Labrador Morning

As the province gets set to welcome more Ukrainian refugees, we hear from a Ukrainian-Newfoundlander and her friends as they prepare (0:00)

Cheryl Hardy's family continues to fight to keep her in Lab West (10:13)

This year's theme for national volunteer week is: Volunteers bring heart to Canada's communities, and there's no shortage of that in Labrador (14:41)

A mother who moved to Nain because of her daughter's medical needs cannot find a home to stay in (23:27)

A travelling photo exhibit meant to give survivors of sexual violence an oppurtunity to express their journey is visiting Labrador this week (38:40)

The province's information and privacy commissioner has questions about the documents our government is keeping secret (46:53)

We hear from Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield (54:25)

In 2019, G20 countries emitted about 75 per cent of the world’s total emissions. A new analysis called "Earth Index" shows where members are falling short in their latest targets (0:00)

We drop by the Little Tree Family Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to hear about 25 years of giving Indigenous children a head start (8:12)

Patty Way's latest research follows a family name from Labrador to New Zealand (16:30)

An Ontario doctor is on a mission to #FreetheRATS -- that is, the rapid antigen tests -- across this country (24:01)

Alarms are are being raised in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, where people have been sent to hospital after drinking hand sanitizer (31:45)

The federal government has new money for housing projects across the country, but will places in Labrador get a share of the pie? We hear from Mayor Andrews (37:47)

We speak to a sexual violence prevention coordinator on the importance of drawing awareness to sexual assault and its impact (44:00)

Ron's Race, a sled dog race in memory of Ron Russell took place in Mary's Harbour over the weekend (51:49)

Repurposing used diapers into pavement (54:46)

We head to the parking lot of a grocery store to hear how shoppers are making do (0:00)

Mariupol seems like it's about to fall to the Russian military (3:09)

A Labrador West non-profit is helping the overpopulation of cats on the island (10:52)

Patty Way, a well known educator and geneologist is being awarded an honory degree from Memorial University (22:34)

Big Land Gaming is online, thanks to a pair of friends in Labrador West (31:08)

A quilting workshop happening this weekend is showing high demand for the craft (39:47)

We speak with a Memorial University prof about how we can reduce our carbon footprint on this Earth Day (46:35)

Companies are trying to find ways to re-use things like toys and kids' clothes (54:14)

The planning for Labrador City's Iron Fest is well underway (1:01:32)

Oxfam Canada warns that malnutrition is steadily increasing in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger (0:00)

From the CBC archives, we hear the voice of John Jararuse, the Inuit elder who passed away earlier this week (6:50)

A group of young girls hope to soon travel and share their Inuit drumming with others (15:34)

We tell you about a Filipino woman's battle to bring her son to Newfoundland (22:15)

Raeann Brown's book will soon be available online (29:47)

Search and Rescue is hoping to start five new SAR groups in Labrador (33:14)

More outreach workers will be hired to help homeless people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (43:09)

Our house doctor Peter Lin will join us to talk about a new analysis of 15 studies (52:08)

How to navigate the rough waters of inflation and rising interest rates (0:00)

The community van in Labrador West is helping people get around for free (9:26)

We hear about a new community award that has been created by Lake Melville School in North West River (18:19)

We get some harvesting advice, and safety know-how from a bear guard (27:39)

Federal environment minister Steven Gilbault explains why he approved the Bay du Nord offshore oil project (38:49)

We hear from an Eagle River land owner who says he hasn't been consulted on turning the area into a protected watershed (43:44)

Mokami Travel's work is definitely anything but 'PLANE' these days (50:12)

The Labrador City Arena has been a buzz with activity. They're holding the Under 18 "E" provincial championship (57:28)

Labrador stories will be the focus on CBC Radio's Crosstalk program this week (1:02:04)

Making pet treats from discarded cod skins, and skin care products from beef fat. We hear about a St John's company that's doing just that (0:00)

We hear the tale of polar bear that got fixed up by a dentist in Newfoundland (6:24)

The provincial and federal governments are in consultations right now on how to protect some areas of Labrador wilderness. We hear from the Bernard Davis (15:09)

The College of the North Atlantic is starting up a new film program this fall (24:40)

We hear from two men about their new book of quilting patterns (28:47)

Encore Community Arts is back after pandemic delays and they're trying out a new program to connect seniors to toddlers (39:41)

Postville and Hopedale have some busy schedules of community events coming up this week (50:15)

We hear more about the federal government's commitments to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees (57:29)

We talk about Canada's promise to bring Afghans to safety (0:00)

Any Indigenous person aged 18 and older will soon be able to get a second booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine (5:59)

Nurse practitioners in private practice in this province say they've run into roadblocks at every turn (8:55)

We hear the latest on the trails from Jack Andrew (16:33)

Postville recreation is organizing a smelting derby this weekend (20:29)

New details emerge of how much money civil servants inappropriately spent on taxpayer-funded credit cards (23:13)

Two fires took place in Sheshatshiu overnight on Tuesday (29:54)

The PCs want Andrew Furey to donate his extra billings (36:42)

Inuk Soprano Deantha Edmunds is living on a high note these days. We hear from her on some interesting projects she's part of (42:57)

With covid cases rising across the country, how do you celebrate this spring holiday safely? (51:08)

One parent is hoping the new Cartwright school has a trades area to help youth learn life skills (0:00)

A 12 year old and her Pop tell us what it was like to find a butterfly in Happy Valley-Goose Bay the first week of April (5:38)

We hear about a trip that brought youth from Nain out on the land to learn the skills of caribou hunting (14:23)

Visitors from around the world come to enjoy the beauty of Battle Harbour each year, and at least one northern traveler has already dropped by (24:10)

The demand for nickel is on the rise thanks to the growth of the electric vehicle industry (31:57)

Jolene Ashini of Sheshatshiu will be leaving the University of Victoria with two new degrees and a prestigious award (38:41)

Trades N-L executive Director on what the Bay du Nord oil project could mean for workers (48:36)

Soccer fans in Labrador are looking foward to the summer season and the return of the Lab Cup (54:29)

The federal budget last week included some funding for menstrual equity (0:00)

We hear from a woman in St. Anthony who was the unwitting host of a polar bear on her own roof (5:11)

Polar bear guard of Black Tickle Jeffrey Keefe will weigh in on the recent polar bear sightings along the coastline (10:46)

A short film about a fun and frightening legend in Nain is causing quite a buzz (16:03)

The provincial budget told the people of Cartwright to start planning for a new school. We hear from Cartwright's mayor (24:20)

The HVGB Salvation Army has a new set of wheels. We drop by for a tour this morning (30:03)

After three years, affordable seniors housing in Lab West is no closer to reality, and the group behind the idea doesn't know where to turn. We hear from them (36:57)

We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star, about the latest on Parliament Hill 43:13)

We hear about the Hopedale Place Name Project (0:00)

The province has lifted its ban on wind farms after 15 years (7:44)

We get reactions from the MHA Lela Evans about the Provincial Budget (15:41)

From beading to learning how to drum, the Indigenous Service Center in Lab West is hoping to help people connect to their culture (30:34)

A new Indigenous-led approach to support people on the autism spectrum (39:03)

We hear about the planned events for this year's Easter Games in Makkovik (45:20)

We hear from a group that wants health care coverage for everyone living in Newfoundland and Labrador (50:56)