Labrador Morning

Spicy peppers, long kale, large lettuce! Classroom gardens have been fruitfull right throughout Labrador this winter, but some young gardeners are using new methods to help them grow. The gardens have no soil, and are completely hydroponic. The organization SucSeed has installed hydroponics in all Newfoundland and Labrador English School District schools in the Big Land and now some lucky kids got to harvest. Take a listen to Jennifer Baker, the Grade 4 teacher, and students Cayden Mooney, Charlie Chubbs, Jocelyn Rich and Jeremiah Cooper.

Russia's annual Victory Day parades --to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany--have been scaled way back this year...as the Kremlin tries to manage the message on its war in Ukraine. Marianna Kaat a journalist with an expertise on Russia explains. (0:43)

How grooming trails could lead to better routes in winter. I'll speak with a climate change researcher on taking advantyage of local knowledge to adapt to climate change effects. (6:54)

The Mokami Status of Women Council is making a submission to help inform pay equity in our province. We hear from the council's social worker on what needs to change. (17:52)

Coming up we learn about the town of Labrador City’s new regulation that lets off-road vehicles use the public roads and what lead to that decision (27:03)

Better search and rescue at Goose Bay was at the top of the agenda for the federal Liberal Party last weekend.

We'll hear how the party addressed the issue during its national convention. (31:07)

You’ve seen the news about a senior being scammed out of their hard earned money. Coming up we speak to an expert on what you can do to protect yourself. (39:09)

Calling all Innu and Inuit youth! There's an opportunity to learn from elders at four separate gatherings this year. We hear all the details at 8:20. (45:54

Writers strike. (0:48)

For many of us, the legal system looks intimidating and beyond confusion. One Labrador organization wants to help people understand what happens in a courtroom and we'll find out how. (8:30)

Kids are harvesting peppers in their classroom this week But this isn't your usual garden. There's no soil involved. We talk hydroponics (17:25)

Telling the hidden stories of 2SLGBTQ+ Newfoundlanders and Labradorians throughout our history. The NL Queer Research Initiative is about to launch their digital archives. (26:55)

National Post Parliamentary Reporter Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about what he will be watching for this week in federal politics in Ottawa. (34:46)

A chat with the Association for New Canadians in Labrador West on their reaction to the government doubling employment-based immigration spaces. (0:51)

We're taking you to Peacock Primary School to hear Buddy's Ukesters...yes, you heard that right... We'll listen to a group of Grade 3s strum and pluck ukuleles that they've spent the last 5 weeks learning how to play. (5:47)

President of the Northern division of the Ladies Darts Association talks provincials. (14:33)

We meet up with students at Sheshatshiu Innu School who brandished their garbage bags for a big community cleanup on Friday. (22:23)

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada unveiled The Red Amautiit Project.Five amautiits were created by 5 seamstresses from across the country. (27:07)

The country is watching Alberta's wildfires in horror, but climate scientists tell us we had better start planning for more of the same as the years go on. We talk to Robert McLeman, Professor of Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University about this story. (35:00)

For the first time in 17 years, Inuk drum maker David Serkoak is teaching his craft in Happy Valley Goose Bay. (0:51)

Canada and China's relationship is back on the rocks after tit for tat diplomatic expulsions this week. And now there are concerns the Chinese government might be harassing Canadians by intimidating their relatives back in China and Hong Kong. Former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson, explains what's happening, ahead. (10:47)

If you’re feeling depressed and need to talk to someone. A group in the province has options to help. (19:46)

When is long term care lacking in care? A woman in Forteau is worried her mother will suffer if she is moved far away from her family. (26:31)

Future of Happy Valley Goose bay and their strategic planning. (33:51)

Speaking with musician Kellie Loder. (41:08)

Health columnist Dr Christopher Labos joins us to talk about a new vaccine that aims to protect older adults against the respiratory virus RSV. (47:49)

The Nunatsiavut Government is launching online self-directed Inuttitut resources. It's part of a large language blitz! For all the details, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to Brenda Jararuse, The Nunatsiavut Government's Director of Culture and Roxanne Barbour, Minister of Language, Culture and Tourism.

The Hunger Games, a young adult dystopian fiction series that was extremely popular a decade ago, is trending again on TikTok and among young adults of this generation. We'll talk to Tita Kyrtsakas, a Ph.D. candidate in English Literature at York University, about what's causing this renewed hype in YA dystopian fiction. (0:52)

A son of Labrador is strumming the guitar, singing tunes, and taking your requests over Facebook. We catch up with Selby Mesher. (8:50)

Nunatsiavut has a language blitz on the go with online classes, events and more. And now there's a new online resource to help people learn Inuttitut. (22:24)

More on the conversation around homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear from the head of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. (29:52)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins me to look ahead to talk about the latest measures announced in Ottawa to curb gun violence. (38:47)

Immersion schools, storytime tents, reindeer herding... it was quite the experience for educators this past month. A group went from Labrador to Norway to learn more about the Sami people and how they are preserving their language and traditions. Two of the people on the trip are Sylvia Moore and Ola Andersen. Sylvia is a faculty member at the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies at the Labrador Campus of Memorial University. Ola Andersen is a retired teacher who works with Torngat Secretariant. Hear them in this extended version with guest host Russell Bowers.

AI technology in the entertainment sector. (1:21)

The College of the North Atlantic - Labrador West Campus is putting off an event called Science Rendezvous. (8:04)

Labrador Morning's John Gaudi is committing himself to learn how to run 5 km... (14:41)

A former conservation officer is raising the alarm over alleged illegal caribou hunts in southern and northern Labrador. He will tell us what he thinks is needed to stop Caribou being hunted in Labrador (22:33)

The Nunatsiavut Government wants to help people speak Inuttitut (30:18)

It turns out learning about northern culture in Norway involves some reindeer games.

Two educators will tell us what they brought home in their baggage from Scandanavia. (39:12)

How much good stuff are people throwing out during bulk garbage collection? According to pickers in the province, a lot. CBC's Chérie Wheeler stops by with tips on separating the jewels from the junk. (46:20)

If you’re in Labrador West and curious about rowing, the Labrador West Rowing Association wants to find you. (0:43)

Meet Russell Bowers, your new host for several weeks. (6:27)

Business owners are hoping to inspire people to pick up trash around Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (12:35)

It's a day to remember those who were lost. We hear about today's event in Nain to mark the awareness day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls. (21:41)

Indigenous leaders from Canada met with King Charles ahead of Saturday’s coronation. We hear from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed. (29:07)

Find out how you can win tickets for a roots 'n' blues kitchen party on stage tonight at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre. We catch up with one of the performers who is the most decorated Australian blues artist. (37:36)