The St. John's Morning Show

Space may be the final frontier, but we learn more and more about it everyday. We spoke with science communicator and aspiring astronaut Bethany Downer just ahead of her presentation a the Co. Innovation centre.

This past weekend, the town of Clarenville hosted their first Giant Pumpkin Festival. Organizers Leslee and Krista Lake joined us on the line this morning and told us how it went.

Colds, influenza, pneumonia… It's sick season, and masks are back at hospitals and clinics. Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Natalie Bridger, spoke with the CBC's Mark Quinn.

Last year's byelection for Ward 4 saw a very low turnout. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts wanted to find out why, and what the city is doing this time around to increase participation. He spoke with city clerk Theresa Walsh at St. John's City Hall.

Providing some comfort for kids and families who are dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis. Ches's Night of Delight is happening this Saturday, and is hosted by Candlelighters N-L. For more details on the event, we spoke with Erin Collett, the group's community engagement manager.

Lilith, Bambi, and Ghost Rider walk into a bar... but they're costumes were no joke. Those are winners of last night's Mardi Gras costume contest on George Street. We spoke with Hamilton Cornish and Laura Cross.

This morning, we learned all about the influence of Ernest A. Steinbrink, a German architect recruited by Joey Smallwood to immigrate to Newfoundland. We spoke with Robert Mellin, an architect and retired professor. This Wednesday, he'll give a presentation at The Rooms called "A Post-Confederation NL Architect: The Work of Dr.Steinbrink."

There's no shortage of creative people in Newfoundland and Labrador, and MUN's Creative Writing Program has a big reputation across the country. We spoke with Michelle Porter, an assistant professor of creative writing in the Department of English at MUN, and Aaron Tucker, a new professor in the creative writing program.

Becoming a permanent resident isn't easy. And next year, the federal government plans to cut the number of new permanent residents by 90,000. Constanza Safatle Ferrari is a St. John's business-owner, who's originally from Chile. She joined us in studio with her thoughts on the cut.

The Duke of Duckworth is known for more than just the fish and chips... like patrons of the afterlife coming back for another spirit. Long-time bartender Steve Joy told the Morning Show's Sarah Antle haunted tales from the pub.