Labrador Morning

In response to changes made to the I.R.T. program at Menihek High School in Labrador City, some parents arranged a meeting with M.H.A. Jordan Brown to discuss public education in Labrador. One of those parents, Natasha Rumbolt, shared the details with us.

With tax season coming up, Labrador Morning reached Jeffrey Lansing, a media relations spokesperson from the Canada Revenue Agency, to give us the best tips to avoid scams.

The Labrador Research Forum will be taking place once again this spring, and this time it's virtual. Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo filled us in on some of this years Forum information.

The Rec Centre in Wabush is a special place for Reilly Fitzgerald, so much so that it inspired him to cement those memories on canvas. Fitzgerald told us all about this special painting and what it means to him.

Finally, it's Valentine's Day... and it got us thinking... what is it exactly, that makes love last? So, we spoke to three couples from across Labrador to get a little advice

Starting next week, the NunatuKavut Community Council is hosting a series of discussions about clean energy. Bryn Wood joined us to chat details.

Foxes displaying rabies symptoms are still being seen in Nain. AngajukKak Joe Dicker and Director of Renewable Resources Todd Broomfield gave further insight on the situation.

Last month we heard a story from Angela Hardy about her struggle to keep her mother, Cheryl, in Labrador West. Even amid a beautiful recent re-connection between her Mother and Father, Angela explains how she is still fighting to receive better care for her Mom.

Almost one year since the last provincial election fell into chaos, some then-candidates are saying that they still have unanswered questions about the roller-coaster campaign. The C.B.C.'s Patrick Butler gives us the scoop.

Wayne Walsh, our T.V. and movie reviewer is back again with his TWO reviews for this weeks show!

Kayla Bridget Williams is a painter and an illustrator who runs Sandwich Bay Studio. Labrador Morning caught Kayla at her home to find out about her art and what inspires her to create.

Registration opened yesterday for the Labrador "Race to the Top", an organised snowmobile drag race in Lab West. Robyn Ayles and Kellen Pelley are part of the board that oversees the race. They gave us the run down.

How are you sleeping these days? Sleep researcher and educator Diana McMillan explains how exactly to get a good night's sleep.

Starlink satellite internet is now beaming down into Labrador. Jim Goudie of Postville and Dwight Lethbridge of Cartwright shared with us their experience with the service.

On this day in 1946 the first ship carrying war brides and children docked at Pier 21 in Halifax. Beatrice Ellen Whittle was a war bride, but she had already settled into Labrador by that time. Beatrice's grandson, Larry Pardy, told Labrador Morning the story.

The Labrador West Housing and Homelessness Coalition opened a three-bedroom emergency shelter on January 22nd. Gena Decker joined us to discuss the shelter.

Earlier this week, M.P. Yvonne Jones' office organised a meeting so that Vale could address concerns, raised by AngajukKaks, regarding Covid-19 at Voisey's Bay. She spoke with us live to talk about what was discussed.

With their taproom re-opening, Business Manager and Co-owner of Iron Rock Brewing Company, Brian Hurley shared how the company found "the one ray of sunshine" that has helped them get through the pandemic this far.

Dr. Lin is back with some information about what is meant by "Learning to Live with Covid.".

A resident of HV-GB has been struggling to alleviate her medical problems. Myrna Gillam shared her story.

Labrador City's Evelyn Power-Ryan tells us about a video she is putting together to help cheer on the Canadian Men's Curling Team for this years Beijing Olympic Games.

Grenfell Variety in HVGB has announced a new partnership with the Opioid Dependence Program. To learn more about this initiative, we spoke with the owner Dallas Bennett and her father, Darrell Bennett.

A high school student in Labrador has voiced his concern about being assigned a new Instructional Resource Teacher. Logan Oram Feltham is a grade 11 student who lives with Asperger's syndrome. He discussed his concerns regarding this change, and how it will impact him and others.

NL Reads is in its final month. The February book, "We, Jane" by Aimee Wall is being championed by reader advocate Amanda Bittner. Amanda filled us in on the details.

Figure skaters in Wabush are back on the ice after a 5-week hiatus due to Covid. Lisa Lowe, Wabush Figure Skating Club treasurer, shared her excitement about being able to get onto the rink again!

How's your car looking these days? Mechanic Danny Joyce explains some winter maintenance tips.

Jack Andrew, Coordinator of the Sheshatshiu Ground Search and Rescue team, shares details regarding a recent incident outside of the community.

Robert Lyall is being remembered for his tremendous contributions to various causes over the years. We re-aired a 2020 interview from when he received the Order of Newfound and Labrador.

The Mud Lake Flooding Class Action has been certified. Counsel for the class action, Raymond Wagner, joins with updates.

The sound of honking and fireworks have become all-too-familiar for those living in certain parts of Ottawa, including Mitch White. We reached Mitch in his apartment in downtown Ottawa to hear his account of what has been happening.

The Nunatsiavut Government is hoping to help micro-businesses with a new grant program.

To learn more, Labrador Morning spoke to N.G. Business Development Officer, Mary Andersen.

The city of Ottawa has passed it's second weekend of protesters taking over the downtown core.

That has led to the Mayor declaring a State of Emergency, and for a special debate to have taken place in the House of Commons. Heather Scoffield gives some insight.

Canada is facing a labour shortage in almost every industry. Workplace columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq says tapping Canada’s older workforce may be part of the solution.

What will it take to reverse the trend towards ageing and shrinking population in Newfoundland and Labrador? We hear from a couple of voices on that issue.

Seniors are one of the most at risk when it comes to COVID, and that's resulted in isolation for many. The Mokami Status of Women Council is hoping to help with bi-monthly kits. We learn more from Program Coordinator Holly Williams.

Labrador City is officially withdrawing firefighting response services to the Wabush Airport. Mayor Belinda Adams joins us to explain the decision.

The Inuit-owned company Nasittuq is back running the North Warning System sites. To learn more, Labrador Morning spoke with Clint Davis.

As the dire effects of climate change have become apparent worldwide, some northern communities in our Province may not have equal access to the green energy transition. Lela Evans explained some of her concerns that affect residents within her constituency.

Canada's political boycott of the Olympics is on full display, with no official government representation at the Games. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is "extremely concerned" by the repeated human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government. That got the CBC's Blair Sanderson wondering if ordinary fans of the Games are also thinking about the reputation of the host country.

Torngat Secretariat has launched a 40-day moose survey outside Rigolet. They're hoping it will complete their effort to survey the entirety of moose populations in Nunatsiavut. We hear more from Jamie Snook, Executive Director at Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat. When you find a moose trapped in a brook, what do you do? Rescue it, of course! We speak with Stanley Linstead of L'Anse au Loup to find out what it took to do just that. We get a trail update from Eldon Wheaton of the White Wolf Snowmobile Club in Labrador West. If you live in North West River and Sheshatshiu your residential internet service may be getting an upgrade. We hear about the initiative and what this means for internet connectivity throughout Labrador. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA is in quarantine until Sunday due to a parvo outbreak. We learn more about Parvo from Dr. Rebecca Jackson of the Valley Vet Clinic and remind you how to protect your pups. With Valentine's Day approaching, Wayne Button returns to review Violet's Storm by Labrador West author Tanya Benoit. We catch up with singer Stievenroie Alinar of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to hear about his audition for America's Got Talent. A Happy Valley-Goose Bay mom has created a group for people to anonymously post if there's an exposure alert in a school. Amanda Edmunds joins us to talk about it.

Torngat Secretariat has launched a 40-day moose survey outside Rigolet. They're hoping it will complete their effort to survey the entirety of moose populations in Nunatsiavut. We hear more from Jamie Snook, Executive Director at Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat. When you find a moose trapped in a brook, what do you do? Rescue it, of course! We speak with Stanley Linstead of L'Anse au Loup to find out what it took to do just that. We get a trail update from Eldon Wheaton of the White Wolf Snowmobile Club in Labrador West. If you live in North West River and Sheshatshiu your residential internet service may be getting an upgrade. We hear about the initiative and what this means for internet connectivity throughout Labrador. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA is in quarantine until Sunday due to a parvo outbreak. We learn more about Parvo from Dr. Rebecca Jackson of the Valley Vet Clinic and remind you how to protect your pups. With Valentine's Day approaching, Wayne Button returns to review Violet's Storm by Labrador West author Tanya Benoit. A Happy Valley-Goose Bay mom has created a group for people to anonymously post if there's an exposure alert in a school. Amanda Edmunds joins us to talk about it.

Long-term care continues to be a pressing issue in Labrador-Grenfell Health. This morning we hear from a woman who is concerned about her father's treatment in St. Anthony. The auditor general revisited a 2018 report on financial oversight at the English School District this week. CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle joins us to discuss the story. We find out how endangered crafts and skills are getting a new breath of life from Heritage NL. Great Caribou Studios owner Charlene Rumbolt joins us. Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans recaps her recent meeting with Finance Minister Siobhan Coady regarding the upcoming provincial budget. Better fire services, drinking water and wastewater management are what a working group says regionalization can do. The report says the current approach without it is outdated. We hear from Krista Lynn Howell, the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs today. Finally, public health restrictions are loosening in Canada, so what are some tips for staying safe from COVID-19? We ask house doctor Peter Lin for tips.

The man who has been acting as interim Chief of the RNC is staying on full time. Patrick Roche was officially introduced by the Justice Minister yesterday. We hear from the press conference. If you've seen little bats out and about recently that's not necessarily a good thing. They might be suffering from white-nose syndrome, and the province wants you to report any sightings. We hear from ecologist Jessica Humber. For our Labrador Away segment we speak with Inuk jewelry designer Tegan Voisey of The Littlest Inuksuk. A Trans ID Clinic is being offered through the University of New Brunswick. We speak with Ash Arsenault and Blair Curtis about the services the clinic provides and the profound impact it could have on people in this province. It's groundhog day, and there used to be a special groundhog here in Labrador called North Side Ned. We reminisce about those times with Frank Moriarty. During the pandemic many people are spending more time alone indoors, and that may not be the best for persons with eating disorders. We discuss some of the challenges with Paul Thomey, executive director of the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. Herpes is a lifelong virus, but it can be managed with help. We learn more about an awareness campaign about herpes from Denise Cole, SHIELD Project Coordinator with the Labrador Friendship Centre, and Danica Genge of Labrador-Grenfell Health. Finally, people throughout Canada will be tuning into the Olympics, but for the first time you'll be able to tune into hockey with play-by-play in Inuttitut. We hear from David Ningeonam and Pujjuut Kusugak.