This is Newfoundland and Labrador

Getting around in rural N.L. is tough without your own vehicle and public transit is rare. But that's changing, as community leaders see transportation as a way to improve the well-being of residents. On this episode, we hear from three rural areas that are expanding or establishing public transit systems.

After eight weeks, the verdict is in: Dean Penney is guilty of the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. In this episode, the CBC's Colleen Connors breaks down everything that led to this moment - from the key witnesses and evidence, to the defence’s strategy, and the undercover police investigation that spanned years and ultimately led to his confession.

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Dean Penney found guilty of first-degree murder
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dean-penney-verdict-9.7206875

Premier Tony Wakeham has sent the province's energy plans back for a makeover. He says the Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding negotiated by the previous Liberal government is “deeply flawed.” In this episode, we break down the key findings from the committee that reviewed the MOU, and look at where this multi-billion-dollar negotiation currently stands.

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Churchill Falls MOU ‘not in the public interest’ says review committee
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/churchill-falls-mou-review-9.7203136

Reaction pours in after the MOU review — is a deal still possible?
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7205735

Homebuilding in Newfoundland and Labrador hasn’t kept up with demand. On this week’s podcast we talk about the reality of housing and homelessness in the province, the people working to make a difference and what it will take to fix things.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the number of babies born exposed to substances is on the rise — nearly 60 a year. In this episode, producer Caroline Hillier introduces you to their mothers and a pediatrician offering solutions for a system that is struggling.

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More babies are born exposed to substances in N.L. as system struggles to keep up, says pediatrician
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/babies-exposed-drugs-atlantic-voice-9.7166906