Labrador Morning

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the economic climate remains difficult for many small business owners who have survived the pandemic. (0:00)

Did you ever find yourself listing to the radio, singing or dancing to a jig? Our tech Zack used to, and he'll tell you all about it. (9:05)

A business owner in Labrador is up for an Entrepreneur of the Year award with The NL Organization of Women Entrepreneurs. (18:23)

Looking to travel on the Kamutik W. but aren't able to make a reservation 24 hours in advance? (23:00)

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Newfoundland and Labrador is holding hearings on their proposal for adjustments to the borders of federal ridings. (39:08)

Chris Griffin tells us about competing in an Iron Man in Mount Tremblant Quebec. (48:40)

Heather Scoffield Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star will bring us the latest from Ottawa. (53:11)

The Food & Drug Administration recently approved the selling of hearing aids over the counter in the United States...meaning Americans will soon be able to purchase them without a prescription. (0:00)

Natuashish is hosting the Elders Gathering 2022 that officially kicks off today. Elders from Natuashish, Sheshatshui and from Innu communities in Quebec are taking part, and it's shaping up to be a busy one. (7:07)

Long-distance runner Dean Burden has made it to the Wonder Strand to pound 50 kilometers of sand for Diabetes Canada. (12:44)

Food insecurity affects many rural and remote locations in the country. However, Food First NL is attempting to help retailers in the province modify their businesses to try and address the issue. (22:46)

Picking edible wild mushrooms is a real treat at this time of the year. But be careful; some mushrooms are deadly in Newfoundland and Labrador. We get some advice on how to do it safely from an amateur mushroom-picker who also happens to be a physician! (25:57)

F-A-S-D NL is looking for people to share their own personal stories to better understand system gaps in our province. We hear how people can participate through a survey, interview or focus group. (35:01)

Guests from all over have been flocking to Battle Harbor this summer. We get all the details when we speak with the Executive Director of the Battle Harbor Historic Trust.

Did you know that nearly half of Canadians can hold a conversation in more than one language? We look at Statistics Canada's latest census data focused on language diversity with demographer Michael Haan. (0:00)

The province is taking a 'normalcy' approach to school this upcoming year. Masks will not be mandatory, but they are recommended. (4:37)

Faith Haven Animal Shelter has opened a new thrift shop in Labrador West. (12:49)

A travelling RV screening films made by Indigenous youth is making some stops in Labrador. (15:46)

A mother-daughter powerlifting duo is taking the gold. We stop by the gym to hear how they got started. (20:48)

For the past 20 weeks, a Happy Valley-Goose Bay athlete has been training for an epic race this weekend in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. (28:49)

It's a powerlifter's dream. Abi Hanrahan-Miller is heading to Turkey to compete internationally. But at the local competitions, she's had someone special competing alongside her: Her mom. Hear more from CBC's Heidi Atter.

It's been almost six months...since Russia invaded Ukraine and started the biggest war in Europe since 1945. We talk to Colin Robertson, an international affairs expert, who catches us up on the latest developments. (0:00)

The NunatuKavut yearly treaty day celebrations will kick off this Sunday in the Wunderstrands. (6:37)

Avian flu has been found in dead seals along the St. Lawrence River, But not locally just yet. Even still, health officials are warning people that it could be present. (16:14)

Mack Rutherford is on his way to becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world. We hear from him. (24:50)/(31:21)

From Canada's South Coast to the North Coast...we speak with an adventurer who spent three months travelling from Lake Erie through Labrador up to Nunavik's Arctic coast. (36:32)

Guests from all over have been flocking to Battle Harbor this summer. We get all the details when we speak with the Executive Director of the Battle Harbor Historic Trust. (45:03)

Gut health is social media's latest trend, with "wellness" bloggers pushing miracle supplements and diets. But before you take their advice, tune in as health columnist Dr. Peter Lin dives deeper into the fad. (51:33)

0:00 A one-woman show is taking place in the Heart Garden outside Government House in St. John's and gracing the stage is Labrador's own Deantha Edmunds. The playwright hopes it'll challenge people's assumptions of our province's history.

07:29 Looking for some rock and country? A Saturday concert fundraising for the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Firettes is taking place at Kinsmen park. Hear from Larry Baker for more. 

14:52 More internationally trained doctors from the province will be able to apply to Memorial University. Hear from the Premier's announcement. 

19:55 A sugar tax in our province raised some flags for an eating disorder awareness advocate in Ontario. She said villainizing sugar could lead to people thinking wrongly about food and their bodies and may lead to more eating disorders. 

25:13 To get more thoughts on the incoming tax, CBC's Margaret Aligbe spoke to some residents of Corner Brook on if the new tax would impact their spending habits when it comes to pop.

27:50 Boats, more boats, and a town all named Emily! Dale Jarvis will tell us all about how Emily Harbour, a former settlement north of Rigolet, came to be in our series 'Place and Time.' 

31:33 The Earle family in Happy Valley-Goose Bay wants the Perrault Place community centre to get up and running again but say a meeting with stakeholders keeps being delayed.

It's been a summer of extreme heat, drought and forest fires. And the images in parts of Europe and in Newfoundland are downright scary. But this was all predicted, say, climate scientists. (0:00)

Heart and Soul...we're dropping by a block party celebrating the life of the late Sandra Earle of Perrault Place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (5:36)

A two-spirit educator and teacher was able to shine some light on their identity for Labrador West residents. (16:09)

We will hear from Bradley Barker on the recent Drag show that took place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (20:30)

Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star, brings us the latest from Ottawa. (32:04)

After a costly spring for Canadians the prices of some commodities are beginning to decline. Does this mean this week's inflation numbers could show signs of improvement? (0:00)

Red berries, bakeapples, blackberries and blueberries are just some of the many berries found here in the big land. We hear from Ellen Obed about her new book Berries of Labrador. (7:04)

A youth with family from Labrador is calling a volunteer trip to Peru an eye-opening experience. (14:41)

We speak with an Ontario man on a personal quest to document plaques that designate sites, events and persons of national historic significance. (19:11)

We're seeing new photographs from the HMS Raleigh... And they're revealing a stunning site not seen in quite some time. (28:43)

Trout and dessert are not often combined in the same sentence, but this was the case at last weekend's Trout Festival. (34:28)

The year's best meteor shower peaks over Canada this week. (0:00)

We hear from the Manager of Thrifty's Fashion about a paid training program for Youth and their latest plans for sending clothes to the North Coast of Labrador. (8:05)

We're bringing you back to L'Anse au Loup to meet up with Silone Fowler again. The 42-year-old is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair to get around. We see what that's like when we join Silone to visit some of his friends. (17:08)

Tired of your eyeglasses? Maybe your prescription changed, and you're sporting new frames.

Don't throw away the old ones. We tell you how they can help others see. (28:54)

The magic of the Torngat Mountains - we hear from a youth participant and the coordinator behind the recent youth leadership program. (34:09)