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Cabin Radio's daily news summary: reports and interviews from across the Northwest Territories, Canada, and the world.... more
FAQs about Lunchtime News:How many episodes does Lunchtime News have?The podcast currently has 680 episodes available.
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020: Remembering Residential SchoolsAs Canada turns some southern residential schools into national historic sites, should the North do the same or take a different approach? Meaghan Brackenbury speaks to survivors in the NWT. Plus what a new agreement between three NWT colleges actually means for students and staff, a new 12-week program at the Northern Farm Training Institute immerses residents in food and farming, and how a Hay River midwife hopes to take on a decline in breastfeeding. Ollie Williams hosts....more17minPlay
September 29, 2020September 29, 2020: HouseboatsJason Snaggs, chief executive of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, explains why it's taking action against houseboaters. Plus Sarah Pruys explorers how our grocery shopping habits have changed during the pandemic. Ollie Williams hosts....more14minPlay
September 28, 2020September 28, 2020: Parks and CraftsEmily Blake reports from Dettah as the Yellowknives Dene First Nation signs Thaidene Nene's final agreement, Johanna Tiemessen explains how the NWT's crafters are being supported through the pandemic, and Sarah Sibley discovers how the Foster Family Coalition's upgraded space will help more youth. Ollie Williams hosts....more15minPlay
September 25, 2020September 25: Mandatory Masks at IndependentLooking to go grocery shopping at Independent? Make sure you bring a mask. Reporter Emily Blake talks about the new rule implemented at the grocery chain. A University of Alberta researcher has finished a study that finds virtual mental health care is just as effective as in-person care for some professions, Meaghan Brackenbury reports. Fort Simpson now has two new crosswalks painted in rainbow colours to support its LGBTQ2S+ community, the woman who brought the idea forward chats with us about it. Sarah Sibley hosts....more13minPlay
September 24, 2020September 24: Throne Speech reactionsGovernor General Julie Payette delivered the Throne Speech yesterday, and the Cabin Radio team talked to government officials about their reactions and how they plan to advocate for the territory. Meaghan Brackenbury talked to Premier Caroline Cochrane, and MP Michael McLeod is also on to talk about how he plans to keep the NWT in the loop. Sarah Sibley hosts....more19minPlay
September 23, 2020September 23: Where'd the salmon go?Men in Hay River are coming together to address gender-based violence. Bike shops in Yellowknife are dealing with the repercussions of the pandemic, while researcher Darcy McNicholl talks about how salmon in the NWT may have been impacted by the high water this year. Sarah Sibley hosts....more16minPlay
September 22, 2020September 22: Terry Fox "Hair-Raising Fundraising"Mildred Hall has once again seen windows on its bus smashed, vice principal Ryan Nichols tells us more. Squash is on the rebound and is set to return to Yellowknife, while a teacher in Gamètì is incentivizing her students to raise funds for Terry Fox by offering to shave her head. Sarah Sibley hosts....more16minPlay
September 21, 2020September 21: Anchors Aweigh for the NahidikA research vessel called the Nahidik embarks on a one-week journey with seven youth aboard to learn about science and climate change, Meaghan Brackenbury reports. The Dechinta Centre gets students back on the land, and Aurora Village pivots its business model to start attracting locals. Sarah Sibley hosts....more14minPlay
September 18, 2020September 18: Terry Fox RunPremier Caroline Cochrane issues new mandate letters for her ministers, plus organizers, fundraisers, and cancer survivors talk about what Terry Fox's legacy means to them ahead of this Sunday's run. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts....more20minPlay
September 17, 2020September 17: Hope for HalloweenRapid testing for Covid-19 comes to the NWT, Dominion (owner of NWT's Ekati mine) gets bought by its own parent company, and Yellowknife residents gear up for a socially-distanced Halloween. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts....more15minPlay
FAQs about Lunchtime News:How many episodes does Lunchtime News have?The podcast currently has 680 episodes available.