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A man visiting NL for the first time has captured some of the finest drone footage of whales you're likely to see. Kris Hall is from Ontario, and he's spent the past more than three years travelling the world, mostly on motorcycle. He came to this province by way of Northern Ontario and Northern Quebec, travelling through Labrador. Hall is now on the Northern Peninsula. He's fallen in love with the people and, of course, those whales.

The supported employment program in this province that helps people with intellectual disabilities get work is in jeopardy. Significant cuts are coming to government funding for the program, and there could be job losses. Paula McDonald is executive director of the Gambo and Area Employment Corporation, which is just one of the many organizations that benefit from the funding. Gerry Byrne is NL's minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills.

A fly-tying program that's been active in Gander and western Newfoundland is looking to help even more people. The program is for retired and active members of the military and police forces. It's called "Heroes Mending on the Fly," and it uses fly-tying as a means of healing and recovery, especially for those with PTSD. Morgan Simmons is a western Newfoundland representative with the program.

The debate around how to pay nurse practitioners in the province is heating up again. Their provincial association says nurse practitioners should be able to bill MCP when practicing in a private clinic, just as family doctors do. The opposition PC's agree, and they've been pressing government on it in during Question Period in the House of Assembly. Travis Sheppard is president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Nurse Practitioner Association.

Ferry services are a significant issue in MHA Jim McKenna's district. The Veteran, which normally sails to Fogo and Change Islands, is in drydock, and the replacement vessel, the Kamutik W, will be out of service on May 21. To complicate things further, the ferry fleet took a hit when the Flanders was damaged by fire on Bell Island last week. Jim McKenna is the new MHA for the district or Fogo and Change Islands.

A summer camp in Western Newfoundland is opening its doors to more than just youth. Camp Ohana was created in 2018 as a summer camp for youth, for members of the 2S-LGBTQ-plus community, and for their allies. But it's not just for teenagers anymore. This summer, Camp Ohana is letting the grown-ups in on the fun.

Megan Scott is a volunteer with the camp and a member of the organizing committee.

Keep that lawnmower stored away this May, and let those dandelions grow. The Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association is asking people to participate in the No-Mow May campaign. David Tutton on the line to tell us more about this annual initiative. David Tutton is with the Association.

A man from the West Coast is still without solutions after his house shifted off its foundation during a major rainstorm. On March 29h, Lark Harbour was soaked by almost 100 mm. It caused a landslide that pushed Michael Childs' house over. But he still hasn't received information about remediation or compensation. Childs spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors.

A boy in Western Newfoundland is walking the walk when it comes to helping others. And Cohen Matthews of Pasadena has a good reason. Matthews is 11 years old, and he has a dog guide named Kito. Later this month, he'll participate in the "Walk for Dog Guides" fundraiser to help other people get the dog guide THEY need. Cohen and his mother, Shawna Matthews, came to the CBC studio, along with -- of course -- Kito.

When it comes to internet connectivity, we all want the fastest and easiest service we can get. But getting access is a big challenge for many rural and remote locations across the province. Right now, a researcher at Memorial University is looking into the development of a limitless wireless network. Octavia Dobre is a professor at MUN and a Canada Research Chair in Ubiquitous Connectivity.