Labrador Morning

We talk about one of the biggest lawsuits in Canadian history...... Provincial governments are suing tobacco companies, and we speak with The Canadian Lung Association about what they would like to see done with the settlement. (1:11)

A neighborhood and family are fundraising to help a boy with autism have a safe place to play. We tell you about the efforts to get a "Fence 4 Jensen." (6:37)

The provincial government is putting 3-hundred and 80 more thousand dollars into Food First NL, To try and help their initiatives and collaboration with four different community food projects. Food First NL's CEO stops by the studio (12:43)

We stop by a culture camp held on the land by Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation. As we continue airing a documentary this week. (23:28)

Its brilliant bright red is stunning... But it's also there to convey a deeper meaning. Seamstress Heather Angnatok about her red amauti. (30:02)

What research does Innu want to see in academia, And how can we shift from academics coming *into* Labrador, To Labrador asking for academics? We hear about the second Innu heritage forum. (39:52)

We talk with Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty .. about the race to get business wrapped in Ottawa before MPs return home for the summer. (46:59)

A man and who knows his beers... I mean really knows... so much knowledge, that he just got himself a special certification. We hear about a beer cicerone this morning. (1:02)

Filipinos have become a part of many Labrador communities. The Labrador West Status of Women recently held a Filipino Cultural event to hear their stories. (5:21)

We know that being out in the country here in Labrador means more than enjoying the views. We stop by a culture camp held on the land by Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation. (13:03)

A woman originally from Labrador has set out to help kids in the foster care system. (19:54)

Last year Labrador City won $15,000 for being the province's fittest town and now they want to repeat that success. (26:30)

A more sustainable way to travel.. We look at the emissions generated by airlines, and the potential affect of a new ban on short-haul flights in France. (31:17)

We look at what's in store for the future of the RCMP... and whether the force is prepared to commit to reform as communities question the value of their policing contracts. (1:06)

Hot Reads in Twillingate - we hear about a new Little Free Library in one of Newfoundland's most popular tourist spots. (9:00)

A new paid program is being offered in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. We find out how it's connecting students with traditional community skills. (16:07)

It's a book that has been his calling.....Tom Gordon HAS launched a book all about Moravian Inuit music in Labrador before the rest of the world gets to see it. (24:16)

The North West River Beach Festival is back! We hear all the details on its sandy return. (34:32)

Hopedale students are getting a hands-on look at what it takes to have water in their community and learn in-depth about its quality. (39:50)

A sneak peak at an Atlantic Voice Documentary. (49:30)

A cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of questions. What happens next, what treatment is needed, and how will I pay for my travel? The Air Daffodil Program hopes to help with that last one. We hear about a fundraiser coming up to help. (1:03)

Wanting your Masters or Doctorate? You'll now be able to pursue those education levels without leaving Labrador. We hear about a new graduate program with the Labrador Campus. (9:12)

Some might think yoga is for the birds. Well, this upcoming story is the true definition of it. (16:22)

How can we better understand the wildlife that lives throughout Labrador? A workshop in Hopedale is trying to understand that question. (20:45)

Uncommon Bonds. It's a project focusing on the digitalization and the "digital return" of thousands of pages of archives that resulted from Moravian contact with Labrador Inuit. (27:49)

Alerts unheeded. An investigation finds that provincial health officials knew about cybersecurity concerns before the ransomware attack in 20-21, but didn't fix the problems. (37:46)

There's something strange going on at the Journey's End. A church-turned-Inn is the setting for a young woman, Erin Sullivan, who returns home to settle the affairs of her dying grandmother.

The two have been estranged for most of Erin's life. However, in coming home, Erin discovers a family mystery, and she must find the answers. That's the basis of the new book from author Ida Linehan Young. (0:51)

Strumming his way to Goose Bay. Singer Dave McHugh is headed to Goose Bay to help out the local SPCA this weekend. (8:53)

This year's crab at last year's prices. A Labrador crab harvester tells us what he thinks about the upcoming crab fishery. (15:14)

How many people still need a home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay? What are some of the long-term solutions that can be done to help? That's what the Lawson Health Research Institute wants to understand. They're holding a forum in town tomorrow. (21:04)

Former governor general David Johnston says no to a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics. We hear more about the recommendations in Johnston's interim report and how opposition parties are reacting. (30:55)

Recently, Health Canada issued new guidelines around low-risk alcohol consumption. A project led by The University of Victoria monitors how government policy is helping to reduce how much Canadians drink. (1:17)

It's hard to move to a new place. But what if you're afraid that people won't accept who you are or who you love? Find out how some newcomers in this province are finding support. (8:43)

Third time's the charm! A Twillingate fish truck finally made it across the Strait of Belle Isle last week to the great delight of lobster enthusiasts in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We'll take you to the fish truck's morning lineup. (13:41)

Daysha Malleck is preparing for open heart surgery in Toronto and organizers of a fundraising walk hope her family won't have to worry about much when it's happening. (19:50)

The clean-up continues in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Businesses held a massive clean-up weekend but they say there's still plenty to do. (24:50)

Some ideas seem like they are for the birds; in this case, it's for the chickens. Faith Haven Animal Shelter and the Labrador West Francophone Association are doing a pet yoga event with chickens. (33:36)

Improving drinking water, remediating contaminated sites, and improving youth leadership opportunities... are just a few of the topics discussed by politicians during a "Northern Development Ministers' Forum" last week. Minister Lisa Dempster will give us a recap of that forum. (40:36)

The WNBA's 27th season is back in full flight. Fans are seeing revamped rosters, possible super teams, and the return of one of the game's most dominant players. We hear from a journalist who follows the league, about what fans can expect this summer. (53:21)

They're called Team Shark Tech and they took a big bite out of the competition. The Labrador Straits Academy underwater robotics team spent the winter building a remote operated vehicle. This past weekend, they took it to a regional competition in St. John's. After a little slow start, the team took home silver! Now they're preparing for the World Championships of the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center's ROV competition in Colorado. For how this all got started, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter gave the students and their teacher a call.

The Nunatsiavut Government is launching the Residential Heat Pump Program right about now... but what is that? We find out how this could save you money. (1:14)

The 2023 Labrador Winter Games is adding another accolade to its list. They won an Atlantic Tourism Award. (9:33)

Jr. Lab cup is this weekend (15:21)

The loss of two people in Rigolet in 2019 still affects people today. But in a way, you may not expect. The families of the two are turning their grief into a campaign to get a life jacket to every person they can. (18:43)

Bringing Labrador History to a Newfoundland festival, Musician David Penashue will be here before his travels to a festival in Newfoundland this weekend. (36:20)

This summer, the second annual Ironfest concert is happening in Labrador City. We chat with the programming and production director about how things are going. (41:47)

Women are desperate for more information on menopause.. and they are turning to sites like TikTok and Instagram (49:09)

The meaning of "woke." Who uses the word and why says a lot about what it's come to symbolize in our culture. (1:07)

The Nunatsiavut Government's putting up towers to track birds, bats and bumblebees on the move. We take you to the construction of one of those towers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.(8:00)

Avian Flu has appeared to have calmed down in Labrador, but that doesn't mean you should stop taking precautions. We hear a reminder about the virus. (17:09)

A chat with author and artist Raeann Brown about her book 'Bedtime in Nunatsiavut' which recently became a finalist for the Indigenous voices award. (23:47)

Twin Flames is wrapping up their shows throughout the North Coast. It was a lot of waiting to get to this point though. (27:37)

NOTE: Labrador Straits Academy robotics teams interview will be in longer form under our podcasts.

We know exercise is good for us.. but how much do we really need... and how do we get enough when so many of us sit all day for our jobs.. We get some advice from Dr. Peter Lin. (34:30)

(0:35) Seniors and elders aren't always centred in conversations about sexual assault. But today, a free workshop hosted by the Mokami Status of Women Council is devoted to supporting senior survivors of sexual violence.

(7:34) What would you do if you were mayor for a day? Elementary school kids in Happy Valley-Goose Bay wrote essays on that topic recently... and yesterday, they held a mock town council meeting to lay out their plans.

(16:55) John Groves, who grew up in Forteau, will compete on Jeopardy Thursday night.

(24:30) The crafter behind one of the most iconic Labrador Winter Games' sports has died. We'll revisit an interview with Charlotte Coombs.

(32:10) Mud Lake residents are still haunted by the flood of May 2017. They blame the Muskrat Falls project. A case for compensation is dragging through the courts, and people there are deeply frustrated.

(41:22) If you want to go fishing in Labrador, all you have to do is ask. Musician Kellie Loder went fishing with a fan following an impromptu request on their last Saturday in Labrador City. We'll hear how the trip went.