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It's a rare week when we don't hear about somebody having a fundraiser to help pay for out-of-town cancer treatment. Right now, people can access the province's medical transportation program for help with their expenses. But the program covers only part of the costs, and users have complained about long waits to receive the money they're entitled to. The Canadian Cancer Society runs its own transportation support program, and It wants to partner with the provincial government to eliminate all travel costs for cancer patients, potentially saving them thousands of dollars. The problem has been getting the government to sit down and make a plan. Heather Mulligan is the Atlantic manager for the cancer society, and she spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

People on Fogo Island have big concerns about what's happening with the ferry service they rely on. Fogo Island-Change Islands has been served by the Kamutik W. for the past few months, but yesterday, the MV Astron was doing the ferry run instead. Andrew Shea is mayor of Fogo Island and Adam Young is an artist and businessman, as well as a town councillor. John Abbott is the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for the province.

Patients at the current Corner Brook hospital are being moved on Sunday to the new hospital in the city. Meanwhile, some long-term care residents who are getting temporary care at the old Western Memorial Regional Hospital are still waiting for permanent long-term care beds to open up for them in another part of Corner Brook. That means about 10 of those patients are being transferred to facilities outside the city. Hospital managers have told Western Newfoundland resident Kim Sheehan that her 83-year-old mother is scheduled to be temporarily moved to an NL Health long-term care centre in Bay. St. George. Sheehan says if that happens, it will be difficult for her 87-year-old father to travel from Benoit's Cove to Bay St. George to visit his wife. Paulette Morgan is senior director of hospital and clinical services for the Western zone of NL Health Services. She spoke with the CBC's Elizabeth Whitten.

The paper mill in Corner Brook will not be allowed to cut pulpwood near the city's water supply. City council voted on Monday night 4 to 2 against a proposal from Corner Brook Pulp and Paper. The paper company wanted to harvest 330 hectares of forest and to build about 2.75 kilometers of access road in the protected water supply area. Jim Parsons is mayor of Corner Brook.

Dr. Seuss wrote, "Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory." For young people, going to their high school prom is one of those moments. But for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, occasions like prom are often marred with judgment and bullying. They don't feel safe enough to dress the way they want, or take who they want with them. Some students just skip it altogether. That's why Pflag Grand Falls-Windsor and Pride Grand Falls-Windsor are throwing their 2nd Pride Prom. Lexi MacDonald is the chair of Pride Grand Falls-Windsor.

On Tuesday's show, independent MHA Eddie Joyce shared his concerns about what will happen with long-term care residents in Corner Brook when the new regional hospital opens on Sunday. The long-term care residents have been staying at the current Western Memorial Regional Hospital. That building is being closed to in-patient care. But, as acute care patients are moved to the NEW Western Memorial Regional Hospital, long-term care residents who've been at the old hospital waiting on long-term care beds will NOT be moving there. Kim Sheehan's mother is one of the long-term care residents whose living arrangements and care plan as of June 2nd are still unclear. The CBC's Amy Feehan spoke with Kim Sheehan.

It's been a busy few weeks at Deer Lake Regional Airport. The airport welcomed back two airlines who are offering service in and out of Deer Lake. WestJet is one of those airlines, which is returning after dropping Deer Lake from its schedule last year. Tammy Priddle is president and CEO of Deer Lake Regional Airport.

An art gallery in Eastport is looking for your help with a special project for the anniversary of Confederation. It's been 75 years since Newfoundland joined Canada. The Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre is planning an exhibit of photos and memorabilia, and organizers want to know what people in the local area have tucked away to lend to them. Kathy Hodder is on the board of the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre and is organizing the exhibit.

If you've filled up your gas tank lately, you'll know how much the price of fuel cuts into your household budget. But if you're a charity, every dollar you spend on gas is one less dollar spent on supporting people. So the Canadian Automobile Association in Atlantic Canada is donating electric delivery vans to food banks. Julia Kent is director of public advocacy for the CAA.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is expanding its ceremonial uniform dress code. The force is adding ribbon skirts as an option for Indigenous women and two-spirit employees. The move has been getting a mix of reactions across the country. Jenny Brake is Chief of Qalipu First Nation and she spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors.