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It's summertime, and for a lot of us, that means we shift into a different gear. Our thoughts switch to trying to enjoy the precious good weather, with maybe some time off to put our feet up and relax. But for the folks at Canadian Blood Services, it's a time to worry about keeping up with the demand for blood and blood products.
And right now there is a shortage of those products right across the country. Gordon Skiffington is the community development manager for Canadian Blood Services in this province.
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In a surprising announcement this week, the federal department of Fisheries and Oceans declared the Northern Cod moratorium in this province over. It's increasing the total allowable catch of cod from 13-thousand tonnes last year to 18-thousand this year. The decision to open a small commercial cod fishery baffles scientists, who say all the evidence points to a need to cut quota, not expand it. Ryan Cleary is an inshore fisheries advocate and former Member of Parliament.
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Tourism season is well underway now, and so are plans for the sixth season of the King's Point Theatre Project. The project is meant to record, preserve, re-interpret and present the music and folklore of the area. This year's production is called Turncoat Hill, written by Rory Lambert. He's also the artistic director of the theatre project.
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There's a rise in the numbers of drink-spiking incidents across Canada - and most victims of the crime are females. Olivia Lynch, executive director of Violence Prevention Avalon East, recently told CBC how women can stay safe and protect themselves from such crimes. But we asked her to come back and talk about what men and boys should do about the problem, and what kind of education they need about consent and boundaries.
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The Northern Peninsula is home to one of this province's most beautiful ecosystems: the one at Hare Bay. Intervale Associates is an organization that provides programs to help conserve those areas. One of their newer projects is a wildlife monitoring program that will allow kids the chance to explore Hare Bay and learn wildlife surveying skills. Jackie Bauman is the project coordinator.
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On Wednesday, the federal department of Fisheries and Oceans announced that the Northern Cod moratorium, established in 1992, is now over. After 32 years, there will be a commercial cod fishery, with a total allowable catch of 18,000 tonnes. But when you compare that to pre-moratorium numbers, .it doesn't look much like a stock recovery. In 1989 ,the quota was 190,000 tonnes. Rebecca Schijns is a marine biologist specializing in cod with Oceana Canada. It's an independent charity, dedicated to preserving the health of the oceans. Schijns spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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2SLGBTQ+ communities in NL and across most of Canada have been celebrating Pride Month, but with a growing sense of unease. While they celebrate queer history, diversity and the continued journey for equality in rights and freedoms, they worry about surveys that show hate and aggression against members are on the rise. Sarah Worthman is a 2SLGBTQ+ activist and a member of the group No Space For Hate.
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The people of Churchill Falls who had stayed behind were being safely evacuated from the area last night, as the wildfire crept closer to the community. As fires across the province flare up, the island of Newfoundland is still under an outdoor fire ban. So what should all of us keep in mind right now? Scott Bungay is a member of Deer Lake Fire Rescue.
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A new immigration consulting company is coming to Corner Brook, but not everyone welcomes it. Madhvi Chhina is originally from India. She started her business, Canadian Immigration Scouts, in Mississauga, Ontario in 2017. Now, Chhina is preparing to open a second location in this region, but she got some pushback when she shared the news online. She spoke with the CBC's Hillary Johnson.
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If you've ever been hurt in a fender bender, you'll know it can take a long time for the insurance company to pay up for your treatment. Until now, the only way to speed up access to medical care has been for the patient to pay out of pocket. Now, the provincial government is changing the rules. Sarah Stoodley is the provincial minister of Digital Government and Service NL, and she spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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The new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook has been open for more than three weeks now. One of the large units is devoted to mental health care. A lot of thought goes into the design of a hospital, of course, and the new mental health unit is no exception. Robin Snell is a health care architect with Parkin Architects, one of the firms that designed the project.
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Traditionally, not many Indigenous artists have applied for ArtsNL grants. But now, the organization is launching a brand new grant program in hopes of changing that. It's specifically geared towards Indigenous artists, and is designed to help reduce any barriers that could come up during the application process. Jamie Felsberg is the Indigenous Outreach Officer with ArtsNL.
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The province has joined the federal government in supporting a new student apprentice program, in an effort to introduce more young people to the skilled trades, The idea is to expose high schoolers to a trade early, in the hope they'll stick with it as a career. Mark Squires runs Gander Electrical and Mechanical, and his teenage son wants to join the family business as an apprentice. But the people who run the program say he's not allowed, even without any public money involved. Mark Squires spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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People in the Roddickton, Bide Arm, Conche and Englee areas of the Northern Peninsula woke up to communication troubles this morning. Landlines, cell phones and some internet services in the area were out of commission since Monday afternoon or evening. Della DeMoss is the mayor of Roddickton-Bide Arm.
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A hockey ref who has spent 50 years on the ice, calling games and mentoring young officials has caught the eye of a national organization. Hockey Canada has given Hockey NL Referee-in-Chief Ed Flood this year's Officiating Award for his leadership, vision, and enduring passion for the sport. He's from Grand Falls-Windsor, but Flood has lived and worked in Corner Brook for decades. He shared his story of pulling on the striped jersey - and staying with the sport.
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Some people in St. Anthony will be making history later this week. The town will have its first-ever Pride parade, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community there are busy preparing. Katie Green and Renee Pilgrim are both founders of the GNP Queer Hub, and they'll be marching in the parade on Friday evening.
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Summer camp is a fun experience for young kids, and many of us look back on it with found memories. For 60 years, West Haven Summer Camp in Pasadena has been giving children memories to last a lifetime. Organizers and guests celebrated the anniversary of the campground over the weekend. The CBC’s Amy Feehan was there, to take in all the fun and to speak with campers - some who have been there since the beginning, and others who are brand new.
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Five restaurants in Western Newfoundland are putting a focus on local food this month - and they hope you will, too. Corner Brook and Humber Valley restaurants are taking part in the Local Plates Food Challenge. They're hoping to whet your appetite, so that you'll give priority to food that comes from the local area, year-round. Kevin Vincent is the chef and owner of Newfound Sushi. Richard Butt is a farmer and owner of Birchbark Farm in Pasadena. He is also the program coordinator of the Western NL Food Hub, which is a sponsor of the food challenge.
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A Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War will soon be in his final rest place at the National War Memorial in St. John's. He's called the Unknown Soldier and he represents all those who were killed in battle but have no known grave. Because of that, we'll never know who this man was. But many families will wonder if he could belong to them. Eleanor Manuel of Twillingate spoke with the CBC's Terry Roberts.
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