Labrador Morning

From calorie deficits to intermittent fasting, do diets actually work? A registered dietitian shares her thoughts.(0:44)

The people behind a new non-profit hope to help those struggling with cancer treatments. We hear the personal story behind Cancer Lab West. (5:23)

The founder of the African roots festival in St. John's will be our guide to great African music this February. Navel Sarr tells us more about himself and what he has in mind for this Black History Month. (13:27)

The provincial government made an announcement in St. John's yesterday on a pilot project for cardiac patients. We bring you some of that announcement. (21:51)

Labrador still has not received a sexual assault nurse examiner, and that's cause for concern for Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans, she joined us on the show (29:07)

Remembering a hockey legend....we hear how a Sheshatshui resident took two shots from Bobby Hull. (37:17)

Hazel Gacita tested the minus 50 wind chill with a bowl of ramen noodles. (41:14)

People who study friendships say we need to build back after the pandemic.. (0:38)

The Canadian Cancer Society has published a survey... about the impact of the pandemic on Cancer treatment. (8:19)

This month, for our February books segment, We're hearing suggestions from two Black authors on their recommendations and advice for aspiring racialized writers. (13:14)

Access to counselling in the province is not easy. Two charities have partnered up to ensure people in the 2-S-L-G-B-T-Q plus community have access to free counselling sessions with certified counsellors. (23:06)

The polar bears of the arctic sea... Carnivorous starfish in the arctic is showing researchers new things about the underwater world. (27:57)

The Labrador Winter Games are creeping up. Are you ready? We hear from the chair of this year's games. (36:49)

Boyce Turnbull wants to see the town's diesel plant replaced so it doesn't have to rely on back up mobile power while NL Hydro said it's working on a long term fix but that solution is still about three years away. Hear from both on Labrador Morning with Host Janice Goudie.

A report published Wednesday by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada looks at how systemic inequities impact heart and brain health. In particular, how these inequities affect women -- and place their lives at greater risk. Later... a spokesperson joins us on the show to discuss the findings. (0:38)

We hear from the fire chief in Charlottetown about fighting a fire in freezing temperatures at one of the NL Hydro mobile generating units earlier this week and get a response from NL Hydro. (9:38)

Less unneeded appointments, fewer doctor visits for referrals, streamlined healthcare...

Labrador Grenfell Health hopes a new self-referral service cuts down on wait times and improves cancer screening. (24:38)

We learn more about Swim for Hope - a swim relay to raise money for the Cancer Care Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador. (34:58)

An Ontario Superior court has made the precedent-setting decision to deny the municipalities request to clear an encampment. What could that mean for other encampments across the country? (0:40)

Peter Penashue says any Gull Island Projects are dead in the water until the revenue deal is reworked with Muskrat Falls. We hear from the former Grand Chief. (7:00)

Many events are happening throughout Labrador City this month. The Labrador West Status of Women Council hopes to raise awareness about violence prevention month. (13:12)

The Dean of the school of health sciences at the College of the North Atlantic is in Labrador.

Hoping to encourage more people to join nursing and personal care. (20:55)

It is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. We hear from the province's Eating Disorder Foundation about this year's theme and why it's an important week for all of us to mark. (34:53)

Today is the day we find out what musical acts are coming to Labrador City for Ironfest 2023.

But you don't have to wait any longer.....we have the details. (42:06)

Health columnist Dr Peter Lin takes a look at new research that aims to combat age-related memory loss through six core lifestyle factors. (51:16)

From calorie deficits to intermittent fasting, do diets actually work? A registered dietitian shares her thoughts.(0:44)

The people behind a new non-profit hope to help those struggling with cancer treatments. We hear the personal story behind Cancer Lab West. (5:23)

The founder of the African roots festival in St. John's will be our guide to great African music this February. Navel Sarr tells us more about himself and what he has in mind for this Black History Month. (13:27)

The provincial government made an announcement in St. John's yesterday on a pilot project for cardiac patients. We bring you some of that announcement. (21:51)

Labrador still has not received a sexual assault nurse examiner, and that's cause for concern for Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans, she joined us on the show (29:07)

Remembering a hockey legend....we hear how a Sheshatshui resident took two shots from Bobby Hull. (37:17)

Hazel Gacita tested the minus 50 wind chill with a bowl of ramen noodles. (41:14)

A rare green comet is streaking past Earth, and Canadian stargazers will have the best chance to catch a glimpse of it this week. (0:38)

21 teams from 4 communities and nearly 300 players... It was a large Labrador hockey weekend in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (6:35)

We hear from the Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation about a possible road to the north coast. (9:30)

In memory of the late Gerald Mitchell, we have CDs to give away featuring the artist. Gerald Mitchell who passed away earlier this month. We revisit one of his interviews from the 1990s. (19:02)

Parliamentary Reporter for the National Post, Ryan Tumilty, will bring us the latest from Ottawa......including the first day back in the House of Commons after the holiday break. (25:43)

Affordable housing, or the lack thereof...that's what many Canadians are talking about these days.

And Statistics Canada has a new report about how the housing crisis continues to affect racialized Canadians disproportionately. We talk with a representative from Habitat for Humanity Canada. (0:44)

The Lawrence O'brian Arts Centre in HVGB is closed until further notice. (8:20)

The College of the North Atlantic is launching a new program to help train the next generation of mental health and addiction workers. (9:51)

The Inuit Art Foundation has some exciting new tools and opportunities for artists.(16:53)

The completion of the new town Centre in Port Hope Simpson is approaching the finish line. We hear from Mayor Margaret Burden. (23:41)

Ethan Broomfield will tell us about his experience growing up impoverished in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (30:28)

Wanna save on gas and drive safely during winter? We hear from a driving instructor in Labrador West about her best tips. (39:19)

Therapy Influencers. You may have come across them while scrolling through Tik Tok or Instagram, content creators offering mental health advice. But are they helping or hurting us in the end? (0:38)

It was a first but hopefully not a last. We'll hear from a Capstan Island youth about doing a play-by-play at a hockey tournament last weekend. (7:07)

NDP MHA Lela Evans will give us her thoughts on a possible road to the North coast. (12:21)

A new snowshoe, skiing and dog-walking trail in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are having its official opening tomorrow morning. (21:04)

We talk about Muskrat Falls all the time. But it's been five years since a CBC reporter has been to the dam, and inside the generating station. Patrick Butler will be here to describe the part of this project that appears to have gone right...( 28:20)

A BIG ice hockey tournament is happening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this weekend. (38:47)

The World Health Organization is calling on countries to eliminate industrially produced (or artificial) trans fat. After a W-H-O report discovered that a large majority of the world's population (5 billion people) is unprotected from an ingredient that can lead to heart disease. (0:38)

Some astronauts might visit Labrador this summer for training at the Mistastine crater. A Planetary geologist tells us more about this trip. (9:57)

The Seniors Services Office in Forteau wants to help seniors get a better mind and body image. (17:15)

Winter and exercising..... it doesn't sound like a match made in heaven, but one local senior is promoting realistic activities for all to enjoy. (24:12)

A Happy Valley-Goose Bay's resident has brought concerns to council about the new proposed bus route. (29:31)

We hear from a mother advocating for her son to get access to addiction treatment programs. (36:49)

Dr. Peter Lin joins us to discuss a new study that aims to predict inflammatory bowel disease flareups using wearable tech... and whether there are other future medical applications for our devices. (43:39)