Labrador Morning

Being a university student is difficult enough, but when Cassidy Hedd broke her vertebrae in a sporting accident, the young student from Labrador West didn't miss a beat.

Now she is being recognized for her dedication and hard work. (0:45)

The Inquiry into Innu's experience with the child protection system continues for one last day in Natuashish. We hear one community member's hopes for the future of child services. (6:44)

Like free food and incredible photographs? We're holding a photography exhibit tomorrow that you'll want to hear all about! (15:26)

Students are learning the importance of connection. And the teacher is using tools from her own grandmother. That's right; they're cleaning a caribou's skin. (21:36)

The rinks just keep getting bigger for Labradorian-born Darryl Williams. From the small rinks to coaching the Philadelphia Flyers...(33:04)

It's springtime, so what happened to much-discussed Ukraine's big military push against Russian forces that everyone anticipated? We talk to an expert in international affairs about all the recent developments. (0:43)

When you think of girl guides, your first thought might be about the cookies, but of course, they are so much more than that. We hear about the local girl guides recent efforts for National Volunteer Week. (7:35)

Know a young Indigenous girl in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who wants to connect more to her culture?

You Go Girl is a new program to help build on those cultural connections (14:19)

This morning, we'll hear from Kirk King, the local union president representing the Wabush airport workers, about the current strike. (20:04)

What effect will the recent lowering of the maximum weight restrictions for trucks on the Goose River Bridge have on current traffic accessibility? We speak with a representative of the Provincial Transportation Department. (23:07)

With crab prices plummeting, what does it mean for harvesters and processors? We check into the situation in Mary's Harbour. (29:10)

New research aims to develop an early diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease... which could help doctors create preventative treatments that could slow its effects. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us to explain. (35:46)

Researchers from the University of Toronto have found banned chemicals in many common household products. We get the details when we talk with one of the researchers. (0:44)

Earth Day is just around the corner.. creating an opportunity to teach your kids about environmental issues…and help them adopt greener habits into their daily routines. (5:08)

Police and Public Trust. That's the name of a new CBC News project underway across our region. Investigative reporter Shaina Luck joins us with the details. (10:35)

MUN Mini Med School helps people discover more about medical advancements and how these can affect you in the future. Each night, two members of the medical community will present on areas related to health and medicine in an easy-to-understand style. (21:40)

This week, search and rescue training is happening at 5 Wing Goose Bay. We learn why it's happening here and why it's happening at night. (27:37)

An urgency has been identified by Canada's Nature Conservancy regarding its commitment targets for land and water protection. We find out why and what happens if we don't. (32:37)

What does that shift toward green energy mean for a Labrador company that sells gas and oil and provides freight and passenger service to coastal Labrador? (39:23)

Workers are on the picket line this morning... They include Canada Revenue Agency employees and other federal departments. (47:09)

Navigating their way through the big land, musician Arthur Obrien joins us to talk about their concerts in Labrador. (51:22)

Break out your best J-stroke. We hear how a big donation is helping the Canadian Canoe Museum float some new ideas. (0:48)

Wabush is inviting you home this year, and we hear from the coordinators coming up. (8:20)

This morning, we hear from a former resident of Labrador City who has started a blog about his later-in-life diagnosis of ADHD. (15:57)

CRA employees have voted to strike if the union and federal government don't reach a deal.

Right in the middle of tax time. We hear about the deadline for a contract. (25:26)

Clare's Law will soon be implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador, which allows people to ask for information about their partner's criminal history. We talk with Hope Haven about that coming up. (32:18)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty brings us the latest from Ottawa ...about the developments in the foreign interference story.. and how it's resonating in the nation's capital. (40:36)

As demand for services continues to rise…and with fewer Canadians donating to charities… it's becoming more difficult for these organizations to operate. We get an overview of the annual 'CanadaHelps' report…ahead (0:39)

Self-Compassion can be a powerful tool. And it's something Nunatsiavut's treatment team wants people to use When they're working to heal from trauma. We hear about a workshop. (6:12)

The Friendship Diner at the Labrador Friendship Centre is officially reopening. We stop by for a tour. (13:13)

The first Sheshatshiu winter culture camp is lifting students up today --- literally Twenty teenagers will be climbing aboard a helicopter to head out to Gabriel Lake We hear from the workers as they were setting up. (21:23)

This week in Natuashish, people are invited to share their experiences in hopes of creating a better future. The Inquiry into the Innu's experiences with the child protection system resumes today. (30:06)

We've all heard about the growing homeless population in our province, and people are struggling with finding housing. (34:00)

Will the drought continue, or is it finally the year where hockey fans witness a Canadian team drinking from the Stanley Cup? We weigh the odds and hear about all the storylines.. when we talk to Scott Regehr from CBC Sports. (42:27)

A beautiful location, but a cracked headstone, Lydia Campbell's final resting place is peaceful at Mulligan Cemetery. But the headstone was broken and resting off her grave against a tree. Now there's a new one in its place, thanks to dedicated descendants and a ceremony is being planned for next winter. Mina Campbell and MHA Lisa Dempster worked together to put this in place. The two spoke to Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter for more.

Can you addiction-proof your kids? CBC Producer Antonia Reed has spoken to parents and experts and brings us that story. (0:35)

Labrador Uranium hopes to explore what may be hiding underground in northern Labrador. But to do that means they first need to talk to communities We hear about meetings happening this month. (7:46)

Lydia Campbell's grave is now marked once again with a headstone. Thanks to some dedicated descendants. (14:22)

There's a new award at the Hopedale Dog Sled race this weekend We hear about the woman it was created to honor. (26:09)

Lots of love and respect on the court, but still very much about competition… we take you to an action-packed basketball game at Sheshatshui Innu School. (30:46)

A house fire on April 6th left Pete and George Barrett without their home and their business... we spoke to Amy Norman about how to help. (39:47)

We speak to the writer and director of a new CBC documentary filmed entirely on the International Space Station... with the astronauts who call it home. (48:25)

0:00 At a press conference in St. John's yesterday, NL Hydro President and CEO Jennifer Williams announced a milestone in the Muskrat Falls saga. The second and final seven-hundred-megawatt test of the Labrador-Island link was successful.

4:24 Something for start-ups, thriving businesses and legacy planning: That's how the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs bills this year's conference.We'll hear the details.

13:52 Want to learn more about your Inuit culture? Are you an Elder with knowledge you'd like to share? Nunatsiavut is running a new language and culture camp. We'll hear about it before the deadline tomorrow.

18:47 This morning, we'll hear from the Executive Director of the Labrador West Status of Women on what they have coming up at their community centre.

24:29 The icy Strait of Belle Isle has caused ferry cancellations and froze at least one person's medical schedule.

33:03 Why buy Inuit drums for schools when you could teach how to make them instead? That was the idea of the Rigolet School! We'll hear about their drum-making workshop.

41:05 New research aims to develop a liquid biopsy blood test that can show if some post-surgery cancer patients really need chemotherapy. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us to explain.

We talk to a leading researcher on food insecurity...about how a whole new demographic of people are turning up at their doors. (0:38)

Snow buntings are little black and white birds... but how do you tell how old they are? We catch up with researchers and volunteers hoping to learn more about the frequent Labrador visitors. (8:35)

Ice conditions in the Strait of Belle Isle are causing real problems for people who rely on the ferry, Qajaq W. (14:35)

According to Mayor and council, the province's response toward HVGB's ongoing public safety issues has not produced the desired results. We speak with George Andrews to find out what he sees are the needs the province must supply to get on top of this situation. (20:49)

The Executive Director of the Innu School Board, Kanani Davis, shares her thoughts on why staying in school leads to opportunities like playing with professional basketball players. (32:30)

Despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns, a recent study says vape use is rising in Canadian teens. Experts say it's opening the door to lifelong nicotine addiction. (0:00)

The provincial government says it is committed to a renewable energy future. We hear from one energy expert who says we haven't seen enough to back up the promise. (6:22)

Believe in yourself. That's a message from the Newfoundland Rogues basketball team.

We catch up with one of the players who helped put on a basketball clinic in Sheshatshiu. (15:18)

They're small black and white birds... But have a lot of fat and muscle for their size. We stop by a bird banding day in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. And learn about snow buntings. (21:00)

A team of marine scientists is doing a lot of work on the Labrador coast, and local partners are leading the way. We hear about their campaign to bring science to the people. (33:44)

Healthcare for two brothers from Botwood is costing them both a lot out-of-pocket. We hear more from reporter Troy Turner about the challenges of the Edison brother (51:25)