Labrador Morning

The mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay will soon provide an update on how the community is coping with an influx of residents following an evacuation order for Labrador City.

An increase in wildfires in recent years has led to an increase in fire anxiety as well. We speak to MHA Lela Evans about that.

We catch up with the provincial forest fire duty officer and hear the latest updates on the wildfires in Labrador.

The town of Wabush is still on an evacuation alert. The Mayor joins us to provide an update on how the community is doing.

We caught up with provincial forest fire duty officer Jeff Motty, and heard the latest updates on the wildfires in Labrador.

Henry Marshall and his little brother have started South Coast Fragrances. It is a Labrador-focused cologne line, hoping to spread good smells around the Big Land. 12-year-old Henry spoke with Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter.

Andre Breton from the United States is remembering the kindness of Labradorians. He recently completed one of his largest cycling trips ever, travelling from 54 degrees north, Cartwright, to 54 degrees south, Ushuaia, Argentina. He spoke with Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter from there.

The Canadian research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen begins its scientific expedition of approximately 112 days at sea today. Rodd Laing is the chief scientist of the second leg, or segment, aboard the icebreaker. He joined a mere hours away from the ship's departure.

Crews have continued tackling wildfires in Labrador. Including one that is west of Labrador West. Forest fire duty officer Jeff Motty joined us again this morning.

The Gull Island Gathering is a time for Labrador Innu to get back to nature and live off the land. But for 95 year old Mary Odele Penashue, the Gathering was definitely a time for reflection this year. She spoke with the CBC’s Andrea McGuire with translation help from her granddaughter, Florence.