The Signal

Making your home more energy efficient means it can feel more cozy in winter and cool in summer, and it can also save you money. But how do you know what uprages you need? And how do you pay for it all? Today's show digs into those questions. 

Today on the show we talk about late July gardening with a look a head to late season crops.  

We took the show on the road to the Dover Fault Interpretation Centre/Town Hall building. Today we meet folks throughout the region and talk about moving forward together in order to thrive. 

The New Yam Festival is celebrated by the Igbo community around the world and here in N.L. Members from the Igbo Cultural Association of NL join Adam Walsh to talk about the festival, its traditions and growing in a new country while also tending to their roots. 

Today on the show we have two episodes of the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. First we bring you a story about a controversy at St. John's City Hall that led to a councillor's suspension, and next steps now that he's back at council. Plus we take a look at the province's math scores and spoiler, they're not adding up to success. 

A check in show on N.L.’s real estate market. The panel of realtors will talk about the current - and climbing - housing prices, what is driving the growth, who are buying houses and how affordable the market is for first time home buyers? 

It's gardening day on the show and Josh Elyk from the MUN Botanical Garden stops by with tips and to have a chat about transplanting techniques for this time of year.

A climate expedition is currently sailing in the north and today, we speak with folks on board. The crew of educators and students are there to witness the impacts of our changing climate. We talk stories from the expedition, the science behind it, climate action and circle back to what it means to N.L.

The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its centenary, 100 years of supporting veterans. To mark the occasion, The Signal took the show on the road to Spaniard's Bay to meet folks at Branch 9. 

It's probably not news to you that Emergency Departments across are overcrowded and under severe strain.Today on the show we unpack what's causing this with a look at geriatric and long-term care. We also talk about solutions for 'system-wide failures.'