The Signal

Today on the show w are talking senior men's, mental health with a special guest from Men's Sheds Canada -- an organization that imagines a country where every man feels valued, engaged in his community, experiencing purpose belong and wellbeing in his aging journey. 

Guests: Brian Sawyer, Men's Shed's Canada; Bill Jeffery, men's mental health advocate; Stacy Sheppard, manager of community and tenant services, Anglican Homes Inc.; Kimberly Leonard, CEO, SeniorsNL

Anglican Homes Inc.

Some people in health-care are working on innovative solutions to help people stay healthier longer. On the show today we hear from them. 

Guests: Robert Wilson, manager of Quality of Care N.L.; Ashley Ryan, provincial manager of operations, Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program; Dr. Gokul Vidyasankar, respirologist, medical director of the Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program; Catherine Babstock, senior friendly manager, N.L. Health Services; Tara Butler, certified therapeutic recreation specialist 

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AI is helping accelerate tasks but can it help build a business from scratch in just two days? Local business incubator Genesis believes that's doable and they are having a two day event to prove it. On today’s show we speak with local entrepreneurs about their start ups, AI and doing business in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

GUESTS - Ed Martin, President & CEO of Genesis; Joshua Green, CEO of Mysa, a Build48 Speaker, and Genesis Board Member; Joshua Kattapuram, Founder & CEO of Clace AI; Adilya Dragan, Founder & CEO of Starluv. 

Ahead of International Women's Day, today on the show you will meet theatre makers who are helping to shape our cultural landscape. We have a panel of guests from the Women’s Work Festival, a week long event that provides workshops, networking opportunities and support for women and gender diverse folks wishing to step into theater. Guests: Artistic producer for the Women’s Work Festival Ana Pitol, Playwright and artistic director of Centra Cultural Collective Nicole Obiodiaka, Playwright, actor and director based on NL’s west coast Jamie Merrigan, Performer, writer, comedian and entrepreneur in NL’s arts sector Amy House 

The Signal team had to hurry hard down to the Brier Patch for the an on location show today. They spoke with local curlers and folks who made the trip to town from up along. 

Today on the show we talk about U.S. attacks on Iran, the fallout and what it may mean for all of us. 

GUESTS - Justin Fantuozzo, MUN history professor; Lucian Ashworth, MUN political science professor; Allison Furlong (Newfoundlander in Qatar), Heidi Matthews, law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, Aysan Darvishi 

In this episode we speak with black musicians/artists living in St. John’s about their music and inspiration, their roots and black representation in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

GUESTS - Nana Kwame Obese, musician, Lydia and Lina Makaga, co-founders of MKS Productions; Andrew Kagumba, musician; Judith Ifeadi, musician and playwrite

Movies, TV Series, classic films - whatever you are watching these days today on the show we are chatting about them. We have a panel of film critics to talk about the films that are trending. 

GUESTS - Sandra Mills, Susan Kelsey, Ian Mills

A conversation about climate action in a time of dismantling of weather/climate centres in the United States and a shifting landscape in Canada.

Guests: Joel Finnis, MUN climatologist; Stephanie Arnold, associate executive director, CLIMAtlantic; Emma Power, senior consultant, Fundamental Inc.; Anabela Bonada, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation; Adam Lynes-Ford, co-founder, My Climate Plan

With 3,400 ruthless kilometres spread across Labrador’s wilderness, every two years, 18 snowmobile teams take their chances on this risky race. On this podcast, we tell you what’s at stake to reach the finish line, the racers personal reasons for signing up and how this race represents Labrador. 

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To learn more about Cain’s Quest:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cains-quest-start-2026-9.7101670