Labrador Morning

A large public safety rally took place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week and we bring you updates from that event. (0:00)

The topic of public transportation for Happy Valley Goose Bay came up at the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador conference last week. (13:26)

Lori Snow of HVGB has spent the last five months advocating for better care for cardio patients.

Last week, she finally got the answers she's been fighting for. (20:05)

There's all kinds of pressure on the public health care system... but now, a private health care clinic in Labrador West is feeling that pressure, too. We hear from two nurse practitioners from Physio North, who say the need for health care is "astronomical" these days. (32:46)

A recent report shows that 32 per cent of federal inmates are Indigenous. CBC Radio’s Kyle Muzyka shares some of his reporting on the corrections system. (40:27)

Jeanette Russell of Mary's Harbour spoke at the N-L Fish Harvesting Safety Association's symposium earlier this week advocating for improved search and rescue in Labrador. We hear reactions from the MP of Labrador (0:00)

It's a documentary about art...skin cancer and a series of finger-related events. Benjy Kean talks about his new film, Cancer Finger. (5:19)

This weekend, there is a new documentary airing on Atlantic Voice that was produced right here in Labrador. We learn more about the story behind I Still Live Here. (13:34)

A big blow for independent artists...

CBC's reporter Melissa Tobin joins us in studio to explain the end of the partnership between Sirius XM and CBC Music (25:48)

Paul Pike wanted to find a way to honour Indigenous veterans who've served Canada because some of these veterans served before they were even recognized as citizens and many did not receive the same honours and recognition as their non-Indigenous counterparts. (35:32)

0:00 - After performing for audiences around the world, Hypnotist Ian Stewart finds himself in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

5:53 - Changes to the adoption legislation in our province are now in effect. The welfare and wellbeing of Indigenous children is at the heart of the changes. Hear from Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, John Abbott.

16:47 - The trails situation in Happy Valley-Goose Bay continues to evolve with an estimated 80 people now living in the trails. Hear response from Perry Trimper, Liberal MHA for Lake Melville.

31:30 - The number of food bank users has increased in this province over the past two years but in Labrador City it's relatively stable. Hear an update from their food bank.

38:04 - The Food Producers Forum wants to get a better idea of where food is produced in this province - and they need YOUR help through their online survey called 'Where's the Food?' Hear from Samantha Young, executive director of the Food Producers Forum.

44:28 - With Emergency Departments under a lot of pressure this fall, and heading into the winter, our house Doctor, Dr. Lin, gives us some preventative measures you can take.

00:00 November's NL Reads book of the month.

08:40 Thousands of people throughout our province had to have their mammography results reviewed. Labrador-Grenfell Health CEO Heather Brown gives an update on the latest.

19:04 The provincial foster families association is calling for respite foster families.

27:24 Update on the event schedules for the art centers in central and western Labrador.

00:00 Calls for changes and improvments to Labrador's search and rescue capacity continue..

As the mother of one of the men who died off the coast of Mary's Harbour is set to open a safety symposium

17:50 John Nui has been elected as Chief of Mushuau First Nation in Natuashish for a third term.

Its a day for spooky ghosts and frightful tales Lisette Flowers has one for you. (0:00)

Jean Crane great-granddaughter of Lydia Campbell, Ghost Story from sketches of Labrador life. (1:15)

It's Halloween...and, we hear a creepy tale from the Cartwright area passed down through Melvin Hamel's family. (3:21)

From cemetery brides to dancing witches, robots to Baby vampires ...people go all out for Halloween in Natuashish...we find out what's on the go when we speak with the town's event coordinator. (8:34)

Turns out children in Nain have an interesting tradition when it comes to Halloween that may only be celebrated there. (17:28)

Witches, vampires and spooks of all sorts will be hitting the streets tonight, asking for candy. We get some advise on how to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating. (20:22)

If you've ever heard stories about a Big Foot in Labrador, you're not alone.... One man heard many when he was growing up.... to get into the Halloween spirit, we revisit an interview with Milton Goudie. (26:08)

Doris Saunders ghost story growing up (29:54)

It's Halloween today, and one resident in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is more than prepared to greet the trick-or-treaters. (32:10)

Ghosts looking for moonshine?? We'll hear an old tale from Eastern Turnaviks. (39:47)

Have you seen or heard the wood ghost? We hear from someone who's brother had a close encounter. (44:56)

With the spookiest night of the year right around the corner, we hear about how we can make Halloween inclusive for children of all abilities. (0:00)

It's going to be a night of dancing, drag and more Labrador West Pride is holding a drag night this Halloween Weekend. (8:26)

The Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System is looking for applications from anyone requesting they investigate the death of a child or youth who was in the system. We hear from the lead counsel on what exactly this means.(14:29)

Chris Andrews of Shanneyganock is having a concert this weekend at the Mary Brown's Centre because he wants to raise money and help those impacted by Hurricane Fiona. (24:30)

How long would you wait to get into a craft fair? Find out this weekend as the Labrador Traditions Christmas Craft Fair takes place.(29:17)

We're taking you back to more than a hundred years ago in Labrador. Maggie Best was in the care of Dr. Harry Paddon with the International Grenfell Association in the fall of 1916. Those letters were recently found by Beverly Thomson from Mud Lake. She found them in an old trunk in her mother's attic. Hear the three part series in one!

Come with us to a dance class on the O'Brien Centre stage in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. These dancers range in age from thirteen to seventeen years old. They're finding that dance adds a lot to their lives right now and possibly a career path for the future. But what could that look like? The young dancers were able to ask their questions to a Newfoundland and Labrador professional dancer-turned-teacher at the National Ballet School of Canada.

A father and son duo find themselves in Happy Valley-Goose Bay after fleeing the war in Ukraine. We hear from them, as well as from one of the organizers who helped to bring the pair to Central Labrador. (0:00)

Young dancers in Happy Valley Goose Bay have questions for the National Ballet School of Canada about what the school is looking for as auditions are underway. (9:07)

A student and parents in Nain say the internet isn't the core issue in their school

Instead, they want to see it be fully staffed so their students are able to continue in the academic stream. (17:52)

Multiple surgeries and a cancer scare.. .A Labrador woman says she is glad for the care she received at Labrador Grenfell Health But is concerned about what amalgamation means. (27:59)

Infections in young children from a virus called RSV are surging in the US, fuelling concerns over a potential "tripledemic" - of COVID-19, influenza and RSV - this fall and winter. Health columnist Dr Peter Lin joins us with the latest. (48:40)