CBC Newfoundland Morning

(Please note slightly distorted audio on intro and extro*) Rev. Dianne Crewe used to lead congregations at Emmanuel United Church in Gambo and Knox United Church in Hare Bay. But earlier this month, at the start of a sermon, Crewe announced upcoming events, including Pride celebrations at the church. Some members of the congregation interrupted the service to voice their opposition to those events. Ultimately, Crewe says church officials had a meeting -- which she was not allowed to attend -- that ended in her being forced to leave the church. The CBC's Martin Jones began his conversation with Rev. Dianne Crewe by asking her if she was surprised by the interruption during that Sunday service.

A recreational group in Western Newfoundland is being honoured for its work in promoting its favorite activity. Given the time of year, you're thinking maybe soccer? Mountain biking? But, no, these awards are for a snowmobile club - and presented in June. Western SnoRiders received a national excellence award at the International Snowmobile Congress in Green Bay, Wisconsin this past weekend, and the club also learned that it will be inducted in the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Glenn Green is president of Western SnoRiders. Bob Blundon is chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation, and vice-president of the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations.

50 years after the 3D puzzle first came on the scene, the Rubik's Cube is still going strong. Corner Brook had its first ever "Cubing" competition last week. The CBC’s Alex Kennedy was there and spoke with organizer Rebecca Milley and enthusiast Scott Langford..

A trio of hitchhiking visitors to the province has been getting a fair bit of attention over the past week. Maybe you've seen them, or their social media posts. The three men from Ontario have travelled from St. John's to Western Newfoundland, and today, they were to fly out of Deer Lake.

Grand Falls House was the site of many lavish dinner parties and receptions. Foreign dignitaries and business tycoons slept there. But most people who live in the community have never been inside Grand Falls House. That's about to change. On Wednesday, a couple hundred lucky people will get tickets to a garden party -- and tour -- of the historic building. Mary Kelly is the chair of the Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society Special Events Committee.

People in this province can now see for themselves how their health is doing. The provincial government is giving Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - aged 16 and older - access to their personal health record. The province made the announcement last week and it's encouraging people to sign up. Stephen Greene is vice-president of digital health, and chief information officer with NL Health Services.

A woman in Western Newfoundland is raising concerns about accessibility at the new hospital in Corner Brook.

But it's not what you think. The elevators are working. You don't have to take the stairs. But, for Laura Whitehorne, that's the trouble. Whitehorne has anxiety and doesn't feel comfortable in enclosed spaces. She doesn't use elevators. And, at the new hospital, she was told the stairs aren't an option.

Bodybuilding is a sport that takes hard work and dedication, to enlarge the muscles. Sarbjot Singh Soora is a bodybuilder from Punjab, India. He recently represented Port Aux Basques at an international bodybuilding competition, where he placed second in the men's physique category.

Illegal drug use in Corner Brook is on the rise, according to a coordinator who regularly hands out naloxone kits. Police are warning people about the increase of dangerous drugs which may have caused two recent deaths in the city. The Safe Works Access Program - or "SWAP" - is dedicated to trying to keep drug users safe - and it's trying to keep up with demands for its services. Jessica Rex, SWAP's manager in Corner Brook spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors. (*At 7:39 mark*): Meanwhile, The Canadian Red Cross has a free, online first aid course available to help people respond to opioid poisoning. Kimiko Hirakida is a first aid training partner with the organization, and she spoke with Bernice Hillier.

When it comes to Father’s Day, we all seem to have those go-to gifts: A "World's Best Dad" mug, a tool kit, or the classic tie. But Newfoundland Morning reporter Amy Feehan wondered if dads are getting tired of the same old gifts, so she hit the streets of Corner Brook, to find out what dads really want.