Labrador Morning

The RCMP has been using spyware tools in its investigations for years. That's what M-Ps learned this week. But should ordinary Canadians worry their digital information could be at risk? (0:00)

Bands are hitting the stage in Lab City for Iron fest this Saturday.. but it turns out there's a rich history of rock and roll in Labrador West that goes back to more than 50 years ago. We speak with two band members of the Keatniks, pioneers of rock and roll in this province. (5:18)

Trades NL has announced some community grassroots grants today - we hear about the sole winner from Labrador and tell you about some future grant opportunities. (13:30)

A new sensory room is creating a place children of all abilities can play in Labrador West. (20:14)

The first two people to get monkey pox in this province say newfoundland and Labrador wasn't prepared. (29:48)

The history channel dropped off six survivalists in Labrador before the snow arrived last year. Now we get to see what happened. Alone Frozen starts airing tonight. We hear from the executive producer. (38:41) Covid infections are gutting workplaces across various industries... so is it time to rethink the long-term plan on living with the virus? Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joined us to discuss. (47:46)

Canada's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 25 years, with many jobs going unfilled. (0:00)

Ever wonder how your town got its name and who made Pomeranians popular? Dale Jarvis brings you the tale of the Charlottetown name and how it came to be. (8:04)

spent grains from the beer-making process typically have to be hauled to the dump or can be sold to farmers for a high price. The brewery in Labrador west is taking a different approach. They're giving them for free to the community garden. (11:58)

Residents of Forteau are setting up for the start of their annual Bakeapple festival happening this weekend. (20:17)

It's an iconic colorful stage... People are invited to come home to Spotted Island for come-home year celebrations. (26:59)

If you are looking to launch a boat in Terrington basin, it's just gotten easier to do. (33:36)

There will be four more solar power projects in Nunatsiavut at the end of this summer than there were at the beginning. (41:07)

A Yukon man is travelling around the country to spread cheer and dancing. Our entire office got a dancing lesson from him. (47:55)

How can Canadians make the most of their savings when the interest offered on savings accounts is low, and inflation is high? (0:00)

We hear from participants of this year's Moving Forward motorcycle rally from Goose Bay to Labrador City in support of mental health awareness. (7:56)

Work done by the Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador is being displayed across the province, and the pieces made it to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this past weekend. (12:12)

The big pride walk occurred in Happy Valley-Goose Bay over the weekend. (17:26)

Hopedale residents are invited to a special event tonight. The Hopedale Community History Project is having a forum to share the more than 200 photographs researchers have gathered. (23:13)

A Labrador Woman is showing her daughter how to be a proud Inuk --And sharing the experience with us. (30:34)

From Quebec City to Deer Lake...we'll meet a man on an epic 2,500 km road trip on his bike that's taking him through Labrador. (40:05)

Candy Kabobs are more than a one-time treat for a Labrador youth. They're her summer business. (47:01)

Erica Ifill of the Hill Times columnist joins us to talk about a parliamentary committee this week...investigating the RCMP's use of spyware and concerns about Canadians' privacy. (51:32)

Will changing the color of plastic be a step in fighting the waste problem? (0:00)

The story of a family who opened their doors to a British Captain and his officers as they were shipwrecked in the Labrador Straits in 1922. (6:33)

It's been a bad weekend for the ongoing forest fires in Central Newfoundland.

On Sunday, Premier Andrew Furey said this is the largest forest fire the province has seen since 1961.(19:03)

It's been 20 years since a helicopter crash killed two people in Rescue 4-20.

There's a trail remembering the two pilots who died not far from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (24:04)

Doctors are going to be able to help more people thanks to the efforts of a Labrador West girl. (33:05)

Healthcare Access needs to improve in Labrador, and we will hear from the local,

regional health authority to see what they are doing about it. (39:50)

The flummies (47:51)

Was the death of Miss Marguerite Lindsay an accident or something sinister? That's a question that's plagued many people for generations. Miss Lindsay was a teacher with the Grenfell Mission in the summer of 1922. She left the Labrador Public School in Muddy Bay to go for a walk one August day and was never seen alive again. Hear from her great-niece on her life and rumours surrounding her death.

The calendar has turned to August, which means kids are one month away from returning to school! Parenting expert Natasha Sharma will join us to talk about how you can help them gain back their productive habits as they prepare to go back to the classroom. (0:00)

The Mission Kitty Thrift Shop is in full swing in Labrador West. (7:11)

CBC's Darryl Dinn speaks with Corinna Wentzel, co-chair of the Labrador West Pride committee, on their upcoming pride week. (10:38)

A Griffon helicopter will be doing a fly-by as part of the Safe Alliance Pride March in Happy Valley-Goose Bay tomorrow. (16:24)

The disappearance and death of Miss Marguerite Lindsay have remained somewhat of a mystery. (18:18)

As inflation keeps rising, many people on income support are facing tighter and tighter budgets. But a recent policy report points to a clear solution. (26:43)

Kenton Martin struggles with his mental health every day, but he wants to keep moving forward to honor his fallen friends. We hear about a motorcycle ride from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Labrador City.

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We hear from the director and one of the producers about Herd: Inuit Voices on Caribou.(41:44)

Sheshatshiu musician David Hart is the closing act at one of North America's largest Indigenous music and art festivals this weekend. (59:12)

A broadband battle in the BigLand. The federal government is dishing out millions to Bell for expanded high speed in Labrador but a local internet provider says something seems off. (0:00)

Making Newcomers feel part of a community. That's the hope of a mural project by the Association For new Canadians in Forteau. (9:21)

You would think 100 years is long enough to get answers to a mystery.....but for some, it hasn't been long enough. We hear the story of Miss Marguerite Lindsay this morning. (15:14)

Come home year in North West River is in full swing, and we will have coverage from a community event remembering the old cable car. (23:36)

Jill Elson of the Labrador Friendship Centre has been hard at work on the Centre's back-to-school program. (35:49)

TEN correctional officers exonerated in the death of an inmate are now pointing the finger back at the police and prosecutors. We have exclusive details on a new lawsuit. (42:42)

We talk to one of the organizers of the Ecumenical corn boil that's coming up in Labrador City this Sunday. (47:57)

Is the sun setting on the sunshine vitamin? We'll talk about a new study looking at vitamin D with Dr Peter Lin. (51:13)

There's a new passport, but maybe one you didn't expect.. The province is doing a craft brewery passport as part of the Come Home Year celebrations. (0.00)

What would you do if your social media account got hacked? (6:09)

A mental health crisis is one of the worst things anyone can experience, but for this resident of Sheshatshiu, things only got worse when the police came. (12:44)

Along the South Coast of Labrador, a well-known old path is getting a new direction. (19:20)

The Labrador Heritage Museum in North West River continues to grow. They have eleven new displays this year from Elmer Lakata. (28:06)

A group of environmental organizations is calling on Ottawa to be more ambitious in addressing carbon emissions from the aviation industry. (0:00)

COVID has slowed down interest in rowing in Labrador West... But the organizers are hoping to revive it as the organization celebrates it's 50th year. (7:28)

While some people and pets packed on the pandemic pounds.... others found their dog put a spring in their step...and got them out exercising. (16:36)

It's pride week in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and we will learn about all the events happening. (24:04)

Breaking down barriers for people with disabilities…. We hear about new funding available to help people access adaptive technology and devices. (30:34)

Friends and family of Mike Power gathered to celebrate the late photographer and reporter's life this past weekend. (38:37)

Friends of the late Mike Power hope people can learn from his example to go beyond the usual and always help people in need.