Labrador Morning

The new YMCA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay started its phased opening yesterday. We get a tour of a facility and even try out some of the equipment. She faces a big job, bringing groups together at a difficult time. Find out why two Inuit women say Mary Simon is the right person to do this as governor-general. Charges have been laid concerning the hit and run death of Matthew Malleck, we hear from his family this morning. We hear from Jean-Paul Penashue about the Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program. The UK is set to relax Covid restrictions despite the fact that infections are going up. We talk to Dr. Peter Lin about why Canadians should be paying attention to what happens there. Finally, Ainsley and Andrew Hawthorn bring us the story of the Nome Serum Run.

It might be hard to believe some Labradorians have never seen a caribou, but that's the truth for many of the younger generation. We hear about Wyatt Coombs' first caribou sighting. PAL Airlines launched its first flight from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Halifax. We find out what that will mean for travellers. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has contracted additional security to monitor the Town's wooded areas. We learn about that and more when we speak with Mayor Wally Andersen. For the first time there's an Indigenous governor general. We hear reaction from Natan Obed, the president of ITK. Monday's warm temperatures were behind the malfunction of gas pumps in Postville, and that wasn't the only community affected. We hear from Postville AngajukKak Glen Sheppard about the issue. There are piles of wood left over from Muskrat Falls, and now some of that can be yours for free. We hear from provincial Forestry Minister Derrick Bragg. Finally, the CBC's Rob Antle is here with a CBC Investigates story about how a bankrupt college and questionable union spending left electrical workers in the dark.

We talk to the Head of Operations of Naseeha, a Muslim youth mental health helpline about anxieties they are hearing from young people in this country in the wake of the killing of the family in London, Ontario. Summayah Poonah joins us. We replay a story from our archives about the creature known as the Traverspine Gorilla. We tell you how Labrador West's housing crunch almost kept a water bomber away. Mayor Fabian Benoit joins us. We hear from a Black Tickle business owner about the concerns they have with the freight service. Catherine Keefe joins us. Artist Michael Massie must like a good cup of tea, after all, he's made 100 teapots! But they are more works of art than anything else. We hear from him today. Finally, we speak to Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about what is happening on Parliament Hill.

It started with the goal to end violence in Indigenous communities, and now they're launching a social enterprise. We hear more from Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities. A new app is tracking anti-Indigenous racism in B.C's health-care system, could it work elsewhere? We find out when we speak with the incoming president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Alika Lafontaine. From being a member of the army cadets in Happy Valley-Goose-Bay to commanding the 5th Canadian Division, we hear from Brigadier-General Paul Peyton about his journey in the Canadian Forces. We hear from a group of canoers starting a forty day canoe trip from southern Labrador. Noah Booth joins us. A fire last Wednesday caused extensive damage to the Innu Nation Main Office in Sheshatshiu. We hear from Fire Chief Douglas Ashini and Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich. Two authors are using a children's book to try and protect caribou. We hear about the book Caribou and You from Sara McCarthy and Jessica Dahn. Finally, a guide to your two-dose summer. We hear from Dr. Peter Lin about what you have to keep in mind, as not everyone will be vaccinated.

Little homestead, big inspiration. For CBC NL's From The Ground Up series we hear a story about how one man's backyard may just point the way to food security. Green Teams have fanned out across the province this summer. We speak with Natalie Dignam about the Conservation Corps' work in Labador this summer. The Nunatsiavut Government has sent nurses to Nunavut to help with their COVID inoculation efforts. We speak with nurse Sophie Pamak of Hopedale today. Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says she's against a plan to base RCMP officers who will work in Natuashish in Deer Lake. We hear from her about the plan today. Residents in parts of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are at their wits' end over flooding and what they're calling a delayed response from the town. Labrador Morning's Leslie Amminson gives us an update on their struggles. In some communities in Labrador things are looking a little different for Canada Day this year. Labrador Morning's Regan Burden gives us an update on that. Finally, the Delta variant is taking a toll in many parts of the world where vaccination levels are low, we talk to health journalist Carly Weeks about why this affects Canadians too.

The latest exhibit at the Labrador Intepretation Centre is "Traverse" by Mark Igloliorte. We catch up with Mark to talk about the work, and we also take a tour of the exhibit with curator Mina Campbell. Catharyn Andersen of Makkovik has been appointed as Memorial's first Vice-President (Indigenous). We speak to her about her new role and what she hopes to accomplish. COVID protocols on the Kamutik W are limiting the amount of people who can visit the north coast, and Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans wants something to be done about it. We hear her proposals today. A Grand Falls-Windsor woman says she's on a mission to ensure her ex-boyfriend's death won't be in vain. The CBC's Garrett Barry joins us to talk about the death of Roy Freake. Junior Canadian Ranger summer training sessions will be going ahead this year. We hear from training officer Captain David Tracey, and Junior Canadian Ranger Katie Ward of the Cartwright patrol. Catherine McKenna has announced she won't be running in the next election, saying she wants to spend more time with her children and fighting climate change. We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about the harassment that McKenna endured as a minister and what her departure means for the Liberals.

With news of another devastating discovery at a former residential school site, many are wondering what are the next steps towards accountability. Law professor Brenda Gunn from the University of Manitoba weighs in on whether an investigation is needed by the International Criminal Court. We hear from John Abbott, the provincial Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development about a new government report looking into the numbers of indigenous children in the child welfare system. If you've found the mosquitoes even more annoying than usual this year, you aren't alone. We get tips from Dr. Hugh Whitney about how you can avoid mosquitoes this summer. Derina Harvey Band has a new song and accompanying video out. We hear from the Labrador West native about the project today. We hear from Cadmus Delorme, Chief of the Cowessess First Nation, about marking Canada Day given the recent discoveries of burial sites at residential schools. The CBC's Katie Breen is here to tell us about how the province is finally getting around to ending the controversial practice of birth alerts. Finally, nobody expected the Montreal Canadiens to ever make it this far in the playoffs, yet they are four wins away from a Stanley Cup. We talk about what this means for Habs and hockey fans across the country when we speak with Sean Fitz-Gerald of The Athletic.

We hear part of a First Light Friday panel discussion about revitalizing Indigenous languages in this province. We hear from Kanani Davis, Sarah Townley, and Rod Jeddore. Nunatsiavut youth are in Happy Valley-Goose Bay attending a outdoor survival gathering. We hear from Lucas Lane of Makkovik, Clear Brooke of Rigolet, and Chloe Blake of Nain. We speak with architect Harriet Burdett-Moulton, whose life brought her from a childhood in Cartwright to hundreds of buildings around the country, and now an honorary degree from Carleton University. Finally, we're hanging with the Waynes once again. We talk to Wayne Button about the book Breath, and we talk to Wayne Walsh about the movies Booksmart and Crash Pad.

The Crown corporation Nalcor Energy is being dismantled. We hear from Energy Minister Andrew Parsons and Premier Andrew Furey about the change. If you're late planting your seeds this summer, we have good news for you. We speak with farmer Tom Angiers of Spruce Meadow Farms for some gardening advice. We speak to a volunteer from the David Suzuki Foundation about a fun and safe way to get outdoors with friends and neighbours while helping the environment. Arlynne McGrath tells us about the Butterflyway. We hear from a woman in Hopedale who has spent the past 25 years teaching Inuttitut to students at Amos Comenius Memorial School, and is one of four Inuttitut teachers there retiring this year. Rosina Piercy joins us. Researcher Jack Lawson wanted a closer look at a dead whale that was found off the coast of Labrador. He tells us what he discovered about the carcass. Labrador-Grenfell Health Director of Population Health Margaret Fry joins us to talk about vaccination rates in Labrador. An 8 year old boy is recovering after being attacked by a dog in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear from his mother Janine Battcock about how he's doing. We now know it's okay to mix and match, but how do you choose what to get for your second dose? We find out more when we check in with our house doctor Peter Lin.

We explore what it means to be Two-Spirited, as we rebroadcast an interview Ivan J. White did with Evan Butler for the First Light Fridays series. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and a new program is aimed at raising awareness and preventing FASD. We speak with fasdNL Executive Director Katharine Dunbar-Winsor. 40 days ago the Keats' basement began flooding and at last night's Happy Valley-Goose Bay town council meeting they were pleading for help. We hear from homeowner Debbie Keats and the town council's response. Brian Pottle, who grew up in Rigolet and Postville, has been selected as the president of the National Inuit Youth Council. He joins us to talk about what he's looking forward to. The Sheshatshiu Innu school is celebrating the end of the school year and some of their highest graduation rates to date. We hear from Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education CEO Kanani Davis and others at the event. Finally, NunatuKavut Community Council recently released a story map, which is meant to connect people with the lands, waters, ice and people of NunatuKavut. NCC President Todd Russell joins us to talk about it.