Labrador Morning

You might see more Monarch butterflies in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Dozens were released on Friday in memory of Debbie Wilcox. (0:00)

Here in Labrador, we really live on Facebook... And it's a common theme throughout the north. Now you can browse the site on your computer, entirely in Inuktitut. (8:20)

We talk to the organizers of the Labrador West Regatta about what events are planned and how you still have time to put in a rowing team for this year. (18:53)

Know a teen who wants to make their own money with a small business? Youth Ventures N-L has everything they need in a box. (26:22)

Abortion is making headlines in the United States -- but what does abortion care look like in Labrador? (33:03)

The Saunders family is grieving that they found out their brother died in 2018. But Quebec police didn't contact them, and he was buried in an unmarked grave in Laval. Now the family wants answers. (40:30)

It's not your traditional kind of ghost, but it's still pretty spooky, World Wildlife Fund Canada and NunatuKavut Community Council are working together to retrieve ghost gear in southern Labrador. (00:00)

Work is underway on the establishment of the Nunatsiavut Housing Commission. You'll recall that the Torngat Regional Housing Corporation handled all housing before it was folded, and responsibility was passed over to the Nunatsiavut Government. (09:12)

Labrador-Grenfell Health wants to inspire high school students to think of a career in healthcare. They're holding a one-week event from August 5 to 12 called Lab Quest. (18:57)

There are still some advertisements out for summer student positions. But not all youth work placements are glamourous. That's a lesson Dave Paddon learned the hard way during his summers working with the Mission Men in North West River. (25:54)

Archaeological work is underway in Makkovik at older areas of the Moravian cemetery to see if there may be unmarked graves there. (34:37)

Rural doctors will get hundreds more a day as an incentive to work in their local emergency rooms. This came after several rural healthcare sites throughout the province have been experiencing temporary closures. Compensation for rural doctors will be around 800 additionally a day, split among the two attending doctors. (43:03)

Heading out on the boat this weekend? An outdoor advocate has some advice around boating safety. (47:33)

Anyone over 50 years of age can get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster. They can go to their pharmacist, family doctor, or a community clinic. (00:00)

Women and gender-diverse people in Upper Lake Melville will have a new reason to gather this summer. The Labrador Friendship Centre's Community Outreach Coordinator has started up Wellness Wednesdays. (03:43)

Imagine walking 200 kilometers through the bush of Labrador....that's just what a group of Innu women and girls have been doing for the last 20 days (09:10)

Last month, the provincial government publicly launched a program called Our Path of Resilience: An Action Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide in Newfoundland and Labrador. (17:59)

The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has seen a major spike in alcohol-related enforcement actions in warmer temperatures Over the past two months, the Municipal Enforcement Officer has been averaging over 400 calls a month (28:22)

Exploring the great outdoors is one of the joys of summertime..But along with that can come the nuisance of bug bites ... (35:38)

Snow Crab 00:00

Boys Walk 09:38

Labrador West Garbage 13:11

Fun in the Sun 26:42

Rhubarb Festival 32:10

Premier Andrew Furey Power and Politics 40:48

Orangeman's day 00:00

Inflation 08:25

Sara's Adventure 17:49

Passport woes 00:00

Youth Justice Camo 07:53

Mary's Harbour Solar project 16:10

Battle Harbour Day Trips 15:51

A new food truck at D-four-ace farm is serving up Filipino dishes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Arnold Labii and his wife are offering a taste of home. (00:00)

Harvesting Hope is bringing to Innu youth to the Pye Centre to learn about farming, heavy equipment, carpentry, meeting new people and more. (07:56)

Nunatsiavut Government sent out a release about potential oil-related contamination in the region. (15:20)

We check out Mother Nature's medicine cabinet with a Mi'kmaw couple from Stephenville Crossing. (22:30)

Happy Valley-Goose Bay Safe Alliance co-founder Denise Cole identifies as two-spirited. They share their journey. (29:26)

If you are like most Canadians, you throw out spoiled produce frequently. Which is taking a toll on your wallet. (0:00)

A new thrift shop is opening in Labrador West and the operator is hoping it'll help cats and kittens around the province. (8:46)

This story might make you quack up we hear from a woman who had a duck stuck in her woodstove. (16:13)

Leaving your home alone. You'll get tips on what to do and what not to do when you're away from home for a few days or longer over the summer. (22:27)

The long and winding road. The Trans Labrador Highway is finally finished. (28:02)

It took many workers to build sections of the Trans-Labrador Highway, and we hear from one of them to learn about their experience constructing the road. (33:30)

Dr. Peter Lin will talk about boosters because Covid has not gone away and it's one line of defense but not the only one. (40:38)

Passport delays: 0:00

Trans-Labrador Highway: 7:48

Charlottetown fire: 19:01

After 40 years the highway between western Labrador and the south coast is completed. Tourists passing through say it makes all the difference. CBC's Heidi Atter will take us there.