Labrador Morning

Zack breaks down the events this week, November 8th, in Labrador.

A new, free counselling service for people impacted by sexualized violence or gender-based violence is starting up in Labrador today. We hear the details.

Growing vegetables in Labrador can be a challenge. But some gardeners in Labrador City still managed to grow a turnip that could be among the biggest in the world. We hear all about it, and we also hear how it tastes!

We hear all about Sheshatshiu's Christmas Craft Fair this weekend, which organizer Jeannie Nuna says is a first for the community. Innu tea dolls, handmade aprons, traditional Innu vests and more will be at the event. Nuna also explains how she is keeping her mother’s memory alive by fixing her old Innu tea dolls.

A firefighting training program is coming to Labrador, offering hands-on experience right here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear more details from Keith Jacque, Executive Director of the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership.

According to retired aircraft rescue fire captain Chris Bussey, many Canadian airports are not prepared for emergencies—including the Wabush airport, which doesn't have a fire department. 

We hear from Bussey and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones about this issue.

Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper says 5 Wing Goose Bay needs a primary search and rescue station—and he says there's "a lot of desire" to bring low-level flying back to the base. We hear his comments from the House of Assembly yesterday.

The Creative Arts Festival, a play by Andy Jones, Christmas performances and more! We check in with the Labrador West Arts and Culture Center and the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

We hear from Simeon Tshakapesh, who spoke at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System yesterday. He shares his experiences of growing up in Davis Inlet.

The Nunatsiavut Government is hosting an Inuit Men's Conference called “TukiKagialik pitjutiKallunilu” later this month. We hear details from Gerald Asivak, the Minister of Health and Social Development with the Nunatsiavut Government.