Labrador Morning

Who's running the town in Red Bay? That's the question, after the entire town council resigned because of disputes with local businesses. (1:12)

It's a gathering of community council members, business owners, artists and more for Expo Labrador. (11:23)

Dangerous Waters...there's a renewed effort to prevent people from going swimming in the Churchill River in Happy Valley Goose Bay. (17:11)

Reconnecting cultural ties that were cut due to colonization We hear about Shipu Penashue's journey to the sweat ceremony. (24:04)

The Iron City Duathlon was scheduled for this weekend in Lab West...but Smokey Mountain was a little too smoky...literally...for the event to go ahead. We hear about the cancellation and if it will be rescheduled. (33:24)

Thirty teams played in an epic volleyball tournament this weekend with players coming in from the Labrador Coast, Labrador West and Quebec. (41:35)

Up for some exercise this Saturday in Labrador West? You can take part in the Iron City Duathlon where you can run or bike or do both. (0:00)

Ending the school year on a high note...the principal of Peacock Primary has been honored with an award for innovative teaching. Wendy Marsh joins us. (2:48)

Supplies are running low in north coast communities where the summer ferry service has been delayed by heavy ice. We'll find out if there's help coming for Makkovik, Postville and Hopedale when we talk with the Minister of Transportation, John Abbott. (14:31)

We stop by David Penashue's healing lodge one more time, And learn about the spirits invited in, when Innu hold a sweat ceremony. (23:31)

After dropping out when she was younger, a Natuashish woman has returned to school and received her Grade 12 diploma We'll hear her advice to others considering doing the same. (30:53)

We speak with a couple of volleyball players who're playing in the annual Pebbles Memorial Volleyball tournament. It's happening in both Sheshatshiu and North West River this weekend. (35:08)

Stieven Alinar is excited about performing at the Lawrence O'brien Arts Centre tonight. It's his first ever concert. We drop by a a rehearsal to get a sneak peak of A Night with Stieven. (41:20)

Yesterday, the United States Coast Guard and OceanGate announced the 5 people onboard the Titan submersible have been lost at sea. (50:42)

The missing submersible has yet to be found. And as of early this morning, there's estimated to be no more of the emergency oxygen supply left in the vessel. (0:00)

We continue our feature on the Sheshastshiu healing lodge, And what David Penashue hopes it may offer people. (7:41)

From New Zealand to Labrador...we meet David Stewart who's learning more about his Labrador roots. He's also sharing what he's found out by doing his family tree. (18:24)

Indigenous peoples in Labrador are not as alone as they may think That's one of the things artist and activist Billy Gauthier says he learned at a panel discussion in Switzerland (21:25)

Innu Education has a record number of graduates this year It marks a beautiful milestone for the Innu Education board, We learn more from Kanani Davis (24:59)

Patience and products are running out in some Nunatsiavut communities...heavy ice has delayed the start-up of the summer ferry service. Residents want government to help. (32:43)

The North Coast ferry service is still delayed for the summer season. And according to the angujukKak of Makkovik, that's leading to higher prices and a drop-off in supplies. We hear from him.

We speak to the angujukKak of Makkovik about how delayed ferry service on the north coast is affecting day-to-day costs for residents. (41:35)

Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at new research focused on how the shingles vaccine may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. (50:21)

Many events are happening across Labrador for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we'll let you know what's happening in Labrador West. (0:00)

Two young Labrador filmmakers are hoping to tell the story of the last Beothuk woman. (4:44)

It's been 25 years since Charlotte Wolfrey's daughter was killed by her partner. Now, Charlotte is continuing her calls for changes to help Indigenous women. (12:05)

Innu musician Shipu Penashue shares his journey of recovery through coping with grief. He'll share his story with us. (23:33)

Live on location at the Labrador Interpretation center in North West River. (29:27)

Indigenous peoples make up 4.3 per cent of Canada's population, but Indigenous women make up 16 per cent of homicide victims. Amnesty International says that means a roughly 4.5 times higher homicide rate than all other women in Canada. Charlotte Wolfrey knows the story behind the statistics too well. Her daughter Deidre was murdered by her partner more than 25 years ago. Hear from Wolfrey about the past, the changes since, and what is needed for the future.

As Canada's population surpasses 40 million people, experts say the milestone represents an opportunity to ask questions about what we want the country's future to look like. We talk to demographer Michael Haan for his perspective. (0:00)

Searching for his forever home...we meet shelter dog Jake... a big ole German Shepherd who's been in need of a new home for many months. (5:10)

Getting outside and enjoying some new company That's the goal of Women Wellness Walks happening in Labrador West. We check in and get the details. (12:17)

It was a crowning moment for Ashley Mollen-Penashue, who waited two years for her prom.

We're taking you to a spa in Happy Valley-Goose Bay where she got her hair done before the big event in Sheshatshiu. (16:06)

She may be gone, but her legacy lives on. We hear more about the Mary Janet Hill memorial award. (25:23)

Breaking the cycle of chronic homelessness. We continue our conversation about how we can help people who struggle to find housing.(32:51)

The search continues for the missing submersible that was heading towards the site of the Titanic. (42:46)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about the results of four by-elections last night, and who the new faces in the House Of Commons will be. (50:07)

Not good enough...the Mayor of Wabush says Lab West is not prepared if there's a forest fire. He's calling on government for more resources and a solid plan. (0:00)

We bring you a personal perspective on what it's like to be homeless in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (8:17)

Community health for animals...the Chinook project's mobile veterinary clinic is on the ground this week in Sheshatshiu. (21:24)

Sheshatshiu's fire department now has a proper fire hall to train and prepare for emergencies. We stop by the grand opening of the Ben Jonas Rich Memorial Fire Hall. (32:06)

The Big Land cancer relay is looking for more teams. They need more supporters and allies to get out and show their support for survivors. We find out how you can be part of a great cause. (40:25)

The Indspire Awards honours outstanding achievements in the Indigenous community. Dallas Soonias, a co-host of this year's show, tells us more about it. (0:00)

We speak with MP Yvonne Jones about her return to good health, and her message for others as they continue their fight against cancer. (6:51)

A personal care home for elders is finally open in Sheshatshiu! We learn all about the brand new Hart Haven Personal Care Home. (15:28)

Life and times in Labrador from 1950 to 2020.. That's what Calvin Poole captures in his new book. (19:46)

It's going to be a magical evening at Sheshatshiu Innu School this evening....the gym has been transformed into an enchanted forest for prom...how wonderful for 15 students and their families, and other invited guests. (27:40)

Gateway Labrador has unveiled their Pioneer Quilts, paying tribute to the families and people who helped build Labrador West. (35:59)

Cell phone usage amongst teens has been one of the most pressing issues faced by educators this year. We'll talk to a researcher in education at the University of Ottawa about the pros and cons of cell phone bans and whether cell phones can be used to facilitate learning. (0:00)

How basketball is changing lives. We're going to play the last part of "The Joy of Basketball" a documentary that aired on CBC's The Current this week....a story all about the Sheshatshiu Innu boys basketball team. (8:30)

Indigenous communities have often been ignored whenever there's a proposal for a big industrial project with big environmental impact. (14:47)

Our series on lesser known LGBTQ+ stories in this province continues today. We hear a story from the Canadian Forces base in Argentia, where nine women were expelled back in 1977. (25:16)

Got time for a tall tail? There's now a rock snake in Happy Valley-Goose Bay And anyone can help it grow. (34:18)

Thanks to a generous donation, more life jackets are finding their way into more boats in Rigolet (39:09)

With forest fire season here, the province needs all water bombers ready to fly at any time. But the union representing water bomber crews is raising the alarm about a staff shortage. We hear from him. (47:34)

We all know a good night's sleep is important, but new research says consistent good sleep may be a key component of living longer. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joined us to explain. (57:32)

Ottawa is looking at options for a new national disaster response agency. But some experts say Canada may be better off beefing up the local and provincial systems. (0:00)

History-in-the making. We're continuing with a documentary about the Sheshatshiu boys basketball team that aired on The Current on Monday...we're re-playing it on our show this week. (5:58)

Coping with anxiety and setting boundaries are among the issues addressed in the new wellness programs offered at the Memorial University Labrador Campus. (11:23)

The sunny skies in most of Labrador are a far cry from the weather in Newfoundland right now.

We check in with some Labrador City locals for their thoughts on our sunny weather. (18:35)

June is National Indigenous History Month! And to honor the occasion, MUN is promoting a series of Indigenous memoirs published at Memorial University Press--including a brand new one published by Mi'kmaq elder Calvin White. (23:04)

Food First NL is partnering with a local business to help increase access to food in this province. (29:27)

The housing facility that would also act as a shelter in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been delayed, and the Mayor says he's not sure where the project stands. (40:56)

Labrador MP Yvonne Jones has successfully beaten cancer for the second time. She made that announcement in the House of Commons yesterday, to the sounds of thunderous applause from her colleagues. (48:49)