Labrador Morning

Vancouver mining company Saga Metals is eyeing two potential sites in Labrador for mining uranium, lithium, titanium and more. We hear from the company’s chief geological officer and director, Michael Garagan.

Look up, look waaayyyy up. Labrador Campus is hosting its Big Land, Big Sky week with some out-of-this-world events. We meet Mi'kmaw astronomer Hilding Neilson, who uses Indigenous knowledges to understand our place in the Universe. 

The Indigenous Patient Navigator program has been going strong in St. John’s for about 15 years. We spoke to coordinator Ashley Dicker, and learned how she's helping medical students better understand the health care needs of Indigenous Labradorians.

The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has enough money in hand to buy its electric bus. Labrador MP Yvonne Jones and Mayor George Andrews announced that news yesterday—though we still don't know when the bus will hit the streets. We hear the latest update.

It's a new group to help combat isolation for seniors. We hear about the new Silver Fox 50 Plus club in St. Lewis 

If you're thinking of lacing up some running shoes for the first time—or even the first time in awhile—the Trappers’ Running Club has a beginner's clinic to welcome you! Chris Griffin is a board member with the club, and he tells us all about the club’s “Learn to Run” program.

If you're a rising star in the youth music scene, the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society wants to hear from you! They're holding online auditions for Labrador youth ages 19 and under for their Newfound Talent Contest.

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is calling for legislation and funding to help midwives become established in Inuit communities. We hear from Pauktuutit president Nancy Etok.

We hear all about "Iron Aura"--a new exhibit of Labrador West mining photography in Montreal. We meet photographer Tanea Hynes, who is originally from Labrador City.

Reducing heating bills, making homes more comfortable, and helping reduce greenhouse gases. We learn about the new Nunatsiavut Energy Efficiency Retrofit program from Jamie Hewlett, the Nunatsiavut Government’s regional energy coordinator.