St. John's Morning Show audio interview
Every day we feature a sample of the stories and interviews that were run on the Morning Show in Real Audio format for you to listen to at your leisure.
Monday, December 17
Tuesday, December 18
Wednesday, December 19
Thursday, December 20
Friday, December 21
Monday, December 17
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Tuesday, December 18
Snowmobiler rescue
One more minute and he may have been too late. A man from St. Lawrence tells CBC producer Rod Etheridge how he saved a snowmobiler's life.
(Rod Etheridge with Eric Lake)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 5:00)Air Canada travel woes
With Christmas coming and bad weather on the mainland... we find out about the struggles to get flights home from two travelers, and speak with an industry watchdog about how Air Canada deals with stranded passengers.
(Jeff Gilhooly with Michael Janigan)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 6:45)CBS Bypass
If you live in Conception Bay South, your ride to work could soon be faster. We get details on the recently-announced CBS bypass road from the town's mayor.
(Jeff Gilhooly with Woodrow French)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 4:11)St. John's sidewalks
To clear or not to clear? When it comes to the sidewalks of St. John's, our listeners seem to be on the same side of the debate. We hear some phone reaction, some email reaction, and finish with some tape regarding the issue from city council.
(Morning Lines, emails read by Nancy Walsh and council tape)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 6:18)Wednesday, December 19
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Thursday, December 20
Cancer patients lawsuit
Eastern Health says it shouldn't be sued over problems with laboratory tests for breast cancer patients. Reporter Mark Quinn has some reaction from a patient with cancer - and a lawyer.
(Jeff Gilhooly with Mark Quinn)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 5:27)Carbon monoxide poisoning
We speak with a St. John's doctor who is seeing more patients with carbon monoxide poisoning... and he's worried that other cases are going undetected.
(Jeff Gilhooly with Dr. Ken Ledez)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 4:38)Visual impairment and sidewalks
When they're full of snow, St. John's sidewalks can be tough to maneuver. Imagine what it's like for the visually impaired. We get a first-hand account from a woman in that situation.
(Jeff Gilhooly with Wendy Baker)
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 3:47)Friday, December 21
Search for town slogan
The town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip's needs a new slogan. We check with a town councillor to find out why... and where to send your suggestions.
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 6:24)Morning Show carolers
Today we wrapped up our Morning Show Caroling Contest with visits by our carolers - Chloe Abbott, Anna Wheeler, Sarah Gibbons and Danielle Lodge - at three locations for the people our judges chose to receive our special gift of song. We regret we can't feature the actual carols - but we can let you hear the rest of the visits from Suzanne Woolridge and our four carolers, along with the people who nominated them:
(1) Paula Newhook for her mother-in-law Ann Newhook.
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 4:30)(2) Hugh Keenan for his mother Agnes Keenan.
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 4:02)(3) St. Teresa's School assistant-principal Tina Maloney for secretary Gail Manning, principal Paul Moores and crossing guard Joan Furlong.
Listen to this audio feature (Runs 5:28)Thanks to everyone who called in nominations for our Christmas gift of song, and of course our carolers, judges and our arts producer Suzanne Woolridge who worked so hard to make this second year of the contest so memorable. To those who were nominated but didn't receive an actual visit from our carolers, we hope you enjoyed the music and memories - our gift goes out to all of you. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2008!
The St. John's Morning Show crew.
