This year, schools in various parts of Canada have cracked down on the use of cell phones by students in the classroom. Corner Brook Intermediate has embraced the change, and the CBC's Colleen Connors stopped by to see how the school is adjusting to the transition. She spoke with Principal Peter Burt, math teacher Robin Blanchard, and Grade 9 student and student council VP Emily Decker.

Many deaf people communicate through American Sign Language, or ASL. But when interpreters are hard to come by, communication can be very difficult. That’s why Random Island Academy has created community boards to allow more and more of their students to learn ASL. Mallory Melay is the Instructional Resource Teacher.

Last week, Mowi, .the salmon-farming giant based in Norway, held an open house to update people on the company's planned expansion. It wants to add capacity to its salmon hatchery in Stephenville. The project first came up for review in 2018, but was rejected after a court ruled the government didn't follow its own environmental guidelines in assessing it. Now it's back on the table, but the Atlantic Salmon Federation says it shouldn't be. Neville Crabbe is a spokesperson,.

Going to the groomer can be a daunting task for pet owners and their pets. Traveling to the groomer isn’t easy for everyone, and furry friends aren’t always happy about the trip either. That’s why a woman in Corner Brook has started "Perfect Pawdicures," a mobile pet care service. CBC’s Amy Feehan met up with her and some of her clients.

On Tuesday, we heard from the advocacy group Dense Breasts Canada, as well as NAPE. They expressed their concerns about the province's delay in moving on a reduction in the recommended age for breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40. Premier Andrew Furey said the province was taking 'immediate action,' but NL Health Services said it needed time to ensure resources were in place. Five months later, this change has still not been started. Last week, CBC's Alex Kennedy spoke with John Hogan, the Minister of Health and Community Services of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In May, the provincial government announced a reduction in the recommended age for breast cancer screenings from 50 to 40. Five months later, this change has not been implemented - and that's raising concerns for the advocacy group Dense Breasts Canada. Jennie Dale, the co-founder and executive director of Dense Breasts Canada, and NAPE President Jerry Earle spoke to the CBC's Alex Kennedy.

Earlier this week, The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary warned people in NL about a cell phone "brushing" scam. Now, police are sounding the alarm on another deception: this one involving emails, explicit websites and money. Cst. James Cadigan is the Public Communications Officer for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are becoming chilly, and the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange. But what's behind the tree's yearly transformation, and how does climate change play a role? The CBC's Colleen Connors spoke with Loïc D'Orangeville, associate professor of forest ecology and restoration at Laval University.