Labrador Morning

On this week's Slice of Pye, we learn about some of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada projects happening at the Pye Centre. (0:00)

Going home....we'll hear about the trip four relocatees are setting out on today to Hebron. (14:36)

We hear from some of the Innu that made the pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré for the feast of Saint Anne and who attended the Holy Mass. (22:14)

It's Regatta day in Labrador West! We check in with reporter Heidi Atter who is on site. (34:24)

We will learn about the many events planned for Come Home Year in North West River.(42:41)

We look into the factors driving the labor market right now because so many businesses are saying they're having trouble finding workers. (47:39)

A short-term solution to a labor crunch. Filling bakeries, farms and fish plants with temporary foreign workers. (0:00)

We hear from Simeon Tshakapesh of Sheshatshiu on his thoughts on the Pope's apology and the similarities that he sees between the residential school system and Child, Youth and Family Services. (7:05)

More than short-staffed. C-B-C Investigates the province's nursing shortage, what workers are saying on the ground, and what costly measure the province is taking to fill the gap. (17:47)

We hear a group catching butterflies at the Pye Centre. (27:19)

A garden party, a sports day, a dance, and so much more. We tell you about Come Home to Craft. (34:53)

It's going to be a weekend of celebrations of life in Lab West and Upper Lake Melville. A memorial and art exhibit is being held on Saturday in honor of Mike Power and Paul the Greek will be honored with pizza and friends on Sunday. (42:47)

As if Covid wasn’t enough… now there’s another virus making headlines…Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about why monkey pox is now a global 'public health emergency'. (55:56)

On Sunday, July 31, people are gathering in honour of Paul Tsibidis in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He was known by many as Paul The Greek. Tsibidis was a pioneer in the community and his granddaughter says he left a lasting impression on those who met him. Hear her extended interview with Labrador Morning's Regan Burden.

The Vatican is calling it a 'Pilgrimage of Penance' Pope Francis travels from Western Canada to Quebec today, and from there to Iqaluit. Hear what questions are following him across the country after his apology on Monday. (0:00)

Kim Hartery, a mom on a mission to make sure her daughters got their passports in time for a trip to Disney. (7:30)

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is hoping you get outside this weekend and help them

with scientific research. (12:46)

Tech N-L has 400-thousand dollars to spend and wants to use it to help Labrador businesses get online. (19:16)

CBC’s Darryl Dinn speaks with a former resident of Labrador City who's created a TikTok account followed by over 1.5 million people. (25:07)

Labrador City has been named the provincial winner... (31:06)

Therapist Nancy Blair tells us about eco-grief and anxiety, as well as what you can do if climate change is making you feel distressed. (0:00)

The National organization for Inuit women is calling on the federal government to bring back traditional midwifery practices. (5:37)

Dale Jarvis is a wealth of information when it comes to Newfoundland and Labrador folklore. This morning, he's introducing us to a new segment we're calling Place and Time that's all about the stories behind Labrador place names. (14:02)

We hear from a lawyer representing Mount Cashel survivors in a class action lawsuit who says there may be more Labradorian's entitled to compensation than realized. (18:17)

Small in stature but larger than life. That's how Juli-Ann Mackenzie is being remembered by her father. (27:38)

It's something done since ancient times... Documented in Egyptian medicine and Indigenous knowledge... Abortions have been performed for millennia. We learn just how far back that history goes. (34:57)

Heather Scoffield - Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star - brings us the latest from Ottawa.(44:34)

The beloved Migratory Monarch Butterfly is in trouble. (0:00)

A Labrador woman has had three abortions after doctors refused to tie her tubes. And birth control did not work for her. (4:41)

After living in Sheshatshiu for over a decade, a couple could soon find themselves homeless. (12:19)

Pope arrival (19:37

Taking your furry friend out on adventures this summer, but they're having a ruff time with the flies? (27:24)

The pandemic put a lot of strain on relationships... but in reality, how many ended in divorce? We talk to a family law expert about what's been happening. (0:00)

When he visits this land next week... will Pope Francis make an apology to survivors of Residential Schools? (7:53)

Ahead of the Pope's visit to Canada, we'll dip into the archives to learn more about the complicated history of the Roman Catholic Church in Labrador Innu communities. (15:02)

Innu in Labrador have been travelling to Quebec for the Feast of Saint Anne since at least the 1980s,

But with Pope Francis travelling to Quebec the day after the feast, it's a special trip this year. (20:26)

The number of flights at the Goose Bay Airport is slowly returning to their pre-pandemic levels. (29:23)

After an injury, 63-year-old fire inspector Paul Cooke learned that he was partially paralyzed,

and his colleagues reacted swiftly to create a project to assist their peer. (35:45)

It's been 20 years since Captains Colin Sonoski and Juli-Ann Mackenzie lost their lives in Rescue 4-2-0

This week a private commemoration was held to honor their memory. (42:21)

What are the best wildflowers for bees? How do bees use alder trees without flowers? (49:52)

Story update (0:00)

We talk to the organizer of the Labrador West Art wander about what folks can look forward to as they wander the outdoor exhibit. (1:02)

Shirley Montague and Dave Paddon don't need any introduction here in Labrador....but they do need you to come out tonight to see their show. (8:20)

The provinces are looking for more health transfers from the federal government, and we will hear from MP Yvonne Jones on the matter. (14:58)

The lack of crosswalks and sidewalks makes life difficult for Lottie Davis's son. She thinks more needs to be built to make the town accessible to all. (38:01)

Hot summer temperatures might be a reprieve from Canadian winters, but they can also be dangerous. We talk to Dr. Lin about avoiding heat stroke and exhaustion. (53:27)

The Labrador Lands and Waters Science camp is underway this week in Upper Lake Melville. (00:00)

It's been a year since Grace Voisey lost her battle with leukemia. The 16-year-old from Happy Valley-Goose Bay was an avid dancer who loved to showcase her Inuit culture. And it's those things that Grace's friends and family are honoring with a special event. (05:52)

Way of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a climate change researcher and says while the permafrost thaw and development is uncovering interesting things....It's also putting certain environments at risk, including some archaeological sites in Labrador. (15:15)

It could be making a cup of tea or helping someone through a doctor's appointment... Jennifer Byrne wants to be there to help people through abortions. (25:26)

We now know more about how Danny Saunders' body ended up in an unmarked grave in Laval 4 years ago....Even though the 43-year-old Inuk man died in Montreal, his family was completely unaware. Montreal police say they made efforts to locate the family but were not successful. Meanwhile, the Quebec coroner's office says Saunders' name was published on its website for 30 days in the spring of 2018. Standard practice when no next of kin is found.Then the coroner says it made a burial request. And they had a contract with a cemetery in Laval at the time.But advocates say the story highlights a lack of effort of institutions toward indigenous communities. (34:14)

A L'Anse Au Clair athlete had her international hopes dashed... But is making the most of it in a national tournament in Frederickton. (40:34)

Faith Haven Animal Shelter in Labrador City has created a new way to fundraise for their organization. They are gearing up to open Faiths Discount Boutique thrift store. (00:00)

This morning, we're bringing you to L'anse au Loup. You're about to meet a man who is a quadriplegic. He has overcome so much in his life,but the healthcare system and its constant uncertainties are his biggest challenges. (06:07)

The province is taking aim at alcohol consumption with 13 steps listed in its Provincial Alcohol Action Plan. It looks at everything from prevention and promotion to treatment, pricing, and availability. You heard the Minister about this on our show earlier this month. But what will it take for our province to change the drinking culture? (20:04)

Starting tomorrow, people over 50 can get a second booster against COVID-19. For many, this means the fourth shot. But the message from the Chief Medical Officer of Health is that some people may want to wait and get it later. (29:49)

Rolanda Ryan has been working at the Athena Health Centre in St. John's since 1999. She took over the clinic in 2010 and is now the manager and owner. In those decades, she's seen a lot of Labrador patients. However, when accessing an abortion, Ryan says there are barriers for Labradorians. (35:45)

Prolonged solitary confinement has been called a form of torture. It's been subject to scrutiny from the United Nations, and in Canada, the practice was banned. But segregation -- in some form -- is still happening. And a class action lawsuit against the Newfoundland and Labrador government's use of the practice is gaining momentum with over a hundred people coming forward with their stories. (44:52)