The St. John's Morning Show

This weekend, Landwash Brewery is bringing together more than 10 breweries and distilleries at the second annual Wharf Fest. The event kicks off Saturday at The Wharf in Quidi Vidi Village, and our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went there this morning to find out more information. He was joined by Maddy Riche, media manager and designer with Landwash Brewery, and Christina Coady, co-owner and operations manager.

There's a new retreat and culinary experience coming to town. It's at Cape Broyle recently on the Irish Loop, where there's a construction site on one side of the bay, in the middle of a forest. The operators say they're drawing inspiration from life on the Southern Shore. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts went to Cape Broyle to get an early tour of what's to come.

Justin Barbour left the shores of Hudson Bay last Summer with the goal of trekking 38-hundred kilometres through the vast Canadian wilderness. It's the longest solo journey ever attempted through Northeast Canada. Earlier this month, the Newfoundland Explorer finished his incredible journey at the island's southernmost point, Cape Pine. He joined us in studio today to talk about Expedition Northeast.

Tina Olivero's son Ben died following an overdose a year ago, losing his battle with mental health and addictions. Now, she will hold a candlelight vigil this weekend to remember him and others who have been affected by mental health and addictions issues. To learn more about the vigil, our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts was live this morning from downtown St. John's

There's a new organization in town that's holding its first event this weekend. Queer Picnic St. John's is facilitating events for 2SLGBTQ+ people to come together and connect in a safe space. To learn more about the group and this weekend's event, three of the organizers of Queer Picnic St. John's joined us in the studio today. Local lesbians Erin Lee, Jonnie-Rae Hageman and Miranda Cooper discuss what's to come.

Heart’s Content is the western site of the first permanent trans-oceanic submarine telegraph cable, connecting North America and Valentia, Ireland. In studio today we were joined by Bob Power, a genealogist and family historian. He has a significant personal connection to the community and the cable. He will be giving a talk about it on Saturday. 

Janice Strickland's daughters remains were put in a freezer at the Health Sciences Centre, and due to her being on social assistance, she didn't have the funds to claim the body and pay for a funeral. She was told the family was ineligible for government help. Her interview aired yesterday on CBC's Here and Now. Janice Strickland spoke with the CBC's Elizabeth Whitten.

When first responders have to worry about their own safety, it's hard to do their jobs properly. Many drivers tear through emergency scenes at high speed, or drive while distracted. Duane Antle joined us on the line today to discuss the situation. He's the chief of the Come By Chance Fire Department, and the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services.

The Morning Show's Katherine Crummey hit the parks to ask people what they're listening to in the summer sun -- or to be more specific, what they're calling their "Song of the Summer." And we're all feeling a little inspired with the choices. 

You don't have to look very far to see how climate change is changing this province. In coastal regions, rising sea levels and intense storms are literally tearing away at communities. A new documentary airing tonight (Wednesday) on CBC TV chronicles the effects of climate change on the land, and the livelihoods of people on the Northern Peninsula. It was made by journalist Leila Beaudoin in Port Saunders, and she joined us on the line to talk about it.