CBC Newfoundland Morning

Fisheries science can be a little bit like an optical illusion. In the United States, scientists see Gulf of Maine cod stocks at dangerously-low levels, while harvesters see a dramatic recovery. The two points of view are important in developing fisheries policy, but when they diverge so sharply it's a lot harder to make sensible rules. Micah Dean is a senior marine biologist with the government of Massachusetts, and he spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

It's been more than two decades since tennis was a big deal in Grand Falls-Windsor. What was once a strong club gradually petered out over the years. But Rob Sills is bringing it back. He played when he was young and just loved the game.

Many of us enjoy walking -- for exercise, to get where we're going, or simply to clear our head. Tina Mardel Stewart's daily walks took her to wooded trails and rugged coastlines. In the process, she walked right into a story she had to share. Mardel Stewart's first novel, "The Walkers," was released this spring, and she's in Corner Brook promoting it right now. Her connections to both Gander and Corner Brook go way back.

You could say the ferry that was set to arrive in Argentia this morning was running behind - nearly a month behind schedule, if you want to be precise. We jest, but the new Marine Atlantic vessel, the Ala'suinu, was making its first official crossing this morning, not a moment too soon for travelers, who had plans to sail on it. The Ala'suinu is on the North Sydney to Argentia run, but its arrival has an impact on the Gulf service to Port aux Basques as well Darrell Mercer is corporate communications manager for Marine Atlantic.

It's not every day that most of us prepare a saffron risotto with lemon panko-crusted chicken..or rustle up a za’atar spiced ground lamb tagliatelle pasta with lemon. But for Gander's Rebecca Abbott, those recipes are daily dinner dishes. The accomplished home cook is in the final rounds of voting in the "Favourite Chef" competition, presented by food show presenter Carla Hall. Proceeds go to the James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to create a more equitable and sustainable future in the restaurant industry.

Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming home to many proposed green hydrogen projects. A company called CWP Global has proposed one for Corner Brook and the Gaff Topsails, and CBC spoke with the company's Business and Development Manager this week. Over the last few days, CWP Global has been holding public information sessions for people to come and voice their thoughts and concerns. The CBC’s Amy Feehan stopped by a session in Corner Brook yesterday and spoke with a few of the people in attendance.

In 2019, Eastern Health launched the Comprehensive Respiratory Care program, to make it easier for patients with chronic respiratory disease to get care in the community. Now, NL Health Services says it has improved the program. Dr. Gokul Vidyasankar is a respirologist and the medical director of the program. Ashley Ryan is a division manager of innovation for NL Health Services.

The federal department of Fisheries and Oceans recently announced it's ending the cod moratorium and allowing a commercial fishery to re-start after 32 years. It's a decision few people seem to support. Fish harvesters have protested the move, and the premier has asked the federal minister to reverse the decision. Now, David Vardy is lending his voice to those who think a commercial fishery is a bad idea. The a former provincial deputy minister of fisheries and supporter of joint resource management spoke with Leigh Anne Power.

Some old public housing units in Corner Brook are being demolished this summer, to make way for new homes - and people who've been advocating on the issue of affordable housing say that's very good news. The provincial government announced last week that it will demolish 32 old vacant units in the Crestview Avenue neighborhood of Corner Brook. It will build 50 new provincially-owned homes. Affordable-housing advocates, including the City of Corner Brook, have highlighted the need in the past. We spoke with Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons.

People in the island town of Ramea now have a community garden where they can grow their own vegetables or, at least, reap the benefits. it's all thanks to the generosity of the Ball family, in sharing their old homestead property. Jan Varner and her husband Dave initiated the project, and she joined us to talk about it.