Labrador Morning

Getting married multiple times, concerns over Anglican and Catholic rivalry: We're taking a step back to the 1800s on the show. This summer, the church in the former community of St. Francis turns 170. There's a very old bible still on the island that reads 'To the church of St. John the Baptist ... Being the first church built and consecrated on the coast of Labrador. The bible does not account for other Christian groups up and down the coast, including the Moravians in the 1700s, starting their churches. The legacy of Christianity in Labrador remains a complicated one with some holding strong beliefs to this day, and others speaking out about abuses by church officials and in church-run schools. To reflect on anniversary, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter wanted to know what we know from that time around 1853. She spoke to Rebecca Ralph is a historian focused on the history of Christianity and Anglicanism in the province.

Some simple ways to feel a little less powerless when it comes to climate change. (0:00)

Teachers boarding aircraft in Happy Valley Goose Bay headed north for the start of the school year in

Natuashish. Teachers from Baie Vert to Saudi Arabia! (5:57)

With the price of gas these days, more and more folks are considering electric cars. But are they a viable option in Labrador? One EV owner says yes. (10:08)

Teachers from Baie Vert to Vietnam, from Saudi Arabia to St. John's --an eclectic mix of educators

are bound for Natuashish... as the new school year begins. (19:20)

She was a beloved Rigolet teacher, who taught for over 35 years in a one-room school. And now, the late Evelyn Campbell is receiving a tribute on the silver screen - courtesy of her own granddaughter. We hear all about the new documentary "Miss Campbell: Inuk Teacher." (29:22)

A tug boat in the Nain harbor spilled diesel into the harbor Now multiple groups are looking into the situation. (36:46)

Finding expression for guilt and apathy over the Muskrat Falls controversy. We speak to an artist who's spent three years processing the saga...and now has a gallery full of artwork. (46:09)

Disturbing scenes in the small town of Carmanville. CBC’s Cherie Wheeler talks to residents who say folks at the emergency shelter there need more support. (55:49)

A defense attorney for an inmate will reveal the current horrendous living conditions at His Majesty's Penitentiary. (0:00)

Nunatsiavut is seeing a rise in vaping use among youth. But why are more youth turning to their vape pens? A new survey hopes to find out. (10:45)

School is opening in just under two weeks. But in Labrador West, over nine teaching positions have yet to be filled. We speak with Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown about the issue. (19:08)

A cautionary tale...we'll hear from a Inuk artist here in Labrador who says another company is now selling her T-shirt design without her permission. (27:43)

The first day of school is getting closer and closer. We hear from some kids getting all their school supplies -- and even school snacks -- ready for the big day. (36:37)

We'll talk to producer Brandy Yanchyk about her new documentary, which aims to explore the healing powers of food. (43:23)

The NunatuKavut Community Council is keeping a close eye on striped bass populations. They've been spotted in Labrador for several years now, but NunatuKavut is increasingly concerned that their numbers are rising and they're asking the public to pass on any striped bass sightings. Hear from Kristen Milbury, the NunatuKavut Community Council's aquatic biologist.

With Canada experiencing it's worst wildfire season on record, and plumes of smoke impacting people for hundreds of kilometers CBC Mental Health Columnist Mark Henick will be here to talk with us about how air quality also affects our mental health... (0:00)

Labrador artists are featured like never before at this year's Bonavista Biennale -- and that's thanks in part to their curatorial advisory committee. Coming up, we hear about the importance of Labrador and Indigenous representation at the famous art-crawl. (7:27)

The school year is about to begin! But in Labrador West, many parents are growing concerned about reports of teaching vacancies. We speak to a parent. (13:56)

Bumper crop...blueberries as far as the eye can see. We find out all about this year's berry season from a long-time berry picking enthusiast in Lab West. (20:05)

A recovering addict and mental health advocate says recent calls for forced treatment legislation are not the answer for substance users.(27:27)

Live music fans in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are in for a treat tonight.. The Silver Wolf Band's kicking off a new concert series at the Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club. We hear the details. (37:20)

Health columnist Dr Peter Lin takes a look at the physical health effects of wildfire smoke... and the measures we can take to avoid poor air quality. (42:36)

We speak with a science writer about Russia and India’s moon missions and the changing landscape of the space race. (0:00)

A transgender chess master from Happy Valley Goose Bay shares her thoughts on the World Chess Federation’s ruling on transwomen competing in female events. (7:33)

Rubina Ahmed-Haq is our business columnist for CBC and she is here to chat about back-to-school shopping. (14:54)

If you've ever beachcombed in Makkovik and stumbled on some plastic, researchers want to hear from you. We hear about some upcoming plastic identification workshops happening in Makkovik. (21:48)

Labrador Tea is something near and dear to our hearts... but in some areas of Canada, it's becoming increasingly targeted by pesticides. (30:09)

Policing the police...calls are getting louder for a civilian-led police oversight board - including from a former RNC chief. We get the Labrador perspective on an issue getting a lot of attention over the past few of days. (38:44)

A Labrador West artist is conveying his love for this place through ceramics. We learn all about Marty Byrne's new exhibition, "A Large Labrador Day." (52:40)

The provincial government is cracking down on Air-bnb's and other short-term rentals. But property owners say it isn't clear what the new rules are. (59:10)

Between a marine heatwave on the Pacific coast and the El Niño climate pattern... waters on all of Canada's coasts are expected to be warmer than usual over the next while. The situation is raising worry about marine life. (0:00)

It wasn't a great weekend for char. But a group of Hopedale elders did get a seal last weekend. We drop by Mickey Terriak's kitchen and hear all about that outing. (8:07)

It's been 1-hundred and seventy years since the first Anglican church was consecrated in Labrador. Leaving a complicated legacy behind. We head back to the 18-hundreds to get a bit of life back then. (12:08)

Remembering Yellowknife...the fires and evacuation of Yellowknife bring back memories for one Sheshatshiu resident.(20:43)

An unexpected visitor near Hopedale has a conservation officer surprised. We hear about the recent sighting that has Nunatsiavut buzzing. (24:55)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about the federal Liberal cabinet retreat and what is likely on the agenda. (29:56)

The evacuation of Yellowknife continues with a deadline of noon today (Friday) local time for residents to get out. What kind of effort does it take to get a community of more than 20-thousand people out of harms way? (0:00)

North West River's Billy Gauthier has been carving a massive whale skull bone on the Bonavista peninsula. We hear what this undertaking means to him. (7:51)

Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries is set to launch a new service called LinkedIn Learning. We tell you about the expert-led courses they'll offer and how YOU can sign up for them. (14:14)

A call for stronger police oversight. We hear from critics of the way the police in this province are governed including the former chief of the RNC. (22:20)

Radishes, cucumbers, pumpkins, sunflowers... All things kids as young as three were able to learn how to grow in St. Lewis. Thanks to the first greenhouse kids program. (27:35)

The IOC mine in Lab West will play a pivotal role in creating "greener" steel...we find out about a big deal between Rio Tinto and a Swedish company to make lower carbon iron and steel products. (34:27)

The Nunatsiavut Government has been given funds to set up a ptarmigan monitoring program. To make sure the population can stay healthy long into the future. We hear how the population is doing right now from a local hunter. (43:22)

Walmart is open once again in Labrador West! But the sporadic closures over the last couple of weeks took its toll on many residents looking for baby formula, diapers and other essential items. We hear about the challenges the closure caused for residents. (48:38)

Wildfire emergencies in the Northwest Territories and in B-C have forced tens of thousands of Canadians to evacuate from their communities in recent days. We hear about the toll it can take on the mental health of evacuees, and how to give them the support they need. (53:00)

Nunasiavut Labrador Inuit, Innu and Settler Photographs, Birch Island Labrador, Friends of Cartwright, Goose Bay History... There's a number of groups where people share old photographs, Diary entries, and other bits of Labrador history. But two researchers want you to think about those historic photographs and other historic items you have in your place, and if you want to share them beyond family and friends. Hear from the authors of 'Remotely Useful.'

The province has announced a plan to reduce surgical wait times. But the NLMA want to see the recommendations on the latest report implemented. (0:00)

Fleeing the fires...we catch up with a woman originally from Happy Valley Goose Bay who's escaping the wildfires in Yellowknife. (8:44)

It was a loss for the community when the old town hall had to be torn down in St. Lewis. Two decades later, a beautiful new space is ready to open. (17:32)

NDP MHA Jordan Brown says people are being forced to leave Lab West because they can't find housing. (24:26)

Getting ready for the spotlight. A brand new Lab City band is about to open the biggest party of the summer. (30:10)

The palliative care room in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has had a complete makeover, thanks to the hard work of a group of volunteers. We'll hear all about the new space for people living out their last days in hospital... and the efforts to make the room more peaceful. (35:06)

The Treaty Day Gathering is back in southern Labrador. We get a preview of some of the events. (42:10)

Walk, run or drive... however you get there, organizers are getting ready to open the gates for Iron Fest. What to expect on the bill tomorrow. (53:00)