Labrador Morning

The Federal government says it's making Canada's largest-ever investment in protecting freshwater…

$750 million will be invested under the new plan to protect rivers and lakes .. including the Great Lakes. Is it enough? (0:57)

We hear from some participants who recently took part in the Association of New Canadians snowshoe event in Labrador West. (8:47)

We hear what Smokey Mountain Ski Hill has planned for their "Big Weekend." (12:55)

Skidoo tracks leading off towards rapids and dangerous ice have Postville search and rescue concerned.

We hear advice for travelling this long Weekend. (17:00)

Cigarettes cost more as of April first, but only in some parts of Labrador. We hear why and get a response from the Canadian Cancer Society. (24:08)

We're dropping by a basketball clinic the Newfoundland Rogues are putting on for players of the Sheshatshiu Eagle's b-ball team. We're taking you courtside to hear how it's going, and the coach and a star player join us in our Happy Valley-Goose Bay studio. (30:21)

We talk about penicillin allergies... and learn why about ninety per cent of the people who report having one... might actually not. Dr Christopher Labos will tell us more. (49:21)

Premier Furey and the leader of the opposition squared off yesterday in the House of Assembly, on the future of the Atlantic Loop. We hear that exchange. (0:45)

The photographs are beautiful but being up close and personal is not... We talk polar bear safety with an expert. (5:22)

Workers at IOC will avoid a repeat of the strike of 2018, after voting to accept a contract offer from the company. The union local president will join us with the details. (14:18)

What do you think of a suspended monorail serving Labrador North Coast. We speak with a group of inventors in Quebec who are promoting the idea. (21:26)

We talk about a new report which looks at the costs of substance use...with a focus on the economy. (0:41)

What impact could last week's federal budget have in Labrador? We check in with cabinet minister Seamus O'Regan on that question (5:08)

A petition calling for improvements to search and rescue in Labrador closes today. We hear from Jeanette Russell about how it has been going so far and what happens next. (12:43)

This morning, we'll hear from a passenger who went through a long and exhausting ordeal trying to fly from St. John's to Wabush with PAL Airlines. (23:37)

Step by step. This morning, we find out how one Happy Valley-Goose Bay man is finding his stride again after being told that he'd never walk again. (30:50)

Captain Austin Daley , General manager of Labrador Marine Inc. (34:06)

One full year and nearly four-thousand kilometers. That’s the length of time and distance it’ll take Newfoundland Explorer Justin Barbour to complete his latest wilderness expedition. (43:24)

Three fires since 2019 doesn't give residents of Charlottetown much confidence in the generators that provide power in the town. We hear the latest on their search for a solution. (50:12)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty will bring us the latest from Ottawa ... and the hard sell of 'federal budget 2023' that the Liberals have taken on the road this week. (1:01:45)

We dig into the federal budget's green spending initiatives and get an expert's take on how much they move the needle on the nation's net zero goals (0:51)

If Peacock Primary school loses its kindergarten French immersion class next year, will it be gone for good? That's the fear of two parents. (8:59)

Sound effects, puppets, embroidery, design... Students get a hands-on look at everything theatre this week in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We stop by the Labrador regional theatre arts festival. (15:59)

Sheshatshiu's first basketball team, the Eagles, is turning heads. We find out how all their hard work is paying off with some exciting news. (19:49)

We speak with Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown regarding his perceived shortfalls in the area of educational funding and his letter to the Minister of Education outlining his concerns. (32:25)

We hear from the mayors of Wabush and Labrador City, who were at the Labrador Flag Day event at Gateway Labrador in Labrador West. (40:39)

A MUN student says she was sexually assaulted just off campus ... but still sees her alleged attacker at school. She's not happy about the university's response. (45:05)

Police are describing it as a widespread, elaborate scam that could result in Canadians losing their homes. CBC Marketplace has been investigating. Host David Common tells us what to look for and who they're targeting. (0:47)

Levi Noah Nochasak is a name many Labradorians know and respect. Unfortunately, Levi passed away earlier this week. In his memory, we look back to a story of when he and his son built an igloo in Nain. (6:41)

We're sure you've been some of the evidence of polar bear activity across the province this year... (15:33)

There is one problem with health care that we can all help solve. This morning we talk to Labrador Grenfell Health about the time wasted when patients skip their doctor appointments. (23:20)

Mental health and support may not be an often used performance topic. But it's one students in Cartwright are diving into. We stop by the Labrador regional theatre arts festival. (32:24)

We're dropping by the North West River town office to talk cable cars and suspended monorails. (36:07)

There's a saying, "there's no such thing as a free lunch,".....but in North West River, there is... (45:04)

It's a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people while raising awareness of the discrimination individuals face worldwide. We hear from the Labrador representative from Quadrangle, who is hosting an event tonight in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to mark the occasion. (53:47)

What measures does the new federal budget include to help Canadians struggling with the high cost of living? (1:03)

Year after year, Ecole Boreale in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has asked the province to budget for a gymnasium at the school. This year, the request fell on deaf ears again. (8:44)

Sound effects, puppets, embroidery, design... Students get a hands-on look at everything theatre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week. (16:47)

Up, up and away. We find out what a North West River resident has in mind for an alternative mode of transportation to the North Coast of Labrador. (24:14)

A 10-year-old in Black tickle was able to get up close to a polar bear's yellow teeth and beige tongue...

but not by choice We hear about the encounter in Black Tickle. (33:58)

Arlene Michelin has lost a lot of sleep over an injury...but getting doctors' appointments...that's where the real nightmare begins. (38:55)

Health columnist Dr. Christopher Labos joins us to talk about a fungal infection that's spreading in the U.S..... and why it's sparking increased concern about antibiotic resistance. (50:33)

On Monday, the Auditor General delivered her report on the accessibility of high-speed internet and cellular connectivity in rural and remote areas in Canada. Spencer Callaghan from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority gives us his thoughts. (0:47)

Folks in Labrador West get their internet, phone and cable from a non-profit that gives back. We learn about this distinctive company coming up. (7:32)

We have had reports of recent polar bear sightings in St. Lewis! (12:27)

It's been in the making for a decade, and has cost billions, but there's still a ways to go for the Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric project. We get an update from Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler. (19:19)

The new provincial leader of the NDP tells us his plans to lead the party to more success. (28:40)

For the first time since 2019, Drama Fest is back in Labrador We hear about one of the plays happening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week. (37:42)

We talk to CBC Kids host Tony Kim about the first CBC Kids Reads. (0:49)

This past weekend, the Great Labrador Loppet took place. We hear from a couple of first-timers and how the race went for them. (6:16)

Microsatellite monitoring is coming to 5 Wing Goose Bay. We hear why the Department of National Defense is so concerned about tracking what's in the sky. (9:55)

Calling all dog owners in Rigolet: There's a low-cost vaccination clinic happening to help protect your pup against Parvo. We hear from the volunteer running it. (20:29)

Last week's provincial budget did not mention the teacher shortage. We hear what the president of the Teachers' Association thinks of that. (27:34)

Ahead of today's federal budget, the Finance Minister hinted that the government can't help everyone. But who will today's budget focus on? (35:13)

What are the best ways to turn a frown upside down? Later a happiness expert joins us, and we get some answers. (0:46)

A former Early Childhood Educator in Happy Valley-Goose Bay no longer has access to childcare because she decided to change her career path. (9:34)

Have ideas for how traditional Inuit midwifery could return to our Labrador lands? Pauktuutit is holding a midwifery forum this week, and they want to hear your opinion. (18:25)

Furnace oil is scarce and very expensive in many communities. So is a high-efficiency wood stove a better way to heat your home? We ask one woman in Black Tickle about her experience. (25:34)

From the landscape of Nain to the rolling hills of New Zealand. We hear from filmmaker Anika Nochasak on screening her short film at a festival (32:40)

If you see a referee wearing a green armband at a local hockey game, it's a reminder to keep your passions in check. We find out why those armbands are being seen at rinks in Labrador. (36:51)

Cain's Quest will be back in less than a year. We ask the chair of the board why they decided to forego the usual two-year break. (43:13)

Hovering hundreds of feet in the air with whirling blades above you... Flying a helicopter isn't for the faint of heart but pilots want to get young women inspired to see themselves behind the controls. A group of young women and young Indigenous kids got to check out the search and rescue helicopters at 5 Wing Goose Bay personally this week as part of an Elevate Aviation event.