Labrador Morning

Fisheries scientist George Rose speaks with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power about his thoughts on the state of the cod fishery in the province, particularly on the south coast of Newfoundland. NunatuKavut Community Council President Todd Russell joins us to weigh in on possible changes to shrimp licenses, and the role of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Today is the day that all ballots for the provincial election need to be back in St. John's, however the votes of some people will not make it there. We hear from one of those people when we speak with Marilyn Michelin in North West River. Schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu have grief counsellors on site to deal with the aftermath of a death of a young Innu man. We speak from Principals Greg Quilty and Jesse Smith. A senior housing initiative in Labrador City is currently at a standstill after a project was denied funding from the federal government. We speak with Carson Gibson of Labrador West Pioneer Living about that. We take a field trip to Birch Island to talk about the practice of snowmobile skipping, and hear why it's a safety concern from Larry Baker and RCMP Constable Jerry Goudie. After that we talk skipping water and get a trail update from Eldon Wheeler of the White Wolf Snowmobiling Club in Labrador West. Finally, this morning we're speaking with Glenn Gear, a Nunatsiavut artist whose work is part of the Inua exhibition at the Inuit Art Centre in Winnipeg.

A new watchdog report has found that the RCMP racially discriminated against a Saskatchewan Indigenous woman after the 2016 shooting death of her son, Colten Boushie. Caitlyn Kasper of Aboriginal Legal Services joins us. March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day. Today, we hear from a woman who was diagnosed with TB in 1950, and another who is working to bring an end to TB now. Laura Biles and Jennifer Bull join us. Could the pandemic's digital switch bring a paperless world closer to reality? Not so fast, says Michele Lajeunesse. We talk digitization and modernization with her today. Anastasia Qupee is a former grand chief of the Innu Nation who is now the social health director in Sheshatshiu. We speak to her about how the Innu are dealing with the loss of another young man this week. Yesterday, we heard from the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay about being rejected for federal housing funding. Today, we speak with Labrador's MP Yvonne Jones about the program. Living on the Labrador coast, having solid, safe sea ice is critical for basic tasks like feeding your family, and heating your home. But conditions are changing, and this morning we launch a new series called Thin Ice. Labrador Morning's Meg Roberts and the CBC's Lindsay Bird join us. Finally, we meet a Nunatsiavut artist in Rigolet who makes 3-D models using drone photography, work that is part of a new exhibition in Winnipeg. Eldred Allen joins us.

We talk to Shirley Moorhouse, a multidisciplinary artist from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, who is part of the inaugural exhibition at the Inuit Art Centre in Winnipeg. We find out why two brothers with family roots in West Bay made a trip there this winter. Lloyd and Perry Mugford join us. The Ron Russell Dog Sled Race in Mary's Harbour and the Eric Rumbolt Memorial in Port Hope Simpson are going ahead this year. We learn about what goes into preparing for the races from Dennis Burden. The hunt for COVID variants of concern is on. We talk to Dawn Bowdish of McMaster University about the most common ones and how to protect against them. Increased federal investment would save lives in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and all of Labrador, according to the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We learn about how a rejected application for housing funds isn't sitting well with council. Mayor Wally Andersen and Brenna Jarrar join us. A woman originally from Labrador West says her good name has gone to the dogs because of an online puppy scam. Dana Blackmore shares her story later in the show. Finally, Erin O'Toole says he wants to unite Canadian conservatives and expand their reach, but after last week's convention the party appears to be divided on climate change. Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to chat about it.

On today's show, warmer weather is around the corner… and there is talk of vaccine trials for kids under 12. An expert weighs in on what unvaccinated kids can safely do this summer. We hear about an upcoming webinar on how to search residential school records. Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Heather Igloliorte is the lead curator of the first exhibition at the brand new Inuit Art Centre in Winnipeg... we'll find out why she's so excited today. If you have an interest in taking pictures, and are a youth living in Nunatsiavut, we're going to hear about an upcoming program that will connect you with professional photographers from around the world.

Are you sick of getting phone calls from overseas scammers? You're not alone. Marketplace has been on this story for years and David Common tells us this morning that the pandemic hasn't slowed the scammers down. We hear why residents in North West River are frustrated about their post office. They say the service has been going down hill over the last number of months, and it has to improve. The community in Nain is showing their love and support for several people who have passed this year. We hear from Jenny Oliver and AngajukKak Joe Dicker about the vigil that was organized Wednesday night. PC candidate for Torngat Mountains Lela Evans is calling on Elections NL to allow ballots coming in past the deadline to be counted, and Lake Melville Liberal candidate Michelle Baikie gives us her thoughts on the election. We hear from both today. Labrador Morning takes to the streets to talk to some of the people who were waiting in line for caribou meat at the Max Winters Memorial Community Freezer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Wayne Walsh is back to set you up for a show to watch this weekend. He's reviewing the miniseries The Night. Finally, your eyes aren't designed to stare all day at something directly in front of you. This weekend, take a break from screen time while raising funds for critical sight-saving research. Doug Earle of Fighting Blindness Canada joins us to talk about the Screens Off for Sight challenge.

Former Deputy Grand Chief Simeon Tshakapesh has concerns regarding public safety in the Innu Nation communities. We hear from him today. The CBC's Carol Off speaks with a paleontologist about the discovery of dinosaur egg fossils. The deadline for mail-in ballots is one week from today. We hear from Keith Russell who was waiting on one and what politicians are saying about the deadline. We heard about a lone muskox sighting in Labrador on yesterday's show. This morning, we tell you about four more sightings that occurred over the years when we speak with Tony Chubbs. We get the latest snowmobile trail updates from Greg Wheeler of the Grand River Snowmobile Club. Finally, working from home has given many Canadians more freedom and flexibility with how they do their job, but some people might be craving the structure of the office. Organization expert Christine Yip shares her thoughts.

Throughout the pandemic, days, weeks and months are all blurring together. We speak with psychology professor Karl Szpunar about Brain Fog and how the pandemic could be contributing to these experiences. We hear from Ruby Tshakepesh of Sheshatshiu about how the death of her cousin Matthew Malleck over the weekend is impacting her, her family and the community. Almost a million dollars will be spent on food insecurity after the Nunatsiavut Government secured a federal grant. We hear from Lynn Blackwood about that. Labrador City town council is going back to the drawing board on a recent tax change that sparked some public debate. We hear from Mayor Fabian Benoit about that. Muskox and caribou will soon be available at community freezers in Labrador. We get the juicy details when we speak with Minister Greg Flowers from the Nunatsiavut Government. We also hear a story of a Muskox in northern Labrador, and some tips from chef Shane Chartrand on how to prepare it. A contract valued at nearly $700 million was inked this week at 5 Wing Goose Bay. We hear from Captain Trevor Ackland of 5 Wing Goose Bay on what it means to the Canadian Forces. The CBC's Jen White shares the story of a snowmobile accident 15 years ago almost cost a woman from Happy Valley-Goose Bay her life. She tells us what Jennifer Hamel went through, and what she's doing today. It's part of the CBC series, This Is My Story. Finally, in honour of St. Patrick's Day we are replaying one of our favourite archival pieces. We take a look back to four years ago when a Happy Valley-Goose Bay dance studio gave CBC's Jacob Barker a lesson in all things Irish.

We speak to Terry Heard and Lorna Clark from Cartwright about how virtual fitness and wellness challenges have been keeping them active. We hear from Nain's AngajukKak Joe Dicker about an upcoming vigil to help those in the community mourn the loss of loved ones who have recently passed. We hear from Labrador-Grenfell Health's Roland Hewitt about the challenges the Labrador Health Centre has faced over the past year. The deadline for your mail-in ballot to get back to St. John's is coming up, we hear from Ann Saunders in Labrador City who is still waiting on hers to show up. Serco has signed a contract to maintain services at 5 Wing Goose Bay for the next 10 years. We chat with MP Yvonne Jones about what this means. Just over a year ago, people in this province's offshore oil and gas sector felt very optimistic. But then everything came crashing down. Terry Roberts is here for a look back. and a look ahead. WE Charity founders testify before the House of Commons Ethics Committee. We check in with the Toronto Star's Heather Scoffield about what was revealed, and what political points were scored.

On today's show, it's been a year since COVID-19 first appeared in this province, and it's been a long twelve months. We'll hear from the face of the pandemic response in this province - Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. We'll find out about a new training centre in Natuashish...that once it's up and running...will provide community based programs for those interested in studying the trades. Authorities are investing another caribou hunt, this time near Churchill Falls. We'll chat with someone who's been watching the caribou numbers decline for decades.The past year has been like no other. We'll talk to Goronwy Price, the Labrador man who is tasked with overseeing the education system. When schools closed for March break last year it was nearly 6 months before they'd reopen again. The Federation of School Councils reflects on one year since Covid-19. We speak with Chief Eugene Hart about why a new community gas station that's being built is much needed in Sheshatshiu.

Are you sick of driving by cars with headlights that are too bright? You're not alone. The team at CBC Marketplace has been looking into this and what they've found might surprise you. Charlsie Agro shares the details with us. A 50-year-old cross country ski event has had its biggest participant turnout ever, not in person of course, but virtually. Gerry Rideout and Eric Skoglund tell us more. The most recent DFO briefing on Northern shrimp stocks is telling a different story than what some shrimp harvesters are experiencing. Krista Mitchell joins us. 25 women in Atlantic Canada have been named to Atlantic Business's list of powerful women in business. We speak with a woman from Labrador who is on that list, Innu Nation Deputy Grand Chief Mary Ann Nui. We get a dance lesson from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Eugene Hart who really knows how shake his stuff, and who is the inspiration behind a dance challenge called "Dance your HART Out". When he's not snowboarding, Wayne Walsh likes to watch movies. He's back this week with two film suggestions for you. Finally, the camping crunch. We speak with outdoor adventurer Kevin Callan about how to get a good campsite when more people want to plan vacations close to home, and park bookings are in high demand.