Labrador Morning

The Canadian Election Misinformation Project alerts voters of inaccurate information circulating online during the federal election. We speak with researcher Mathieu Lavigne about how you can sign up. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be inside a Navy Vessel? We visit the HMCS Goose Bay to learn about the life of a sailor. A mini-retreat in Labrador West hopes to bring people together safely for a day of rest and relaxation. Kara Budden and Nancy O'Brien join us. Memorial University has a new scholarship for indigenous learners in the faculty of Medicine. We speak with Dr. Sandy Macdonald about the bursary. Students from Labrador are heading to cities all over the country for university this weekend. We get advice for former and current students about how to deal with the transition. Finally, we're hanging with the Waynes again to hear their film and book selections for the week.

Some in Labrador are back to school already and most others returning in the next week. We hear from Joel Westheimer of the University of Ottawa about how parents and teachers should reengage kids. We also hear about Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education's cultural training program for teachers. MTIE Director of Human Resources Rena Penashue, and teacher Krista Button talk to us about that. And for Throwback Thursday we head back to 2016 and the introduction of all-day kindergarten. With fall setting in, road work in Labrador will be coming to an end soon as temperatures cool. We get an update on the paving of the Trans Labrador Highway from Labrador Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster. The expedition team headed for the Mistastin Lake impact crater has landed at Goose Bay. But things have not gone according to plan. We catch up with team lead Gordon Osinski. Dealing with kidney failure from diabetes can be an intimidating situation, but one man has his entire family behind him. We hear the conclusion of Tommy Poker's run in support of his brothers Simeon and Timmy. What would you do if you hit a moose while driving on the Trans-Labrador Highway? We hear from one driver who recently experienced that kind of collision and was helped out by a kind stranger. Nancy Hall joins us. Shipping from big online retailers can be an expensive endeavour for those on the coast, but Kerina Hynes wants to help change that. We hear from her today. Finally, CBC House Doctor Peter Lin joins us to talk about how to prep your kids for a return to class in light of the Delta variant.

On this day 20 years from now, the highly contentious Churchill Falls contract with Hydro Quebec will have expired. What might the end of this lopsided energy deal mean for this cash strapped province? The CBC's Terry Roberts joins us to talk about it. CDs, films, cassettes and newspaper clippings are just some of the research Peter Armitage has given back to Innu Nation. We hear from Peter about the research being returned, and from Innu Nation Cultural Guardian Jodie Ashini. Holding elections during the pandemic has been a challenge for the Nunatsiavut Government, and this has prompted a proposal for constitutional change. We speak with NG First Minister Tyler Edmunds. Fishing with the old salmon fisheries was tough enough. Pulling up nets, watching the nets and cleaning the fish. But some women did all that while raising children as well. We speak with Shirley Goudie about her experience in the fishery. Finally, ever wonder what it would be like to see the Titanic shipwreck up close? We hear from Stockton Rush of OceanGate Expeditions, who recently completed six weeks of submersible exploration at the site.

We hear from Premier Andrew Furey as he met Quebec Premier Francois Legault face to face for the first time yesterday. We get an update from Dennis White of Labrador Marine Inc on Labrador ferry restrictions in light of the return to full capacity. Classes are being held at the Jewelry Studio in Nain for people who want to try their hand at making all sorts of creations. Lukas (John) Terriak tells us how the classes are going and what he has been working on this summer. Brian Earle is filling backpacks with supplies for children heading back to school because he knows what it's like to do without and wants to teach his kindergarten-aged son to give to others. We hear from him about how it's going so far and what you can do to help. The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living wants to spread the word about untapped programs and services for people with disabilities. We hear from Community Engagement Consultant Fraser Piccott. Western University is holding an expedition comparable to a space mission at the Mistastin Lake impact crater. Gordon Osinski of Western's Institute for Earth and Space Exploration tells us about it. European earwigs look and sound gross, but entomologist Barry Hicks argues they're just a victim to some bad PR. He joins us today to talk about it. Finally, from polls to platforms to protests, we get the latest on the federal election campaign from the CBC's Jennifer Chevalier.

Across Canada, some municipalities are starting to experiment with online voting. But will Elections Canada ever follow suit? Ian Parenteau from Royal Military College Saint-Jean joins us to dig into that question. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is opening 14 electric vehicle charging stations on the island, but what does the future hold for Labrador? We about the station rollout from Jennifer Williams, the CEO of NL Hydro. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been contracting GardaWorld to offer extra security around the community. Mayor Wally Andersen joins us to give and update on how that is going and who is covering the cost. For this week's segment of Breaking Bread we stay right here at home to hear elder Elizabeth Penashue tell us about her Innu donuts. What could the future of food growing in Nain look like? We speak with Patricia Johnson-Castle at the Nain greenhouse to find out. Finally, parents are getting their kids ready for a return to school next week. We check in with a few students about their first-day jitters.

The pandemic has been particularly tough for the restaurant industry. We speak with Luc Erjavec of Restaurants Canada about what challenges lie ahead for the fall. Goose Bay Airport Corporation CEO Goronwy Price joins us to talk about the delay in Air Canada's resumption of their Goose Bay to Halifax direct flight. We take a trip to the Labrador Heritage Museum in North West River to see and hear the many automatons on display with creator Elmer Lakata. The Battle Harbour Assisted Living Corporation held a fundraiser to be the Harbourview Manor bus back on the road. We hear from Co-Chair Claude Rumbolt. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is hosting a seniors fun day on Saturday. We hear from town councillor and Community Service and Recreation Department Chair Jackie Compton-Hobbs. The Nunatsiavut Government is researching the impact of microplastics in Nunatsiavut, and char guts have a lot to tell us. We hear from Liz Pijogge. Steve Michelin of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a conservation officer who went to help fight forest fires in Ontario. He tells us about the experience. We're hanging with the Waynes again to hear their film and book selections for the week. Finally, the province wants to change the legal description of its Coat of Arms in the spirit of reconciliation, but Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans says there are more pressing issues at hand. We hear from her today.

How close are we to gender parity among our political candidates? Lori Lee Oates from Equal Voice Canada joins us to discuss how many women are running for office in the 44th Federal election. We take a tour of the Torngat Fish Producers Fish Plant in Nain to check out how they make their smoked char. Two women who lost family members recently say medical delays had a part to play, and now they're taking action. We hear from Mallory Harrigan and Marlene Brown. Halfway through a 600-kilometre run, we catch up with Tommy Poker, who is raising money for his brother's kidney transplant. Joan Dicker tells us about what you can see at the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain, and for Throwback Thursday we head back to 2014 to hear from the architect who designed the centre in the first place. Finally, CBC House Doctor Peter Lin tells us about a Covid resurgence in a highly vaccinated country, and what we can do to avoid the same fate.

Music plays a large role in the cultural life of Nain. We hear Darlene Holwell, first trumpet of the Nain Brass Band, talk about her history with the band. We also hear from David Buley, with the Community Music Literacy in Coastal Labrador Project. The Labrador Friendship Centre has been offering programs this summer for new Canadians to work with seal-skin. We've told you about slipper making in the past, and now they've moved on to boots. Jenni-Rose Montague of the Labrador Friendship Centre joins us. Natan Obed is about to enter a third term as ITK President. He joins us this morning to talk about his plans for the next four years. The Native Women's Association of Canada is calling for the voices of Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people to be heard in the federal election campaign. We speak to CEO Lynne Groulx about their new campaign to get out the vote. Happy Valley-Goose Bay's T.J. Gear was at the pan-American powerlifting competition and put on quite a show. We catch up with him to hear how it went. Ready, aim, fire! The hunting and fishing association is hosting a shooting event this weekend, and we've got the details. Finally, Katharine Coons from the Canadian Mental Health Association discusses how employers can foster a culture where workers can feel comfortable stepping away when they need to.

Microbiologist Dasantila Golemi-Kotra joins us once again to talk about the research and the ethics around COVID-19 booster shots. The Labrador Lites gymnasts are ready to spring into action as they prepare to move into a new space. We hear from instructor Hollie Pye-Smith. Like it or not, back-to-school season is right around the corner. We get an update from Tina White, assistant director of programs for Labrador with NLESD. The Innu Nation has taken the province to court over the Muskrat Falls rate mitigation deal, and now other First Nations in Canada are speaking out in support. We get the latest from reporter Leslie Amminson. The sky's the limit for teenage pilot Zara Rutherford. She joins us to talk about her attempt to break an around the world record. Indigenous rights around hydroelectric projects have made headlines this summer, and two Indigenous artists from Quebec are shining a light on the subject at the Bonavista Biennale. We hear from artist Caroline Monnet. They're mean and angry and just a few centimetres long. We ask entomologist Barry Hicks why we hate wasps so much and if they really deserve it. Finally, with the second week of the federal election campaign now firmly underway we look at which parties are succeeding in getting their message out and who might be looking to change course. CBC senior reporter Ashley Burke joins us.

Doctors say they are bracing for a spike in patients with advanced cancers due to screening and diagnostic testing delays during the pandemic. We speak to Elizabeth Holmes of the Canadian Cancer Society about the consequences. The Torngat Mountains are a hot spot for shrub expansion. Emma Davis of the University of Waterloo tells us about new technology scientists are using to measure the phenomenon. We meet a birthday boy who decided to donate some of his birthday money to the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA. Finn Moores and his mom Lori join us. A peace and friendship treaty signed 256 years ago between Inuit and British still holds significance for members of NunatuKavut. We learn more about the treaty and an event that marked its anniversary over the weekend. We hear from Gordon Obed about the importance of the Moravian Church for people in Nain, and his family's history with the church. We also hear from Sam Dicker, who tells us what has changed in Nain over the years. Finally, are you feeling unmotivated to get things done after a long and chaotic year? Technology columnist Manjula Selvarajah shares her favourite technology finds for revving up your productivity.