Labrador Morning

Some residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are expressing safety concerns after a recent incident near the Birch Island Boardwalk. RCMP responded to a report of shots fired by two individuals, who were believed to be shooting ducks on September 2nd. We speak with Healthy Waters Labrador executive director Marina Biusutti-Brown about the incident.

A fire near town had many Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents on edge this Saturday. We hear the latest on that fire, and speak with the provincial fire duty officer about this year’s forest fire season.

We speak with Sheshatshiu mother Bernadine Milley, who says the community needs more help with addictions in the community.

Industry presentations, a North Coast fashion show, tasting menus and more! After being postponed in June, Expo Labrador is going ahead in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week. We hear the details.

The Makkovik Gardens are a cornucopia of abundance right now! Back in August, our John Gaudi dropped by an open-house during the Trout Festival to get a little tour of the site. We hear from Inuit Food Systems Research Technician Marilyn Faulkner and Makkovik AngajukKâk Barry Andersen.

We head back to IOC's 70th anniversary celebrations held last week in Sept-Îles. We hear from IOC president Mike McCann and Innu elder Paul-Arthur Mckenzie at those celebrations, and then speak with Memorial University professor Arn Keeling about the mining company’s history here in Labrador.

An exciting month lies ahead for the Silver Wolf Band. They’re heading to the Music NL awards, they have an island tour, AND they’re back in the studio with Amelia Curran. We hear the details.

William Larkham Jr. won season 11 of the History Channel show Alone, after spending 84 days near Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. His survival skills were put to the test and the prize was a big one — $500,000 U.S. He spoke to the CBC’s Regan Burden about his experience near the Arctic Circle.

The Upper Lake Melville minor baseball league is gearing up for a big celebration this weekend. We speak with president Karyn Couperthwaite.

Back to school is a challenging time for many parents—especially parents heading back to school themselves. We hear from Nain mother Tracy Denniston and Makkovik mother Roxanne Nochasak.