Labrador Morning

0:00 In the House of Wooden Santas, Jesse and his mother have a jolly old time.

15:20 Snowy owls, puffins, mummers, pride parades... You'll see it all in a book about quilting and it's today's book giveaway.

21:11 Everyone feels the pressures of the festive season, but it can be especially difficult for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. We'll find out about the support available in Sheshatshiu during the holidays.

25:55 As food prices skyrocket, more Canadians are using food banks, especially around the holiday season. But it can be challenging for those with dietary restrictions to find items they can eat. Edna Hamel hopes you re-consider what you donate.

30:03 You may have seen the Grinch posing for pictures at the mall, but have you seen him busting out dance moves? Band members of Ochapowace First Nation have that pleasure, thanks to one powwow dancer on the reserve.

34:17 Labrador Trap and Skeet Club is putting proposed amendments to BILL C-21 in its sights. We'll find out why they want them shot down.

44:23 Feeling a little disconnected this holiday season? A researcher says you may want to consider listening to podcasts and engaging with the people behind them.

52:15 Santa is clear to take off for Santa to the Coast. Hear from Philip Earle.

57:13 Toys for Joys wrapped up another year of fundraising in Labrador West. We'll get an update from chairperson Todd Kent coming up.

A human rights violation: That's what Marie-Josée Houle calls housing in Nunatsiavut. The federal housing advocate toured some Nunatsiavut communities earlier this fall. She is preparing a report with the Nunatsiavut government for the federal government on what needs to change.

0:00 These days, hospital emergency rooms are overflowing with people who are sick with viral respiratory infections, such as Covid, RSV and influenza. And it may seem as though the colder the weather, the more sick people there are. Well, it turns out, that's true. Ben Bleier is a surgeon and scientist at Harvard University who's been studying why cold temperatures hit our immune systems so hard.

8:20 Yesterday was a good day in the House of Wooden Santas. Jonathan's father did come to the school concert, after all, and the boys were a hit. Today is a different story. Here is Peter Rompkey reading from the House of Wooden Santas.

22:16 If you're participating in Cain's Quest 2023, a past racer has some advice to pass along. Coreen Paul has written a memoir about it and it's today's giveaway

27:24 The holiday season can be a hard time for those struggling with addictions. This morning, we'll meet an addictions counsellor in Sheshatshiu who shares his story of recovery and how the holiday season has changed for himself and his family.

36:53 Almost one thousand winter coats will be distributed to students in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. Find out the cozy details from the school principals.

44:15 This week's Concerning Care is a story on two families -- one successfully accessing respite care, the other struggling to find adequate help. Hear struggles some families face and improvements they thinks are needed to the system.

52:02 A human rights violation: That's what the federal housing advocate calls housing in Inuit Nunangat. She was touring Nunavut and Nunatsiavut earlier this fall. We'll hear an update from her.

1:03:37 The flu is hitting many people hard this year and there are a few theories as to why that might be, including that we could be dealing with a hybrid virus. House doctor Dr. Peter Lin explains.

0:00 On yesterday's installment of House of Wooden Santas, there was a reason to worry. Jesse's mother is behind in the rent, because her carved Santas aren't selling as well as expected. But as we pick up the story today, Jesse is feeling excited about his part in the school Christmas play.

13:01 'The History and Renewal of Labrador's Inuit-Metis' is today's 12 days of Christmas book giveaway.

17:23 Good Medicine, hosted by Salome Barker, brings us an artist you need to hear.

23:00 Coping with grief is especially hard during the holiday season. This week, at a conference, people are gathering in Sheshatshiu to talk about grief and support each other. We'll learn more about it.

32:01 A new mental health ward was being built and intended to be complete by the end of this month and this flu season has been hitting the province harder than most. We'll get an update on this and more from Labrador-Grenfell Health.

43:42 It's been 50 years since a gunman hijacked a flight from the Wabush Airport. We look back on what happened that day as we hear from four people on that plane.

52:29 A provincial program assisting former inmates with mental illness to integrate into society is closing.

58:53 A committee comprised of all parties met for the second time yesterday to discuss models for a basic income program for Newfoundland and Labrador.

0:00 Chances are you've never poured a cup of tea from anything quite like Michael Massie's teapots. His work reimagines the limits of Inuit art and design and can be found on display in prestigious museums and galleries across the country. Michael, who is originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, is just wrapping up an exhibit at a gallery in Toronto. Weekend AM's Heather Barrett spoke to him about the inspiration for his work.

8:06 Yesterday, there were hard feelings in The House of Wooden Santas. But then Jonathan apologized to Jesse and the boys were ready to be friends again. That's where we pick up the story today, as Peter Rompkey continues reading Kevin Major's book.

21:41 You have likely seen some fake Labrador Morning posts popping up on Facebook. Scammers have been creating pages with my photograph and our profile picture... pretending to be us. They've been attacking our 12 days of book-mas giveaway. Pretending people have won the contest and sending them a link. Now... we'd never need your credit card info for a Labrador Morning giveaway. But for how to protect yourself and more, we've reached the person who literally wrote the book on it. Claudiu Popa is the author of the Canadian Cyber Fraud Handbook,founder of the knowledge flow cyber safety foundation, AND president of Data-risk Canada.

29:35 A lifetime together, now forced apart. Jim and Theresa Woolfrey are both 86 years old and now, after 67 years together, they are separated by the system. The latest in our Concerning Care series.

37:01 It hasn't been easy to recycle in Southern Labrador after the Green Depot in the area shut its doors in the summer. Now the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board says it's come up with a temporary solution.

44:01 What happens when there's an apparent mis-communication between the PUB and gas retailers? Retailers say the PUB made a mistake. But the PUB says it was on them. We'll learn more when we speak with a gas station owner in North West River.

56:49 Bearing witness to a Peoples Inquiry in Davis Inlet is the inspiration for today's novel in our 12 Days of Christmas book giveaway.

1:00:48 Heather Scoffield Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star will bring us the latest from Ottawa as MPs prepare to return to their ridings for the holiday break.

0:00 This morning, we continue with the story of Jesse, and his House of Wooden Santas, from the book by Kevin Major. When we last heard from Jesse, he faked being sick to avoid Jonathan. Today is full of odd surprises.

13:29 Author Bill Flowers' book Olaf's Story is a fictional novel about a man from the coast of Labrador. It's today's book giveaway

19:05 They’ve got power back on in Red Bay, but it’s from a generator. More than 20 power poles were toppled by ice buildup on Friday. We’ll get an update on what happened over the weekend, from area MHA Lisa Dempster.

24:56 It's December... but it doesn't always feel like it out there. We'll hear from a meteorologist about what the whacky weather might mean for the upcoming winter.

32:47 The annual Turkey Drive took place last Friday, and we saw many faces out in our parking lot. At the end of the drive, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter caught up with Paula Dawe, a long-time volunteer with the Roland Shears Memorial Christmas Hampers, to get all the details on how it went

35:31 Dave Paddon's recitation 'Christmas Turr'

38:26 A scholarship that helps meet the unique needs of students from the Indigenous community. We'll hear from the TD Diversity Talent Sourcing partner to learn more.

45:24 A dysfunctional working-class family. That's the scene for Terry Doyle's book The Wards. The novel is now the book of the month for NL Reads. We'll hear why you should put it on your library list

50: 16 A Ukrainian family is back together after being separated while escaping the war. It's been almost a year since Russia invaded the country of Ukraine. People have been fleeing the shelling since, with many coming to Canada. Now, a family was able to reunite in Labrador.

0:00 Being kind to seniors and bringing them together...That was the purpose of a Be Kind Event in Labrador West last night

We'll drop by to talk to one of the seniors.

06:44 Captain Tony Powell is no stranger to Labradorians, having been a pilot for many years. And now, he's sharing some of his flying stories in a new memoir. It's today's book giveaway. 

10:08 Holly Reardon's first song for us. 

12:46 Yesterday in the House of Wooden Santas, Jonathan the troublemaker scratched the words "Don't believe it!" into Jesse's desk at school. It's part of Jonathan's campaign to destroy Jesse's belief in Santa Claus. We pick up the story the next day, as Jesse begins to have doubts of his own.

23:18 Red berries, bakeapples, blackberries and blueberries are just some of the many berries found here in the big land.

Our book giveaway today features them all... we'll hear from Ellen Obed about her book Berries of Labrador.

28:57 Holly Reardon with her second tune. 

34:33 Paula Dawe talks Turkey Drive and who it helps. 

42:55 A Labrador photographer has captured Mummers in the Summer. Adam Coish lives in Toronto. He's originally from Labrador City. He told CBC's Darryl Dinn all about the mummers in the summer project.

49:53 Our turkey drive show is clucking along nicely, and for a special treat, we're decking the halls with boughs of Holly Reardon. Hear song number three. 

51:42 Hear from Santa Claus himself! 

57:25 It's a day of giving, but what if you're in need of some self-care and giving yourself and your family some grace and understanding?We'll hear about a art therapy and play therapy workshop coming to Nunatsiavut in the new year. 

1:05:01 Hear from some young donors at the Turkey Drive. 

1:07:03 Holly Rearson's fourth song. 

1:10:16 Hear the Shriners at the Turkey Drive. 

1:12:15 Hear from the Salvation Army at the Turkey Drive. 

1:15:09 Hear Holly Reardon's fifth song. 

1:19:23 Hear from the HVGB Rotary Club at the Turkey Drive. 

1:24:10 Hear Holly Reardon's final tune.

0:00 Today, in The House of Wooden Santas, Jesse faces life without TV...and a landlady who is not exactly a ray of sunshine.

12: 08 Northern Noir, a murder mystery was launched in North West River earlier this year.

Crooked Knife is Jan Morrison's debut novel, and it takes place in Sheshatshiu. It's today's book giveaway 

17:10 TautukKonik: Looking Back, a photo book meant to give a portrait of Inuit life in northern Labrador from 1969 to 1986 was launched in Nain yesterday. Today we'll be bringing you the voices of two members of the Nunatsiavut Creative Group who worked to add captions to the photographs.

25:00 The Be Kind project in Labrador west has been on a roll over the past year. The group has held many community events while raising funds for various charitable organizations. We'll learn how you can Be Kind this holiday season.

31:07 Gas shipments have arrived in central Labrador this week, with diesel to follow soon. To hear what that could mean for price changes, CBC's Steve Finn spoke yesterday with Dennis White, Vice President of Operations for Woodward's Oil.

33:51 Sharing the history of Davis Inlet. We'll join Innu Nation's Mary Ann Nui on the beach in Davis Inlet to ask what her vision is for the Innu community and why it's important to share the story of what happened there.  

39:51 Unhappy customers and few places to turn for help. The results of a CBC News investigation of the unregulated home inspection industry.

48:32 From the cold and flu, to COVID-19 and RSV... This winter might feel like a minefield when it comes to dodging viruses and they can hit some of us a lot harder than others. That's why Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about treatments.

The United Nations' Convention on Biodiversity begins meeting today in Montreal, and with ten thousand delegates from over 190 countries, wildlife groups are expecting this gathering to be larger than others before it. (00:23)

We're visiting the ghosts of Labrador Morning's Christmas Past to bring you a reading of The House of Wooden Santas. (08:06)

We pay tribute to Everly Tshakapesh, a baby who stole everyone's hearts and inspired those who followed her journey. (19:21)

Davis Inlet is a special place that Innu families keep returning to in an effort teach the younger generations about where they're from. (23:09)

TautukKonik means looking back in Inuttitut. It's the name of a recently published book that presents stories and offers a portrait of Inuit life in Labrador from 1969 to 1986. (32:12)

Little Tree Family Centre goes Christmas caroling to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season (43:24)

We share a story that stretches from Ghana to St. John's and Nunavut. It’s a story about what you do when you get a job offer to move to Canada, but you’re not sure if it’s too good to be true. (44:31)

0:00 Last month, the federal government announced people in this province would begin paying a new carbon tax starting July first. Hear from Long Range Mountains MP and federal labour minister Gudie Hutchings. While the government subsidies may help with the cost...it may not actually be possible for every home to run a heat pump. Hear from Gander Electrical's Mark Squires.

8:11 The RNC in Labrador West reports having four impaired drivers caught in the last few weeks. They're warning people not to get behind the wheel drunk amid the increase. Mothers Against Drunk Driving held an event to campaign against impaired driving over the weekend. Hear from their event.

14:51 Eric Mistenapeo was much loved by his family and was everybody's friend in Davis Inlet. Eric died by suicide but his sister is making sure he's remembered. Hear from her during a visit to Davis Inlet in August and shared her journey through grief to healing. Please do take care when listening, as their conversation is about coping with suicide.

25:30 Today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association will show off a new system in this province. It's a Helicopter Highline Rescue system... that will soon be available to seven search and rescue groups across the province. Hear from CBC's Garrett Barry.

31:59 It's the National Day of remembrance and action on violence against women.

On this day, 14 women were killed in a gender-based attack at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Vigils are set to be held throughout the country. Hear about one in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

36:13 Aspects of the federal government's COVID-19 response will be under the spotlight today. Hear the latest from Ottawa from Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and economics columnist for the Toronto Star