Affordable childcare has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as some parents feared the loss of $10-a-day care. The province has asked how it can increase fertility rates, but on this episode we dive into issues over spaces and demand, staff work and compensation, funding and red tape – with people on the front lines of childcare.

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N.L. education minister confident $10-a-day child care is here to stay

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/child-care-meeting-9.7355544

Innu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini discusses the Innu Nation's relationship with the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the deep hurt in the community caused by a dispute over history, and what path can amend that relationship. This episode (recorded earlier this month before the vote on the Churchill River energy deal) is being released on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which coincides with the opening of the previously cancelled Innu Pakassiun exhibit at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River.

The new Churchill Falls deal has stirred up a lot of opinions and criticism. While negotiators say the new energy agreement is a safe bet, some fear taking the gamble. In this edition of the podcast, we dig into the root of trust issues in the province, going back to energy development history on the Churchill River and political rhetoric over the years. CBC Journalist Ashley Fitzpatrick and former PUB chair and energy critic David Vary join host Adam Walsh for the discussion.

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Catching up on Churchill Falls? Here's 6 questions about the deal, answered

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/catching-up-on-churchill-falls-here-s-6-questions-about-the-deal-answered-9.7349344