Labrador Morning

We look at how some disability advocates are questioning Canada's Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan and urging governments to vaccinate people with disabilities sooner rather than later. A new I Spy book has just been released to help teach Inuttitut to Labrador children. We speak with the writer and illustrator Roxanne Nochasak who lives in Makkovik. Due to bad weather, new dates have been set for coastal communities receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We speak with Gerald Asivak, minister of health and social development for the Nunatsiatvut Government, about that. Today, we're taking a closer look at the district of Lake Melville. We hear from independents Perry Trimper and Andrew Abbass, Michelle Baikie of the Liberal Party, Shannon Tobin of the PC Party, and Amy Norman of the NDP. We check in with avid snowmobiler Gordie Rendell in North West River to get a sense of trails in that region. The coast guard is having a relatively slow winter season as the need to break up ice is less in demand. We speak with Brad Durnford of the Canadian Coast Guard about that. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is here, can your workplace ask you to get it as a condition of your employment? Under what circumstance would you be able to refuse? Workplace columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq answers those questions for us. Finally, The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley tells us about his new documentary that examines the aftermath of a shooting in a Ontario town, after one police officer shoots another but the man shot is charged with assault. He takes a close look at the officer's past and the system that allowed him, and others, to stay on the job.

Keith Rumbolt was the mayor of Lodge Bay, a fisherman, a businessman and a beloved volunteer. We hear about what he was like as a brother and coworker. Today, we're taking a closer look at the district of Torngat Mountains. We hear from PC candidate Lela Evans and NDP candidate Patricia Johnson-Castle. Rigolet and other parts of the coast have been without internet or phone services since Saturday, and some residents are fed up. We speak with the AngajukKâk of Rigolet Charlotte Wolfrey and Jessica Williams. For our Labrador Away segment we find out about a podcast produced by a Labradorian who lives in Ontario. Rachel Luther tells us about "Put the Kettle On". Finally, the Lab West Childcare Centre got a big donation from the Iron Ore Company of Canada to help make COVID-19 protocols easier on staff and parents. We hear about that today.

An engineer from Labrador is hoping to teach indigenous youth the basics of modern technology. We speak with Brian Pottle about his plans to do that. This week on Unreserved, we hear about someone who has received a lot of attention online for a beaded leather vest she made for her kitten and how other Indigenous people are learning traditional skills to beat the quarantine blues. We speak with a Happy Valley-Goose Bay business that's been the target of Facebook phishing scams. Heather Bursey of Spruced Up Labrador has an important message for her customers and anyone doing online shopping. Today, we're taking a closer look at the district of Labrador West. We hear from NDP candidate Jordan Brown, PC candidate Nick McGrath, and Liberal candidate Wayne Button. We check in with the provincial health accord task force to talk about how the provincial election and the desperate financial situation are shaping their work. Chuck Porter is an avid outdoors person and wildlife officer living in Wabush. This morning, he'll give us some basic tips on cooking over a fire. The Senate is back at work this week, and debating changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law. We check in with Heather Scoffield from the Toronto Star for the latest from Ottawa.

On today's show, we'll meet the new speaker of the Nunatsiavut Assembly. The warm weather and soft ice conditions are concerning climate change experts. We hear from a professor at Memorial University. We also hear about a dog being rescued in North West River over the weekend. Labrador Creative Arts Festival...Virtual. We check in with the festival coordinator, as well as two of the visiting artists

who're taking part in the 45th annual festival that's now up and running. The brass band and Moravian church choir in Nain received a big music award over the weekend...we hear from one of the members. Tourism traffic on Labrador's coast will take a hit with no cruise ships again this season. We learn more about the impact. We have a chat with Todd Russell, president of NunatuKavut Community Council to find out details from this weekend's AGA.

We speak with political scientist Kelly Blidook about what role independent MHAs and those who are a part of the official opposition play in the House of Assembly. She is being remembered as a kind woman who lifted others up, she was also known for singing hymns in the Mushuau Innu dialect. We hear stories about the late Akat Piwas of Natuashish. Many people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay were surprised to hear the town would not begin snowclearing until 8 a.m. yesterday morning. Mayor Wally Andersen will join us to talk about why. Happy Valley-Goose Bay Ground Search and Rescue will be practising their skills this weekend in the middle of the Terrington Basin. We hear from Stephanie Dawe about that. TV watcher and movie buff Wayne Walsh is back to tell us about a film and a mini series you may want to check out. Labradorians of Distinction is a special award designed to recognise those who left their imprint on the Big land. We conclude our series on recent award winners this morning when we speak about Grayson Crowley. We hear from the mayor of Labrador City, who says he wasn't surprised by the decision to postpone Cain's Quest for one year. An historic moment is happening this Sunday. Sarah Thomas will be the first female official to referee the Super Bowl. We speak with Professor Ann Pegoraro about what this means for women's involvement in men's professional sports.

Health experts are increasingly concerned about the spread of different variants of the COVID-19 virus, including the one that originated in the UK. We talk to a London-based observer about what the British experience with the virus variants can teach Canadians. The Provincial leaders debate took place last night between Alison Coffin, Ches Crosbie, and Andrew Furey. We play you a couple of clips from that debate regarding reconciliation and Muskrat Falls. Cain's Quest racers and support staff aren't the only ones impacted by postponement. Businesses say they are also going to miss the race next year. We speak with Koren Moore of the Two Seasons Inn in Labrador City. If you're hitting the trails this weekend, there's plenty of fresh powder out there to enjoy. We'll have updates on the conditions from Greg Wheeler of the Grand River Snowmobile Club. The boat doesn't run often enough and the backup air service is unable to carry much freight. We hear about Black Tickle's transportation woes from Alex Elson, and a response from Liberal candidate Lisa Dempster. We find out how the decreased supply of Moderna vaccine nationwide has affected Labrador-Grenfell Health's plans to immunize elderly people 75 years and older. Dr. Thomas Piggott joins us. Today we'll introduce you to another recipient of the Labradorians of Distinction award. It's our second-last recipient for the the year and those who love snowmobiling may already know him well. Todd Kent joins us. Finally, we speak with Elizabeth Dhuey of the University of Toronto about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Grade 12 students across the country as they apply for universities.

A Canadian social enterprise on a mission to help end youth hunger is doing so one burger at a time. We tell you how you can help by simply ordering lunch. Since amputee veterans started the War Amps Key Tag Service in 1946, more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys have been returned to their owners. We tell you how losing your keys helps people like Lucas Park of Labrador City. We speak with a Sheshatshiu mother who is shocked that her home was burglarized at a time when she is in Halifax to be with her child who is in hospital. Cain's Quest enthusiasts are going to have to wait one more year. We speak to the chair of the organization about their decision to postpone 2022's race. It's Wednesday, so we bring you the voice of a Labradorian who's moved away, but whose heart still beats to the rhythm of the Big Land. Today, we hear from Matilda Jararuse, a mother who has had to face many hurdles to take care of her kids away from her extended family back home. Since 2017, Labradorians have had a special award designed to recognise those who left their imprint on the Big Land. It is the Labradorians of Distinction Award and today we feature winner Mabel Russell. Finally, we find out what's coming up on stage in Labrador West and Happy Valley-Goose Bay for the month of February when we speak with Chris Bell and Matthew Barrett.

The federal government is trying to promote more diversity in Ottawa. We discuss a public policy fellowship for Black Canadian youth, and what the government could learn from the program. Labrador West's Chuck Porter, outdoors enthusiast and YouTuber, gives us tips and encouragement for spending our winter outside on snowshoes. Cain's Quest has announced it will be postponing next year's race, we speak with a participant on what this means for them. Some young hockey players are going to get some tips from the Newfoundland Growlers, we hear from the senior vice-president of the Growlers, and a young player who has already signed up for their upcoming camp. She's a nursing student who's tackling cystic fibrosis head-on. We speak with Bailey Dooley. We continue our Labradorian of Distinction Award series today when we bring you an interview with Mark Nui. As COVID-19 continues to challenge Canada, we look at the politics of travel restrictions and vaccine supplies. We check in with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star for the latest from Ottawa.

On today's show, 53 years and counting. That's how long Frank Skrinjar has been working at IOC in Labrador City. And he's not making retirement plans any time soon. There have been major efforts to get more Innu culture and language into the school curriculum.. Hear more about these efforts. Eating disorders are at epidemic levels in this province and action is needed now. That's according to the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. We find out more from the foundation's executive director. We get a glimpse of every parent's worst nightmare, having a child fighting for his or her life.

We find out how a family from Happy Valley-Goose Bay made it through with a lot of help from the community ... and a lot of laughs. Since 2017 Labradorians have had a special award designed to recognise those who left their imprint on the Big land. It is called the Labradorians of distinction award. Stay tuned to hear from a special Lady from Pinware.

A hot issue these days is facial recognition technology. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is calling for a moratorium on its use until there are laws in place to better protect Canadians. We hear more about that from Michael Bryant. What can this province learn about managing its debt and revitalising our economy from someone who's spent a lifetime in the corporate world? We hear from Peter Woodward of the Woodward Group of Companies. It's called the Sabby Sour, and it's one of the winners in a brewing competition. It turns out it was brewed by a son of Labrador. We find out more when we speak with North West River's Jordan Blake. Since 2017 there has been a special award designed to recognise those who left their imprint on the Big Land. We continue to bring you reactions from the latest recipients of the Labradorians of Distinction award. Today's recipient is Claude Rumbolt. Once again, TV watcher and movie buff Wayne Walsh gives us his pick for the week, and today it is the film Bombshell. Gary Mitchell has released a new album. We have a chat with him about it and the story behind some of the songs. We find out about a tool that can help you better understand which party lines up best with your views. Cliff van der Linden speaks to us about CBC's Vote Compass.