Labrador Morning

A Toronto Blue Jays player needs an astounding 13 hours of sleep to pitch well… and it’s fired off a debate on how much sleep is too much. Coming up… an expert weighs in on the controversy. (0:00)

The Nunatsiavut Government has a few ways of keeping tabs on our feathered friends. We hear about their community "bird recorders," (6:13)

Mayors from all over the Atlantic provinces made their way to Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week. We drop in on this meeting of the mayors. (13:32)

It's a concert with stories, or maybe it's stories with a concert. We hear about a show that combines, music, dance, and storytelling, happening this week in Lab West and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (19:09)

Every dollar is needed. But the SPCA says it needs more than donations from generous friends if it's going to continue. We hear from them. (26:44)

Hotels instead of homes. We bring you inside the Labrador Inn... and a town that's divided over how to handle homelessness. (34:13)

With the loss of Green Depot in Labrador West, what's everyone doing with their recyclables? Our roving reporter Darryl Dinn hit the streets to find out. (41:29)

Parliamentary Reporter for the National Post, Ryan Tumilty will join us to talk about what he's watching for this week in Ottawa. (48:13)

The Canadian government wants tech giants to pay for news content but so far Meta isn't budging. We get the latest on the dispute over Bill C-18. (0:00)

Labrador campus vice-provost Ashlee Cunsolo has been studying the emotional side of climate change for many years here in Labrador. We hear her reflections on the place of climate change research now at the Labrador campus here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (10:38)

The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is marking the 80th anniversary of the first families settling in the area. We're going for a stroll down memory lane on K street in the Valley. Nora Ford will share stories about her favorite one room shack. (16:43)

If you live on the north coast of Labrador, how can you eat nutritiously when your family's grocery bill

is as much as a household mortgage? A nutritionist with the Nunatsiavut government has some tips. (25:51)

Happy Valley's turning the big 8-0 on Saturday. We hear all about the free festivities in Kinsmen Park tomorrow for Happy Valley Day. (35:37)

We drop by the Innu Midwifery tent at the Gull Island Gathering. (40:39)

The Manishan Nui Community Gathering is the place to be this week. We're dropping by to speak with a couple enjoying some good quality time at Gull Island, while remembering loved ones. (49:02)

Is there a way to introduce major industrial projects in this province without triggering anger, protests, and maybe a public inquiry? (54:57)

As we head into fall, the colder temperatures mean we’ll be switching our wardrobes over. Before heading to the shops for a refresh, climate change columnist Emily Ferrier wants you to think about some more sustainable options. (0:00)

It's been a banner year for gardeners in Labrador West. We check in with a community garden ahead of the annual Farmers Market and Vendors Fair this weekend in Lab City. (6:28)

Heather will see first hand how a tent gets assembled at the Innu gathering at Gull Island. (11:32)

We're dropping into a family camping spot at the Gull Island gathering. We find out why it's so meaningful for families to be out on the land together. (19:19)

It's not only humans that need good housing in Labrador - birds need a decent place to perch, too.

We find out how the town of Churchill Falls is trying to help. (26:39)

Recent data shows there is a big difference in average grocery costs across the province... and according to that data, no one's paying more for their groceries than residents on the North Coast. We hear from the MHA for Torngat Mountains on this issue. (31:53)

For opponents of the proposed wind-to-hydrogen project on the west coast of the island, the urge to protect nature is just the start of their objections to the plan. (43:10)

Having a family discussion about gender identity... We talk with a psychologist about the best ways to be open and supportive parent. (0:00)

New heat pumps are being added to homes around Nunatsiavut this fall.

We'll hear about the latest move to reduce the reliance on diesel in northern communities. (8:40)

Counting your steps, sipping coffee or tea in the shade, reminiscing about a favorite summer memory - these are just a few of the community challenges going on in Makkovik. We hear more about Makkovik's monthly challenges. (15:30)

Sea levels are rising, as is the risk of coastal flooding. What does it mean for the future of your community? We introduce you to an online tool that can help you find out. (24:06)

Making sure that everyone is taken care of is very much part of the Innu gathering. We meet some folks who were happy to help distribute food hampers at Gull Island. (34:03)

Cancer survivors and supporters alike came out for the Terry Fox run in Forteau this past weekend. And Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid was on the scene for the run in Forteau, too. (42:58)

Shifting goalposts for EI are shaking things up for seasonal workers in the province-- especially those who've finished work for the season. We'll hear from Member of Parliament Yvonne Jones. (54:23)

Questions lingered following the Ocean Gate Titan disaster about the company's relationship with a Newfoundland institution. We shine some line on the partnership between Ocean Gate and Marine Institute. (1:02:48)

It's been called a crisis in emergency departments across the country. But will a meeting between the health care community and politicians yield any results?(0:00)

A Labrador family caught in a bird poop blitz! A road trip story that reminds you why you should always keep a few cleaning wipes in the car... (5:16)

Breaking bread to remember and heal....we hear about a Residential School Survivors' Supper happening Wednesday evening in Nain. (11:51)

The United Nations General Assembly is meeting in New York City for a week of high level discussions about climate and sustainability. And it's all against a backdrop of a summer which was the warmest on record. We'll ask environment expert Warren Mabee of Queen's University to walk us through what world leaders will be talking about. (19:50)

It's one of the biggest events of the year...and it keeps getting bigger. The Manishan Nui Community Gathering is on the go this week. More than two hundred tents will be set up with Innu families from Sheshatshiu, Natuashish and Quebec camping out. We also drop by. (25:59)

Do you like reading?

Do you like reading uninterrupted?

Do you like reading uninterrupted while having coffee and snacks?

Then there is an event coming up in Labrador City that would be perfect for you. We hear all the details. (35:25)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about an unprecedented announcement by the Prime Minister yesterday as MPs resumed their seats in the House of Commons. (41:22)

NASA has released an independent study on what the space agency calls "unidentified anomalous phenomena" — more commonly known as UFOs. (0:00)

The fentanyl crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador might be hidden from many. But bars and nightclubs are seeing it up close. We talk to a couple of bar owners who are trying to help save lives. (7:43)

With opioid poisoning on the rise in the province, the proper use of naloxone can be a lifesaver.

Residents of Labrador West were at a workshop last week to learn how it's done. We take you there. (13:27)

To pick or not to pick? That is the perennial question as redberries get fat and juicy in Labrador.

We get the definitive answer on berry-picking and berry etiquette. (21:30)

The annual Manishan Nui Community Gathering is about to get underway — and Terry's Tents will be well represented. We hear what it was like there a few days ago, as Terry rushed to fill orders for this week's gathering. (31:35)

The minister for Labrador affairs will tell us more about the recent improvements to the provincial medical transportation assistance program, which many people here rely on. (40:10)

This week Health Canada approved the updated Moderna vaccine. We hear what this vaccine targets and what the guidelines are for children, adults and vulnerable people. (0:00)

Big brown, longhaired cows, squawking chickens and mud loving pigs… you can visit them all at Aldercroft Farm, this Sunday for Open Farm Day N.L. We get a sneak preview. (4:28)

On Sunday, you might go out to run for a cause. We talk with the organizers of Terry Fox Run. (11:51)

Gateway Labrador is known for their museum and promotion of Labrador culture, especially Labrador West. This month they are having a month of events to celebrate the region. (19:43)

How do school kids respond to healthy foods? Do they just want to eat junk? We talk about food choices with the co-ordinator of the Kids Eat Smart program. (23:00)

How do you bring sausage meat and Labrador berries together for a delicacy you'll find nowhere else? We tell you how. (34:00)

Everyone needs a roof over their head. We tell you how you can help Them Days magazine raise the roof tomorrow. (39:47)

In living colour: a Dalhousie researcher will tell us about her photo project, capturing the vibrant life under the ocean off the north Labrador coast. (0:00)

Looking to get lunch delivered for your kids at school? We talk with a provider about why it's not as easy as before. (8:34)

We catch up with a family from Colombia who settling into life in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We find out what it's like to make a new community, and a new country, home. (14:59)

Vascular diseases affect millions (3.7 mil) of Canadians. But what are they? And how can we reduce our risk of developing these conditions? House doctor Peter Lin brings us that story. (24:20)

What challenges do you face at work? Imagine rodents and near riots. That's what correctional officers at the province's most notorious prison deal with. CBC Investigates has the documents to back it up. (31:53)

Their music is a feast for the ears AND the eyes. Ptarmageddon is nominated for best video at the upcoming MusicNL awards.We talk music and visuals with them. (41:46)

We're dropping by a charity golf tournament in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for the Labrador Grenfell Health Foundation. We find out what the swinging was all about! (50:49)

As Canada deals with a nursing shortage, provincial leaders are looking to the Philippines to fill those voids. CBC Radio producer Stephanie Dubois takes us behind-the-scenes to see how provinces recruit nurses from that country, and the methods being used to entice people to come and work in health care in Canada. (0:00)

The Department of Health and Social Development has been visiting communities in Nunatsiavut to engage in mental health workshops. We hear about these community visits from one of the Child and Youth Mental Health Team members. (7:36)

We meet a Colombian family who recently moved to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We catch up with them as they walk with their kids to primary school, and find out what it's like settling into a new community. (16:17)

Could there soon be new homes to accommodate the aging population in Labrador West?

One of the people leading the effort is encouraged after a meeting with the premier. (24:06)

It's been 25 years since the fire chief of Labrador City has fought his first fire... and just last week he received a lifetime achievement award. (31:38)

Coleslaw, anyone? The Pye Centre has a bumper crop of cabbage — we find out why on today's show. (39:15)

With currently only three doctors in Labrador West, we hear from the premier on what he’s doing to help the situation. (0:00)

Having someone to talk can make all the difference. We hear about a new counselling service available for first responders all across the province. (2:56)

We're going to a special place in the Torngat Mountains this morning.

We revisit a story we brought you in 2015, celebrating the lives of Inuit who were reburied on the island. (9:49)

Sexual Violence Awareness week is happening across the province. Several events in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will lead up to Take Back the Night on Friday. (18:50)

Canadians have been faced with a summer of extreme weather. Fires, floods, and some of the hottest temperatures on record. We'll hear from a researcher at the University of Waterloo who has suggestions on how to use nature to better protect homes. (24:52)

Hopedale's water system is getting a good flush..... we get the update from AngajuKak Marjorie Flowers (33:23)

A grand return and reopening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay — we drop by Inuky Glass Art and Engraving. (40:02)

National Post parliamentary reporter Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about the Liberal caucus retreat starting later today in London, Ont. (49:01)