Labrador Morning

Loblaws CEO Galen Weston came under fire again. Along with the CEOs of other major grocery store chains, he was asked to testify before a House committee last week and is facing questions about rising food costs. (0:59)

How does unlimited leave sound to you? Pretty good, I bet.... we introduce you to a company that offers unlimited leave in St. John's....and find out how it helps with work life balance. (7:32)

Kindness and care.. That's the message of Violence Prevention Labrador during the Labrador Winter Games. We're launching their respect campaign right here on the show! Stay tuned to how you could nominate someone else for a buff. (16:12)

The tradition of flying athletes in from coastal communities shaped the competition for the Labrador Winter Games. We hear from Air Borealis and PAL airlines V-P Phillip Earle who was on hand to greet athletes when they arrived on the weekend. (26:04)

Fire dancers, hoop dancers, choir, acrobatics, drum dance... The Labrador Winter Games kicked off with a bang last night. (30:18)

A mom and daughter volunteer duo at the Labrador Winter Games talk about preparations and pizzazz, as the games get underway. (37:16)

Happy 40th anniversary to the Labrador Winter Games! This morning we dig into the archives and hear a voice from the very first time the Games were held. (41:00)

The song...Spirit of the North...is the anthem of the Labrador Winter Games...but do you know who wrote it? We're going to meet the musician who penned it and who went on to perform it at the Games...

including one very special performance, he'll never forget! (48:39)

Why a battle over control over one frontline city in Ukraine is dominating global headlines.

We ask Andrew Rasiulis an expert in international affairs, to explain the battle of Bakhmut. (0:38)

Cain's Quest was a grueling race. Two teams got stranded and had to be rescued by a chopper from Gander. We catch up with Teams 24 and 88 to hear what happened. (6:35)

The climate in Labrador appears to be changing, but what does the future look like for this part of the province? (16:26)

The JUNOs are this weekend, and a half a dozen acts from this province are up for awards. Reporter Melissa Tobin will be there, and she tells us what to expect. (21:47)

Canada's 5th Division of the Canadian Armed forces, along with some soldiers from partner nations, are taking part in this year's Maroon Sojourn, a combat exercise used to train the military in harsh, subarctic climates. Commander Stephane Masson is leading this brave group, and we had a chance to speak with him and get the details. (27:29)

Elders and youth coming together to share about caribou.. That's the hope of NunatuKavut's next on the land trip. (31:19)

Charges against six Innu men accused of illegally hunting caribou have been stayed, we hear from Grand Chief Etienne Rich. (37:09)

The athletes and volunteers are ready, and the Labrador Winter Games are set to begin. We have a preview of what's coming up. (45:08)

RPM listening party (52:54)

During the last 3 years there's been lots of talk about the SHE-DEMIC.. and the challenges faced by women during COVID. Ahead.. we talk to Economist Shiela Block from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives about a new report that points to a lack of meaningful government support for women during this crisis. (0:37)

We share some similarities Tunisian Indigenous people have with Innu. Through what one woman noticed at the Cain's Quest start line. (7:30)

We go to Nain to meet Ron Webb. He tells us how he uses a DART to check ice thickness -- and why he never follows anyone else's skidoo tracks across the ice. (14:13)

Nunatsiavut artifacts are currently in storage in Germany.. And researchers want to know what Nunatsiavut beneficiaries would like to see done with them. We hear about an upcoming trip to Germany and how you could be involved. (21:51)

The trackers that the Cain’s Quest riders wear are impressive pieces of technology. We hear how the trackers fared once the race was paused, coming up later this morning. (29:43)

Blair Roberts of L'ance au Loup is one disappointed racer. But he says cancelling Cain's Quest was the only safe option. (35:58)

Health columnist Dr Peter Lin takes a look at a study on mental health... with a focus on how brain circuitry might impact certain psychiatric disorders. (43:16)

Why should decision-makers identify the transportation needs of older Canadians? A researcher at McGill University who's surveying the link between travel and wellness tells us more. (0:41)

She's still in high school. But Leah Patterson is already a voice in the women's movement in Labrador West. (8:15)

A Cains Quest participant faced a life-or-death situation just hours away from Port Hope Simpson. (16:37)

As snow machines were going into the water... One woman decided to rise on top of it, literally .She got her kayak out and went for a paddle on Charlottetown Bay. (24:56)

Rainy days and sloppy snow. It's been a rough start to March. But environment and climate change Canada say the temperatures will get better. (30:33)

We're catching up with Team 29 Mista Tshimi from Natuashish, which was competing in Cain's Quest....John Nui joins us this morning with his take on how the race went and how treacherous it was. (36:23)

A frustrating and unpredictable week ends in disappointment for Cain's Quest. We hear how organizers came to a decision to cancel the race. (42:56)

CBC Investigates what Vianne Timmons has said -- and didn't say -- about her heritage and connection to the Mi'kmaq culture. (48:32)

For most Canadians, this weekend ushers in a return to Daylight Saving Time....

We hear how to manage the spring-forward transition and minimize adverse effects on your sleep schedule. (0:40)

We heard from Innu Nation about the latest MOU they signed with the Canadian Museum of History.

Now we hear more about the collection of Innu artifacts currently housed in Ottawa that may soon be coming home. (6:34)

We're heading back up to Nain to hear about the cost of living. Prices on the north coast of Labrador have always been higher than elsewhere in the province. We hear how people are coping with higher-than-ever costs. (15:10)

Cain's Quest racers (23:00)

You need more than a driver and a machine to take on Cain's Quest. We'll hear from one father who is part of his son's support staff this week. (28:43)

Critics pointed out that indigenous leaders were not at the negotiating table for Churchill Falls when Premier Francios Legault visited the province last month. We will hear from Nunatukavut Community Council president Todd Russell later on…. (34:35)

Sarah Ritchie, Acting News Editor at The Canadian Press in Ottawa will bring us the latest... Including a late-day announcement from the Prime Minister yesterday (Monday) about how the government is moving forward on allegations of attempted election interference. (41:29)

Are you ready to spring forward? If you're a person who already has trouble sleeping, Daylight Saving Time can be a nightmare.... We hear about some of the supplements, foods and drinks marketing themselves as sleep aids.. and get an expert opinion on how well they work. (0:42)

Caribou meat can now be bought in North West River, But the price can be tough for some..

The local community freezer for Nunatsiavut beneficiaries was able to help. We hear how. (8:39)

Cheering, fans, excitement and revving engines! Cain's Quest got off to a roaring start on Saturday that is before the the ugly weather set in...and organizers made the decision to pause the race yesterday...

we will take you to the start line to find out what it was like. (13:13)

Yesterday evening, Cain's Quest decided to put the race on pause due to the inclement weather...racers are hunkered down to see what happens next. We speak with the Chair of the Board of Directors about safety concerns for racers and support teams (21:50)

Today is Ghana's Independence Day. On March 6th, 1957, the West African country established its independence from British colonial rule. Making it the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to become a free nation. This morning, we find out how a family in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is marking the day. (30:30)

We go to a practice to meet some players on Sheshatshiu's first basketball team. We also get some play-by-plays, and hear why it was such a historic moment for the Eagles to play in their first tournament.

00:00 Accessing medical care can be stressful, and factoring in the financial cost of travelling for medical purposes can create even more worry. We will hear from Labrador residents with experience using the Medical Travel Assistance Program and how they navigated the process.

09:21 A courtyard to play, kennels and rooms for dogs and cats, a common area for children to learn, Faith Haven Animal Shelter has big dreams for their new space and now they're closer than ever to make them a reality.

18:38 Looking for fun winter activities with the kids this weekend in Happy Valley-Goose Bay? The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay 50th Anniversary Committee is having a Winter Family Fun Day event.

28:11 A resident of Labrador West started volunteering for Cain's Quest years ago for course credits in High school, and she never left. Meet Labrador West's Rebecca Kelly.

32:50 Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Elvis Loveless responds to concerns surrounding online only consultations for the general public on the pre-feasibility study for the road to the north coast.

34:44 Many will be following Cain's Quest when it begins on Saturday, tracking the teams across Labrador and back, but few will be watching as closely as volunteer Dave Hawes. Hear from him on the technology used to keep the teams safe.

40:47 Get to know some of the races for this year's Cain's Quest! CBC's Jeremy Eaton speaks with Dustin Boyd and Christopher Davis on why they decided to each form a team.

The Cost of Fraud.. We hear about a CBC investigation into this growing area of crime and why it is so difficult to prosecute. (0:37)

A Happy Valley-Goose Bay senior is fighting for fixes after a street light and pole crashed onto his vehicle last fall. (8:52)

if you want to get into a new exercise regime, sixteen indigenous women have recently obtained their YMCA certified instructors certificates and are looking to provide their newly acquired expertise free of charge. (14:59)

Workers at the Iron Ore Company of Canada have a tentative deal on a new collective agreement.

We hear from the mayor of Wabush on what labour peace means for the town. (25:04)

The teams have arrived in Labrador City, and the race begins on Saturday. We get an update on preparations for Cain's Quest Snowmobile Race. (30:43)

We're taking you to Churchill Falls for some exciting basketball action...the first b-ball team from Sheshatshiu competed in its first tournament last weekend...and we'll get some play-by-plays...and hear why it was such a historic moment for the Eagles. (34:08)

The voting for NL Reads is officially open! Have your say about which book is the must-read of the year.

We hear about the last book in the competition on the show. (43:19)

We hear from Dr. Peter Lin about the rising concerns of bird flu, the possibility of human-to-human transmission, and whether it's likely that there will soon be a bird flu vaccine. (47:45)

Fresh research suggests caffeine could have a negative impact on your kidney health, but it depends on your body's ability to break it down. (0:37)

One team from Labrador will be heading over to partake in the Winter Special Olympics.. (5:57)

Two best friends are starting up their own adventure company in Upper Lake Melville. We hear how the outdoors brought together two high schoolers and how it's turning into their career. (12:13)

Jonny Harris and the Still Standing show was in Wabush last September. Now it's set to air on CBC! We revisit this with Jonny Harris. (20:49)

Going out into the land is very important for this father and son duo, and we will hear about their polar bear hunt later in the show... (28:05)

Why the partner of the Nova Scotia mass shooter believes RCMP officers manipulated her. Reporter Angela MacIvor will be here to explain. (32:58)

The Bonavista emergency room was closed and he died on the way to Clarenville. We hear from the family of Charles Marsh in Bonavista, next. (43:18)

We will learn how Labradorian powerlifters are doing in the nationals later on..... (49:39)