The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a benefits agreement with oil giants Equinor and BP that will open the path for construction and production of the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. Today on the podcast, reporter Terry Roberts covers the latest announcement and how we got here, plus with a look at Ottawa’s involvement and what it could mean in terms of royalties.

Twenty-nine officers have resigned from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary since 2023. On this pod, one former officer tells us why he left policing and what he thinks needs to change. We also hear what it means for the police to lose experienced officers.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.