Labrador Morning

Former North West River mayor and journalist Derek Montague says there need to be more of a focus on getting people the help they need in Labrador. We hear from him.

Thankfully communities across Labrador remain untouched during what's been a record summer for wildfires. But we're not out of the woods yet. Hear the latest from provincial fire duty officer Jeff Motty. 

Imagine spending your workdays on the water, sharing stories and answering questions about the majestic Big Land. If that excites you, the Southern Labrador Development Association has the perfect summer job for you. They're on the hunt for a passionate Tourism Information Officer for Qajaq W.

As people returned to Labrador City, the first stop for many was the grocery store. Hear how people were feeling on their first day home after needing to leave their homes due to a wildfire. 

Julianna Rich said her daughter Martina wanted to free herself from the drugs she was using to numb her pain, seeking help in Ontario and graduating from an addictions treatment program. But just over a year ago, Martina relapsed and died from a drug overdose. Now, her mother Julianna says it's time to break this cycle of abuse.

Lydia Rickards is one of almost 10,000 who were evacuated from Labrador City earlier this month due to a quickly growing wildfire. Rickards talks about the evacuation and all the help she received while being away from home. 

Ten students from Sheshatshiu and 10 from Natuashish gathered for a Culture and Language camp held by Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education.

Churchill Falls' Susan Chislett had to flee her home due to a wildfire in June. When Labrador City needed to flee in July, Chislett opened her home to return the kindness she received. 

It's a phenomena teachers are all too familiar with: summer learning loss. Hear how this year's summer literacy camps held in Nunatsiavut communities aim to fight the summer slump while having fun at the same time. 

Labrador City residents are able to breathe a sigh of relief at last. Labrador City Mayor Belinda Adams discusses the lifting of the evacuation order for residents and what it means for the community.