The first-degree murder trial of Dean Penney is underway at Supreme Court in Corner Brook.

Penney is accused of killing his estranged wife Jennifer Hillier-Penney. The mother of two was 38 years old at the time of her disappearance from Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula more than nine years ago. On this week’s podcast, we’ll walk you through what happened on the day Hillier-Penney disappeared, the extensive search that followed and bring details from a trial that include undercover police officers, promises of money and a confession to a pretend crime boss.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/guns-jewels-and-a-heist-inside-the-fake-world-police-built-for-accused-killer-dean-penney-9.7162129

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dean-penney-trial-april-8-9.7156627

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/dean-penney-trial-april-6-9.7154254

A 911 call to police is supposed to bring a swift response, but in rural N.L., it doesn't always work out that way. In this episode, we share the story of two communities and their struggle for adequate policing to help keep them safe.

Local companies in N.L. are saying devices like your laptop or cellphone are getting more expensive because of a critical memory chip shortage. On this episode we will explain the backstory and how the AI boom’s appetite is leaving others hungry for resources.