Labrador Morning

One of Canada's largest chains has agreed to change their pricing after a Marketplace investigation found the company was charging more for pain medication marketed "for menstrual cramp relief" compared to the non-gendered version of the same painkiller. (0:53)

It's time to strap on the skis and grab your snowshoes The Great Labrador Loppet is back for another year. (8:03)

How do you improve the Labrador Winter Games for everyone, especially athletes? Irving Powell has a few ideas. (13:58)

Provincial government spending for the coming year was unveiled yesterday. CBC's Peter Cowan stops by to give us an idea of what was included in this year's budget. (23:06)

We hear from several Labrador students who brought their stories to a multicultural celebration in St. John's this week. (31:58)

Artificial horizons and elevations... A group of young women got an up-close look at helicopters this week.

We stop by the elevate aviation event. (36:40)

We'll discover why Mandy Smith of Makkovik is flying high! (47:22)

We hear from Cynthia Pottle in Rigolet about the winter festival.....(54:57)

You've probably heard of "clean energy," -- especially within the context of global warming and the effort to minimize greenhouse gases... And advocates say there is a lot of work emerging in the field -- good jobs. But what are they exactly? And what training do you need for them?

The province is offering bonuses to attract physicians to rural communities. (8:54)

It sounds too good to be true...but it isn't. Today the province's public libraries are launching a brand new program to provide access to everything from the symphony to Rogues Basketball to historic sites absolutely free of charge. (16:27)

Grass sewing and square dancing workshops... tourism workers with Nunatsiavut are hoping to help Rigolet prepare for visitors. (26:38)

There have been links to space exploration and parts of Labrador. (31:11)

An Innu woman hopes to help other university and college students who have questions or need advice. (38:58)

New research aims to develop a better diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer... And it could be a game-changer for the disease, which is often only found at advanced stages. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us to explain. (45:20)

China's President Xi Jinping continues his state visit to Russia yesterday. We talk to Ilya Yablokova ) - an expert in international affairs - about what Xi and Russia's President Vladimir Putin may be discussing behind closed doors. (0:57)

What is needed to help young adults raise their children with Innu-aimun? That's one of the questions researchers hope to learn more about. We hear about a research project taking place. (5:19)

The Inquiry into the treatment of Innu respecting the child protection system has begun community meetings. We hear the details of what is happening this week in Sheshatshiu. (14:56)

Little to no snow and slippery conditions for competitors, but that never stopped their demonstration of Labrador tradition. (21:31)

Flippin' burgers and selling seal skin: How the Labrador Winter Games boosted business in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (29:47)

Canada's PPE manufacturers say the domestic industry is on the brink of collapse...

So where does that leave us when the next pandemic rolls through? (0:57)

The 2023 Labrador Winter Games consisted of 14 events that tested many traditional Labradorian skills with a few modern additions. The Director of Sports will give us a rundown on this year's games and changes they would like to make in the future. (9:00)

The northern games bronze medal was handed out again. We hear from the bronze medal winner. (16:45)

The province is going to court to stop an investigation into the health-care cyberattack. (25:11)

Researchers hope to understand how young adults use Innu-aimun and why young children aren't learning it at home as much as before. (32:50)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty will bring us the latest from Ottawa ... including preparations in the nation's capital for the arrival of the American President, Joe Biden. (40:32)

A major automaker picks Canada for its first North American electric vehicle battery plant. A representative from Electric Mobility Canada joins us with his reaction. (0:40)

We will hear about a confidential support group for women experiencing intimate partner abuse. (8:05)

The Labrador Games have concluded, and we hear from some athletes who participated. (16:31)

From snowshoe racing to skiing to target shooting to the northern games and beyond, the winter games, also known as the friendship games, has brought people together since 1983. (23:02)

A gold medalist reflects his participation in the Labrador Winter games and undefeated record (25:36)

We hear from two volunteers at the Labrador Winter Games to find out why they are helping out...(27:39)

How high can you jump, kick and land on the correct foot while trying to aim for a little stuffed seal?

Well, we hear from two athletes who participated in the Northern games who accomplished that and broke records! (36:17)

The Labrador Winter Games held the dog sled races on Saturday after fears of conditions not being suitable to proceed. We hear from the 1st place winner and their proud parents next. (39:54)

A funding announcement was made by premier Andrew Furey at this year's closing ceremonies. (46:01)

NASA is gearing up to send astronauts back to the moon... and they've redesigned their iconic spacesuits for the task. Space journalist Elizabeth Howell joins for a look. (0:37)

A Wildlife Biologist will tell us later on why we should be more mindful around polar bears...(7:25)

Labrador West draws workers from many countries around the world. That keeps the Association for New Canadians busier than ever. (15:15)

Researchers have been mapping how travel routes over sea ice have changed over generations...

And now they're back to share that research with the communities in Nunatsiavut. (23:37)

Donating food to receive food from people gathered from all over the world. An event in Labrador West is bringing people together, We get a preview of one dish. (29:20)

A young team is back after missing the last 4 Labrador winter games. We hear from Team St. Lewis next. (34:08)

Nikki Brown-Dyson was in tears yesterday when she learned she wouldn't defend her gold medal in the Labrathon. (38:12)

Weather and safety are the issues that ended any chance of a Labrathon at this year's Winter Games.

We hear more from the woman who helped make that decision.(44:26)

It's a staple at the Northern Games, the seal kick. Did you know the same crafter has made the seal for the seal kick for 40 years? And the Labrador Games Chair Todd Winters gives us an overview on the Northern Games. (52:46)

00:00 If you caught Land & Sea last week on CBC Television,you'll know that the team was on board the Coast Guard Ship Amundsen, sailing the Labrador Coast. The show featured ocean scientists studying everything from cold water corals to Greenland Sharks. That story continues this weekend, and you'll meet two women from Nain who were part of that voyage.

05:17 A new purpose-based facility could be part of the solution to the homeless problem in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. But is it the right solution?

13:54 An Inuk professor says he raised concerns over verifying Indigeneity claims with MUN administration late last year.

23:30 Badminton had the fans cheering as medals was up for grabs in the final matches.

26:53 Cheering so loud you can't hear yourself speak... or even think?! That's the Labrador way at the ball hockey games!

32:55 Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club was the place to see the 10 km cross-country ski races at the Labrador Winter Games.

44:44 The games have been bringing generations together for years and appear to be the underlying theme for this year's games.Seniors are mentoring the young and the young, keeping the seniors young at heart.

00:00 Jeanette Russell is on a mission to make Labrador search and rescue services better.

11:04 Jane Adey spoke to one scientist about how ocean organisms can deal with oil spills

18:31 The federal government is trying to crack down on pricey virtual medical services.

26:29 A new session of the House also means opposition members can challenge the government daily during the Question Period. Two members from Labrador took up that challenge again yesterday.

30:08 The oldest and youngest participants at the Labrador Winter Games are on team Pinsent Arm this year

33:49 Snowff, the mascot, has been at the Labrador Winter Games for 40 years.

36:50 It was another exciting day at the Amaruk Golf Course in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for snowshoe races at the Labrador Winter Games.

49:41 A group of women are working to revitalize Inuit throat singing throughout the province

Instructors Jennie Williams and Amena Harlick-Shaw were in Happy Valley-Goose Bay teaching mothers and daughters traditional Inuit throat singing. Take a listen to hear from them and participants.

Could robots be the answer to our mental health needs? We learn about how AI technology is being used to treat mental illness. (0:38)

Checking in on your mental health is crucial to your well-being. And one way to do that is by spending time on the land. (7:42)

Two throat singers are working to share the Inuit tradition and bring it back to Labrador.

We stop by a recent workshop. (13:59)

Polar bears are the talk of the town in several communities along the coast. We hear from one bear guard about the annual migration. (24:24)

Politicians have returned to the House of Assembly. We bring you the Labrador-related Question period. (31:40)

A potter, a drum maker… and 500 athletes. Meet two volunteers have only missed one year of the Labrador Games. (35:14)

Labrador MP Yvonne Jones will be leaving the winter games early for the first time since 1983.

She talks about the games, what it means to be from Labrador, as well as her second on-going battle with cancer. (39:45)

Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty will bring us the latest from Ottawa... Including an announcement from the Federal justice Minister David Lametti that changes to the bail system are on the way. (47:33)