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Curious, clever and completely Newfoundland and Labrador. Our news, told in a way that’s as unique as the people it’s about. Hosted by Adam Walsh. New episode every Wednesday.

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‘In order to win, first, we have to survive': The fervor behind Cain’s Quest

With 3,400 ruthless kilometres spread across Labrador’s wilderness, every two years, 18 snowmobile teams take their chances on this risky race. On this podcast, we tell you what’s at stake to reach the finish line, the racers personal reasons for signing up and how this race represents Labrador. Reach out to the host with your thoughts: adam.walsh@cbc.ca To learn more about Cain’s Quest: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cains-quest-start-2026-9.7101670

20 min
FEB 18

One year later, what’s next for the grounded MSC Baltic III

The Baltic, a massive container ship, has spent the winter being battered by waves with cracks visible in its hull. It remains grounded in a cove near Lark Harbour, a town on the west coast of Newfoundland. Today on the pod we look back at an incredible crew rescue, response to environmental contamination risks, and what it will take to get the ship out of there.

21 min
FEB 11

Industry vs conservation? Why protection plans sank for N.L.’s south coast fjords

Nearly 6,500 kilometres along Newfoundland's south coast could have become a national conservation area. But it looks like plans are dead in the water after the N.L. government pulled out of an MOU. Today on the pod we explain the backstory, the government’s decision and bring you the responses that quickly followed.

27 min
FEB 4

Children are using AI to produce intimate images. Is the technology too accessible?

From Labrador City to the Avalon Peninsula, there are allegations of students using AI to create intimate images. Today on the podcast, we hear about a high school investigation and what parents and kids should know about the technology that is becoming easier to access.

25 min
JAN 28

A new pickup truck in this economy? Why N.L. consumer spending is up

With a shaky economy, cost of living crisis and the Newfoundland and Labrador’s government running substantial deficits, not to mention the debt, consumer spending is surprisingly high. In this podcast, we’ll investigate why… and where that spending money is coming from.

20 min
JAN 21

Why N.L.'s OG tech investor is still big on the sector

Mark Dobbin is a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Newfoundland and Labrador. On this week’s pod, he tells us why he’s been so bullish on the province’s potential and its tech industry. We also hear from a local tech leader who says he’s with the most incredible Newfoundland company you haven’t heard of.

23 min
JAN 14

One wind energy project out, another in? How we got here.

Plans for a massive wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland are dead in the water... for now. Instead, there’s a new multi-billion-dollar proposal involving wind turbines and a new $16-billion transmission network connecting the Atlantic provinces to Quebec. On this podcast episode we explain how we got here and where we might be going.

29 min
JAN 7

Does Gros Morne have a food security recipe for N.L.?

Food security and affordability are on everyone's lips these days. Today on the podcast, we visit a farm and a social enterprise in the Gros Morne region that have partnered together to improve access to locally grown food.

25 min

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