Labrador Morning

A new series called "HerStory: Inspiring Black Women in NL" started today, and we got to hear the first episode.

The number of shrimp near Nain has increased 150 percent and DFO isn't sure why. We found out what they had to say.

This week, we are going to bring you "Dog Days of Winter", a radio documentary made in Southern Labrador by the CBC's Regan Burden. You will be able to hear a segment of the documentary each day this week, on the show!

A musician who grew up in Wabush sent us a new song that he wrote. Reporter John Gaudi chatted with Larry Hennesy to get the story behind it.

As Ukraine continues to fight against an invasion by Russia, Canada has committed to sending at least 25 million dollars in additional non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. We heard a clip from what Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs had to say on the matter, at a press conference, held yesterday.

Scott Pynn shared his story, with us, about how art helped him overcome his addiction.

A chartered flight, full of puppies and dogs, left Happy Valley-Goose Bay recently, heading for Newfoundland. We caught up with a couple of people who explained why these animals were heading to new homes outside of Labrador.

Dragonfly Moons is the social enterprise behind "Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities". They are creating a Newfoundland and Labrador-based subscription box, and we got all of the details.

In Red Bay right now, the snow is so deep it's a job to keep your house from being buried. Farther north, in Nain, they haven't experienced a winter so cold in decades, as Rex Holwell explained.

Many meetings and conversations are being held this week regarding the Health Accord's final report. M.H.A. Perry Trimper met with the task force's Co-chairs yesterday. He joined us today to tell us what he thought of the report.

Russia has been bombing areas in Ukraine while simultaneously advancing troops throughout the country, since yesterday. We heard from a Ukrainian man living in Newfoundland and Labrador about how he is feeling with the attacks.

Tonight Quadrangle NL is hosting a Community Outreach Session for Northern Labrador. To learn more about the group and what their hopes are for these sessions, reporter Regan Burden spoke to the Executive Director of Quadrangle, Charlie Murphy.

People who rely on the Strait of Belle Isle ferry service will have a big schedule change to adjust to. Captain Austin Daley is the General Manager of Labrador Marine, and he spoke to why this change is happening.

Our T.V. and movie reviewer Wayne Walsh shared his selections with us, for this week.

A kind heart. That's how a teacher remembers the late Grace Voisey. Cindy Giffen spoke with Labrador Morning about how the impact Grace had on others has been far reaching across this province.

Fireplace sessions have been ongoing since the pandemic began, but now, they might be coming to an end. We chatted with Kirk Lethbridge about this valuable musical series.

Some things go great together, but what happens when you marry two fairly "unlikeable vegetables"? Dave Sullivan shared his experience.

The Pye Centre for Northern Boreal Food Systems is holding a workshop tonight: "Composting 101." Tim Walsh is leading the workshop, and we caught up with him to hear all about it.

The Federal and Nunatsiavut Governments have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding regarding the possible protection of waters around the Torngat Mountains. We have the details.

Back in September, an Ottawa-based company went public with it's plan to buy the Stephenville Airport by December, but that hasn’t happened yet. CBC reporter Troy Turner joined us now live to give us the scoop.

The Province's Health Accord Task Force has finished it's work, and now the Health Minister has to figure out how to make those recommendations a reality. John Haggie spoke with Host Janice Goudie.

We pressed two Provincial Ministers after two people have died within six weeks of each other outside of government-funded shelters. We heard what they had to say.

Hollis Yetman, who is trying to protect Caribou in Labrador, weighs in on comments made earlier this week by the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture regarding illegal hunting in Labrador.

As Governments move to lift Covid-19 restrictions, some people may be wondering what they need to know to help keep safe. Our house doctor Peter Lin explained.

The issue of chronic homelessness is one Happy Valley-Goose Bay has struggled with for years. This winter, two people have died outdoors in the cold within two months. The two young Indigenous individuals perished within meters of their shelter. A warning, some listeners may find content in this story distressing.

RCMP has suspended the search for a missing snowmobiler north of Cartwright. It was determined over the weekend that the snowmobiler drove into a body of water. Mayor Robyn Holwell tells us how the tragedy is impacting the community.

A woman is raising concerns about only one support person being allowed in at the long term care facility in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Labrador Grenfell-Health says the facility is still in a COVID-19 outbreak. Joan Saunders' mother-in-law has dementia, and stays at the facility. She says two support people should be allowed, or the main support person should be allowed in more than once a day.

The federal and provincial governments announced bringing high-speed internet to rural Newfoundland and Labrador. MP Yvonne Jones explains what it means for people in Labrador.

Also, Independent MHA Lela Evans is raising concerns about air ambulance services in Labrador. She says two people in Labrador have had to wait to get medical transportation in the past week..

Today is Pink Shirt Day, a day to stand up against bullying. This year, at Mealy Mountain Collegiate, Pink Shirt Day is a part of Grace Voisey Kindness Week. Cassandra Keefe - one of Grace's many friends - tells us about their friendship and what this week means to her.

Canadian Olympic men's curling team landed in St. John's yesterday, carrying items that customs officials don't see every day — Olympic medals.

We begin our podcast with residents of Red Bay who have been shoveling and shoveling since the beginning of January and still, the snow keeps on coming. Rose Pike tells us what that's like.

Brenda Macdougall is the Chair of Métis Family and Community Traditions at the University of Ottawa. She spoke to CBC Unreserved's Host, Rosanna Deerchild, about the origins and misunderstandings of the word itself.

You heard about the Health Accord's recommendations yesterday. Today we asked Josh Smee, of advocacy group Food First NL, for his reaction.

German Forces have had a long history of training in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Labrador Morning caught up with Captain Ulbert to talk about what German Forces training in Labrador actually looks like.

We spoke to Minister Derrick Bragg to get an update on what his department has been doing to enforce the Caribou hunting ban and to help recover Caribou populations.

A video of three dogs attacking another has been shared widely on social media and has spiked concern about dogs in Natuashish. Chief John Nui spoke to that.

Two million dollars has been announced to renovate empty social housing units in Labrador West. Labrador Morning asked Minister John Abbott to elaborate.

The First Page student writing challenge is now open for submissions. It challenges students to think about how present-day issues will play out in 150 years time. To learn more about what the finalist judge may be looking for, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter gave Sarah Raughley a call.

Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa Bureau Chief and Economics Columnist for the Toronto Star, brings us the latest from Ottawa.

Professor in the Faculty of Law and School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, Timothy Caulfield, demystified misinformation around the pandemic for us.

We chatted with our very own Regan Burden and her father Dennis about Regan's new documentary titled "Dog Days of Winter."

Rigolet seamstress and artist Inez Shiwak made some sealskin bangles for Tangya Tagaq's latest album release. She shared why it was such an honour to have her bangles featured alongside the album.

According to the Health Accord NL's report that was released last week, people in Newfoundland and Labrador are less healthy and are living shorter lives, on average, when compared to others in Canada. Co-chairs of Health Accord NL, Sister Elizabeth Davis and Doctor Pat Parfrey elaborated on the reports' findings.

Grace Voisey passed away from leukaemia last summer. This week her school, Mealy Mountain Collegiate, is hosting a Kindness Week in her name. We spoke to the school's Guidance Counsillor, Val Hart, and Grace's mom, DeeDee, about the events planned at the school, and why it's so relevant to celebrate her memory in this way.

Labrador West's Evelyn Power-Ryan, and her husband Mike are big curling fans! They told us what it was like to watch Team Gushue take home the bronze medal in the Olympics.

On today's show, we heard from brothers Henry and Jaxon Marshall about their new tie-dye clothing company, "Coastal Colours."

Two nights ago, a fox attacked a man in Hopedale, while he was driving his snowmobile. He shared that encounter.

With temperatures warming up, it's a good time for a snowmobile ride! We heard an update on trail conditions and more, from the President of the Grand River Snowmobile Club, and Randy Edmunds.

Ever wonder what it's like to run your own dog team? Labrador Morning's Regan Burden brought us a taste of a radio documentary that she has created, exploring just that.

Bev Moore-Davis has been named the Atlantic Books Today number one local bestselling author in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2021. Her novel, "White Picket Monsters", was the recent pick by our book reviewer Wayne Button. He joined us to share his thoughts.

The organization Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities has planned a full week of fun activities. Wendy Strugnell fills us in on the upcoming Family Fun Week that is happening across the province.

The Province announced a deal with Ottawa, this week, to help offset the cost of Muskrat Falls for taxpayers. The Provincial Finance Minister explained what it means for you.

Daycare changes, restaurant capacity changes and more were announced by the province yesterday. We heard what Chief Medical Officer of Health Doctor Janice Fitzgerald had to say during that briefing.

Three schools in Labrador are getting funding for special initiatives. Labrador morning caught up with the Principal of Lake Melville School, Tyrone Power, to learn more.

This week, as part of Black History Month, Memorial University's Black Students Association released the first of a two-part video, which is meant to showcase debate and dialogue in the Black student community. Nicole Obiodiaka spoke to Host Janice Goudie about the video.

Sentencing submissions were heard in a Happy Valley-Goose Bay courtroom today, for a murder that took place in Natuashish in 2021. We have the details. A note to listeners: Certain things in this story may be difficult to listen to as it contains details around a fatal shooting.

Three Hundred Thousand Dollars has been announced to help combat homelessness in the Upper Lake Melville area. We heard what government officials had to say at that announcement.

Many of us would love to know when the current pandemic will end. History offers important lessons, as doctor Peter Lin explained. He walked us through the story of the flu pandemic of 1918.

The search continued overnight looking for survivors from the fishing boat that sank yesterday, off the coast of Newfoundland. We speak with a reporter who is in the region of Northern Spain where the vessel originated.

The Prime Minister has invoked the Emergency Measures Act for the first time. A legal analyst explains what this means, and how it can help end protests against pandemic mandates across the country.

We hear all about Makkoivik filmmaker, Holly Andersen's, upcoming documentary based on the Hebron resettlement of 1959.

Anxiety and depression have reached crisis levels in Newfoundland and Labrador according to the provincial Association of Psychology. President of the association, Janine Hubbard, joined us live to talk about it.

A HV-GB man has been making traditional snowshoes for a few decades, and is now working on an order for the Amos Comenius Memorial School in Hopedale. Labrador Morning caught up with Bernie Crawford and Doris Boase to hear the details.

Kids and adults alike were able to hit the ice in sledges over this weekend in Labrador West. We spoke with one mother about what it was like to see her son out skating with his sister.

Team Gushue is aiming high as they prepare to take on Great Britain tonight. The CBC's Anthony Germain had a few moments to chat with them yesterday, in China. He asked how they were doing and if they had any messages that they would like to send back home.

Craig Rumbolt, from Mary's Harbour, is being remembered as a man who loved his family, his job and his community. We listend back to a 2019 interview between Craig and Labrador Morning reporter John Gaudi during a tour of the Plant in Mary's Harbour.

Prominent feminist activists will be reflecting on the past, present and future of feminism, leadership and power at a panel event today, hosted by Equal Voice NL. To learn more Labrador Morning spoke with panel moderator Leila Beaudoin.

There's a program being offered called "Cancer Transitions" which deals with helping people navigate through life after overcoming Cancer. Paula Newhook, of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's, explained the programs details.

Yesterday afternoon provincial and federal politicians signed a complex financial agreement regarding the Muskrat Falls Project. Included in the deal: NL Hydro will borrow one billion dollars from the Federal Government and Ottawa will invest an additional billion dollars in the province's portion of the Labrador-Island Link... but the the Innu Nation is continuing to state its disapproval. Premier Andrew Furey and Federal Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan answered questions from reporters after the announcement.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday, Feb 14th, that the Federal Government would be invoking the Emergencies Act to help deal with current issues in Ottawa. We hear some of what he had to say, following that decision.

Have you ever wanted to write a true and meaningful story about your, or someone else's, life experiences? Art Force NL is holding a writing course for youth. Ainsley Hawthorn described what the course entails.

We are joined again by Heather Scoffield and she elaborated on the details surrounding the invoking of the Emergencies Act, plus other political progressions.