Proposed changes to music curriculum in Grades 7-9 may be on pause... but music educators are still busy making their case to government to keep music mandatory. We sit down in the On The Go studio with two former teachers in the school system: a professor emerita of Music Education at MUN who has just been awarded the Order of NL for her work in music education, and a retired professor of Music Education who was also music consultant for the Department of Education in curriculum for many years. (Krissy Holmes with Andrea Rose and Ki Adams)

An American draft dodger, a family secret and fulfilling a promise all come together in Monica Kidd's new novel, set in Newfoundland back in 1968. We reach the author in Calgary for a chat about "The Crane" - including a reading from her brand new novel. (Krissy Holmes with Monica Kidd)

A river watch is in effect in the town of Badger after rising water prompted the evacuation of three families Monday night. This all comes 22 years after that memorable February of 2003 when the entire town was evacuated due to rising river waters and subsequent freeze. We reached the mayor of Badger for an update on the situation. (Krissy Holmes with Denis Butt)

Both ferries on the Bell Island run are out of service... leaving people stranded on both sides of The Tickle and some supplies running low. We get the latest from the mayor of the Town of Wabana. (Krissy Holmes with Philip Tobin)

Are you ready to warm up to hit the slushy streets and trails for a winter jog? A fitness instructor and marathon runner drops by the On The Go studio with some tips to help make your run fun. (Krissy Holmes with Ange States)

Music to our ears! We have singers in the studio to celebrate local choir director Robert Colbourne's nomination for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award at this year's Junos. (Krissy Holmes with Robert Colbourne, Holy Heart of Mary choir members)

How well is Canada doing when it comes to Arctic defence as a gateway to Canada's north - and where does Newfoundland and Labrador fit into the plan? We reach a former MUN professor who's an Arctic defence expert and professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary. (Krissy Holmes with Rob Huebert)

It's Heritage Day in the province - a time to stop and appreciate our windswept lighthouses and majestic cathedrals. We introduce you to the winning student in the Heritage Places Poster Contest. (Krissy Holmes with Mariell Sanchez and Andrea O'Brien, Heritage NL municipal outreach officer with Heritage NL)

Time for a love story to warm your heart on a cold wintry February day We head to Yellowknife to find out how one couple of Newfoundlanders rekindled their teenage romance... decades after their mortifying first kiss. (Krissy Holmes with Linda and Brian Locke)

In its 100th year, Memorial University is celebrating Valentine's with the launch of a social media campaign... posting stories about life-changing connections of students who met at MUN. Today , we meet a former student who was at the university before Confederation. (Krissy Holmes with former student Doreen Cuff, along with Lisa Browne, VP administration, finance and advancement)