Labrador Morning

An archaeologist tells us about a field school that took place in the Nain area this summer. (0:00)

We meet some proud Innu graduates of an Indigenous teacher assistant diploma program offered through Nipissing University. (7:54)

It's been one year since two fishermen went missing off the coast of Mary's Harbor. Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins died after their boat was last seen on September 17th, 2021. Russell's mother wants to see real action come out of their deaths, So no other families have to go through advocating for their loved one's search. (19:25)

The Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia has uncovered interesting findings in that province about service payment agreements - or lack thereof. (30:08)

The province has been reviewing thousands of scans following the discovery of potential errors in mammography results. We speak with Labrador Grenfell Health CEO Heather Brown. (38:34)

A look ahead to the Fall sitting of the House of Commons with our Ottawa watcher Heather Scoffield. (50:48)

In response to concerns from a resident of St. Lewis, we'll hear from Search Minerals, who are mining in the area. (0:00)

Fall festivals are a great time for family fun, and Gateway Labrador is holding their annual Heritage Festival starting this weekend. (9:48)

The Association for New Canadians in Forteau handed out art kits to locals and newcomers alike earlier this summer. Now they're putting together their piece for a mural at the Point Amour lighthouse. (15:47)

As of tomorrow, it'll be one year since Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins went missing off the coast of Mary's Harbour. The two fishermen went out to gather their nets and weren't seen again. Jenkins' common law wife is calling for real changes, not just an anniversary. (22:10)

Labrador West saw more than its fair share of rain yesterday, and we hear from municipal leaders on the state of things. (36:57)

Residents of Mud Lake endured considerable damage to their homes during the 2017 flooding. Residents were offered compensation to relocate, but many homeowners don't want to leave a place they call home. (41:56)

People in Postville aren't happy with the post... Local residents haven't been able to send a MoneyGram through Canada post since the end of August. (49:00)

A new fiction book with a Labrador murder mystery....we chat with first-time author Bill Flowers about his novel, Olav's Story. (52:45)

Battery power.... We look at the economic potential of the electric vehicle supply chain in Canada. (0:00)

We swing by the new Labrador Campus of Memorial University to get a tour from founding Dean Ashlee Cunsolo. (6:44)

We speak with the independent chair of the Muskrat Falls Monitoring and Health Management Oversight Committee. (18:18)

Canada Post's shipping costs have increased once again. That's putting a strain on small Businesses like Raeann Brown's. (25:00)

We find out why the Little Tree Family Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is doing community outreach. (29:09)

The rain with a mix of snow may be causing some havoc to you all in Labrador West. We check in with a meteorologist on what can be expected and how you can stay prepared. (36:14)

New research into the role of air pollution on lung cancer could change the thinking behind tumor growth... and treatment. Health columnist Dr Peter Lin joins us to break down the science. (42:08)

We talk with a sociologist about friendships in the workplace...and how years of remote work have altered how we see them. (0:00)

It's Sexual Violence Awareness week in Newfoundland and Labrador. We hear about some events happening in our region. (6:24)

The Tell-Tale Harbour show will happen in Labrador West later this month, and we hear from Alan Doyle all about it. (13:17)

The lawyer representing residents of Mud Lake in a class action lawsuit is not impressed with the government's relocation offer. (20:55)

Search Minerals has been active in southern Labrador for years, but some residents are concerned about the project's potential consequences. (32:51)

Sesame street isn't just a television show; it's also a road in Labrador and has quite the world history. Folklorist and storyteller Dale Jarvis tells us how another community was named in our "Place and Time" series. (42:59)

We bring you the story of a rescue mission for a loon located in HVGB. (47:37)

It's been 42 years since Terry Fox set out on his cross-Canada run. And 42 years of Richard Dyson participating in the annual Terry Fox Run. (52:46)

Charles is King. At 73, with five grandchildren and Camilla by his side, what kind of Monarch will he be? (0:00)

We get an update on Gustav Winchester, the goose who was attending Amos Comenius Memorial School in Hopedale. (5:23)

Residents of Mud Lake have received a relocation offer from the provincial government. But a physical geographer says the risk of future flooding isn't a climate change issue but a result of the government's dam project. (10:51)

Premier Furey welcomed Perry Trimper back into the Liberal caucus yesterday. (24:07)

We join a large crowd who gathered to check out the new gas station and store in Sheshatshiu yesterday. (38:26)

A new album and a fall tour! We get all the details on what the Silver Wolf band is up to and how you can win a pair of tickets for an upcoming show. (49:26)

Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star, will bring us the latest from Ottawa. (55:05)

During Queen Elizabeth's trip to Labrador in 1997, the Queen stepped into a tent to meet the children and Elders. That tent was Elizabeth Penashue's. The Queen died last week at the age of 96. Listen to an extended version of Elizabeth Penashue reflecting on the Queen's visit.

00:00 The world marked the 21st anniversary of 9/11 yesterday. We spoke with a former commissionaire who was working at the Goose Bay airport on that day.

12:33 The Nalcor CEO was in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week to unveil a new fast-charging car charger at the Royal Inn & Suits.

19:27 A group of residential school survivors and those impacted by the schools are learning to drum. And now they're getting ready to perform in St. John's at the Heart Garden.

33:45 Many people worldwide are reflecting on Queen Elizabeth's passing. We spoke with the Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich about the Queen's visit to Sheshatshiu in 1997.

45:55 Elizabeth Penashue welcomed Queen Elizabeth into her tent in the 90s. We'll hear her reaction to the news of the Queen's death.

54:36 Allan Bock has just been inducted into the Cross Country NL Hall of Fame and he joined the show on the line to talk about this achievement.

It's not a common thing to say you've met the Queen, but to say you've met her a couple of times is exceptionally rare. (0:00)

We dip into the archives to hear highlights from Queen Elizabeth's 1997 trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. (5:50)

Wally Andersen was part of the provincial government during the Queen's visit to Labrador in 1997. (10:46)

A stage fit for a queen...Dave Raeburn tells us how he had a hand in preparing for the Queen's visit to Labrador. (16:16)

We revisit a piece from when a Labrador City man taught the Queen how to send her first email. (21:11)

Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Eugene Hart gave his reaction to the Queen's death. We also hear from resident Xavier Penashue on his thoughts. (23:06)

Many around the world are still mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth we have more on her life and legacy with historian and professor Graham Broad. (29:54)

We hear from two residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay about Queen Elizabeth passing yesterday. (37:11)

Sipping tea with the Queen...Joe Goudie shares some stories of the Queen's visit to North West River for the official opening of the Labrador Interpretation Centre. (45:17)

Karla Blake says she and her family were sad to hear the news of the Queen's passing. (55:28)

The Labrador West Mental Health Coalition is having a candle lighting to remember those lost to suicide. And a picnic to help remember them. (58:36)

Up to 75 percent of girls with attention difficulties are undiagnosed... according to the Centre for A-D-H-D Awareness Canada. We discuss why women are commonly diagnosed with ADHD later in life. (0:00)

The final leader of the Soviet Union has passed away, and we will hear from an MHA in Labrador who has experienced the fall of the Soviet Union. (5:30)

We hear from the Nunatukavut Community Council president later on about the state of boil water advisory in parts of Southern Labrador.(15:05)

We meet an Elder who lives on Quebec's Lower North Shore who tells us what it was like to take part in the Elders Gathering in Natuashish.(22:05)

This Sunday, the annual Goose Deuce Duathlon takes off on Five Wing Goose Bay...(31:00)

From a small town to the big stage... Newfoundland and Labrador's Kellie Loder is touring around.

This comes after the singer-songwriters big performance on Canada's Got Talent. (37:34)

There's a new place for youth in Hopedale to work on their music skills. We tell you about a new room opening in the Nanuk Centre. (44:17)

If you find yourself looking back on the summer's "allergies," or if your family's been sick but you felt fine, you may be wondering if you've had Covid - and it can be hard to know for sure. Health columnist Peter Lin joins us to talk about antibody testing, and why it could benefit your future health. (49:10)

A new study by the Alzheimer Society of Canada looks at the latest predictions for dementia numbers in Canada over the coming three decades – and ways to prepare for an increase. (0:00)

University of Calgary researchers want to know what you'd like to see for infrastructure connecting us to other regions. They're holding a public engagement session on Monday to find out. (6:40)

Many feasibility studies regarding a new airport in Nain are in full swing, and we will get an update from the Nunatsiavut government about it. (17:04)

Home away from home. We're bringing you back to the Elders Gathering in Natuashish. We speak with a Naskapi man about doing his family tree and what connections he's finding in the Nataushish area. (24:19)

The name Carol lingers in the town of Labrador City. Places in the town have always carried this name. But why? What does the name Carol have to do with Labrador City? Dale Jarvis will explain (32:23)

With students across the province heading back to school this morning, to get some advice and

tips for the transition from summer to school, we hear from Janine Hubbard. (36:18)

Calling all Sultans of Swat to come out and take a swing at this year's Al Durno Memorial Ball Day.

We speak with organizer Roxanne Dyson to get all the details. (46:52)

Arts centers in Labrador are reopening this month - we hear what you can check out. (56:13)