Weekend AM

Alex Saunders, recipient of the Lawrence Jackson Writer's Award, tells Weekend AM's Heather Barrett about his life and writing career, and Harold Noseworthy explains his quest to visit every single community in Newfoundland.

Heather visits a beekeeper in Flatrock, talks to a Trinity Bay man who is selling off an impressive accordion collection, and meets Essi Wuorela, a member of the Finnish vocal group Rajaton.

Heather talks to 12-year-old Jacob Hiscock about his latest boatbuilding project, she visits Brenda Rowe's art studio, and she meets Robert Katz, co-creator of the film "Were the House Still Standing,"

The Definitely Not Faked Paranormal Film Footage Challenge is a hit at Sci Fi on the Rock, Allison O'Mahony's designs are knit around the world, and Devin Heroux reports on the World Curling Championships - from a Las Vegas casino.

Cody Westman of St. John's is bringing his short film, called Casey, to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, and recitationist Dave Paddon has a new book.

Weekend AM goes to Government House in St. John's for the presentation of the 2017 BMO Winterset Award, and Heather and Lisa enjoy a cuppa with Dee Payne of the Newfoundland Teacup Appreciation Society.

Heather talks to 14-year-old hockey phenom Abby Newhook, and Weekend AM's Binge Watchers Andie Bulman and Bree Parsons have some great recommendations from television's back catalogue.

Chris Andrews of Shanneyganock likes to keep it fresh. He takes a break from a successful career in his band, to pursue a labour of love. The album A Bit of Wear and Tear is featured on First Listen.

Chef Claire Tansey debunks cooking myths. Ally Blog, two BFF's tell us about enjoying the best NL offers. A meter from greatness, Angela Pickett on the set of The Finch.

You may know Chris Andrews from his band, Shanneyganock. Or his pub, Erin's Pub. Or for his occasion guest gig here at the CBC. Now - for the first time in a decade, Chris has cut a solo album. It's called A bit of wear and Tear. Chris Andrews dropped by the Weekend AM studio recently for a chat with host Heather Barrett.

Heather meets two of the members of Grind Mind, an N.L. horror filmmaking collective, we get the Saturday lowdown on Cain's Quest 2018, and the Celtic Fiddlers celebrate their 25th anniversary

We invited you to join us at the Association of New Canadians Training Centre in St. John's. Our special guest was Sharon Bala - author of The Boat People, one of the books on the Canada Reads Shortlist. It was a wonderful evening - with Sharon, the staff and students at the Association for New Canadians - and some great music and snacks. Come with us now and listen to an Evening to Open Your Eyes.

Allan Hawco tells Heather about his latest project, the CBC Television mini-series Caught, and Alison Eagar Ryan, the Australian international skating judge from St. John's, joins Heather from Brisbane, Australia to talk about Kaetlyn Osmond's Olympic performances.

Heather interrupts Jon Kimura Parker's piano practice, the Fogo Islanders hockey team prepares to to play the Montreal Canadiens Alumni, and Jason Wells/Irma Gerd talks about the St. John's drag queen scene.

The Great Canadian Baking Show is looking for home bakers for its second season, Crippled, a play by Paul David Power, is making audiences cry and think, and Jody Williams is holding yoga classes just for men.