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CBC
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Smokey the Bear was right: you can prevent wildfires. But government has to act too, says N.L. fire chief
Fred Hollett, fire chief for Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, says wildfires are a persistent threat. Officials don't put fire bans in place lightly, but they need co-operation from the public. Hollett tells the CBC's Adam Walsh all levels of government have to be doing more, too.
CBC
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
The East Coast Music Awards kick off today in St. John's
The East Coast Music Awards return to Newfoundland and Labrador from May 7-11. But this year, the show is rolling in with the fog of controversy. Several nominees pulled out of the event and called for a boycott. But the association promised changes, and the show must go on. The CBC's Adam Walsh looks ahead to the coming days.
CBC
07-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
One in the books, and two more on the way. Municipalities N.L. worries about election fatigue
There are provincial and municipal elections still to come in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025. Rob Nolan, CEO of Municipalities of Newfoundland and Labrador, says that could affect who's wanting to throw their hat in the ring. He talked to Adam Walsh of CBC's The Signal when the show was in Gander.
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Irish Daily Star
The secret Walmart codes every shopper must know before it's too late
Shoppers at Walmart aren't usually privy to the codes employees use to communicate certain situations from something as minor as a spill to a serious emergency. But knowing these codes could help shopper stay safe during an emergency and know when to evacuate the store before any formal announcement is made. The word, letter and color coded alerts are part of Walmarts national employee training and are required to be learned by every Walmart associate nationwide. While the majority of these codes are intended for employees, knowing a few of them could help customers stay safe while shopping or even just finish their shopping faster. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'dumbest President ever' after six-word comment about Congo Read More Related Articles Deranged Donald Trump posts mad 184-word Easter message taking aim at all his enemies Code Adam was created by Walmart in 1994 as a way to help find and identify children reported missing in their stores The retailer is known for having the strictest security policies in the industry, even after losing its place as America's top retailer. The codes are used as a system to keep a sense of order in a potentially chaotic store. CODE SPARK: Code spark in activated when registers at the front of the store become overwhelmed and are in need of backup cashiers. Any available workers will quickly make their way to the registers to alleviate the long lines. CODE ADAM: Code Adam is used to alert all associates that there is a missing child in the store. The code was created in 1994 and named after 6-year-old Adam Walsh, a murder victim who disappeared from a Sears store in 1981. Many other retailers around the country use the code for the same reason. CODE A: Not short for code Adam, Code A rather refers to a spill somewhere in the store. CODE B: For Code B, shoppers may want to have their cameras ready, as it denotes a VIP or celebrity has entered the store. However, employees are instructed to keep this VIP's identity a secret. CODE C: Code C suggests its own meaning, as it means customer service. Meaning a shopper is in need of an associate's help somewhere in the store, whether it be opening the case to something, or reaching an item stored high up on the shelves. The rest of the codes are all color coded and general indicate there is some sort of emergency in our outside of the store. They include white, orange, red, blue, black, green and brown. Wal-Mart employee Helen DoBon stocked up before leaving work and heading home to Evergreen. (Image: Denver Post via Getty Images) White is used for when there is an accident or injury in the store, while orange is when there is a chemical spill in or outside of the store. A Code Red indicates there is an explosion or fire somewhere in the store and a Code Blue is to inform employees there is a bomb threat in the building. Shoppers may hear Code Black if there is inclement weather coming to the area, such as a tornado or earthquake and Code Green means there is a hostage situation inside the store. Code Brown is also a rarely used code but indicates there is an active shooter in the building. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
CBC
24-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
‘When you think it can't get whackier, it does': Making sense of American politics on The Signal
Uncertainty and destabilization are two words used by political scientists in St. John's to describe the Canada-U.S. relations right now. The Signal's Adam Walsh and his guests discuss the consequences of a Donald Trump presidency and what it means for Canadians.
