Labrador Morning

Her brother wrote a book on the history of Battle Harbour. Now she's back at the family's home to work for the first time in years. (0:00)

The Them Days healing and commemoration exhibit is on hold after the incident at the Illusuak.

We hear from Them Days' editor. (9:04)

What would you do if you found an abandoned bunny in your backyard? One family in Labrador City now knows the answer. (17:30)

Salmon are sweltering in the summer heat according to the NunatuKavut Community Council. We hear why they're calling on a full "temporary" closure of salmon rivers in Southern Labrador. (22:48)

Longer and more intense wildfire seasons risk pushing firefighters to their mental and physical limits. We talk to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs about what they want done to support frontline crews. (30:49)

What about Labrador? That's what MHA Lela Evans is asking after news that the Town of Lewisporte is getting $10 million dollars to help after the removal of the ferry service linking the town to the north coast of Labrador. Evans will join us live with thoughts. (40:40)

For many Canadians, soaring temperatures and an unyielding wildfire season have affected the mental health of a growing number of us. We talk about Eco-anxiety. (1:07)

Recent vandalism at Tanya Beach in Labrador City has prompted an outcry from the community. We hear from Deputy Mayor Marsh about the situation. (8:34)

The NDP supports rent control legislation in the province because they're getting too many calls from desperate people who are priced out of the housing market.(15:20)

Over 5000 Indigenous athletes are competing at the North American Indigenous Games this week in Halifax... including MANY talented young athletes from Labrador. CBC reporter Amanda Gear has been taking a deep-dive into the games all week. She'll share some highlights after 7. (22:19)

Todd Labrador is known around the world for building traditional Mi'kmaq birch bark canoes. He also gets contacted by others for another reason: his family name, Labrador. We'll find out the story behind his family name, Labrador. (29:29)

The Illusuak Cultural Centre is set to remain closed until further notice. After the place filled with clouds of smoke on Monday. We hear from two people who were inside. (38:47)

Parties, concerts, a sock-hop and more... Come Home to Wabush starts tomorrow. We hear how the organizers are feeling after planning a full slate of events. (47:46)

He was shaken like a human being and this morning he's doing his rock and duty. We'll go for a soda with Kim Mitchell. (53:24)

Judy Da Silva from Grassy Narrows in northern Ontario will tell us about research the First Nation is presenting to the government... About how mercury poisoning, through environmental contamination, has had a deep and continuing impact on three generations of the community. (1:22)

The Amundsen research vessel is celebrating science with local residents in Nunatsiavut. (6:41)

Rents are on the rise and affordable housing advocates say the government needs to step in with rent control legislation. We take a look at what that would mean in this province. (13:51)

Testing ocean water, seeing sea stars, learning about the creatures above and below

Innu Nation has just finished a three week expedition. (26:21)

You might call it a sign of the times. As membership levels decline, the Knights of Columbus in Labrador City is selling its building. (35:30)

The proposed housing facility in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is getting set for its next phase. A Request for Proposals being issued for its design. The new minister for housing, Paul Pike, will explain more. (39:34)

After a 4 year hiatus, the North West Beach Festival is back. We find out how preparations are coming along for the summer festival that kicks off on Saturday. (49:34)

Federal regulators in the United States have approved that nation's first over-the-counter birth control pill. Advocates say the move will make contraceptives more accessible. Should Canada do the same? Health columnist Dr Christopher Labos will tell us more. (56:29)

The Women's World Cup is about to get underway - and Canada comes into the tournament as Olympic champs - but also with some question marks. (1:07)

The bears are back in Natuashish. We hear about this years numbers, And what can be done to prevent bear attacks (7:53)

We're back up to four wildfires in Labrador But some good news is the majority are relatively small. We'll get a short update from the forest fire duty officer. (14:14)

The provincial government is doing nothing for people with addictions in Labrador, according to one Labrador City man. We'll hear his thoughts on the province's mental health action plan. (22:10)

Archaeologists are trying to piece together how some early 19 century military regalia found their way to the Labrador Coast. Memorial University archaeologist Lisa Rankin tells us why it's such a mystery. (31:02)

It turns out that The Illusuak was not on fire. Something triggered the fire suppression system, according to the Nunatsiavut Government. We hear from them. (39:25)

A wave of nostalgia at the Airport in Goose Bay this week. I'll tell you more about the Alvarez family and the transportive power of the fries and gravy. (46:15)

A man who is hard of hearing says trouble communicating with Bell Aliant led him to move back in with his mom. (52:02)

The Nunatsiavut Government wants to get tourists thinking about visiting the north coast but what should tourists do when they're in town? To help brainstorm, they're hosting a series of tourism walks.(1:05)

We hear from Tim Collins, a local photographer from Labrador West, who discovered all the dead fish in little Wabush lake last week. We hear what he hopes to hear from the town on what happened to all those fish. (8:05)

A pricey problem for Muskrat Falls.... Radio Canada's Patrick Butler will tell us why NL Hydro needs to buy nine thousand pieces of equipment to install on transmission lines. (13:21)

Sheshatshiu's David Hart is helping people who've been displaced by wildfires burning in Northern Quebec. He's not only running around to help out, but also playing tunes for evacuees. We find out why it's important for him to lend a hand. (20:51)

NDP MHA Jordan Brown is sounding the alarm about the province's shortage of waterbombers. We hear from him and NAPE president Jerry Earle on this issue. (27:05)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post, Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about a gathering of Finance ministers in India this week, representing most of the world's largest economies.... Chrystia Freeland is there, on behalf of Canada. (37:40)

We talk about how an assumption that people with mental illness are prone to violence .. can contribute to a dangerous stigma -- negatively affecting people's ability to secure housing, and suitable employment. (1:12)

Need to 3D print, grow a garden, record a podcast or having a meeting? The "MUN Hub" is the place for you. We drop by the new space in Labrador West, which is one of many across Labrador and the island. (9:37)

Something has been killing fish in a local lake in Labrador West. There was also a sludgy mess washing up...and residents are venting their outrage online. We hear from the Deputy Mayor of Labrador City. (15:55)

We'll find out about a travelling exhibition called, "In Their Own Words." It's being launched in Nain this afternoon, and will be visiting all Nunatisavut communities. (22:09)

Canada's department of Agriculture and Agri-Food publishes a regular "Drought Monitor" ... And the latest one, to the end of June, reports that sixty percent (60%) of the country is classified as "Abnormally Dry" (30:02)

How many homeless people live in Newfoundland and Labrador. (36:04)

There are new COVID-19 booster shot recommendations... we hear the provincial perspective from Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. (1:16)

Labrador City has stopped construction on a controversial section of new walking trail. Residents say the work has destroyed nests of migratory birds. We hear from the deputy mayor. (10:22)

Tomorrow, thousands of athletes will compete in the North American Indigenous Games, including many from Labrador. A CBC reporter from Happy Valley-Goose Bay will set up the games for us. (19:16)

Busy days for a young Rigolet athlete...Brooklyn Wofrey is headed to the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax...then on to the World Dwarf Games in Germany. (27:27)

Our legal system promises justice for all, and that includes kids looking for something to do this summer. (34:44)

This summer, two students in Makkovik will be collecting different species of insects. It's for a research and education program through the Montreal Insectarium. We find out what it's all about. (41:55)

The Riff's Challenge. (49:54)

Who should foot the bill when adventure tourism goes sideways? We hear a discussion about how our search and rescue resources are deployed.(1:02)

The federal government wants Canada's long-term care homes to subscribe to a national standard. But without any mechanisms for enforcement, a new report finds that care services still differ greatly from province to province. (7:29)

We bring you a response from NL Hydro on the continuing mechanical issues at Muskrat Falls. (13:44)

Who wouldn't want to grab a net and go looking for bugs? That's exactly what some Labrador youth got to do at camp this week. We join them as they discover the insect world on the Birch Island boardwalk. (18:25)

Time is ticking for the Labrador West Green Depot. It's slated to close at the end of August. One business owner who hoped to make a go of it tells us why it's a non-starter for her. (28:13)

A nasty mess, and bad for the ecosystem... construction tears up the shoreline of a local lake. (32:44)

What if your smart watch could do more than just count steps .... like help a doctor diagnose Parkinson's disease before symptoms become obvious? Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joined us to explain. (40:06)

Twenty affordable housing units are planned for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and four of them are ready for occupancy. (1:01)

Noah Nochasak's name is synonymous with kayaking. Now his passion and his dedication are being recognized with an award. (8:46)

With a pottery wheel and a big mound of clay, you can create something beautiful. But only if you know what you're doing. You'll hear how it went when I tried my hand at it, with the guidance of local potter Emily Best. (17:39)

When you're a small business in a small Labrador town, it never hurts to come up with an eye-catching idea. We speak with Dana Marshall of Charlottetown, who has a unique bar of soap for sale. (29:01)

Are you ready for yet another setback at Muskrat Falls? This time it's trouble with the generating units. (36:35)

You’re likely hearing a lot about the promises and horrors of AI these days…we hear how one Canadian with a disability is encouraging those in his community to have a healthy skepticism, but also a little hope. (1:01)

Edible plants from the woods can help you save on groceries, if you know what you're doing. We chat with a former resident of Labrador West who is into wild harvesting. (9:58)

Photography is her passion, but it wasn't until she settled in Labrador that she really got a chance to explore it. Her photos are now part of an exhibit showing how a group of newcomers to Canada have made their home here. (17:55)

A new counselling service is now open in Nain...it's free for indigenous people and specially designed to reflect those needs. (24:48)

Ball hockey has taken her from L'Anse au Clair to the top of the podium. We talk to Alyson Thomas about the gold medal she won last week, at the World Junior Ball Hockey Championship. (34:10)

We'll hear from Environment and Climate Change Canada on the oil found in wild eggs on the north coast. (43:26)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about the NATO leaders conference in Lithuania , and the pressure Canada is under, within the alliance, to increase military spending. (52:01)