Today on the show we talk mining in Newfoundland and Labrador. We cover everything from prospecting, to the actual mining and where we send critical minerals. Industry experts cover the current state of the industry, prospects for the future and challenges.Guests Amanda McCallum, executive director Mining Industry N.L.; Arn Keeling Memorial University geography professor; Steve Piercy geologist and MUN research professor; Derek Wilton, CNA faculty researcher; James Powell, mining executive; and Graham Letto, general manager, stakeholder relations Tacora Resources
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Why do we need national service organizations?
Today on the show we have a conversation about service, volunteering, community connection and national pride. The lens for today is Kin Canada, which you may know as Kinsmen and Kinnette clubs. You'll meet some folks from across the province and across generations who are all trying to make a difference. Guests: Craig White, St. John's Kin Club; Ibo Essam, St John's Kin Club ; Peter Noel St John's Kin Club; Cory Sheppard, Corner Brook Kinsmen; Tina Bennett, Notre Dame Kinette Club; Jeannine Chaulk, Goose-Happy Valley Kinette Club.
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Why convenience stores still matter
Today on the show we talk about the importance of convenience stores to communities, the local economy, and the challenges they are facing. Guests: Ivy Hanley, co-owner of Urban Market 1919; Mithun Mathew, owner of SpiceX: Blackmarsh Superette; Kristen Dwyer, Seal Cove Grocery in CBS; Mike Hammoud, vice-president the Atlantic region of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada; Brian Kelly, Howley Shopping Centre in Howley; Michelle Payne, Fox's General Store in Corner Brook; Darrelle Bennett, Grenfell Variety and Hamilton River Convenience in Happy Valley Goose Bay.
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Red Dress Day
Today on the show we talk about Red Dress Day, its importance, calls to action and what still needs to be done to support and protect Indigenous women and girls and gender diverse people. Guests: Leah Randell, cultural support worker at First Light; Stacey Hoffe, executive director Mokami Status of Women Council; Rebecca Larkham, women's centre coordinatorMokami Status of Women Council; Colleen Paul, central vice chief Qalipu First Nation; Heather Angnatok, traditional Inuit seamstress from Nunatsiavut.
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Live from the 2025 Municipal Symposium in Gander
Today in Gander, host Adam Walsh speaks with municipal leaders about issues they are tackling as communities get ready for municipal elections taking place in fall. He also asks folks about what parts of their communities they would like to brag about. Guests: Rob Nolan, MNL CEO and more.
Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.
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