Labrador Morning

The Provincial Action Network on the Status of Women (PANSOW) released a report this week on gender-based violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. PANSOW co-chair Stacey Hoffe and consultant Ellen Maher highlight some important takeaways from that report for Labradorians.

Labrador trappers are worried the moose may go the same way as the caribou—that is, if something isn't done to manage the population. We hear from two trappers and the provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

Our winters are changing, and that spells trouble for dog sled racers on the Labrador coast. 

We hear from one of the race organizers who had to call off the races in Port Hope Simpson. 

We hear from research scientist Bill Merryfield from the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis about the recent warm weather in Labrador.

Cain's Quest 2024 came to an emotional close yesterday, with an awards ceremony honoring the fastest and most sportsmanlike racers to cross the finish line. We hear the highlights.

We hear from Todd Kent, the founder of Cain’s Quest, about how the race began.

Track that! We caught up with Cain's Quest volunteer tracker David Hawes again. We hear what it was like to track 30 + snowmobile teams on the race route.

The climate is changing, and Elizabeth Penashue says she has never seen a winter quite like this. We hear from the renowned Innu Elder.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Director of Community Services and Recreation has been dismissed without cause by the town council.  Residents rallied behind Travis Ford in a show of support. We bring you what happened at a town council meeting and protest that followed this week.

Are you feeling a little loopy? You will be at the Loppet! We chatted with Birch Brook about their first Loopy Lappet this weekend.