The St. John's Morning Show CBC

The province is spending 3-million dollars to increase student assistants in schools, but some are skeptical about whether resources are being put to the best use.

We sent Morning Show reporter Jessica Singer to Tim Hortons in Galway to learn how they decorate a Smile Cookie. She spoke with manager Nicole Hall.

Canada’s Walk of Fame will be celebrating Rick Mercer in his hometown of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, with a special “Hometown Stars” event. Rick joined us in studio this morning alongside Jeffrey Latimer, the CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame.

Finishing treatment is a huge milestone for cancer patients. But life after treatment can be filled with stress, pain, and fear. Geoff Eaton is the Executive Director and Founder of Young Adult Cancer Canada. Paula Newhook is an Oncology Social Worker. They joined us in studio to talk about the help that's available to people struggling with life post-treatment.

The movie Sweetland is about a small outport town facing resettlement in the early 2010s, and one man’s refusal to accept that reality. It’s based on the book “Sweetland” by Newfoundland author Michael Crummey, and directed by local filmmaker Christian Sparkes. They both joined us in studio this morning to talk about it's theatrical debut tonight at Scotiabank Cineplex.

Flower bouquets will bloom again in unexpected places throughout St. John’s today as part of the The Lonely Bouquet Campaign. Morning Show reporter Jessica Singer spoke with organizer Corie Outerbridge.