The St. John's Morning Show

While you might be feeling more rested from that extra hour of sleep, it could be doing more harm than good. Nyissa Walsh is a PhD student at Concordia University, who's studying sleep at the SCN Lab in Montreal. She joined us to talk about the psychological affects of daylight savings time.

Investigators with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary applied for search warrants in part because they believed Tony Humby and Bruce Escott were trafficking boys under the age of 18. The St. John's neighbours are now facing a total of 86 charges, but human trafficking is not on that list. The CBC's Ryan Cooke brought us more that story.

Kelsey Puddister, director of the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, joined us in studio to talk about Jacob's Garden of Hope, a new public space that was unveiled in Bay Bulls yesterday honouring those lost to suicide, addiction, and mental health.

There's a row over a road in Galway. Danny Williams says until he builds a road, the city won't let him build an apartment building. We heard from him and the city.

Newfoundland’s original punk band, Da Slyme, is getting some national attention, thanks to English music producer Fred Again, and Canadian music journalist Nardwuar. The Morning Show's Jonny Hodder spoke with Nardwuar and Da Slyme member Goohaw Groon, aka George Smith.

It is estimated that 28% of new parents in this province will experience a mood and anxiety disorder, and an upcoming symposium is looking to shed a light on that. The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding its first-ever symposium in St. John's this weekend. For more, we spoke perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Archana Vidyasankar, who's also the group's chair.

When you think speed dating, you might picture 20 tables in a room and only five minutes to talk... well, think again. Jenny Temple runs Dharma Connections, where she teaches yoga and fitness classes about healthy aging. Now, she's running a speed dating program for people 60 years and older. She joined us on the line to talk about it.

We’re entering the busiest time of the year for mail delivery, but a looming strike by Canada Post employees could throw a wrench in your online holiday shopping. For more, we spoke with Craig Dyer, the president of the local chapter of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

What's your favourite candy? What are you being for Halloween? WHY are you being that for Halloween? Those are some of the questions Sarah Antle posed to kids at Rennie's River Elementary.

It's Halloween, and almost time to go out trick or treating. We got some safety tips from RNC Constable James Cadigan.