—SHOW NOTES—

◘ Using mostly data from Statistics Canada, Wayne compares various aspects of Newfoundland to Canada as a whole ◘

— Sources —

◘ Canadian Real Estate Association, REALTOR.ca, https://www.realtor.ca/ ◘

◘ Statistics Canada, Data products, 2021 Census, updated April 2, 2025, https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/index-eng.cfm ◘

◘ Statistics Canada, Subjects, updated December 13, 2025, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/subjects?MM=1 ◘

◘ Wayne interviews writer Leslie Butt, an Indigenous Canadian, a mother, and an avid painter, poet, musician, and home renovator, depending on the day. She is the author of the national Indigenous Voices Award 2022 award-winning novel Tanked, novella Fifteen, and poetry anthology Bring on the Dark. Leslie is also a contributing author to Carving Space (McClelland & Stewart, 2023) and From Grit and Grace 2 (Hive Mind Publishing, 2023). Her upcoming novel, Jellybean Reservation, will be available in spring 2026.

She lives in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, with her children and an absurd garden. Leslie looks forward to friends dropping by to discuss lucid dreams and critical legal theory. Or finally someone to jam with. ◘

—SHOW NOTES—

◘ Wayne reflects on the second anniversary of his move to St. John’s ◘

—Sources—

◘ Heritage Newfoundland and Labrador. “Maps of Newfoundland and Labrador.” 1999. https://www.heritage.nf.ca/resources/place-maps.php. ◘

◘ Wayne Jones. WayneJones.ca. “My Standup Comedy.” Updated November 27, 2025. https://www.waynejones.ca/my-standup-comedy/. ◘

—SHOW NOTES—

◘ Wayne and his friend Gwen have the scoop (or two scoops) on the famous Newfoundland cold plate ◘

—SOURCES AND PHOTOS—

◘ Barry C. Parsons, “Newfoundland Cold Plate: A Traditional Post Christmas Favourite,” July 7, 2025, https://www.rockrecipes.com/newfoundland-cold-plate/. ◘

◘ “Feeding of the 1,400?!,” Newfoundland Churchman 35, no. 8 (January 1889): 5, https://collections.mun.ca/digital/collection/nlchurchman/id/6486/rec/8. ◘

◘ Gwen Pittman, “St. Mary the Virgin, St. John’s … Cakes for Christmas Online Auction …,” Facebook, November 5, 2025, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1238127455029152&set=a.486750776833494. ◘

◘ Tara Massouleh McCay, “Why Southerners Will Always Love a Cold Plate,” Southern Living, May 3, 2025, https://www.southernliving.com/why-southerners-love-a-cold-plate-11727752. ◘

◘ “Traditional Newfoundland Cold Plates,” Lord Byron’s Kitchen, February 5, 2020, https://www.lordbyronskitchen.com/traditional-newfoundland-cold-plates/. ◘

◘ Wayne Jones, Google Photos Album, “NLBoy: The Definitive Guide to the Newfoundland Cold Plate,” https://photos.app.goo.gl/HNgxLRnnBcMNKFCu8. ◘

—SHOW NOTES—

◘ My friend Judy and I visit the lighthouse at Cape St. Francis and come upon a movie set ◘

—Sources—

◘ Lighthousefriends.com, “Cape St. Francis Lighthouse,” 2025, lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=1293 ◘

◘ Memorial University Maritime History Archive, Maritime History Archive Public Photo Catalogue, “Cape St. Francis, Newfoundland, and Lighthouse,” PF-055.2-E31, 2005, https://mha.mun.ca/mha/pviewphoto/Record_ID/2230 ◘

◘ Nellie Andreeva, “Josh Hartnett to Headline Netflix’s Newfoundland Limited Series; Jessica Rhoades Joins As EP,” Deadline, May 22, 2025, https://deadline.com/2025/05/josh-hartnett-newfoundland-netflix-limited-series-1236408402/ ◘

◘ “Untitled Netflix Newfoundland Series,” IMdB, 2025, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35934755/ ◘

◘ Wayne Jones, Google Photos Album, “NLBoy: Cape St. Francis, Newfoundland (October 2025),” November 15, 2025, https://photos.app.goo.gl/dPZ3zSE6qTtkf51v5 ◘

—SHOW NOTES—

◘ The Newfoundland premier may not be handling the Churchill Falls negotiations with Quebec very well ◘

—Sources—

◘ Melanie Martin, “The 1969 Contract,” 2006, Heritage Newfoundland & Labrador, https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/politics/churchill-falls.php ◘

◘ Terry Roberts, “Debate Over Churchill Falls MOU Begins with Government on Defensive,” January 6, 2025, CBC News, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/churchill-deal-debate-1.7423675 ◘

◘ “2025 Newfoundland and Labrador General Election,” edited November 4, 2025, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Newfoundland_and_Labrador_general_election ◘

— SHOW NOTES —

◘ Condos in Newfoundland, in Canada, and in general ◘

— Sources —

◘ Canadian Real Estate Association, Realtor.ca, https://www.realtor.ca/ ◘

◘ Louise Rachlis, “Botanica Might Be the Friendliest Address in Town,” The Ottawa Citizen, May 8, 2021, https://www.pressreader.com/canada/ottawa-citizen/20210508/281509344060544?srsltid=AfmBOorAzdqMNYpbPvQxz9Sc8CmGw3QZKGp5Hm6meoUPwFY1nSLFOYmH ◘

◘ Newfoundland and Labrador, Condominium Act, 2009, SNL2009 CHAPTER C-29.1, December 22, 2009, amended 2022, https://assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/c29-1.htm ◘

◘ Statistics Canada, “A Place to Call Home,” The Daily, November 21, 2022, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220921/g-b002-eng.htm ◘

—SHOW NOTES—

◘Wayne talks with two St. John's stand-up comedians who host comedy shows at pubs in the city. Many of the performers are there as "open mic" comedians, that is any member of the public who wants to give it a try for 5 minutes, though some of them have a lot of experience, and some are professionals. ◘

◘ Josh Menchions is a comedian, accessibility advocate, and leader in Newfoundland and Labrador's arts community. He's been doing stand-up since 2018 and just last year founded the website Standup Comedy NL, an initiative to organize and expand Newfoundland's comedy scene, making it easier for audiences to find shows and for comedians to connect with their community. He is the host of Last Minute Comedy, held at the Peter Easton Pub. ◘

◘ In addition to his work in comedy, Josh is committed to advancing accessibility. He founded Accessible NL in 2018 to support inclusive community spaces and foster partnerships with local businesses to improve accessibility. He also contributes to the Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch & Improv Comedians. His ability to connect through humour, advocacy, and community-building continues to inspire inclusive change across Newfoundland and beyond. ◘

◘ Ed Woodruff is the host and producer of Spirit of Comedy, at the Spirit pub, St. John's only open mic comedy show wheree you can sign up on the spot to perform a set. He has been performing stand-up comedy for over a year, and is an engaged member of the city's stand-up community. His humour tends towards jokes about confusion around sexual orientation, and equal confusion around a young man working in an industry dominated by older men. The best way to find him and hear his materials is to come out and see for yourself at one of the many open mics in and around St. John's. ◘