Labrador Morning

You don't have to travel to the island's East Coast Trail to do an epic hike. Labrador has its own famed trail that's in the process of getting a facelift. We speak with Russ Hancock about the Pioneer Footpath. Members of the LGBTQ community are being asked to lend their voice on what they would like in a provincial centre. We speak with Charlie Murphy, the executive director of Quadrangle NL. We speak with Diana Gillam, the chair of the Labrador West Child Care Inc. Board Of Directors, about current child care waitlists in Labrador West, and what new government funding may mean. We conclude this week's Labrador To Stay segment with Heidi Behrens, who tells us why she's still here after 60 years. We're hanging with the Waynes to hear their film and book selections for the week. Finally, the pandemic has created challenges for those in our immigration system. Now that the borders are opening up, how will the backlog be managed? We speak with Victoria Esses of Western University.

It was a homecoming more than a half-century in the making when a brother and sister returned to Hopedale, where they grew up. We travel back to their story from 2014 and see how it all came about. As part of our new segment Labrador To Stay, we hear Heidi Behrens tell her story of moving from Alzey, Germany to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The price of iron ore is high, and so is the cost of housing in Labrador West. Nicole Young from the Labrador West Housing And Homelessness Coalition joins us to talk about it. NunatuKavut members involved with child protection will now be able to access cultural supports. We hear from Kristy Dyson, Indigenous Representative for NunatuKavut Community Council, and the provincial minister for Children, Seniors, and Social Development, John Abbott. The father of a man illegally detained by police says his son and their family need closure. We hear from Leo Abbass about his son Andrew Abbass. Finally, to mask or not to mask? As provinces lift restrictions, different regions are divided on how to move forward with these public health measures. CBC house doctor Peter Lin weighs in.

Philip Rideout and his step son are Nain's first electric vehicle owners. We hear from Philip about his new ride, and how his neighbours are reacting. We speak with John Abbott, provincial minister for Children, Seniors, and Social Development, about housing for seniors in Labrador West. The Innu Nation says the Muskrat Falls rate mitigation agreement could put them in a tough financial position. We hear from Grand Chief Etienne Rich. We hear from the family of the late Ryan Nuke on how the charges laid in the hit and run collision that led to his death are unfolding in court. Finally, the CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us the story of the last residential school which was closed in 1997, and what Indigenous communities are doing with these buildings.

There's lots of trash in the sea. We hear from Graeme Somerville-Ryan of Eyesea about an app to track what types of waste are in our oceans. Chef Ange Gilley has reached a personal milestone after writing her first-ever cookbook. We check in with her about adding author to her title. Obtaining childcare can be tricky, and parents often find themselves on a long waitlist. We hear from two mothers who have struggled with just that in the Lake Melville area. Housing for seniors has been an ongoing issue in Labrador West. We have an update on that situation today. We take a trip to Cape Charles, where a plaque was unveiled on Friday. We learn about the history of this place and why it's being celebrated. Finally, we go to Ottawa and dig into election speculation. When is the country going to the polls? What do we know about what is on offer from the different parties? Charlie Pinkerton from iPolitics joins us to answer those questions.

Pride festivities have come to an end in central Labrador, but they're just getting started in Labrador West. We get an update from Martina Lavallee, a Safe Alliance volunteer, and Corinna Wentzel of the Labrador West Pride Committee. We get more reaction to the Muskrat Falls rate mitigation deal and a response to concerns from the Innu Nation that they were not properly consulted in the federal-provincial deal. We hear from Labrador MP Yvonne Jones and the provincial Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Lisa Dempster. The Waynes are both back! Wayne Walsh is here to talk about the Netflix movie Moxie, directed by Amy Poehler, and Wayne Button tells us about The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson. A youth justice day camp is hoping to come to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this year. We speak with Kevin O'Shea, Executive Direction of the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Finally, after a year of staying home, young people in Labrador West are flocking in droves to sign up for minor soccer. We hear from organizers, coaches, and players.

Following yesterday's announcement of federal assistance regarding Muskrat Falls and electricity rate mitigation, we hear from Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich and Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans. Also, for Throwback Thursday, we hear former Innu Nation Grand Chief Joseph Riche speak in 2011 about the New Dawn Agreement. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is launching a citizen science event today, and we find out how you can get involved. Piers Evans joins us. Finally, Dr. Anthony Fauci says COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are headed in the wrong direction. We talk about what we can learn from rising case counts in the States with CBC House Doctor Peter Lin.

From vegetable peels and coffee grounds to rich soil, we find out how community gardens in the province create something exceptional out of organic waste. The CBC's Lindsay Bird brings us that story. Artistic expression is a top priority for the Labrador Friendship Centre's SHIELD Project, where every Wednesday youth can participate in creative activities. We hear from SHIELD coordinator Denise Cole. Trappers have played a vital role in shaping Labrador, and now the Labrador Heritage Society wants to acknowledge them with a monument. We hear about it from Joe Goudie. Eldred Allen speaks with us about how he's feeling after being put on the shortlist for the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award. We also hear about the award from Heather Campbell of the Inuit Art Foundation. Finally, a new Angus Reid Institute survey found that four out of five Canadians say the pandemic fundamentally altered the way they view the long-term care sector. We speak with Laura Tamblyn Watts about it.

We speak with mediator Janet Schmidt about how to effectively communicate with family members when you don't agree with each other about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, but you still want to visit them in person. The Postville Inuit Community Government has four staff positions that have recently become vacant. We hear from AngajukKak Glenn Sheppard about his concerns for the operation of the community. When Matthew Jararuse returned to the province from SickKids Hospital in Toronto, he received the surprise of a lifetime. We hear from Matthew and his mother Amalia about a signed package from Habs goaltender Carey Price. As you've been hearing recently, Pink salmon are showing up more and more around Labrador. We speak with DFO research scientist Dr. Ian Bradbury about the species and why they may be here. Canada celebrated its first Indigenous Governor General yesterday. We hear from Claudette Commanda, who opened the ceremonies, and find out more about what it means to Indigenous leaders that Mary Simon is now Head of State. One doctor's predictions that the pandemic would cause a spike in youth eating disorders appears to be coming true. We speak to Dr. Anna Dominic of the Janeway about what is happening in the province. Finally, are federal parties prepared for a potential fall election? Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the parties' chances at the ballot box and what they're doing this summer in pre-election mode.

After the pandemic is over, economists are expecting a record number of Canadians to quit or retire from their job. The CBC`s Rubina Ahmed-Haq tells us this will widen the already significant skilled labour shortage. We hear from Greg Janes and his effort to develop an Indigenous park in Corner Brook, including a sweat lodge and a traditional tent. An Innu legend was turned into a movie that was one of the most watched of the Nickel Film Festival. Christine Poker talks to us about Cannibal Boys, and how elders helped her create this film. What does the future of green energy look like in Nunatsiavut? We hear from Nick Mercer, regional energy coordinator, about the results of a green energy survey. A committee is offering its services to any Indigenous group who would like to identify unmarked graves using ground penetrating radar. We hear from Lisa Rankin and Bryn Wood. After surviving multiple debilitating strokes, one Happy Valley-Goose Bay resident wants to help others navigate the aftermath. We hear from Nancy Lethbridge. Finally, history is being made in Canada today with the installation of Mary Simon as this country's next Governor General, the first Indigenous person to serve in this role. We speak with with Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of the First Peoples House at Trent University, about the historic occasion.

Only 1 percent of people in lower income countries have received any vaccine dose, and that could have an impact on that long term fight against Covid-19. Carly Weeks from the Globe and Mail joins us to talk about that. As the YMCA in Central Labrador opens its doors, there are concerns that its new childcare centre is introducing more staffing needs for a local childcare sector that is already understaffed. We hear from Rhea Dale of the Early Childhood Development Association, and Jason Brown, the CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador YMCA. RCMP in Natuashish are switching to a fly-in fly-out model, but the Mushuau Innu First Nation says it wasn't consulted on that change. We hear that story today. Ever wonder how to be a powerful dictator? Maybe Wayne Walsh's TV selection this morning can help with that. He tells us about the Netflix series How To Become A Tyrant. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is starting an online conversation regarding the experiences of Inuit in urban areas. We hear from event coordinator Kaila Johnston about it. Finally, when the Newfoundland Ranger Force stationed Cyril Goodyear, his first posting was in Battle Harbour, before travelling all across the Big Land. We hear his story today.