We listen to a chat CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler had with horticulturist Tim Walsh about the mighty dandelion... beginning with the question are there more of them this year than previous. Following that, On The Go host Krissy Holmes adds her thoughts on the oft-villianized plant. (Ashley Brauweiler with Tim Walsh, Krissy Holmes)

An exceptional young student from St. John's beats out 10,000 competitors from across the country to earn the title of Canada's Top Young Geographer. We welcome the 15-year-old to the On The Go studio to hear about how he took the top honours. (Krissy Holmes with Mark Cherwick)

From accepting that our time on earth is finite and we may never get around to checking everything off our 'to-do' list... to actually doing the things that make us happy. A British author and journalist joins us to talk about his book "Meditations for Mortals." (Krissy Holmes with Oliver Burkeman)

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease early on is not straight forward. A new blood test has been approved in the United States that could increase the odds of identifying the disease while still in its early stages. On The Go's health contributor takes a look. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

There was fanfare and millions of dollars flowing when the province signed on to the federal School Food Program last fall. However, with scant information and no food on the table... a mom and volunteer from St. Joseph's says she can't find out if or when kids might get a meal at her school. (Krissy Holmes with Petrina Daley)

The premiers pitched their big "nation building" projects to the prime minister today. NL premier John Hogan says this province is focused on fast-tracking its energy projects... including offshore oil. Ahead of the Energy NL conference in St, John's Tuesday, we speak to the company CEO about the message and timing. (Krissy Holmes with Charlene Johnson)

He's not on stage singing Barber of Seville today, but local opera star David Pomeroy is in the barber's chair having his head shaved to raise money for young adults with cancer. We spoke with about the why's and how's. (Krissy Holmes and Ella Burke with David Pomeroy and Sarah Halliday)

The latest on the Churchill Falls blaze and fire conditions throughout the province as we head into the weekend + despite the high risk, no province-wide fire ban has been implemented, only in certain areas. CBC reporter Jenna Head asked just this to recently appointed premier John Hogan. (Krissy Holmes with Jeff Motty)(Jenna Head with Premier John Hogan)