prompted serious concerns about the supply and affordability of housing in Gander. This week, the town announced it has been awarded $4.35 million in federal funding for an ambitious plan to build at least 200 new units over the next four years. Mayor Percy Farwell speaks with the CBC's Martin Jones.

People in this province in a supported employment program are still not sure what the future holds. The program helps people with intellectual disabilities to get a job and gain work experience, but groups were told this spring that their funding from federal sources is being cut. The provincial Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour intervened to make up the difference, but only until this fall. Sarah is one of the people who's in a supported employment program through an agency in Deer Lake called SEDLER. Sarah, her mother Amanda Williams, and Skills and Labour Minister Gerry Byrne spoke about their concerns.