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More than 300 nurses employed by private companies are working in NL right now. They make better money and have more perks than those working in government jobs. But the contracts they sign include "no-compete" clauses that limit their employment options after their contracts end. Yvette Coffey is the president of the Registered Nurses Union of Newfoundland and Labrador, and she spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

These are hard times for print media, but a town council newsletter on the Eastern side of the Northern Peninsula is bucking that trend. The publication is inspiring people near and far to subscribe, even though .subscriptions aren't available - at least not yet. Toni Kearney is a town councillor and creator of The Conche Times, a project of the Town of Conche.

Not everyone has a relationship with their mom. For some people in the LGBTQ+ Community, coming out can lead to a strained relationship with family. So when Mother's Day rolls around, this can be a reminder of the relationship they have lost. The CBC's Amy Feehan spoke to Quinn Jesso, a member of the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands Pride Committee.

When we're kids, our moms are our superheroes - our protectors, nurturers and confidantes. But as we get older, we understand our moms more as real people with flaws and issues - and sometimes secrets. After Marjorie Doyle's mother died in 2006, the author decided to research her life and write about it. The book is called Mary Foley Mary Doyle - Unravelling a Mother's Secrets, and it's published by Boulder Books.

Nothing says 'I Love You, Mom' like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Loretta's Flowers in Gander is a small shop, but this week, it was packed with flowers, gifts and people looking for that perfect bunch of blooms. Evelina Coles-Chaulk owns the flower shop, and she sent one of her employees - her daughter, Alyssa - to speak for the shop!

No matter who we are, mothers or mother-figures in our lives have a big impact on who we become. We wondered what some fairly well-known people would say about their moms, so we got in touch with Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons,.Qalipu First Nation Acting Chief Jenny Brake, and musician Kevin Blackmore, to ask how their mothers have influenced them.

Figure skaters at the Silver Blades Skating Club are sharpening their blades and practicing for their annual ice show. The Corner Brook Civic Centre is hosting the gala event on Saturday night CBC's Colleen Connors stopped by rink to talk to some of the graduating skaters who have been skating, competing and performing for the past 15 years.

ICYMI: The fit was so tight, Newfoundland company Superior Glove has had to stretch its working space. The company, which has been manufacturing gloves, sleeves and protective gear since 1910 has facilities in Point Leamington and Springdale. The Springdale location has just completed a big expansion into a single location with an extra 30,000 square feet. Karen Clarke is the operations manager.

As we celebrate moms on Sunday, some mothers face the day with grief. They're parents who have gone through a child's death and -- no matter how much time has passed -- they will always feel their loss. Angela Power's daughter, Laura, died by suicide just over seven years ago. Since then, Power has founded a support group for moms like her.

The fit was so tight, Newfoundland company Superior Glove has had to stretch its working space. The company, which has been manufacturing gloves, sleeves and protective gear since 1910 has facilities in Point Leamington and Springdale. The Springdale location has just completed a big expansion into a single location with an extra 30,000 square feet. Karen Clarke is the operations manager.