Labrador Morning

September is childhood cancer awareness month. We’ll hear why an advocate from Labrador West says there are a lot of unique considerations for facing childhood cancers, especially rare cancers like the one her son experienced.

Zack brings you all the happs around Labrador for the week of September 20th.

We all have unconscious biases and stereotypes. With the day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up, we'll hear from the CBC’s Amanda Gear and Sarah Antle about some of the harmful impacts of Indigenous stereotypes.

Members of the Indian community in Happy Valley-Goose Bay say they're worried after negative online comments were made by some residents. We speak with the Anti-Racist Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador to hear their thoughts on the issue.  

It's going to be a big weekend for young athletes on the North Coast. We hear about the fall sports meet in Makkovik, which kicks off this Saturday.

She's an award-winning author and playwright, and she’s only too happy to help you with your writing! We speak with Sara Tilley, an upcoming writer-in-residence at the library in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and hear her hopes about connecting with writers in Labrador.

The provincial Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Minister, Scott Reid, attended the Nunavut Trade show this week in Iqaluit. We find out what his priorities are going forward, after the province signed a memorandum of understanding with Nunavut last year.

Want some fresh garden vegetables without doing the growing? This weekend, the Farmers Market in Labrador City will have just what you need. We hear from Labrador West Community Gardens director Corinna Wentzell.

We hear an update on whooping cough cases in Labrador, and also hear some advice on accessing whooping cough vaccines.

We speak with Jeanette Russell about her search and rescue advocacy in Labrador—especially three years after losing her son and his crewmate at sea.