Labrador Morning

A new CBC investigation shows how the finances of doctors in many provinces took a hit during the pandemic …when some of their colleagues did MUCH better. (0:00)

A former resident of Labrador West believes that Labrador should have more federal electoral seats allocated. (9:47)

The province is encouraging residents to rethink their drink and choose healthier options, but for many communities, it's not always that easy. (20:03)

A research day in Nain is hoping to get community feedback and share about current projects. (28:05)

We chat with the brand new host of the Broadcast, Paula Gale - her very first show as host is today. (34:04)

The Nature Conservancy of Canada wants to help us reconnect with nature. They've developed an online quiz called Nature Coach that assesses how much we like the outdoors and how we can enjoy it in our own way. (39:33)

After a summer of scrutiny at airport and passport offices... what will the the federal government prioritize this fall... and how could the new Conservative Party leader play a role in that agenda? More on that with Toronto Star columnist (52:26)

Updated alcohol guidelines from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction suggest less is better to avoid health risks (0:00)

A group driving old cars will be making their way across Labrador. (8:56)

We're catching up with a 13-year-old in Natuashish who wants to follow in his father's footsteps...through music! (16:15)

105th birthday greeting...(22:47)

Did you know that geese like corn? It was something the Torngat Secretariat had to figure out for their work on geese in Nunatsiavut - they tell us about their upcoming projects this fall. (27:01)

A respiratory therapist in training was recently in Guatemala with Team Broken Earth. (38:29)

Students all across the province are heading back to school this week, and we hear from a student in Sheshatshiu, where school has already started. (42:40)

How do you solve a problem like misinformation? It's a growing question in the world of podcasting, where the issue is rife, but moderation remains difficult. (0:00)

The new Municipal Conduct Act takes effect today. The Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs will tell us more. (4:39)

A Labrador woman has become a chess master. She says the titles are a bit arbitrary, but we think it's still pretty cool. (10:31)

We meet an 88-year-old Innu elder who was born in the country in Labrador. Joachim Nui shares his reflections on the Elders Gathering in Natuashish. (20:19)

It's nearly back to school time. And after all summer, that'll be an adjustment for students...and teachers. (31:57)

Parents may be excited to have their kids back in school, but no one wants to deal with the viruses that inevitably come home from the classroom. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us with advice on keeping kids, families and school staff safe. (38:49)

Morgen Mills is officially a chess master! The Labrador woman earned the title after competing in India this summer. The Olympiad was also the first tournament Morgen competed on with the women's national team. She's been transitioning, but as you'll hear... it didn't really affect the team. Take a listen to learn more.

Brands like Dove are honouring older women and defending ousted television news anchor Lisa LaFlamme with ad campaigns embracing grey hair. But will those campaigns benefit the brands or the demographic of women who are penalized in the workplace for growing older? (0:00)

We love to explore here in Labrador It rhymes for a reason... A group of people in Labrador West explore together in their jeeps. The Labrador Jeep Owners gather together and go for a ride every month. We tag along. (7:30)

When it comes to the origin of the town name Happy Valley-Goose Bay, there is a long and somewhat messy history. We hear from folklorist and storyteller Dale Jarvis on another segment of Place and Time. (14:55)

It's taken him a month to walk from Schefferville, Quebec, to Natuashish...but that's exactly what Philip Pinette did in 2012. Now ten years later, he calls Natuashish home...a place where he found love, but also sadly... loss. (17:56)

A few spots are still available in a free early childhood educator program. An in-person program is set to start in October and an online one in January. (29:51)

A Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman is inviting everyone to Birch Island for a walk and community meet & greet today...She wants to help create more awareness about opiate overdose. (38:02)

If you throw away food based on the best before date, you may be wasting perfectly edible items... and money. Lori Nikkel of Second Harvest joins us to dispel Canadians' confusion regarding food safety. (0:00)

A pilot project took a dozen youth out on the land to teach them traditional Innu practices. (5:35)

We drop by Rose Montague's tent....she took part in the Elders Gathering in Natuashish last week. (13:34)

Looking for some free food and some good music? Well, Them Days has you covered, and we learn more about their Come Home Year events. (21:00)

Care Pairs is an earring company out of Labrador West. But the young entrepreneur behind it is donating all her profits to various charities. (31:43)

Chrystia Freeland's experience of walking through City Hall in Grand Prairie, Alberta on Friday and getting verbally attacked by an unidentified man...is just the latest example of a public official being harassed on the job. We talk to Ottawa reporter Alex Ballingall about what happened to the Deputy Prime Minister -- and what that says about public discourse in this country... (36:50)

COVID-19 vaccines targeting the original strain and Omicron variants are expected in Canada this fall....Does public health messaging need to change in order to encourage Canadians to get a booster shot? (0:00)

The NunatuKavut Community Council has planted their flag on the Wunderstrands, literally.

We hear about a flag-raising ceremony and speak to one of the community members present. (7:14)

Nunatsiavut has solar panels in every one of its communities now. But what does the future hold regarding renewable energy in the north? (13:37)

The OKâlaKatiget Society is coming up to its 40th year! We hear from two MUN researchers who are working to celebrate it through an album, and they're looking for your input. (21:54)

Painter and Tattoo artist Scott Pynn has a lot of community projects on the go! (36:24)

Being honored for your community contributions can be a fulfilling experience. We will have more on a local community award honoring the late Robert C. Lyall. (44:05)

Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane, and we will hear from him next. (48:19)

Quiet quitting is the latest workplace trend, and it's not what you might think....We hear more about what it looks like and why some workers are embracing it. (0:00)

He's 79, he's still working,...and he's still walking. You'll hear from Guy Poole about his annual walk for diabetes, taking place this year in southwestern Newfoundland. (8:39)

Using needles and thread to mend.... nets! A Cartwright crafter is teaching net mending to youth to pass on the craft. (16:14)

We're approaching the one-year anniversary of two fishermen going missing off the coast of Mary's Harbor. (23:57)

The new Nursing program in Labrador starts next month, and we learn about the level of interest seen from students. (29:43)

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean birding season is over... We hear how this year's birding season went for birder Vernon Buckle and get some tips for this winter. (34:58)

The team from the Geological Survey of Canada on the North Coast of Labrador has wrapped up their fieldwork season, and we get an update from the group. (41:27)

A kickboxer from Sheshatshiu is making his debut in Montreal this weekend. (45:53)

Labrador guests shared their experiences with passing on culture on Crosstalk. (51:51)

Charger, Challenger, Mustang, Camaro...names synonymous with the iconic muscle car. But is the end of the gas-powered muscle car here? (0:00)

Less adventurers, more glampers... That's one of the trends that Experience Labrador's Pete Barrett is noticing in Cartwright. (7:51)

We continue our coverage of the Drag show, which took place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay earlier this month. (17:15)

5 Wing Goose Bay will get some upgrades as part of the initiative to modernize NORAD. (24:29)

It's day four of the Elder's gathering, taking place in Natuashish. We'll hear from one of the event workers laying spruce boughs in preparation for an elder's meal. (40:41)

Trying to avoid a trip to the ER? Tune in as health columnist Dr Peter Lin shares the most common injuries and illnesses hospitals deal with -- and how to prevent them. (48:18)

Parents across the country are thinking ahead to the first days of school. Parenting writer Tanya Hayles of "Black Moms Connection" joins us with tips on establishing a back-to-school bedtime routine. (0:00)

Next time you're in the hospital, you might be able to get some local partridge soup...

That's the hope of the three Indigenous groups in the Big Land. (5:01)

Summer may be coming to a close, but there's still time to get out on the water! (11:35)

We're bringing you to the Elders Gathering 2022...Labrador Morning's John Gaudi is in Natuashish and has been getting out and about. (18:27)

What does a Hare have to do with the community of Wabush? Dale Jarvis will let us know the history of how this town's name came to be. (29:27)

The federal government wants to modernize NORAD, and Canada's National Defense Minister, Anita Anand, is visiting the Big land. (33:12)

A recent court case of financial crime against a senior left the victim questioning: who can you trust? (42:42)

It has been five years since the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly voted to enact pay equity legislation, but nothing was put into law. (50:15)