Labrador Morning

Labrador Morning

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Labrador Morning episodes

  • A trip bringing the youth into the Mealy Mountains, better internet and cell towers coming to Nunatsiavut towns and Natuashish, and hangin' with Wayne Walsh
    We meet two of the team members from this province who are preparing for the 2022 World Boccia Cup next month. (0:00)
    We hear from a father and son who competed side by side at the Eric Rumbolt Memorial Sled Dog Race last weekend. (6:55)
    A trip bringing youth from Newfoundland and Labrador into the Mealy Mountains. (14:08)
    Better internet and cell towers are coming to Nunatsiavut towns and Natuashish. (23:48)
    Free diversity training workshops are being made available to businesses across the province. (32:11)
    We hang with Wayne Walsh to hear his selections of what to watch this weekend. (39:35)
    The Association for New Canadians decided to hold Storytime's at the Wabush, then Lab City Public Libraries, to teach kids about tolerance during multicultural month. (51:34)
    We find out about a Junior NBA basketball program that's on the go in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (57:24)
    1 hr 6 min
  • The return of a seasonal flight school to HVGB, First Nations, Inuit and Metis people prepare for their trip to meet the pope, and the Lab West Status of Women Council have opened a new space
    A researcher in Population Physical Activity joins us next to explain why getting out on your bike makes sense now (0:00)
    That part of the conversation that Project Lead Salome Jarause had with the instructor at the Healthy Boys make Healthy Men Workshop (6:44)
    MFC Training has announced the return of its seasonal flight school to HVGB (9:44)
    Stories from North West River's Dave Paddon, who went to the Moncton flying school back in 1976 (16:44)
    CBC Radio's Kyle Muzyka tells us about how a delegation of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people are preparing for their trip to meet Pope Francis in Rome (24:47)
    The power line between Labrador and the island is still afflicted with issues. We get an explanation from Jennifer Williams, the President and CEO of NL Hydro (32:16)
    Trails and trauma. For family and friends of people living outdoors in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the nights are long and the worrying never ends. (40:30)
    The Lab West Status of Women Council has opened its new space that will host an Inuit drumming group, NA and AA meetings, as well as a parental support group that's in the works (48:45)
    We have Dr. Peter Lin on the line as he discusses the future of COVID and the potential spring break wave (58:22)
    1 hr 8 min
  • A trailblazer in Indigenous fashion, the Archeology Summer School Program, and a 13 year old who recently took home some skidooing competition hardware
    Positive Psychologist and happiness expert Greg Evans shares his thoughts with us (0:00)
    We meet the Black woman leading MUN towards more equity, diversion and inclusion on this campuses (8:32)
    We meet a trailblazer in Indigenous fashion (13:30)
    The Archeology Summer school program with the Labrador Campus will be returning (19:18)
    We speak with a former resident of HVGB who has signed up with the Red Cross in Norway (27:03)
    The Mayor of Labrador City wants a vote on amalgamation (38:16)
    Come-home year plans across Labrador (46:29)
    We hear from a 13-year-old girl who recently took home some hardware from a skidooing competition in Quebec (55:15)
    1 hr 2 min
  • Better alternatives to the Bay Du Nord project, the creators of 'Meddling Kids', and the 'Plug Into Happy' blog
    An environmental scientist wants people to be on the lookout for bat (0:00)
    A discussion with a panel member of the Civil Society Organization on the Bay Du Nord project (8:44)
    We hear from the creators of Meddling Kids (15:58)
    Alrene Michelin-Pittman on her blog 'Plug Into Happy' (22:20)
    CBC's garden columnist Mark Strong with tips and tricks to grow rhubarb (28:58)
    A research forum being hosted by the NunatuKavut Community Council (37:16
    (42:47)
    50 min
  • Five Wing takes part in NORAD's operation Noble Defender, the original songwriter of 'Woman of Labrador", and Yvonne Jones on why she's banned from Russia
    We find out about Five Wing taking part in NORAD's operation, Noble Defender (0:00)
    Andy Vine, the folk musician who wrote the song 'Woman of Labrador' (15:03)
    Winter blast activities happening in Churchill Falls this year (28:08)
    Yvonne Jones on why she's been banned from Russia by the foreign ministry (31:18)
    The 16th Eric Rumbolt Memorial Sled Dog Race (41:11)
    COVID update from MHA Lisa Dempster (49:06)
    Turning your kilometers skied into money for new ski clubs in Labrador (51:17)
    What advice some listeners would give to their 2020 selves about surviving a pandemic (57:43)
    57 min
  • David Hart's new album, Raeann Brown's new children's book, and Pauline Thornhill's retirement
    Navjot Gill on those living with cultural dimentia (0:00)
    Opposition pushes the minister responsible for housing (6:49)
    MHA of Lake Melville Perry Trimper on topics brought up in House of Assembly (11:38)
    Update on the Cartwright skiing season (21:54)
    David Hart on his new album (30:44)
    Wayne Button book review (48:10)
    Raeann Brown on her newly released children's book (55:01)
    Land & Sea's Pauline Thornhill on her upcoming retirement (1:01:58)
    1 hr 11 min
  • Making the kitchen fun for kids, Torngat Legends, and a possible new outdoor rink on the south coast
    To start we talk with Chef Claire Tansey on making the kitchen a fun space for kids, and after that we hear from the Libra House about the challenges of finding permanent homes for women and children.
    Next we learn more about RNC support dog Stella, dive into stories of the Torngat mountains, and get the scoop on a new tune called "On the Labrador" from Jordan Harnum and Jeff Pittman.
    Following this, the south coast may be getting a new outdoor rink! We then get an update on the power outage in Rigolet, followed by an interview with a man in Wabush who is repurposing cloth masks into quilts. To close the show we hear from our house doctor Peter Lin.
    58 min
  • The polar bear harvest, new seats on medical flights for Black Tickle residents, and an update from two art centers in Labrador
    To start the show we talk with the director of Refugee 6-1-3 about Ukrainians refugees, we get an update on the polar bear harvest, and we hear snippet of the cost of living announcement.
    Next we hear from the Better Business Bureau on Crypto scams, we dive into a Facebook study in Lab West, and share some tips on spring fitness.
    Following this we hear about a new playground set, hear conversations around the seal hunt, and an update on new medical flight seats for Black Tickle. To close the show we get an update from two arts centers in Labrador to find out what's happening on stage this month.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Ice conditions in the Strait of Belle Isle, a high-efficiency wood stove project, and funding for the homelessness issue in HVGB
    First we hear about the parallels between war and climate change, followed by an update on the ice conditions in the Straight of Belle Isle, and then we break down Labrador's latest snowstorm.
    Next we hear about a high-efficiency wood stove project, and Lela Evans comments on the rising fuel prices. After that we hear about a class project to help come up with a solution to the seniors housing in Lab West, followed by plans to increase funding for the homeless issue.
    To close the show, we speak with The Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield, as President Zelensky of Ukraine prepares to address Canada's parliamentarians later today.
    54 min
  • Eased Covid-19 restrictions, detecting cancer in dogs, and an update on the Labrador Inn
    First, we get reactions from Labradoreans on the change in Covid restrictions, then we talk with a crafter hoping to inspire people to pick up rug hooking. Next this we hear from the Valley Vet Clinic about early cancer detection in pups, followed by an update on the power outage in Rigolet.
    After that we get an update on the living conditions at the Labrador Inn, we hear from this year's Pauktuutit Young Inuk Woman of the Year award, and we get some fraud prevention tips from a spokesperson with the CRA.
    51 min

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