CBC Newfoundland Morning

People in the Roddickton, Bide Arm, Conche and Englee areas of the Northern Peninsula woke up to communication troubles this morning. Landlines, cell phones and some internet services in the area were out of commission since Monday afternoon or evening. Della DeMoss is the mayor of Roddickton-Bide Arm.

A hockey ref who has spent 50 years on the ice, calling games and mentoring young officials has caught the eye of a national organization. Hockey Canada has given Hockey NL Referee-in-Chief Ed Flood this year's Officiating Award for his leadership, vision, and enduring passion for the sport. He's from Grand Falls-Windsor, but Flood has lived and worked in Corner Brook for decades. He shared his story of pulling on the striped jersey - and staying with the sport.

Traditionally, not many Indigenous artists have applied for ArtsNL grants. But now, the organization is launching a brand new grant program in hopes of changing that. It's specifically geared towards Indigenous artists, and is designed to help reduce any barriers that could come up during the application process. Jamie Felsberg is the Indigenous Outreach Officer with ArtsNL.

The province has joined the federal government in supporting a new student apprentice program, in an effort to introduce more young people to the skilled trades, The idea is to expose high schoolers to a trade early, in the hope they'll stick with it as a career. Mark Squires runs Gander Electrical and Mechanical, and his teenage son wants to join the family business as an apprentice. But the people who run the program say he's not allowed, even without any public money involved. Mark Squires spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

As a licensed guide, Tony Pottle has seen his share of creatures - big and small. But he had never seen a snake in Newfoundland until last week. Pottle saw the reptile near Robinson's River, in Bay St. George South, and he told the CBC's Bernice Hillier about it.

Summer camp is a fun experience for young kids, and many of us look back on it with found memories. For 60 years, West Haven Summer Camp in Pasadena has been giving children memories to last a lifetime. Organizers and guests celebrated the anniversary of the campground over the weekend. The CBC’s Amy Feehan was there, to take in all the fun and to speak with campers - some who have been there since the beginning, and others who are brand new.

A Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War will soon be in his final rest place at the National War Memorial in St. John's. He's called the Unknown Soldier and he represents all those who were killed in battle but have no known grave. Because of that, we'll never know who this man was. But many families will wonder if he could belong to them. Eleanor Manuel of Twillingate spoke with the CBC's Terry Roberts.

In April, the provincial government shut down operations at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for a couple of weeks. Documents obtained by CBC through access to information show the company failed to comply with safety regulations. It neglected to inspect and maintain dozens of pressure relief valves on its boiler system - and that could have caused a major explosion. Desmond Saldanha is with the Canadian Boiler Society, and he spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Some people in St. Anthony will be making history later this week. The town will have its first-ever Pride parade, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community there are busy preparing. Katie Green and Renee Pilgrim are both founders of the GNP Queer Hub, and they'll be marching in the parade on Friday evening.

Five restaurants in Western Newfoundland are putting a focus on local food this month - and they hope you will, too. Corner Brook and Humber Valley restaurants are taking part in the Local Plates Food Challenge. They're hoping to whet your appetite, so that you'll give priority to food that comes from the local area, year-round. Kevin Vincent is the chef and owner of Newfound Sushi. Richard Butt is a farmer and owner of Birchbark Farm in Pasadena. He is also the program coordinator of the Western NL Food Hub, which is a sponsor of the food challenge.