If you need to travel for surgery, treatment, or other medical attention, Friday was a good news day. We hear about updates to the MTAP program. (0:00) Rags to riches and then some... Jim Scott's success story took him from Gander, to Labrador, and beyond. He tells his story in a new book. We hear from him on that. (4:42) You can't fight the Ocean. It's the name of a story written by a Labrador-born writer who's on the longlist for the CBC Nonfiction Prize this year. We catch up with Byron Hamel - and hear some excerpts. (12:16) Kids feel stress too, and the start of a new school year can be especially hard. But how can we get them to talk about it? We talk to a psychologist about how to have those conversations. (22:50) It's a little piece of home for the men who gather every Sunday. We visit Labrador's only weekly cricket game. (32:11) It's the only tourism facility in the province that comes with armed guards to keep away the locals …. local polar bears, that is. We check in as the Torngat Mountains Base Camp wraps up its busiest season ever. (35:22) Stocking the shelves is getting harder and harder at the Labrador Friendship Centre food bank. We hear from them about the constant race to keep up with demand. (43:34) Concerns about discrimination, against people who are overweight... We talk to a woman who is training businesses to be more size- inclusive. (51:29)

With currently only three doctors in Labrador West. We hear from the premier on what he’s doing to help the situation. (0:00) Having someone to talk can make all the difference. We hear about a new counselling service available for first responders all across the province. (2:56) We're going to a special place in the Torngat Mountains this morning. We revisit a story we brought you in 2015, celebrating the lives of Inuit who were re-buried on the island. (9:49) Sexual Violence Awareness week is happening across the province. Several events in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will lead up to Take Back the Night on Friday. (18:50) Canadians have been faced with a summer of extreme weather. Fires, floods, and some of the hottest temperatures on record. We'll hear from a researcher at the University of Waterloo who has suggestions on how to use nature to better protect homes. (24:52) Hopedale's water system is getting a good flush..... we get the update from AngajuKak Marjorie Flowers (33:23) A grand return and reopening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay - we drop by Inuky Glass Art and Engraving. (40:02) Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about the Liberal caucus retreat starting later today in London Ontario. (49:01)

As Canada deals with a nursing shortage, provincial leaders are looking to the Philippines to fill those voids. CBC Radio Producer Stephanie Dubois takes us behind-the-scenes to see how provinces recruit nurses from that country, and the methods being used to entice people to come and work in health care in Canada. (0:00) The Department of Health and Social Development has been visiting communities in Nunatsiavut to engage in mental health workshops. We hear about these community visits from one of the Child and Youth Mental Health Team members. (7:36) We meet a Columbian family who recently moved to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We catch up with them as they walk with their kids to primary school, and find out what it's like settling into a new community. (16:17) Could there soon be new homes to accommodate the aging population in Labrador West? One of the people leading the effort is encouraged after a meeting with the premier. (24:06) It's been 25 years since the fire chief of Labrador City has fought his first fire... and just last week he received a life time achievement award. (31:38) Coleslaw, anyone? The Pye Centre has a bumper crop of cabbage....we find out why on today's show. (39:15)

In living colour.....a Dalhousie researcher will tell us about her photo project, capturing the vibrant life under the ocean off the north Labrador coast. (0:00) Looking to get lunch delivered for your kids at school? We talk with a provider about why it's not as easy as before. (8:34) We catch up with a family from Columbia who settling into life in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We find out what it's like to make a new community, and a new country, home. (14:59) vascular diseases affect millions (3.7 mil) of Canadians. But what are they? And how can we reduce our risk of developing these conditions? House Doctor Peter Lin brings us that story. (24:20) What challenges do you face at work? Imagine rodents and near riots. That's what correctional officers at the province's most notorious prison deal with. CBC Investigates has the documents to back it up. (31:53) Their music is a feast for the ears AND the eyes. Ptarmageddon is nominated for best video at the upcoming MusicNL awards.We talk music and visuals with them. (41:46) We're dropping by a charity golf tournament in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for the Labrador Grenfell Health Foundation. We find out what the swinging was all about! (50:49)

This week Health Canada approved the updated Moderna vaccine. We hear what this vaccine targets and what the guidelines are for children, adults and vulnerable people. (0:00) Big brown, longhaired cows, squawking chickens and mud loving pigs...you can visit them all at Aldercroft Farm, this Sunday for Open Farm Day NL. We get a sneak preview. (4:28) On Sunday, you might go out to run for a cause. We talk with the organizers of Terry Fox Run. (11:51) Gateway Labrador is known for their museum and promoting the culture of Labrador, especially Labrador West. This month they are having a month of events to celebrate the region. (19:43) How do school kids respond to healthy foods? Do they just want to eat junk? We talk about food choices with the coordinator of the Kids Eat Smart program. (23:00) How do you bring sausage meat and Labrador berries together for a delicacy you'll find nowhere else? We tell you how. (34:00) Everyone needs a roof over their head. We tell you how you can help Them Days magazine raise the roof tomorrow. (39:47)

NASA has released an independent study on what the space agency calls "unidentified anomalous phenomena" — more commonly known as UFOs. (0:00) The fentanyl crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador might be hidden from many. But bars and nightclubs are seeing it up close. We talk to a couple of bar owners who are trying to help save lives. (7:43) With opioid poisoning on the rise in the province, the proper use of naloxone can be a lifesaver. Residents of Labrador West were at a workshop last week to learn how it's done. We take you there. (13:27) To pick or not to pick? That is the perennial question as redberries get fat and juicy in Labrador. We get the definitive answer on berry-picking and berry etiquette. (21:30) The annual Manishan Nui Community Gathering is about to get underway — and Terry's Tents will be well represented. We hear what it was like there a few days ago, as Terry rushed to fill orders for this week's gathering. (31:35) The minister for Labrador affairs will tell us more about the recent improvements to the provincial medical transportation assistance program, which many people here rely on. (40:10)

It's been called a crisis in emergency departments across the country. But will a meeting between the health care community and politicians yield any results?(0:00) A Labrador family caught in a bird poop blitz! A road trip story that reminds you why you should always keep a few cleaning wipes in the car... (5:16) Breaking bread to remember and heal....we hear about a Residential School Survivors' Supper happening Wednesday evening in Nain. (11:51) The United Nations General Assembly is meeting in New York City for a week of high level discussions about climate and sustainability. And it's all against a backdrop of a summer which was the warmest on record. We'll ask environment expert Warren Mabee of Queen's University to walk us through what world leaders will be talking about. (19:50) It's one of the biggest events of the year...and it keeps getting bigger. The Manishan Nui Community Gathering is on the go this week. More than two hundred tents will be set up with Innu families from Sheshatshiu, Natuashish and Quebec camping out. We also drop by. (25:59) Do you like reading? Do you like reading uninterrupted? Do you like reading uninterrupted while having coffee and snacks? Then there is an event coming up in Labrador City that would be perfect for you. We hear all the details. (35:25) Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about an unprecedented announcement by the Prime Minister yesterday as MPs resumed their seats in the House of Commons. (41:22)

Having a family discussion about gender identity... We talk with a psychologist about the best ways to be open and supportive parent. (0:00) New heat pumps are being added to homes around Nunatsiavut this fall. We'll hear about the latest move to reduce the reliance on diesel in northern communities. (8:40) Counting your steps, sipping coffee or tea in the shade, reminiscing about a favorite summer memory - these are just a few of the community challenges going on in Makkovik. We hear more about Makkovik's monthly challenges. (15:30) Sea levels are rising, as is the risk of coastal flooding. What does it mean for the future of your community? We introduce you to an online tool that can help you find out. (24:06) Making sure that everyone is taken care of is very much part of the Innu gathering. We meet some folks who were happy to help distribute food hampers at Gull Island. (34:03) Cancer survivors and supporters alike came out for the Terry Fox run in Forteau this past weekend. And Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid was on the scene for the run in Forteau, too. (42:58) Shifting goalposts for EI are shaking things up for seasonal workers in the province-- especially those who've finished work for the season. We'll hear from Member of Parliament Yvonne Jones. (54:23) Questions lingered following the Ocean Gate Titan disaster about the company's relationship with a Newfoundland institution. We shine some line on the partnership between Ocean Gate and Marine Institute. (1:02:48)

As we head into fall, the colder temperatures mean we’ll be switching our wardrobes over. Before heading to the shops for a refresh, climate change columnist Emily Ferrier wants you to think about some more sustainable options. (0:00) It's been a banner year for gardeners in Labrador West. We check in with a community garden ahead of the annual Farmers Market and Vendors Fair this weekend in Lab City. (6:28) Heather will see first hand how a tent gets assembled at the Innu gathering at Gull Island. (11:32) We're dropping into a family camping spot at the Gull Island gathering. We find out why it's so meaningful for families to be out on the land together. (19:19) It's not only humans that need good housing in Labrador - birds need a decent place to perch, too. We find out how the town of Churchill Falls is trying to help. (26:39) Recent data shows there is a big difference in average grocery costs across the province... and according to that data, no one's paying more for their groceries than residents on the North Coast. We hear from the MHA for Torngat Mountains on this issue. (31:53) For opponents of the proposed wind-to-hydrogen project on the west coast of the island, the urge to protect nature is just the start of their objections to the plan. (43:10)

The Canadian government wants tech giants to pay for news content but so far Meta isn't budging. We get the latest on the dispute over Bill C-18. (0:00) Labrador campus vice-provost Ashlee Cunsolo has been studying the emotional side of climate change for many years here in Labrador. We hear her reflections on the place of climate change research now at the Labrador campus here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (10:38) The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is marking the 80th anniversary of the first families settling in the area. We're going for a stroll down memory lane on K street in the Valley. Nora Ford will share stories about her favorite one room shack. (16:43) If you live on the north coast of Labrador, how can you eat nutritiously when your family's grocery bill is as much as a household mortgage? A nutritionist with the Nunatsiavut government has some tips. (25:51) Happy Valley's turning the big 8-0 on Saturday. We hear all about the free festivities in Kinsmen Park tomorrow for Happy Valley Day. (35:37) We drop by the Innu Midwifery tent at the Gull Island Gathering. (40:39) The Manishan Nui Community Gathering is the place to be this week. We're dropping by to speak with a couple enjoying some good quality time at Gull Island, while remembering loved ones. (49:02) Is there a way to introduce major industrial projects in this province without triggering anger, protests, and maybe a public inquiry? (54:57)

A new study is putting a spotlight on the importance of hobbies to keep our mental health in good state. Our mental health columnist Mark Henick will join us with more details. (0:00) What kind of recycling solutions are brewing in the background for Labrador West, now that the Green Depot is closed? We hear from the Mayor of Labrador City on this need for a new recycling plant in town. (7:54) Where are the wolves, and where are the coyotes? There's more money available to hunters who help answer that question. We hear why these animals are of such interest to wildlife biologists. (15:49) It's a brand name famous for very warm, and very expensive parkas. We hear why some Labrador Inuit are making their own Canada Goose parkas. (24:43) We'll hear some tips for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one... and we learn about an information session happening tonight in Labrador West for anyone coping with grief. (29:16) It's been a few years since children musicians Splash n' Boots toured Labrador...but they are coming back for shows on the North Coast and in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We find out what the dynamic duo is looking forward to. (35:58) It's been a challenging season for the Torngat Fish Producers Co-op. But they still managed to catch and process all sorts of fish. We hear some of the highs and lows of the fishing season. (45:07) this week the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free, daily educational programming to the general public as we mark Truth and Reconciliation Week. We hear more about that, and education's role in reconciliation. (50:55)

A Toronto Blue Jays player needs an astounding 13 hours of sleep to pitch well… and it’s fired off a debate on how much sleep is too much. Coming up… an expert weighs in on the controversy. (0:00) The Nunatsiavut Government has a few ways of keeping tabs on our feathered friends. We hear about their community "bird recorders," (6:13) Mayors from all over the Atlantic provinces made their way to Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week. We drop in on this meeting of the mayors. (13:32) It's a concert with stories, or maybe it's stories with a concert. We hear about a show that combines, music, dance, and storytelling, happening this week in Lab West and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (19:09) Every dollar is needed. But the SPCA says it needs more than donations from generous friends if it's going to continue. We hear from them. (26:44) Hotels instead of homes. We bring you inside the Labrador Inn... and a town that's divided over how to handle homelessness. (34:13) With the loss of Green Depot in Labrador West, what's everyone doing with their recyclables? Our roving reporter Darryl Dinn hit the streets to find out. (41:29) Parliamentary Reporter for the National Post, Ryan Tumilty will join us to talk about what he's watching for this week in Ottawa. (48:13)

How much money do you think Canadian families could save by adopting a few clean energy solutions, like electric vehicles and heat pumps? Clean Energy Canada set out to find out. We hear about its latest research. (0:00)Runners in Labrador West are lacing up their sneakers to Run for the Hills this Sunday! We hear all the details on the annual autumn race. (7:59)The premier's planned apology to residential school survivors in Cartwright tomorrow isn't landing well with the Nunatsiavut Government. We hear why president Johannes Lampe is calling that planned apology an insult -- and why he's demanding the resignation of the Minister of Labrador Affairs. (13:40) We meet a 4 year old who doesn’t just like Garbage trucks. She LOVES them. (23:30)The provincial government will deliver an apology to residential school survivors tomorrow. But it will only include one indigenous group -- the Nunatsiavut Community Council. Reporter Heather Gillis will break down what we know - and what we don't. (29:17)Hidden homelessness. Chances are the hotels where you stay across the province may also be used to house people who have no where else to turn. And it's costing the province millions. (36:03)NunatuKavut Community Council President joins us for more on the premier's planned apology, and for his response to NG President Johannes Lampe. (43:36)

We ask a technology expert if there's anything to worry about the radiation given off by your smartphone. (0:00) The Labrador West Art Wander returned this past weekend! We meet some of the talented artists who shared their creations. (8:12) This winter, SmartICE will help monitor ice conditions in over 30 coastal communities across the north. We hear about that expansion, and about the company's plans for this season. (13:49) We take you back to a powerful school assembly that took place in Sheshatshiu for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We hear from a residential school survivor who told her story at that assembly... and we hear how her story resonated with some of the students. (20:45) Indigenous games are growing in popularity. That's one reason why high school students across the province will soon have the chance to learn sports like the owl hop, the seal crawl, and leg wrestling. (33:13) The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA's urgent cry for help was answered. (40:38) Ryan Tumilty, parliamentary reporter for the National Post, joins us to talk about an important vote today (Tuesday ) in the House of Commons, and what to watch for as MPs decide who will replace the former House Speaker, Anthony Rota. (48:19)

Labrador and Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster has been in the hot seat lately. Both Johannes Lampe, the President of the Nunatsiavut Government, and Simon Pokue, Grand Chief of the Innu Nation, have called for her removal. That's because of the provincial government's apology to residential school survivors in Cartwright last week. Only the NunatuKavut community council - a group that does not hold federal treaty rights - was present. Lisa Dempster is the MInister for Labrador Affairs, the Deputy House Leader, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs and the member for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair. She spoke with CBC's Heather Barrett.

Parks Canada has announced their future plans for the Torngat National Park (0:00) Premier Andrew Furey offered an apology to residential school survivors and their families in Cartwright on Friday. We bring you there to hear some voices from the day. (7:29) She's attended COP 15, she's met King Charles, and she just won a major international environmental prize. We speak to Valerie Courtois about winning the "Bright Award." (23:11) Statues memorialize history, but whose history exactly? And if that history continues to hurt people, should those chunks of stone or metal be better relegated to the dustbin of history? We ask the producer of a new documentary called INSIDE THE STATUE WARS. It airs tonight on CBC TV and you can stream it on CBC GEM. (32:08) Collecting kilometers for a good cause. We hear about "Kilometers for Kids" latest cycling and walking fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House....and we learn how anyone can get involved. (38:20)

0:00 Hear from Roseann Linstead, volunteer with the Age Friendly Communities committee in the Straits, for her reaction to the province spending millions for rate increases for home care. 7:22 From zero to 10 kilometres! Lillian Dyson is walking her first 10k race at the Trapline Marathon on Sunday. 14:52 Labrador and Indigenous Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster has been in the hot seat lately with last week's apology to residential school survivors in NunatuKavut and NOT Innu and Inuit survivors. Minister Dempster will join us to explain. 24:22 We'll meet a Happy Valley-Goose Bay mother and son originally from Sri Lanka who're proud to be running together in the Trapline Marathon this weekend. 33:37 Doctor's orders -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed their remaining 2023 tour dates until next year as The Boss recovers from peptic ulcer disease. House doctor Peter Lin joins us to explain more about the condition.

17 dollars for a bag of potatoes? Labrador and Indigenous Affairs minister Lisa Dempster will be here to talk about high food costs on the north coast.

Tacora Mines has fallen on financial hard times... and now, the Wabush mine is seeking creditor protection. The CBC's Peter Cowan will explain what we know about the situation so far.

Innu Nation is looking to quash an agreement between Ottawa and NunatuKavut -- but their day in court has been delayed. Heidi Atter will has the details.

Doing a razz or considering buying lines for a fundraiser? The RCMP are reminding people those online lotteries are illegal. We talk to the province about why they're not allowed.

Six and a half years ago, the Liberals said they would create a comprehensive plan to tackle housing and homelessness. What happened? That C-B-C Investigates story.

Connecting communities with composting programs, all across Labrador. We hear from an environmental consultant with dreams of making that happen.

Righting a wrong. We find out how a young Labrador Inuk girl is finally being recognized by name in her final resting spot in London, England.

We hear about a grade three class in North West River hoping to travel the province, postcard by postcard.

A workshop series is coming to Happy Valley-Goose Bay but had to cancel in Lab West because of not enough interest. We hear about the work underway to try and see more women in the trades.

One week - one original song - and one brand new music video - all made in Sheshatshiu - We drop in on the work in progress.

We go back to the Gull Island Gathering... and hear from the oldest Innu elder in Sheshatshiu. The Gull Island Gathering is a special time for Innu of all ages...But for 95 year old Mary Odele Penashue, the Gathering was definitely a time for reflection this year.

Paul was determined to do the 5 km route after putting in many hours at the gym to get back on his feet again. His colleagues and friends from the firehall joined him for the walk to show their support.

A new study shows Indigenous people across the country have far less access to a regular health care provider. We hear about that.

Two dozen women set out with a goal in mind.. And accomplished it earlier this fall. We hear about the Natuashish women's walk.

There's a new resource for adults in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The Murphy Centre's literacy program has come to Labrador And has big dreams for the future.

A total of 126 young athletes in our province were honored this month by Premier Andrew Furey But just one of them was from Labrador. We hear the reaction from a Labradorian sport enthusiast

Two break ins in two days... The people who run the CRB grocery store in North West River are wondering how it can continue.

The library is a great place to read, relax and so much more. Labrador Morning visited the one in Churchill Falls to see what’s on the go.

Tacora Mines is seeking creditor protection to try and help save its finances... and last night, the executive of Tacora met with town councillors and other politicians. Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown will tell us about last night's meeting.

Meet our new host Rhivu Rashid! Our Zack Russell sits down with Rhivu to ask him about his new life in Labrador and to hear some stories from Bangladesh.

We welcome Toronto-based indie-folk duo, Basset, to the studio. We'll get to know them ahead of tonight's show at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre.

A three-year-old in Happy Valley-Goose Bay just got her first taste of victory. Over the weekend, Leyna Pardy won first place in a community scarecrow contest! Leyna's scarecrow is just about the same size as Leyna.

A hypnotist-magician is coming to town in Happy Valley-Goose Bay! We get an inside scoop on the magic that's going to happen.

A Land-based educator was invited to come and present in the Big Land. We hear her dreams for land-based education right across the country.

Eight years, multiple reports and appeals later, and two RNC officers are heading to TWO public hearings. But there's a potential roadblock for the man who made the complaints. That story from our Police and Public Trust series.

Hear from the first day of community meetings at the Inquiry Respecting the Experiences, Treatment and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection system.

No more custom soap for Coastal Soapworks fans. We hear from a Charlottetown owner about why she's closing down her business.

Small businesses will have a chance to shine all week long in Labrador West. We hear all the plans in store for Small Business Week.

Sheshatshiu's Search and Rescue team has a new place to call home. Hear from the grand opening.

It's small business week in Canada...We're checking in with a Labrador company that helps other businesses navigate the challenges of starting up a venture or turning a profit.

October is Seniors Month and one way seniors in Labrador West are keeping active is their weekly bowling. We dropped in to see how their games are going. Are they striking it hot? Or living in the gutter?

The town of Wabush is re-evaluating after Tacora Resources obtained creditor protection. We hear from Wabush mayor Ron Barron.

The inquiry into the child protection system's effect on Innu is back at the Sheshatshiu Youth Centre Community meetings are continuing so all can share their experiences. We hear the details from one of the commissioners.

He's quite possibly the first Punjabi to own a fast food restaurant in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Pargat Singh is from India, and he's now the proud owner of Dairy Queen in town at only 28-years-old. Hear from him.

It's taken 24 years for the men who were abused at Mount Cashel to reach a settlement with the Catholic church.... In Vancouver, a case involving some of the same abusers looks like it could wrap up in less than three.

Put into foster care at age eight, and taken from Sheshatshiu to North Bay Ontario. We hear one woman's story from the inquiry.

There's a new proposal for a potential rare earth mine just across the Quebec border from northern Labrador. Hear from Torngat Metals LTD and the Nunatsiavut Government on the proposal.

Dolly Parton is a much beloved American country singer - but did you know she also promotes the love of reading?? We find out about a free book gifting program that has a Happy Valley-Goose Bay chapter.

A new curling season is around the corner. We speak with Goose Bay Curling Club's president Owen Cousins... and hear about the bonspiels -- and FUNspiels -- in store for this year.

The inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system is continuing in Sheshatshiu. And every day, Innu are sharing powerful, difficult stories about what they've been through.Earlier this week, elder Janet Michel spoke about her personal experience. And a warning, the piece you're about to hear involves residential school trauma and sexual assault.

What are your experiences of gender-affirming care? An LGBTQ+ advocacy organization is coming to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and wants to hear from members of the queer community and health care providers.

The government has faced scrutiny in recent weeks over housing issues. Political leaders have defended themselves by saying they've created 750 new housing options in the past couple of years. But what does that actually mean? You may be surprised at the answer.

Welcome baskets, a new online community hub... the Labrador Straits are pulling out all the stops to make people feel more at home. We learn about the Labrador Straits Welcoming Communities Strategy.

Best practices for going into Indigenous communities, industry developments... Filmmaking in Labrador is set to be front and center at the St. John's International Film Festival on Sunday.

Helping create better school food environments in this province. Food First NL is looking for a School Food Coordinator. We find out more about the job and why it's an important position to fill.

We find out what the buzz is at Murray Perrett's farm in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Special Olympians from Labrador West won big at the provincial awards this year. We meet some of those athletes.

Hops are a key ingredient for beer and some ciders, and it turns out the hop plants grow quite abundantly in Labrador. Something Sara McCarthy and her wife Jessica Dahn found out when they experimented with growing them. We'll stop by their home.

Innu Nation says it will no longer take part in round table meetings with Premier Andrew Furey. Innu Nation Grand Chief Simon Pokue is on the line now to help explain why.

This year, protests erupted across the country over curriculum related to sexual orientation and gender in schools. There were three in this province. But, what is actually being taught in schools? And why is it so controversial? CBC's Darrell Roberts has been digging into this issue.

Tonight a virtual library talk is hoping to make you rethink midlife With a virtual talk from a midlife expert

The province's carbon capture origin story... after the announcement of the innovation challenge last week- we learned about the political influencer who has been passionately pushing for Carbon capture and storage behind the scenes...Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper talks about his interest.

We check in on the Be Kind community group in Lab West... and hear why they're calling on more young people to volunteer.

Over the past few months, we've seen protests over LGBTQ content in schools. But what's actually happening in schools in this province?

If you have type 1 diabetes, it may seem like an impossible dream to avoid thinking about your blood sugar. But a new provincial pilot project is giving kids hope for blood sugar readings and insulin delivery.

Big teaching opportunities in the Big Land. We hear why nine education students are touring Labrador... and hear what they're learning about teaching during their trip.

Banish the Beard! A local Wabush resident is putting his beard up for donation. Kent Tarrent will let the highest donor to his cancer fundraiser, cut off his 4 year old beard, which is over 16 inches long.

It's supposed to be an extension of mental health care in Labrador...but a new six-bed mental health unit at the Labrador Health Centre still isn't open. We find out what's happening.

We speak to a Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman who says some Hallowe'en decorations can cross a line... and can actually trigger painful, traumatic memories.

The inquiry looking into how Innu children in care were treated is continuing community meetings this week We hear from one of the speakers in Sheshatshiu.

A Sheshatshiu man says a member of the local church preyed on him as a child. We hear his testimony from the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care.

A Lab West man who loves Halloween isn't letting a recent health ailment get in the way of having some fun. We hear about his toe-tally unique trick or treat bag,

Proper funding for beds as children grow, proper funding for food on medical trips. A former foster parent will tell us what supports are lacking in the system.

The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care has to help children who age out of the system That's according to Michel Nuna. We hear what he told the inquiry yesterday.

A bodybuilder from Happy Valley-Goose Bay won a big competition in Houston, Texas. That award came with ten grand. We catch up with Tyler Jones.

The team at Innu Education is hitting the road, has been hard at work preparing for the future. Now it's time for them to find out what other First Nations are doing to ensure.

A travelling exhibition is giving residential school survivors the space to share their own stories, in their own words.

Small batch beers made with Labrador-grown hops! We find out what's brewing in Labrador West!

The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care has wrapped up in Sheshatshiu. We hear about the final day.

We hear a few people form Labrador tell their ghost stories, that will send a chill down your spine!

The federal government wants more people to use electric heat pumps as a way to heat their homes rather than home oil furnaces. Now, it's offering some incentives for rural Canadians. Labrador MP, Yvonne Jones fills us in.

A teen from Labrador City backflipped his way to the top in gymnastics this year. We meet Gabe Flynn, the province's gymnastics athlete of the year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year...for children! It's Hallowe'en. And we're dropping by a school in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to hear just how excited they are.

Don't throw your jack-o-lantern in the junk tomorrow! That's the plea of one Makkovik gardener. We hear how to add your pumpkin to the community compost pile.

A group of artisans are getting together to help mend what might be broken They're holding mending Mondays in the Labrador Straits.

A residential school survivor in Nain says he would rather see the Moravian church apologize than the province. We hear his perspective.

The Premier is going to each Nunatsiavut community to deliver an apology to residential school survivors. We hear from Nunatsiavut on why this is happening now.

Oooky, spooky and a little bit kooky. Haunted house season is upon us! Zack dared to venture through the haunted house at the Labrador Friendship Center here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay... and we hear a little of what that sounded like.

The province's long-awaited apology to Nunatsiavut residential school survivors began yesterday. We hear from survivors in Rigolet and Postville.

Hallowe'en has come and gone for another year... but now it's time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. We hear how that holiday is celebrated in the Philippines.

We told you about the “toes” in the trick or treat bags, we get to hear the reaction of someone who found one of the “toes”.

Drinking tea is a BREW-tiful thing. We find why a Happy Valley-Goose Bay man is passionate about harvesting local plants to make his own tea.

Woman of Labrador...a play based on Elizabeth Goudie's much beloved memoir...is returning to Happy Valley-Goose Bay!

A group in North West River is looking for traditional recipes of the area. We dig into that.

We hear some of the Premier's apology to residential school survivors in Rigolet and Postville yesterday.

The Red Bay whale display has a new home. We hear about an open house taking place today.

A residential school survivor says she's going to see what the province has to say But would prefer if they stayed to listen to survivors Instead of apologizing and leaving

For some residential school survivors and their family members, Premier Andrew Furey's apologies are helping their healing journey. But others have decided to avoid the provincial apologies. We hear reaction to the residential school survivor apologies in Makkovik and Hopedale on Thursday.

We hear how it sounded Thursday when Premier Andrew Furey brought his apology to residential school survivors in Makkovik and Hopedale.

We bring you the latest on the rebirth of the Green Depot in Labrador West

Mary Ann Penashue, a painter from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, is doing her second exhibit at the Christine Parker Gallery in St. John's. Ahead of her exhibit, she sat down with Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter to talk about her art.

They want to help shape the future for Indigenous youth in Labrador but they need your help to do it. We hear from Indigenous Youth Roots.

We surveyed 100 Labradorians. What family will be on Family Feud Canada tonight? The #1 answer was The Martins from Labrador West. We hear about their adventure.

We hear from a residential school survivor who says the premier's apology took too long -- and we hear why he wants the province to prove that it's serious about truth and reconciliation.

Food brings people closer together... even if things get prickly with everyone in the kitchen.... We're dropping by the Gull Island Gathering to learn how porcupine is prepared for the cooking pot.

The premier has apologized to residential school survivors in Nunatsiavut. But how will the province support survivors on the North Coast from here? We hear what Inuit leaders are watching for in the wake of the provincial apologies.

Pigs who love pumpkins. We're dropping by Taiga Valley farm just outside of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We meet some piggies and speak with farmer Brian Davis, who's been taking your Hallowe'en pumpkins.

It's a chance for all levels of the fisheries to come together And Torngat Secretariat is looking for more harvesters to take part. We hear about the Nunatsiavut Fisheries.

Rain or shine, nothing stops this runner! We tell you the story of an ultramarathon runner from HVGB who ran fifty kilometers under some pretty nasty conditions.

Well, it's starting to feel very winter-y this morning in Happy Valley-Goose Bay... and as someone from Bangladesh, I need a little advice. We hear some Labrador winter wisdom from shoppers outside the Happy Valley-Goose Bay co-op yesterday.

A story of struggle and immense pride… we speak with author Rhea Rollmann about her new book on queer history in the province.

Why has there been a delay in opening the new mental health unit in Happy Valley-Goose Bay? We put that question to Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services.

A new historical account of the perseverance, resilience and strength of traditional Inuit life has just been published. We speak to two of the people behind the project.

The province is making a push to reduce poverty and hunger, especially among children. We hear about the new Poverty Reduction Plan and what it means for Labrador.

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Labrador West Ministerial Food Bank is offering up its annual Christmas hampers.

We hear how a southern Labrador resident who's originally from Mauritius is finally getting the opportunity to celebrate Diwali with her community.

The Nunatsiavut government is seeking to create an Inuit protected area surrounding the Torngats We hear what that would mean and what kind of protection it would involve.

Rigolet students have been learning all about the Indigenous soldiers from their community who have served. We learn about them too, when we speak with their teacher.

The NunatuKavut Community Council wants to continue the conversation on wellbeing and violence prevention. We hear about a series of events planned for people in the community.

We hear from an 8 year old who finds throat singing addictive... and we learn more about the Kaviguak drum dancer group in Makkovik.

Being on the open road and strumming his guitar have helped him through the years... Now a man who grew up in Labrador is hoping to raise money so more kids can have instruments. We hear about his cycling journey across the province.

The Martin family from Wabush took a turn on Family Feud Canada and they won! Not once, not twice, but three times. We chat with them about their adventure.

The Cartwright Fire Department is putting out a desperate plea for members, and they say they're not alone in struggling for volunteers. But the deputy fire chief has some ideas that might help.

It’s Taylor Swift's world and we’re just living in it. But there is a price to pay for such fandom, we speak with a resident of Labrador City who was scammed out of a large sum of money.

The Aboriginal sport and recreation circle hopes to start up archery programs right throughout the province... So they're hoping to coach the coaches in their own communities.

The tap water is too salty to drink or cook with in Natuashish right now. We talk to a resident about how the community is coping at the moment.

A cookie, a smile, and a chance to support your local Search and Rescue team. You can find it all at Tom Hortons in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We bring you the details.

Clare's Law is now in effect in our province. But a Woman's Centre in Labrador says it's just one step in what's needed to help victims of violence. We hear from a social worker for more.

The topic of diabetes is one we all might be familiar with... but imagine living with it for 32 years. Michele Wood join us in the studio today to talk about her journey.

According to Nutrition North, Nain has the HIGHEST grocery costs of any community in the program. We hear from two researchers keeping a close eye on the Nutrition North subsidy--and we drop by the Northmart in Nain to hear from shoppers.

A beloved old house in Paradise River, Labrador succumbed to a fire earlier this month. We learn why the house was considered a landmark in the community for many years -- and we hear some stories about what life was like inside that home.

It took folks in Central Labrador a while to get the news that World War One was over. We tell you how they found out several months later.

Applications are open for the Roland Shears Community Christmas Hampers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear all the details on how to apply.

A show dedicated to Inukituk language recently resumed after being paused for several months. We hear from the new host and the senior producer of OKâlaKatiget Society Radio.

Santa’s elves were in Wabush this week helping Mission Kitty Thrift shop. They were setting up their Christmas section, just in time for the holidays. We take you there.

Are you looking for ways to help create a greener planet? An event coming up this Friday in Labrador City can offer ideas. We hear about it.

What do our seniors in the province need right now? The seniors advocate has twelve recommendations to help. We hear about her latest report

A Labrador fisherman says there's been lots of lessons learned with new modernizing equipment. We hear about his first season with an automatic longline system.

It's a chance to learn about the roots of addiction, without stigmatizing the addiction itself. The Nunatsiavut Government is offering a treatment program focused on healing through land and culture. It takes place in Nain for five days, starting on Monday. It's run by the Trauma and Addictions Community Mobile Treatment Team. Hear from the team.

It's a project to spread some light! Emily Best is a pottery artist and teacher in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. All summer she's been working with people in the community to create lanterns to shine around town. Best is holding an exhibit to showcase the lanterns this weekend. Hear from her and two participants.

The Chief of Mushuau Innu First Nation said people are making their way onto the reserve to sell drugs as annual payouts are coming soon. While at the same time, Chief John Nui said they are mouring three recent deaths.

Smile cookies at Tim Hortons in Labrador West were raising money for Hope Haven, the women's transition house. The cookies were so good, they sold out in just two days. Now there's another sweet treat available! Hear from Nicole Young, Executive Director of Hope Haven.

Kids from all across Labrador are stepping into the spotlight this week, for the 48th annual Creative Arts Festival! We speak to festival co-founder Tim Borlase.

It's research week at the Labrador Campus, and one area of focus is expanding our traditional understanding of learning and sharing. A workshop for students tonight is looking at understanding through more than the written word.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance and we talk to a member from the community on why this day is so important.

Two disability advocates in Happy Valley-Goose Bay say more needs to be done to improve accessibility in town. We hear their concerns... and get a response from Mayor Andrews.

He's been in St. John's for over a year, and his world is scarcely bigger than his basement apartment. Michael Saunders desperately wants to go home, but he has complex needs, and no one can figure out how to get him there.

While world energy gh2 revises its Environmental Statement before the provincial government, some people living on the port au port peninsula wait and worry.

If you're a young person struggling right now, or if you know a young person who is, we tell you about the resources available from Kids Help Phone.

Would you chop off a beard that was four years old and 17 inches long? One Wabush resident did it for Air Daffodil. We were there for the shave.

It's research week at the Labrador Campus of Memorial University. We hear about a session happening today that will help people learn from the land

Any major fire is potentially tragic, especially if the fire department can't help. That's the danger facing some communities. Earlier this week, we heard from Terry Gullage, the Deputy Fire Chief in Cartwright. He told us that a shortage of firefighters could leave them unable to respond to some emergencies as they issued an urgent plea for volunteers. While some people have responded, Gullage says the province should do more in-community training to help recruitment. The province says there are regional training officers who can do in-community training and technology is helping train firefighters as well. Hear from Robert Fowler, the Fire Commissioner for the province.

A two-point-nine earthquake was recorded near Postville a few weeks ago. It happened about 18-kilometres below the crust of the earth. We're going to hear more.

The Indigenous Tourism Association in Canada wants to help northern Indigenous businesses get accredited. So they can have access to promotion and funding. They're holding workshops to help.

The NunatuKavut Community Council has withdrawn a court case against the Federal Government. We hear more on what it was all about.

A provincial grant is helping women take part in cultural retreats. We hear about the program from the Mokami Status of Women Council and Labrador Friendship Centre

Murder mysteries, ancestral lore, unconventional family structures... there's no shortage of variety at the Creative Arts Festival this year! We meet some of the Labrador teens writing and performing plays for the festival.

We meet a Labrador Morning devotee from Down Under! She lives among kangaroos, wombats and snakes, but listens to our show every night.

What do Labrador West residents want in a new park that caters to seniors? We drop in to hear that discussion.

If you're looking for a doctor, you might find one on the phone or on your computer. We find out about the provincial government's new plans for virtual health care.

Food First N-L is working to get country foods into long term care in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We get an update on how that work is going so far

From high flying cartwheels to using sphero-robots to make art...we catch up with some students from the Labrador coast taking part in this year's Labrador Creative Arts Festival.

We continue looking into the day two UFOs came to Black Tickle, and we hear about the mysterious fire that burned in a bog.

A night of appreciation for local businesses. We hear about business awards given out by the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce last weekend.

Feel like dancing this Saturday night in Labrador West?? How about dancing to help raise money for toys this holiday season?? We hear all about the Toys for Joys annual fundraising dance.

We hear from two Labrador West groups prioritizing parents this holiday season. We hear about the "Sponsor a Mom" and "Sponsor a Dad" fundraisers

The long term care home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is blown away by the public's generosity this year. We hear about a gift initiative for seniors.

Overcrowded, underfunded. Housing on the north coast of Labrador is in the national spotlight. We bring you a special report.

Some had hoped Prime Minister Trudeau would prioritize the seal ban during talks with EU leaders in St. John's last week. We hear from a Rigolet artist about how the EU's ban on seal products is continuing to hurt Inuit crafters

We meet a mischievous pair of identical twin pilots, working for Air Borealis here in Labrador... and we learn the best way to tell the twin tricksters apart.

The Inquiry into the treatment of Innu Children in care is gathering statements in Natuashish this week We learn what supports will be available for people during this time

The Black Tickle UFO isn't the only time we've seen mysterious things in Labrador's skies. We take a wider view.

A whirlwind meeting of international leaders in downtown St. John's.... We get the inside scoop on what went down at Friday's Canada-EU Summit.... Peter Cowan tells us more.

Ice, Ice... Maybe? Coming up, we'll check in with SmartICE about current conditions on the north coast.

People with disabilities could receive, at maximum, about $200 a month from the federal government’s new Canada Disability Act. But advocates say that isn’t nearly enough to help lift people out of poverty. We hear from Nancy Reid, the executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL.

Did Happy Valley-Goose Bay nursing students pay out of pocket for work experience in St. John's? Will they be reimbursed for their travels? These questions sparked some squabbles in the House of Assembly yesterday. We hear what that sounded like.

Labrador youth are in Ottawa this week to network and learn about future career opportunities. We hear from two of them.

Mental health care in Labrador was highlighted at the House of Assembly yesterday.We hear from the MHA for Torngat Mountains on this issue, and then hear response from the provincial Minister of Health.

Do you think it's fair if the host of the turkey drive has never seen a turkey? We thought it isn't just unfair... it's downright unacceptable. So, Rhivu went to his very first turkey meet-and-greet... all while wearing a turkey suit.

Inuit elder Alex Saunders used to hunt seals commercially for a decade....but a lot would have to change for the Labrador fisher to get back into it. We hear some of his stories and thoughts on the European and U.S. bans on seal products.

The loss of a grandmother and finding a way back to culture... We hear from the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care in Natuashish.

Memorial University and NunatuKavut want to learn more about sea ice effects in central and southern Labrador. We hear about what's been observed so far...

This weekend it might be the end of the world… on stage at the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre, anyway. We learn about the play "Mad Gravity" -- and hear from some cast and crew in the local production.

Stephen Hillier led a happy life as a home care worker. Now, he's relying on food hampers to survive. He says he never saw it coming...and he's not alone.

The Innu School Board and Sheshatshiu School want to talk about revitalizing Innu-aimun in schools. They're inviting the community to a special meeting all about this on Friday. We hear the details.

We speak with the only active processor of seal products in this province, and find out if any products are actually making it into a European market ...that after the President of the European Commission said an exemption for Indigenous harvesters is working.

You've probably heard of a few local craft breweries. But a local brewery selling beer made with locally-grown hops?? That's pretty local! We hear about Iron Rock's latest hyper-local beer.

Nunatsiavut was born 18 years ago....we ask President Johannes Lampe about the accomplishments and the challenges still facing Labrador Inuit.

This month is the 20th Anniversary for Labrador West's chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The group is holding a ceremony on Monday to honor those who have been lost to impaired driving. We hear all the details -- and learn more about the group's history.

An Innu man wants people to know what the child protection system did to his brother We hear from him at the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care in Natuashish.

A woman's experience being taken out of northern Labrador and placed in North Bay. We continue our coverage of the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care.

The MHA for Torngat Mountains is calling the housing situation in Nunatsiavut "a violation of human rights." We hear from Lela Evans about the federal housing advocate's report on Inuit housing.

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s a busy but happy time for most. But that isn’t the case for everyone. If you’re dealing with grief this season, or know someone who is, there is an event you might be interested in.

Have you ever wondered how Lego turns into passion and serious art? Well, there's a dedicated group for just that. We hear from the vice president of Newfoundland and Labrador Lego Users Group.

The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care has wrapped for the year.We hear about what's next as we look toward January.

Breathing new life into the Paddon Home. We speak with Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper about a new collaborative approach to health care, coming soon to the iconic building in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

A husband and wife duo are working to share the beauty of Natuashish's land and people We hear from them.

You're out for a cross-country ski, relaxing in nature... only to happen upon a jeep on the trails. We hear about the jeep jamming up a Menihek Nordic Ski club trail in Labrador West.

Rick Kennedy, regional manager for Labrador with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, said there is a specific piece of equipment that was causing issues and NL Hydro staff are working to replace it.

Torngat Secretariat has finished a moose survey in the Nain area. Now they're sharing those results back to the community. We get a preview.

Free French classes are being offered at the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We check in with the teacher about how class is going.

From bars on windows....and security cameras...to now hiring an overnight security guard. We hear what Leander Baikie is doing to try and protect his businesses from break-and-enters in North West River.

A modern, feminist twist on "A Christmas Carol," a ballet performance, a magician and mentalist... there's all kinds of theatre to take in this holiday season. We bring you our monthly preview of performances at the Lawrence O'Brien Centre and the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre.

Skidoo season is here! We're kicking off our weekly winter trail update series, starting in Labrador West. Meet the incoming president of the White Wolf Snowmobile Club.

The Labrador West Francophone community is marking a golden anniversary. The association keeping the language strong looks back at the past and into the future.

Find out the latest events happening right throughout Labrador and how you can partake!

The Nain couple stop by the studio in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to talk Christmas and gospel songs, Christmas traditions and more.

Well its our annual turkey drive. Join us as we raise money and get turkeys, as well as hear from some special guests!

If you suddenly find yourself catwalking alongside all professional models, how'd you feel? We hear Coralee Evoy's story from the 4th Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week.

There's concern in Natuashish that traditional Innu crafts might fade. We speak with a crafter and her former student about their hopes for the future. .

If you're looking for a place to rent in the province, you may find tough competition from an unexpected source. The health authority is spending millions on rent for travel nurses and locums and it's pricing others out of the market. We have that story.

The Rigolet community freezer is back in business after some funding challenges. We hear about the efforts to get it back up and running

In Nunatsiavut, helmets are no longer required for drivers or passengers in off-road vehicles.. that is, if you're outside Nunatsiavut communities. We hear from President Lampe about the new "Helmets Act."

According to a report released this morning, you need to earn almost 27 dollars an hour in Labrador to earn a "living wage"... and Labrador also has one of the highest living wages in the entire country. We learn more.

Serious allegations are coming from inside Her Majesty's Penitentiary .. from inmates who say they were brutally beaten by guards... one of those inmates making the allegations died last week. We bring you that exclusive story.

It's shaping up to be a warmer than average winter this year. Environment and Climate Change Canada will shed light on their winter seasonal outlook.

5 Wing Goose Bay welcomed over 300 stranded airline passengers to its barracks Sunday. We hear from one of those passengers.

Inuit-led conservation was in the spotlight at COP28. We check in with Nunatsiavut Government's Jim Goudie who attended the UN Conference on Climate Change in Dubai.

The lack of affordable childcare is driving up the cost of living for many families in this province, according to a recent report. And that means people need to earn more in order to make ends meet.

The NunatuKavut Community Council is once again able to offer mental health services. They also hope it's the start of a bigger program they're working toward.

We talked about a new report on Monday's show... saying that in Labrador, you have to earn almost 27 dollars to get by. But that report hasn't escaped scrutiny. We hear some criticism of that report from the MHA for Torngat Mountains.

It's "A Christmas Carol" with a modern twist... we hear about a theatrical performance in Labrador West, telling the tale of ELEANOR Scrooge.

A Labrador couple say something needs to change after a man almost starved while waiting for a specialist.

We find out how a man from Rigolet tells the weather by incorporating knowledge that's been passed down to him from elders like his grandfather.

Snowmobilers in Labrador West have many great skidoo trails to ride on. A new group in Labrador West is wanting to do the same for the summer and fall for ATV’s, motorbikes and side by sides.

The NunatuKavut Community Council is getting more than a million dollars for language programming.

The Centre for Canadian Policy Alternatives released its report on the living wage for Newfoundland & Labrador. That's the amount people should be paid, in order to make ends meet and according to the authors, a living wage for Labrador and the Northern Pennisula is almost $27/hr. Jacqueline Winters moved to Rigolet from Makkovik about five years ago. She explains the challenges for her and other families.

Hear about events from West to central and up the coast! Everything from markets to running and a song on top.

A new tourism venture is hoping to bring more people to Labrador and northern Quebec. It's a partnership with Destination Labrador, Tourism Côte-Nord, the Francophone association of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the community economic development corporation.

The Labrador Marine boats are running later into the winter than previous years. That has the local search and rescue and snowmobile club are warning people around Happy Valley-Goose Bay about ice conditions. The two have started a new campaign with signs to help spread the word.

The Sheshatshiu Innu School's culture cabin is being put to good use. Kids learn how to light fires, cook food, hear stories, set snares and more. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter dropped by earlier this month to meet up with the Grade 5 class.

There's a big need for seniors housing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We'll found out what the Housing and Homelessness Coalition is doing to give seniors an affordable place to call home. Jackie Compton-Hobbs is the Chair of the coalition's Board of Directors. She dropped by our Happy Valley-Goose Bay studio and spoke with Labrador Morning's John Gaudi.

Julia Manstan, owner of Pimp My Nails Plus beauty salon, has given up her Christmas tree side hustle this year. She explained why to Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn.

Coralee Evoy was the only model from Labrador at the 4th Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, and wore clothing designed and stitched together by her cousin April Allen - the owner of Stitched by April. Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid spoke with April last week.

One family's display has become a local landmark, inspiration site and photography backdrop! Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke with Warick and Elaine Chubbs from St. Lewis.

Wet enough for ya? That’s the question many residents of Labrador West have been asking. Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn hit the streets for reaction to the weather in Lab West. Following this, we asked David Neil of Environment Canada why we're getting all this warm weather.

Labrador City is dedicating a Christmas tree to "the memory of our loved ones" at Centennial Playground, and everyone is invited to tie a ribbon bearing their loved one's name on the tree. Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn spoke with Evelyn Ryan, the special events coordinator with the Town of Labrador City.

A Nain man says if he was ordering a Christmas tree for Beyoncé, he might be able to understand the shipping cost. But he was just trying to ship a tree from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to his home in Nain, and he's pretty upset that his shipping costs have tripled since last year. Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid spoke with Rex Holwell of Nain and Philip Earle of Air Borealis.

Labrador Marine has been operating the Kamutik W later than usual this December. We received an explanation from Captain Austin Daley, the general manager of Labrador Marine.

Southern Labrador has no snow as we head into Christmas. It's something that's hard to believe for Port Hope-Simpson's cross country ski coordinator Roxanne Notley. We then head up to the north coast to check in with Julie Dicker ahead of what could be the community's first green Christmas.

We checked back in with David Neil, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Their faces inspired pandemonium in stores everywhere -- including in Hart's store in Labrador West. Betty Tulk and Shannon Karlson shared their recollections with Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn.

A group of nurses are now trained to be sexual assault nurse examiners. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke with Crystal Spontanio, manager at the Labrador Health Centre emergency room. Following this, she spoke with Stacey Hoffe, executive director of the Mokami Status of Women Council. They've been calling for sexual assault nurse examiner training in Labrador for over two years.

It's been tough to track down a real Christmas tree for sale in Labrador West this year. Lisa Jenkins drove to Churchill Falls and back in pursuit of a real Christmas tree. She spoke with Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn about why she made an almost 500 kilometre round-trip.

The aroma of apples and burning candles will fill the Nain Moravian church this Christmas Eve. Joan and Sam Dicker told Labrador Morning's John Gaudi all about the special "Christingle" traditions in Nain.

MetalQuest Mining could potentially lay down the tracks for an electric train in Labrador! But first, the company needs a partner willing to help foot the multibillion dollar bill. Labrador Morning's Andrea McGuire spoke with CEO Harry Barr.

It's a traditional traveling box used for hundreds of years, and still today. We heard about a Komatik Box workshop bringing men and boys together. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke with Clint and Carter Clark.

Megan Rich's first language is Innu-aimun and she wants the same for her young son, Daniel. Megan says that's a challenge for anyone raising children in Sheshatshiu. Now she's gotten something to try and help: a sweater reminding people to speak Innu-aimun.

It's the start of a new year and with it comes that perennial question: do you have any New Year's Resolutions? A registered psychologist says you might want to rethink the idea that you have to start fresh.

Slush is a favourite Christmas drink but one woman in Labrador City decided to take it to the next level. She had 12 Days of Slush-mas for her mother-in-law who was visiting from Nova Scotia and it became a town effort.

Amy Norman and Bob Parsons reflect on the past year for their respective arts and culture centres and look ahead to what is coming up next.

Gail King had a true love of fitness. She died on December 29th. Now, her loved ones are taking part in a January Fitness Challenge in her memory and encouraging others to join in.

Many hockey fans are reeling after Canada's recent loss at the World Juniors, including a large group from Labrador West who were there to witness it. Hear from one of the group members.

Tonight, children in Nunatsiavut will be hanging their stockings once again before receiving gifts from Nalujuit when they arrive tomorrow on January 6th, or old Christmas. Hear all about the tradition.

He ran movie nights back in the days of reel-to-reels, could often be heard strumming his favourite Gerald Mitchell songs, and eventually became the first AngajukKak in Makkovik. Barry Andersen remembers Herbert Jacque.

Canadians may be used to Ukrainian Christmas on January 6th and 7th, but this holiday season, they are celebrating along with other Christians in Canada. Ernest and Natalia Kurish hope Canadians learn Ukraine's history.

During Christmas, the Smokey Mountain Ski Club is usually bustling with activity, but that hasn't been the case this year. Hear the latest from the ski club president.

It's been a bit more than a year since the first Ukrainian families began arriving to Labrador. We check in with a couple of them to see how the first year went.

The Moravian Church in Happy Valley-Goose Bay was visited by four Nalujuit keeping a long standing tradition alive.

It was raining in December, and the snow still isn't falling very much in Labrador. So, what's up? We speak with a Environment Canada meteorologist.

There has been a lot on the go in Rigolet with construction at a rink and craft shop, along with a new groomer and drag. Hear from the Rigolet Inuit Community Government for more.

The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA says fosters are urgently needed at the moment -- especially since there's no room at the shelter for about 40 dogs from Natuashish. We hear more.

A photo posted on Facebook showed tracks in the snow at the mouth of a local river. Those tracks indicated that riders had been running their machines over a wide stretch of open water. Hear from the White Wolf Snowmobile Club in Lab West for a safety warning.

"The New Fly Fisher" has profiled the Big Land Fishing Lodge. The two co-owners, took over the lodge at the beginning of the pandemic. Hear about the filming process and latest developments on the lodge.

On January 2nd, the airline announced its transition towards a cashless payment system in the name of "modernizing and enhancing" the travel experience. This move has sparked a wave of criticism on social media as many people are worried about those who don't have bank accounts.

John Graham moved to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in January of 1987. Hear a walk down memory lane.

It's already the 2nd week of January...and there's not much snow on the ground. We ask people in Happy Valley-Goose bay what they think of the scarcity of snow.

CBC has heard dozens of complaints on the public wifi at Crooks Lake and Cartwright Junction being password protected, while the province says it's a server issue that should be resolved in the coming weeks.

Finding affordable childcare is a big obstacle facing many parents, especially given the high cost of living in Labrador. We speak with a Happy Valley-Goose Bay Mother about what needs to change.

Children in Hopedale are learning more than math and spelling at school...Three Life Skills teachers are making sure they know their culture and traditions.

The provincial government is trying to lessen the financial burden on people who have to travel for medical reasons by looking at the out-of-pocket cost for some flights, mileage allowance and per diem rates.

For youth under 30, there's often sports, craft sessions, music lessons and more, but once you're not a youth and not yet a senior, there can be a lack of programs. Tracy Denniston explains how they're working to fill the gap.

Innu Nation and several of its members have launched a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The suit is on behalf of Innu who experienced mistreatment in day schools in Sheshatshiu, Davis Inlet and Natuashish. It was filed yesterday in Supreme Court. Hear from Grand Chief Simon Pokue.

Mina Campbell is asking for anyone with used saw blades to send them her way for her to make new uluit with the metal blades, including at an upcoming workshop. It's a crafting passion she discovered during the pandemic.

The new rule Hockey N-L handed down for minor boys hockey doesn't sit well with some Labrador hockey families.

There's freshly fallen snow here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and more snow could be coming over the weekend. So how are those snowmobile trails looking? Listen for our weekly update.

An avid birder in Forteau says there's been a lack of birds at his birdfeeder this winter. We'll hear the details.

People on the North Coast are waiting to see if the cold temperatures will stick around so sea ice can continue to form and get thick for safe winter travel. Hear the latest in sea ice conditions from Rex Holwell with SmartICE.

The Nain community management committee with SmartICE has been working to create a booklet with dozens of Inuttitut words and pictures. They are launching it today.

There's quite a view from the top of the Point Amour lighthouse, but with that view could come danger. That Point Amour lighthouse is the setting for Kevin Major's latest murder mystery novel. It's called "Five for Forteau."

Last year's Cain's Quest is still fresh in the minds of John and Mark Nui. The racers from Natuashish made it as far as Port Hope Simpson at the time, but then the treacherous conditions brought on by warm weather and heavy rains- brought their route to an end. Hear their thoughts on this years' race.

Ivy Pijogge-Andrews hopes to help food insecurity in Natuashish. She has opened the first food bank in Natuashish. She runs it by herself, gathering all the donations and distributing food to families in need.

A credit counsellor says loans that promise quick, easy cash at very high interest might look like a solution to your money problems, but they cause a lot more problems than they solve.

Cain's Quest will be here before we know it, but after last year's cancellation and during a winter with less snow and ice than usual, how's this year's race plan shaping up? Hear from Cain's Quest chairperson Chris Lacey.

The forecast is calling for a winter storm that is expected to bring plenty of snow and high winds to the Labrador coast and the Upper Lake Melville area. Hear from Meteorologist David Neil from the Gander Weather Office.

Does a bundle of tangled yarn tie you up in knots? Hear about the joys of untangling and hear why a Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman is asking for donations of knotted yarn and jewelry.

High winds and heavy snow are expected for most of Labrador over the next couple of days. We stopped by Terrington Co-op in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to see what people are doing to prepare.

Two Labrador West teams took home the gold at curling provincials. Hear from the women's team on how they got together just before the tournament started.

The "Cops Colosseum" in Makkovik is well loved by the community and now has some new improvements. RCMP officer Benjamin Williams shares the latest.

Antlers are the canvas of choice for Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Christopher Combdon. Hear how he got started.

There's a new place to eat in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Mamattuk is officially open to the public today. The restaurant promises a "refined dining experience." Hear from Nunacor CEO, Andy Turnbull.

Snowmobile teams competing in Cain's Quest are keeping a close eye on the weather in the lead-up to the race in March. Edward Blake Rudkowski is a rookie, teaming up with Max Penashue this year, who is a veteran Cain's Quest racer. Hear what he's watching for.

The Nunatsiavut Government is calling on any beneficiaries to apply to go to the gathering. Hear from the Arts Program Coordinator.

The filmmaker behind "Nalujuk Night" is back in Nain. Not only is she filming herself, she's helping youth get behind the camera.

Taking part in the Canada Summer Games is a big dream for many young athletes, but first, you need to make it to the tryouts in St. John's which isn't necessarily easy if you live in Labrador. First Light is offering a travel subsidy to some Indigenous athletes from the North Coast to help.

Food banks might be in more demand than ever before. To help, the Labrador Friendship Centre is looking for new volunteers. Hear what items are in demand and how you can get involved.

Rich Lewis and his kids love hockey, and they don't have to go very far to play a game. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi dropped by again to see what the rink looks like this winter.

Snow days when there isn't any snow - regular classes when it seems stormy out. A lot of us wonder what goes into deciding when its a snow day. We got all the details from Terry Hall, Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, Operations.

After over three years of negotiations, Air Borealis pilots now have their first-ever collective agreement. Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid spoke with Captain Tim Perry, the Canadian president of the Air Line Pilots Association.

The inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system is officially starting formal hearings. But the meetings are going to look very different than meetings held over the past few months. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to Inquiry Commissioner Anastasia Qupee.

He's collected a treasure trove of tunes from this province, he's played with musical legends, and he's even won the Order of Canada! Now, Kelly Russell is bringing his recent one-man show called "Who Knit Ya?" to Labrador.

When he's not outside in the woods, he's posting videos about...being outside in the woods! This morning we introduced you to our new Outdoor columnist, Charlie White from Cold Brook, in Bay St. George.

They are the leaders, innovators and creators in our communities, and the CBC needs your help to find them. The CBC's Katie Jackson told us all about our Black Changemakers series. She's a Community Engagement Producer for CBC Atlantic.

Mary Pia Benuen told her story yesterday, as the Inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care resumed in Sheshatshiu. We heard her memories of a childhood controlled by the forces of the government and the church.

We talked spider genitalia and other bug-related business with local scientist Sean McCann. He is a Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-foods Canada, and he's hosting a talk in Goose Bay Wednesday night at 7:00 PM. You can find a link for that on the Labrador Campus Facebook page.

Sharing ideas in an open and easy conversation is one of the keys to building a healthier community, and the Mushuau Innu Health Commission wants to start a conversation. That's why community Sharing Circles are being held this week in Natuashish, with everyone welcome. We got all the details from the Health Commission's Karla Lambert.

Inspire Labrador is a partnership between the College of the North Atlantic and a group called Small Economy Works, and starting in March, it will be available to local entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 30. Rachael Borlase is the director of operations at Small Economy Works, and Jeanien Cooper is an instructor with Inspire Labrador. They joined us in studio with all the details.

Nominations for the East Coast Music Awards were announced yesterday, and among the nominees are Labrador's own Silver Wolf Band. Frontman Jamie Jackman joined us to talk about their nomination for Indigenous Artist of the Year, and everything else in store for 2024.

The treatment of Innu in healthcare and the difference between past Innu health to modern day took center stage at the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care. Mary Pia Benuen spoke about what she saw at the local hospital in the 7 years she worked there in the 1990s.

The L'Anse au Clair Volunteer Fire Department used to get their tanks filled in Goose Bay. But now they can do it themselves, thanks to a new Breathing Air Compressor. The CBC's Sarah Antle spoke to fire chief Jamie O'Brien about how the compressor will make the community safer.

How does this sound for a summer vacation? A sea expedition — starting in Nain and heading up through the Canadian Arctic. If that sounds like a good way to spend your time off, then you'll want to apply for a Students on Ice expedition. We got all the details from expedition leader Geoff Green.

It's a pretty quiet place these days, but the one-room schoolhouse in Indian Cove still stands strong. Dale Jarvis is the executive director of Heritage NL. He told us why it has been named a new Registered Heritage Structure in this province.

Housing, employment, transportation are just some of the issues on the table for the upcoming Future of Lab West Summit. Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn spoke with Lydia Rickards, the executive director of the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce.

Combating the racism Indigenous people face in our justice, healthcare, child protection and education systems is no small feat. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi dropped by a forum held by the Nunatisavut Government in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We heard from Nunatsiavut's Minster of Health and Social Development, Gerald Asivak, and the youngest participant in this week's forum, Samantha Saksagiak from Nain.

The challenges of providing social programs are being laid out for inquiry commissioners this week. Helen Aster testified to the inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu children in care on Tuesday and Wednesday.

St. John’s has been dealing with record cold temperatures, but that won't impress most of us in Labrador. Labrador Mornings Darryl Dinn hit the streets of Lab City to see how much sympathy people have for chilly St. John’s.

How does this sound for a summer vacation? A sea expedition — starting in Nain and heading up through the Canadian Arctic. If that sounds like a good way to spend your time off, then you'll want to apply for a Students on Ice expedition. We got all the details from expedition leader Geoff Green.

Combating the racism Indigenous people face in our justice, healthcare, child protection and education systems is no small feat. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi dropped by a forum held by the Nunatisavut Government in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We heard from Nunatsiavut's Minster of Health and Social Development, Gerald Asivak, and the youngest participant in this week's forum, Samantha Saksagiak from Nain.

The challenges of providing social programs are being laid out for inquiry commissioners this week. Helen Aster testified to the inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu children in care on Tuesday and Wednesday.

This week, children at Peacock Primary are joining kids around the world to nurture kindness. John Gaudi spoke to students Dasi Obed, Prayla Farrant, Samson Neave and Maverick Duchesne and guidance councilor Valerie Sheppard at Peacock Primary who can teach us a lot about being kind to yourself and to others.

It's a pretty quiet place these days, but the one-room schoolhouse in Indian Cove still stands strong. Dale Jarvis is the executive director of Heritage NL. He told us why it has been named a new Registered Heritage Structure in this province.

There's no substitute for reading and literacy when it comes to childhood development. On Family Literacy Day, the whole family can pitch in to help. We talk to a librarian Ronda Kent about how.

St. John’s has been dealing with record cold temperatures, but that won't impress most of us in Labrador. Labrador Mornings Darryl Dinn hit the streets of Lab City to see how much sympathy people have for chilly St. John’s.

Housing, employment, transportation are just some of the issues on the table for the upcoming Future of Lab West Summit. Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn spoke with Lydia Rickards, the executive director of the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce.

A front line worker has seen first hand the impact of removing children from their families and their culture, and their efforts to reconnect as adults. We hear from the executive director behind Sheshatshiu's group and emergency homes, Janet Bellefleur.

If you wanna travel by snowmobile along parts of the north coast, you need to know the latest conditions of winter trails. Now, we take a look at Nunatsiavut trails that SmartICE is maintaining this year.

The housing crisis facing the Inuit is so comprehensive, it's hard to know where to begin. We ask the federal housing advocate Marie-Josée Houle for her thoughts as well as Johannes Lampe on where the solutions can be found.

Jack Penashue spent decades working with vulnerable families in Sheshatshiu, working as an addictions counsellor, social worker and community development officer. Last week, he shared his perspective at the Inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system. Now first a warning, Penashue will be talking about children being removed from their homes.

A few days ago, we took you to a forum in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, about the racism Indigenous people face in the justice, healthcare, child protection and education systems. We heard from the youngest participant, Samantha Saksagiak, as well as Nunatsiavut's Minister of Health and Social Development Gerald Asivak. Both shared how racism has impacted them, personally. Hilary Fry organized the forum. She's the Indigenous Health Relations Manager with Nunatsiavut Government.

The annual CBC Canada Reads debate begins in March, with five books vying for the 2024 title. Now, a local business in Labrador West is hosting its own version of the same debate. Hear from Iron Rock Brewing's Lisa Parmiter.

A coffee shop in Labrador West is hoping to fight the winter blues. With the help of local students, they are selling coffee that might also put a morning smile on peoples' faces.

The skiing in Lab City is second to none, and now the Canadian Masters Cross-Country Ski Championships are coming back for a third time. Hear from the club president ahead of the event.

There's a new program for Innu teachers. It's a partnership between MTIE and McGill's Faculty of Education. We hear all the details from the programs student support manager Nykesha Gregorie.

An anonymous poster has made the rounds in Western Labrador thanking newcomers for their help in the region. We learn more about it, what it says and how it’s been received. We speak to Regional Director for the Association Of New Canadians in Labrador West, Bill Soper

We're continuing our coverage into the Inquiry respecting the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system. We hear from Jack Penashue about the history of the Innu, and how history impacts Innu today.

Cheap flights to Europe are on deck, but flying to Labrador's North Coast costs a mint! We find out how costly air travel in-and-out of Nunatsiavut is affecting Labrador Inuit.

We're heading to St. Lewis this morning to check in with resident Warrick Chubbs who keeps a close eye on the conditions, and faithfully records information into his trusty log-book.

We hear about the collective glint caused by veils of ice crystals in the sky... and we learn how those ice crystals can form sun dogs, light pillars, and other atmospheric illusions. It sounds pretty mystical... but it's all grounded in science!

It's a small but mighty contribution to a good cause. We hear how you can help families who travel to stay at Ronald McDonald House in St. John's. Christina Morgan is the director of development at Ronald McDonald House in St. John's. She spoke with the CBC"s Jamie Fitzpatrick

If you live in Nunatsiavut, and you've ever dreamed of starting your own business... the Nunatsiavut Economic Development team wants to give you a hand. We hear more about their tour to spread business knowledge to Labrador Inuit. For more on this tour, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to Mary Andersen--otherwise known as "Binky." Andersen is a business development officer with the Nunatsiavut Government

Faiths Haven Animal Shelter Discount boutique in Lab West has been closed for a few months. They are about to reopen and we have all the details. Labrador Mornings Darryl Dinn spoke with Kelley Pafford, President of Faiths Haven.

An eight-week program to help survivors and people facing interpartner violence is set to begin in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear the details on how people can take part. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to Mokami's Executive Director, Stacey Hoffe.

An Inuk artist originally from Nain just won a major theatre award in this province! We hear all about Sophie Angnatok's upcoming show "Coming Full Circle"

A community mural will soon light up at the Seniors home in Forteau. It's an initiative started by the seniors services office. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to Aimee Buckle, with the senior services office.

We hear some stories about going to the charming one-room schoolhouse in Indian Cove, and why it's especially meaningful for it be designated a registered heritage structure by Heritage NL. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi speaks to Carl Bradley.

February is Violence Prevention month here in Newfoundland and Labrador. We hear how the Labrador West Status of Women Council is marking the occasion. Darryl Dinn was there and spoke with Zonya Crewe - the executive director of the Labrador West Status of Women Council - to learn about all their plans for the month

We get an ice report from down in the Charlottetown area, For our weekly trails report. Dwight Campbell joins us.

What's the Happs tells you all about different events taking place in Labrador over the next week. Zack Russell talks about each event taking place.

The insurance company "Manulife" will ONLY cover certain specialty prescriptions if you get them filled at a Loblaw's-owned pharmacy. But how will this work in Labrador, where we don't have any Loblaw's-owned pharmacies? We hear concerns about the new Manulife-Loblaw's prescription drug deal from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay pharmacist. Kelly Norman is the head pharmacist at Warr's Pharmacy. She shared her thoughts on the Manulife-Loblaw's deal with Labrador Morning's Andrea McGuire.

Most of us know what it's like to experience big emotions... and we often have a few tricks to help us calm down. Now, a Labrador West teacher is bringing "calming kits" into the classroom. Amanda Downey is an instructional resource teacher at AP Low. She spoke with Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn about the project.

Rise up! We find why a Mary's Harbour man is so passionate about making delicious creations using local ingredients... and we'll hear some of his new, experimental twists on classic fare. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi speaks to Jim Jones.

The first winners of Nunatsiavut's Inuttitut and Cultural Preservation Recognition Awards have been announced! Anyone in Nunatsiavut over age 15 could be nominated for the two awards, which will be given out annually. This year, Hopedale's Nicholas Flowers won the Inuttitut award and Nain's Maria Merkuratsuk won the cultural award.

Manulife customers will now need to pick up about 260 specialty drugs at a Loblaw-owned pharmacy, if they want those prescriptions covered. But with no Loblaw-owned pharmacies in Labrador, a pharmacist and politician say something needs to change.

It takes a lot to stop the mail from being delivered these days, but back 40, 50, 100 years ago, it was a different story. Dave Paddon is a retired pilot who spent years flying between communities on the coast of Labrador, often with a full load of local mail. He reminisces to mark the day.

Multiple apartments at Mom's Place on White Crescent were ransacked and RCMP are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Manulife Insurance has backed down. We hear why the company has reversed a decision that could have caused problems for customers in Labrador.

If you are a young Inuk and are interested in being a voice for change in sexual health culture, there's an opportunity for you. To learn more about the opportunity, Rhivu spoke with Malaya Kisa-Knickelbein .

Polar bears are at the top of the food chain in the arctic. But every year, Inuit hunt a small number of the bears, to continue their traditional practices. We hear from a hunter who took down a polar bear near Nain last Friday. Reben Nochasak told Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter how he hunted his "nanuk" this year.

A sentencing circle will be happening in Hopedale in March. But before then, the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a session for people to learn how they can take part. For more, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to James Igloliorte.

If you or someone you know is trans or a parent of a trans youth, there is a virtual meeting tonight that might answer many questions they have about Canadian law and how it affects them. Labrador Mornings Darryl Dinn spoke with Julie Temple, Parent group facilitator for Trans Youth NL.

It's a berry fit for a Queen! This morning, we give you a glimpse of spring as we learn about the small but mighty black currant. Elaine Chubbs spoke with Labrador Morning's John Gaudi about a very special berry.

A Kindergarten class in Hopedale is learning about shots for animals, rabies risks, caring for injured animals and more... We hear about the vet clinic they've set up in their classroom!The unique set up was created by teacher, Sophia Hewitt. She joined a few of the students--or veterinarians in training--to talk about it with Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter.

We're throwing the spotlight once again on our monthly theatre check-in here on Labrador Morning. You hear from the managers of Labrador arts and culture centers, Amy Norman and Bob parsons.

A different kind of therapy for grief is spreading around Nunatsiavut. We hear about a workshop in Makkovik tonight. For all the details, Lito Libres spoke to Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter.

When food takes over your whole life, it might be a sign of eating disorder. We talk about the scope of the problem, and how to recognize it. Paul Thomey is the executive director of Eating disorder of NL and joins us.

The doors will soon re-open at the Labrador Straits Green Depot, a year-and-a-half after the facility shut down. We hear from the new operator about why recycling is making a comeback in the Straits. Dexter Linstead is the operator. He spoke about his new venture with Labrador Morning's Jamie Fitzpatrick

A battle is brewing here in Labrador.... a battle of the bands, that is..! If you're a band from anywhere in Labrador and you want to be the opening act for Iron Fest this year, we give you all the details on how to enter. Evelyn Ryan is the special events coordinator for the town of Labrador City, and Devon Thompson is a guitarist with the band Luce Ends--which won the Battle of the Bands last year.They spoke with Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn

German soldiers are wrapping up their final days of training out on the land in Labrador. Their commander will tell us how they enjoyed the winter wilderness. To learn more about their experience, Rhivu spoke with German Army commander Colonel John Bauer.

There's a new opportunity for youth to head out onto the land near Rigolet. We hear about new winter programing from the Torngat Secretariat. For all the details, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to David Borish.

Remember the electric bus that was supposed to come to Happy Valley-Goose Bay? We hear an update from the mayor for the latest on that plan.

Pancake breakfasts, Valentine's Day dances, mukluk-making courses... Zack will be back with what's the haps in Labrador this week!

From Rigolet to New York City is a long haul, especially if you're looking to make it in the world of high fashion. But April Allen is there, getting set for her show at New York Fashion week, along with a team of models from Labrador. April Allen and Raeann Brown speak to Labrador morning host Rhivu.

Starlink will help travelers stay connected at a couple of new spots on the Trans Labrador Highway. We hear from south coast drivers about what this change means to them. Nina Pye and Melita Paul spoke to Labrador morning's Heidi Atter.

Skidoo season has been underway in Labrador West for several weeks. We check on the state of the trails with the president of the White Wolf Snowmobile Club.

It's the announcement everyone in Labrador City was waiting for. The headliner for this summer's IronFest was revealed last night. we're joined by Kevin Roul, Director of IronFest and One Track Productions.

A mine in Labrador West has been extended a lifeline. We hear more details about a tentative deal for Tacora Resources.

A vigil tomorrow night will remember and celebrate the life of Loretta Saunders. Loretta's cousin, Samantha Newman, is the organizer. She spoke to Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter.

The NunatuKavut Community Council has made some big changes to their constitution We hear from the chief governance officer, Amy Hudson.

Time lapse cameras along the trail are taking Postville by storm. We hear from one of the researchers about a wilderness show people can't get enough of. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter spoke to May Wang. May is a PhD student at Dalhousie University.

Today on Labrador Morning, we're joining you live from the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. That's because it's time for our annual pancake breakfast show. This is part two of that live.

Today on Labrador Morning, we're joining you live from the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. That's because it's time for our annual pancake breakfast show. This is part one of that live.

Many in Labrador West don’t realize there is a hidden population of unhoused folks. We get an update on the current situation in the region. Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn met Michelene Gray, a support worker with the Labrador West Housing and Homeless Coalition,to find out more about housing issues in Lab West.

The Housing Minister will give an update on the proposed multipurpsoe shelter for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and housing issues along the north coast.

A Makkovik woman has created some beautiful, and risk-eh valentine's day cards.Andrea Andersen is from Makkovik and now lives in Iqaluit. Andersen spoke to Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter

The way people travel and hunt and live in Labrador is changing as quickly as the sea ice. We hear from one Port Hope Simpson man who recalls his life in Williams Harbour. George Russell spoke with the CBCs Sarah Antle about the changing sea ice and what that means to him.

The Supreme Court of Canada has declared the federal Indigenous child welfare law constitutional We hear why that decision is an important one for Innu Nation.

What can children teach us about love? A lot! That's what Rhivu found out on a school visit yesterday. We take you there.

The sea ice season began later than normal and this month is expected to be three to four degrees above average. But the sea ice is almost to the average! We hear the latest from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Snowmobiling is a beloved pastime all over the Big Land, and trail-groomers play a big role in making the magic happen. Our reporter Darryl Dinn went out for a spin on a snowmobile groomer with White Wolf Snowmobile Club president Todd Kent.

There was an outpouring of love for the late Loretta Saunders in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday. We hear from some of her family members who spoke at that vigil.

Cartwright gardener David Elson says there are a number of ways to help food security, but it’ll take some hard work and cooperation. We hear from him and Food First NL’s new regional food animator, Dana Marshall.

Wabush fire chief Marvin Butler pleaded guilty to driving under the influence earlier this week. We hear reaction from Josephine Gaulton-Rowe, the Labrador West vice-president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Educator and expedition leader Jason Edmunds is making waves with the Explorers’ Club—an international society dedicated to science and research. We speak to him about this recent honour.

A serious snowmobile accident in Nain was just the start of trouble for the Jenkins family—navigating the healthcare system proved to be the real uphill battle. We hear their story.

A snowmobile drag race, watch parties for Rupaul’s Drag Race, game nights and more. Zack brings us this week’s roundup of Labrador events

We hear from Labrador Morning reporter John Gaudi about the new Atlantic Voice documentary he co-produced, "To Grow in Love." We'll hear more about the first big traditional Nigerian wedding at the heart of that doc.

Well, the verdict's in... Cain's Quest is going ahead this year. We hear from the chair of Cain's Quest, Chris Lacey, about how organizers made that decision.

We're getting snow around Happy Valley-Goose Bay but what does this mean for the trails? We checked in with the Grand River Snowmobile Club president Greg Wheeler.

Cain's Quest is a-go! We'll hear reaction from some racers and a Labrador West business man supplying a lot of racers with their gear, coming up.

Makkovik AngujukKak Barry Andersen tells us about the big fall of snow in his community

It's the start of something mor! We'll catch up with the co-owner of Mor Meats, Niamh Roche, and hear about the brand new space for their shop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Makkovik’s Janine Lightfoot has been named Inuk Woman of the Year by the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada! She spoke with Weekend AM’s Melissa Tobin.

Badminton, Labrathon, ball hockey and so much more. The winter sports meet is in full swing in Makkovik We hear from one young spectator about what its like having it in his home community. 

A budding crafter is sharing her culture with others through workshops. We hear about Stashin Penashue's baby tea dolls. 

To Grow in Love....We are re-airing an CBC Atlantic Voice documentary about a big traditional Nigeria wedding held in this province last summer. Our Labrador Morning's John Gaudi had a hand in it, and he stops by to tell us more. 

We dig into the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay's budget for this year... and learn a little more about the electric bus coming to town here soon. Mayor George Andrews will joins us.

It's the final day of one of the biggest sports competitions on the north coast. We hear from proud Makkovik parent Roberta Baikie-Andersen.

We caught up with some very fancy people at a high tea in Wabush last week, and heard all about their fancy hats, scones and cucumber sandwiches.

We take you to a wedding hall for a big traditional Nigerian wedding as we continue sharing a new CBC Atlantic Voice documentary with you this week.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is updating a community-based coastal resource inventory in Labrador, and they want to hear from you! We spoke with GIS consultant Paola Vincent.

This province spent almost $36 million on travel nurses between April and August of last year, according to a recent report in the Globe and Mail. We hear reaction from NDP MHA Lela Evans.

It’s a skill many Elders have, we learn how to identify a bird's age and gender by its wing! 

If the Province is offering incentives and searching the globe to fill nursing positions, then why are so few graduating nursing students being offered full-time permanent positions? We hear from two nursing students asking that very question.

It’s a gathering place for Indigenous families, and a place for kids to get ready for school. The Little Tree Family Centre has re-opened in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 

We bring you back to a big traditional Nigerian wedding celebrating the union of Toluwani and Ekene. Today is the big day when the couple ties the knot! Labrador Morning's John Gaudi helped to make the documentary which first aired on CBC's Atlantic Voice on the weekend. 

We get a reaction from the Leader of the Provincial Government's official opposition about reporting that millions are being spent on travel nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

We hear from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay parent, who said accommodations for Team Indigenous youth at the NL Games in Gander weren’t what they’d expected. We also hear from the co-chairs of the NL Games.

We catch up with a couple of teams scouting the Cain's Quest race route, and find out what the conditions are like on the south coast of Labrador. Spoiler alert: it's pretty rough in places. 

Labrador's Silver Wolf Band is heading to the north coast, and they’re bringing a documentary crew along for the ride. We hear from the band.

Training reserve army members for combat, and using local Labrador knowledge to do so.We hear about a military exercise in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

A 15 year old cross-country skier from Labrador West is heading to the Special Olympics in Calgary. We hear from the young athlete.

Yesterday was Day 1 of the "Future of Lab West Summit," bringing leaders of all kinds to the region.  We heard from a few attendees.

Health care, energy issues, housing are just some of the topics up for discussion at the "Future of Lab West Summit" this week. We hear from the keynote speaker of that summit, Premier Andrew Furey.

We learn more about the early days of travel nursing here in Labrador. We hear from a registered nurse originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, who meets all kinds of travel nurses from this province at her workplace in Nova Scotia.

We catch up with Rigolet designer April Allen after her show-- and Times Square Billboard -- at New York Fashion week. 

We bring you the finale of "To Grow in Love" a CBC documentary about a Nigerian wedding. We head on over to the wedding reception for a fun time with the bride and groom, their families and all the guests.

An offer that might have extended a lifeline to Wabush's Scully Mine could be in jeopardy. We hear the latest on Tacora Resources' financial situation

What do you do when nothing comes out of the taps, and you have a sudden day off from work? Labrador Morning's John Gaudi asked people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay how they made out during yesterday's water shut-off.

The Loran Award is a scholarship given out every year to promising Grade 12 students across Canada. This year, more than five thousand students applied, and only 90 were chosen as finalists. St. Lewis student Aidan Sampson is one of them. 

In a clean sweep of the competition, Team Indigenous won gold in five rounds of team badminton yesterday: boys singles, girls singles, boys doubles, girls doubles and mixed doubles. We hear from two of the young athletes.

Basketball regionals, a parka making session and Nanuk training. Zack brings us all the happs this week in Labrador.

Back on the radar … for the first time in decades, the German Air Force is looking at bringing low-level flight training back to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle explains.

Memorial University’s Labrador Campus is hosting a three-part virtual seminar series called “Let’s Talk About Race.” We hear from Paul Adjei, the Memorial University professor hosting that series.

For the first time, Labrador will have its own provincial dart team in the national championships! We hear from two dart champions on Team Labrador.

We talk to Minister John Abbott about a recent national meeting with transportation ministers across the country, and ask about transportation challenges here in Labrador.

Sheshatshiu Innu school hosted its first basketball regionals tournament over the weekend. Labrador Morning's John Gaudi drops by to fill us in on the action-packed games.

The Future of Lab West summit has had some major announcements. One was a federal funding announcement to help decarbonize IOC. We hear from IOC president Mike McCann.

Cain's Quest is just days away now, but if something happens to go wrong for any racers along the way who should take responsibility for that rescue? And how can racers prepare for these scenarios? Mervin Wiseman, retired search and rescue coordinator and consulting advisor, gives his opinions and advice.

The tale of rabies in this province is still being written. It's a topic Hugh Whitney has been digging into for years. Whitney worked for 30 years as the Chief Veterinary Officer in our province. Hear an update from him. 

CBC NL has learned the German Air Force is requesting to bring low-level flying back to 5 Wing Goose Bay. Based on documents obtained by the CBC, Premier Andrew Furey wrote a letter to the Defense Minister in the fall where he said he was "keen to get an update on the request" and "his government stands ready and willing to host the German Air Force." Grand Chief Simon Pokue shares his reaction. 

Leaders have been sharing all kinds of ideas on how to improve life in Labrador West,as part of the Future of Lab West summit. On Wednesday, attendees turned their attention to housing issues in the region. Paul Pike is the provincial minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. He took part in a panel discussion on housing and spoke with reporters afterwards.

A long line of "ice swirls," churned by ocean currents just off the Labrador coast, caught an astronaut's eye earlier this month. So the anonymous astronaut took a photo of the spiraling sea ice, photographed from their vantage point on the International Space Station. A NASA satellite also recorded the sea ice swirls in the Labrador Sea and both photos are highlighted on NASA's "Earth Observatory" blog.

Labrador Morning was live from the Two Seasons Inn in Labrador City. Hear from one of the youngest racers, from the fan night, Labrador West's Andrew Milley, Cartwright's Dwight Lethbridge and more. 

The provincial winter games wrapped up in Gander on the weekend. Team Indigenous might have been the proudest group involved, and we're going to meet some members of the squad.

Low-level flying is back on the radar in Labrador. We talk to Happy Valley Goose Bay Mayor George Andrews about the potential return of low-level flight training out of 5 Wing Goose Bay - and why the town is supportive of it.

Cain's Quest is officially underway! We hear what the action at the starting line sounded like yesterday.

Innu youth gathered in Sheshatshiu last week to learn leadership and life skills. We dropped by one of the workshops.

It's the start of the season, and their habits are changing. We hear about polar bear season beginning on the coast.

Cain’s Quest is well underway. We hear from Team 59 - Team Herb’s that included the youngest racer Caleb Cousins.

We hear an update on NunatuKavut's high-efficiency wood stove project in Black Tickle... and learn where that project could go from here.

It's a battle between the Innu communities. We hear about the close Cain's Quest race between Natuashish and Sheshatshiu.

Racers took off on Sunday for the start of Cain's Quest... and now people are excitedly watching for updates on the teams' whereabouts. We hear from one of the volunteers who's tracking them.

Sage, sweet grass, tobacco and more create a traditional medicine bag. Young Innu students were able to craft their own at a recent workshop. We take you there 

How can more country food be brought into our healthcare facilities? That's something that Food First N-L is hoping to talk about this week. We hear about a food summit happening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

A Postville beader got a special message on Etsy, and now her work is part of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We hear from her.

Volunteers play a significant role to keep Cain's Quest running. A long-time volunteer joined us this morning from the Postville checkpoint

We chatted with Colin Rumbolt who won not one, not two, but three medals for cross-country skiing at the National Special Olympics.

They're off to the races! And usually John Nui would be one of those doing Cain's Quest. But this year, he's helping out as a support crew. We hear from him about how his son and nephew are doing in the race.

And it's showtime!! We catch up with the managers of the Lawrence O'brien Arts Centre and the Arts and Culture Centre in Labrador West. 

March is multiculturalism month, and the Association for New Canadians in Forteau has lots planned to bring the community together.

We are busy reporting on Cain's Quest this week, but did you know that our own Zack was a Junior Cain's Quest reporter back in 2014. We found out what that was like.

Lots of excitement as Cain's Quest racers pulled into Nain this week. We speak with the checkpoint lead, Kristie Maggo, to hear what's on the go. 

A new report, developed by Status of Women Council's across the province, is addressing gender-based violence. We hear from the Mokami Status of Women Council executive director. 

And you're invited! We find out about a surprise dinner party for some Cain's Quest teams who were scouting on Labrador South Coast.

A bus filled with Innu youth arrived at Canadian Helicopters for an exciting trip. More than a dozen are off to live on the land this week. We hear what the send-off was like.  

Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Director of Community Services and Recreation has been dismissed without cause by the town council.  Residents rallied behind Travis Ford in a show of support. We bring you what happened at a town council meeting and protest that followed this week.

Are you feeling a little loopy? You will be at the Loppet! We chatted with Birch Brook about their first Loopy Lappet this weekend. 

It's International Women's Day! We find out how St. Andrew's Church in Happy Valley-Goose will be marking the day by putting together care kits for sexual abuse survivors.

A four part documentary series is launching today for International Women's Day! We hear about the first episode featuring someone close to home.

We hear how a Cain's Quest team found shelter and good company after breaking down in the middle of the night. Rookie racer, Edward Blake-Rudkowski, shares his story.

Cain’s Quest has crowned its winner. We were at the finish line to chat with the champs for 2024.

The federal government is looking into opening up National Defense properties to build more housing for military and civilians, but 5 Wing Goose Bay isn't on that list. MP Yvonne Jones says the base is a critical site, not a surplus site that can be opened up right now, but work is ongoing to create more housing in town. 

Threading a needle, picking fabric, batting and more: It takes a lot to create a custom quilt! Now Charlottetown students have learned the skills to make their own! Hear from the teacher and students at William Gillett Academy.

Doom and gloom messaging about the planet can get clicks on social media, but it may be detrimental when it comes to taking action on climate. Hear more from Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Robert Way, a Queen’s university professor who teaches a class about climate change. 

Our winters are changing, and that spells trouble for dog sled racers on the Labrador coast. We hear from one of the race organizers who had to call off the races in Port Hope Simpson. 

We hear from Todd Kent, the founder of Cain’s Quest, about how the race began.

Cain's Quest 2024 came to an emotional close yesterday, with an awards ceremony honoring the fastest and most sportsmanlike racers to cross the finish line. We hear the highlights.

Track that! We caught up with Cain's Quest volunteer tracker David Hawes again. We hear what it was like to track 30 + snowmobile teams on the race route.

The climate is changing, and Elizabeth Penashue says she has never seen a winter quite like this. We hear from the renowned Innu Elder.

We hear from research scientist Bill Merryfield from the Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis about the recent warm weather in Labrador.

The spring migration into Labrador has begun. We put an avid Happy Valley-Goose Bay bird watcher in the hot seat to help us identify birds and their songs.

After collecting 218 cereal boxes, what's your next move? We hear from a group of Wabush grade 4 students collecting and tumbling cereal boxes for a good cause.

Labrador trappers are worried the moose may go the same way as the caribou—that is, if something isn't done to manage the population. We hear from two trappers and the provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

The Provincial Action Network on the Status of Women (PANSOW) released a report this week on gender-based violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. PANSOW co-chair Stacey Hoffe and consultant Ellen Maher highlight some important takeaways from that report for Labradorians.

The First Nation’s residential treatment program is back up and running at a new location. We’ll take you to a recent ceremony for a group of graduates from that program.

The former MHA for the Eagle River District has died. We hear a tribute to the late Ian Strachan—and learn why the Scot was described as being ahead of his time.

The Labrador Regional Theatre Arts Festival is in full swing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.We hear from some of the students taking part.

Innu musicians are taking the stage this weekend at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre! We heard about the upcoming concert “Nteimun Music: A Celebration of Innu Language, Music and Culture.”

Drama students in schools from all over Labrador are wrapping up this year’s festival. We hear from some drama students from Rigolet’s Northern Lights Academy.

Makkovik and Nain have stopped hiring people to mark snowmobile trails between their towns and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. It's due to a lack of provincial funding for the program. We hear from Makkovik AngajukKâk Barry Andersen and Minister of Labrador and Indigenous Affairs Lisa Dempster.

Most Labradorians are accustomed to seeing a twin otter or a helicopter being used for medevacs...but what about a Royal Air Force Vulcan bomber? We hear about a unique mission that goes back to 1967, and learn why Dave Paddon is looking for clues.

We often think of the library as a place to grow our hearts and minds—but why not throw in some lettuce, herbs and flowers, too? We learned all about the new hydroponic garden at the Labrador City Public Library.

There were many heartwarming moments of sportsmanship during Cain’s Quest. But for this year’s Sportmanship Award, Team 72 (Mark’s Legacy) took it home. We hear about the team’s act of generosity during the race.

Mummer's sliding, mini putt on ice, battle of the blades.... there's all kinds of fun to be had during the last weekend of the Labrador West Winter Carnival. We hear all the details.

How did an out-of-province Cain's Quest team—who almost called it quits at the Makkovik checkpoint—finish the race? We hear from Ontario's Team 44 - Muskoka Extreme

Justin Barbour has canoed and trekked more than 1500 kilometers over the past 250 days. We check in with the Newfoundland explorer during his stop in western Labrador.

Crafting, community bonding and human curling. These are some of the happenings in Labrador this week. Zack catches us up with the latest.

A Hopedale man says he faced stigma and inadequate access to food while trying to receive healthcare.We hear his story.

Sheshatshiu's Jolene Ashini could be the first Innu lawyer in Canada. We learn more about what motivated her to pursue this path.

We’re taking you to a Filipino party this week on Labrador Morning! We bring you part 1 of a new documentary set in Happy Valley-Goose Bay called "Baby's Birthday Dance."

Our Darryl Dinn will delve into newly released documents about teacher recruitment and retention in Labrador West.

A week-long climate change workshop kicks off in Nain today. We hear all the details.

We hear the results of last week's Labrador Regional Theatre Arts Festival—and hear from some drama students in Nain and Hopedale.

Caribou rely on caribou lichen (otherwise known as “cladonia rangiferina”) during the winter months. But it's becoming harder to find in some areas of Labrador. We hear about some recent research.

We hear what it meant for Innu student Uapukun Rich to showcase her Innu culture in St. John's this weekend, at the annual "Sharing our Cultures" event at The Rooms.

Inuk elder Bertha Holeiter was committed to the preservation of the Inuttitut language in Labrador. She passed away at the hospital in Happy Valley-Goose Bay earlier this month. We hear a tribute to Bertha from her former husband, Dieter Holeiter.

When you work multiple jobs, it can be hard to get together for a dance rehearsal—but it isn’t impossible. We'll bring you part 2 of the new Atlantic Voice documentary "Baby's Birthday Dance."

The 30th annual jamboree is taking place in Makkovik tonight! Gary Mitchell--the songwriter behind "Makkovik Moonlight"--is coming home for the occasion. We hear from him about tonight's festivities.

Innu Nation is asking a federal court to put an end to an agreement between Ottawa and the NunatuKavut Community Council. The Innu say NunatuKavut members are not Indigenous. We’ll bring you details ahead of that court case.

Innu Nation, Nunatsiavut and ITK leaders convened in Ottawa yesterday, as Innu Nation's court hearing about NunatuKavut identity began. We hear some of what those leaders had to say, and then speak with NunatuKavut Community Council president Todd Russell.

The provincial nurses’ union hopes to expand a pilot project that allows local nurses to cover openings in underserved communities. We’ll hear about it.

We talk to the founders of a new community of women seabird science researchers from right across the globe—including right here in Labrador.

We meet some more members of the Filipino community here in Happy Valley-Goose Bay... including a father-son rapping duo, an 11 year old karaoke enthusiast, and the lead singer of a local Filipino band. We bring you part 3 of the new Atlantic Voice documentary "Baby's Birthday Dance."

Spring into the Library! The Labrador Campus library is celebrating its official opening today, on this first day of spring. We’ll hear from Sarah Papple, the new campus librarian.

One World, Many Stories. We speak with some high school students who took part in the Sharing our Cultures event in Happy Valley-Goose Bay yesterday.

We hear the sounds of dance performers, rappers, and even a banana swinging egg game. We continue airing the new documentary "Baby's Birthday Dance."

Do you know what Harm reduction is? Or how it's implemented in this province? The Labrador Friendship Centre is hosting a summit today to help explain the concept. We hear from one of the organizers.

Have you ever wondered about the sea creatures swimming underneath Labrador waters? We've got a new facebook group for you. It's called "What's Under Nunatsiavut Waters" and we hear all about it.

All good parties must come to an end. We bring you the final excerpt of the radio documentary "Baby's Birthday Dance."

So how did Labrador fare in Budget 2024? We speak with Josh Smee, CEO of Food First NL for his thoughts on the budget, and what it could mean for Labradorians.

Zack takes us all around Labrador for the happenings in your communities.

The Canadian Masters is taking place in Labrador West this weekend. We hear from some of the skiers traveling from far and wide to take part in the races.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association is disappointed with this year’s provincial budget. NLTA president Trent Langdon tells us why.

After a 24-hour postponement, the provincial government delivered the 2024 budget yesterday. We hear some highlights of this year’s budget.

The Northern Lights Players Theatre Company is performing the play “Making God Laugh” this weekend in Labrador West. We’ll hear from some members of the cast and crew.

A musician whose album was nominated for the national Polaris Music Prize is coming to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this weekend. We hear from singer-songwriter Kelly McMichael.

A Malaysian nurse who worked in Labrador communities for many years has written a book about her experiences. We hear from her.

Muslims all over the world have been observing Ramadan for a little over two weeks now. Rhivu speaks with another Bengali resident of Happy Valley-Goose Bay about how she celebrates Ramadan in the Big Land.

When it comes to the content and delivery of this year's provincial budget, NDP MHA Jordan Brown isn't mincing words. We hear from the Labrador West MHA.

Healthcare spending makes up nearly 40 per cent of this province’s budget.  So what do doctors think about how that money is being spent? We hear a budget reaction from the NL Medical Association.

We hear some of what Innu elder Elizabeth Penashue had to say in Ottawa about the federal court hearing on NunatuKavut identity.  We also hear from NunatuKavut Community Council President Todd Russell.

No matter the weather, the school in Hopedale is making sure kids still get outside. We’ll head to a a 'dart outdoors' event that happened last week.

We continue hearing reaction to this year's provincial budget. We speak with the NDP MHA for Torngat Mountains.

Sheshatshiu couple Greg and Jeannie Nuna say the community's at a "breaking point" when it comes to illicit drug use. We hear from them.

Former Member of Parliament Peter Penashue was arrested this weekend after an altercation in Sheshatshiu. He alleges that a dispute over his son’s house is being fueled by drugs. We hear from Penashue and the other party in this dispute, Jeremy Andrew.

Climate change is impacting polar bears around the world. But in Nunatsiavut, the numbers aren't declining as much as one might expect. We hear an update on the Davis Strait population of polar bears.

Innu singer-songwriter David Hart took part in a suicide conference in Sheshatshiu last week. Speaking from personal experience, he shared his thoughts on the importance of speaking openly about suicide.

She was an animal lover, a legendary cook, and a dedicated community volunteer. We pay tribute to the late Caroline Hong, who died after a year-long struggle with cancer this weekend. We hear from her longtime friend, Geoff Goodyear.

We take a trip down memory lane with Joe Goudie to continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Labrador Flag. We learn more about the history of the flag, and hear why Joe is proud of it.

Moravian love feasts, egg hunts, carrying a cross around the community... there are many ways of celebrating Easter in the Big Land. We hear about some Easter traditions in Hopedale and Sheshatshiu

The state of healthcare for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in this province is anything but healthy. That's according to a first-of-its-kind study. We hear some of the results from Quadrangle NL.

This Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the Labrador Flag! We hear from the 87-year-old designer of the flag, Mike Martin, ahead of the anniversary. We also learn about an event happening this Sunday in Labrador West to celebrate the occasion.

We drop by a recent meal of country foods for seniors at Happy Valley-Goose Bay's long-term care home. 

Cain’s Quest winners Randy and Sebastian Malleck recently donated $10,000 of their prize money to the Janeway Children’s Hospital. We talk to Randy Malleck about what it meant to make that donation.

For the first time since 2018, Labrador West's fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society is back. We hear all about the event, which is now known as "Relay Our Way."

Innu elder Elizabeth Penashue is sharing concerns about the impact of low-level flying on the Innu way of life. We heard from her.

The province's health contracts will soon be the subject of scrutiny for the office of the auditor general. We hear why the Labrador West MHA is among those who requested this audit.

Memorial University’s Labrador Campus is launching a new northern-based, Indigenous-led undergraduate program. Ashlee Cunsolo, the vice-provost and dean of the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies, tells us all about it.

It's called suicide first aid. We drop by an “Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training” workshop in Sheshatshiu.

In the wake of the recent drug busts in North West River, we hear from an advocate in the community.

We hear a response from the RCMP about recent criticism surrounding drug dealing and enforcement in Labrador.

Breaking the stigma of suicide to save lives. We hear more from two trainers who delivered suicide first aid in Sheshatshiu last month.

The snow is more "sugary" in Hopedale this year, but Ross Flowers still managed to build a traditional igloo outside his home. We hear from him, inside that igloo.

Eid al-Fitr, one of the two biggest Muslim festivals, is just around the corner. We check in on the Muslim community in Labrador West to learn about their Eid plans, and we’ll hear how Ramadan is going for them.

April is Autism Awareness month! We hear from an organization in Labrador West helping people with autism find work

Some cube lubes, a timer, and—of course—several Rubik's cubes! We dig into Rhivu Rashid's special suitcase before he heads off for some cubing tournaments in the Maritimes this weekend. 

Golf without the flys, and without all the walking. We hear about a new "virtual golf space" in Labrador City.

The Nunatsiavut Government is hatching land, development and housing plans for the next two decades. But first, they want to hear from Nunatsiavut members. We hear how you can contribute your thoughts.

Dancing, fundraisers, and skiing. We check out the happenings around Labrador with Zack for the week of April 5th.

The winter has been much warmer than usual in Labrador this year. We speak to some high school students and hear their thoughts on our changing climate.

The great winged migration! We check in with the Snow Bunting project of Labrador, which is marking its 5th anniversary this year.

From craft beer to local beer. The owners of Iron Rock Brewery hope to convince beer drinkers of all stripes that their homegrown product is worth a try.

The NunatuKavut Community Council is hosting a solar eclipse event in Forteau, complete with snacks and eclipse viewing glasses. We hear the details.

It's a once in a lifetime event! We hear more about the total solar eclipse happening today in some parts of Canada... and learn some tips on viewing the partial solar eclipse here today in Labrador.

The Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection system resumes next week. We hear from Helen Aster, the Social Health Director for Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, about some of the pressing issues Innu face today.

After being closed for about a year, the Association for New Canadians is back up and running in town. We hear from Mélanie Roy, the new Regional Settlement Coordinator in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Ketamine is a relatively new chronic pain treatment—and it’s the only treatment that brings lasting relief to Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Judy Harvey, who injured her back on the job seven years ago. But despite receiving numerous doctor referrals, she’s facing an uphill battle with workers’ compensation. We bring you her story.

This past weekend, Kathy-Lynn Shaw won best supporting actress at the provincial drama festival. We hear from her.

We learn about a Kisiligik workshop happening in Hopedale this month, all about cleaning and stretching sealskin

Wild bird eggs are showing less contamination in Postville this year, following an oil spill near Postville in 2020. We hear the Nunatsiavut Government’s Environmental Assessment Manager.

The Public Legal Information Labrador Office is offering free legal clinics on the south coast this week—offering advice on family law, administrative law, wills and estates. We learn more.

Eid Mubarak! We celebrate the first day of Eid by checking in with our regular Labrador Morning host, Rhivu Rashid, as he celebrates with Muslim community members this morning in Labrador West.

Tony Chubbs—president of the Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association, and a former town councillor—weighs in on some recent financial decisions of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We also hear from Tanya Michelin, who says her municipal enforcement officer job was recently cut due to “budgetary constraints.”

It's a competition in the true spirit of the north. We drop by a shelter building workshop in Hopedale

Get your hiking shoes on... coming up, we tell you what you need to know about this week's Nain Hope Walk.

Keeping the beat alive. We drop by an Inuit drum making workshop for teachers from the North Coast—and learn how they plan to share this knowledge with students, who they say are "hungry" for cultural teachings.

Emotions were high at a special town council meeting in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last night, as councilors motioned to remove Travis Ford from his position as recreation director. For his reaction to last night’s meeting, Travis Ford joins us in studio.

It's an historic time for the province's fishery. We sort through some of the latest news with Chad Strugnell, a crab harvester out of St. Lewis

Wolf sightings in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have a few people on edge. We check in with a provincial ecosystem manager.

As Autism Acceptance Month continues, we hear from Labrador West parent Robin Hillier about what it’s like to raise her autistic four-year-old song, Charles.

As anticipation builds for today's solar eclipse, we hear about an elaborate scientific expedition to North West River for a solar eclipse in 1905.

There's an avalanche safety presentation happening in Hopedale tonight. We hear all about it.

Competitive puzzle solving, a skate-a-thon, celebrating midwifery and more. We hear What’s the Happs in Labrador for the week of April 12th.

It's that time of year when birders dust off their binoculars and search for rare migratory birds. We check in with south coast birder Vernon Buckle

The Journey Project is back in the Big Land, with a new exhibit called “TRANSFORMation: a photo journey by Survivors of Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence.” We hear the details.

The Newfoundland Rogues are back in Sheshatshiu for another basketball camp this week. Players Trey Harrison, Lewis Djonkom and coach Jerry Williams stop by our studio for an update.

The second annual small business market and Job Fair took place yesterday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We take you there.

The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care resumes on Monday. Ahead of next week's hearings, we hear about the need for more core funding for social health programs.

The shot of a lifetime. Alicia Chaulk captured video and photos of a seal pup coming up for air out on the ice in Lake Melville. We hear from Alicia about why patience can pay off when photographing animals—and also hear her concerns about the upcoming seal hunting season.

Love and loss. That’s the theme of Santiago Guzman’s one-person play “Altar,” about a young immigrant originally from Mexico. We learn more about that show, which is being performed this week at the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre.

First Labrador West, now Churchill Falls! The silent book club movement is spreading across the Big Land. We hear from Churchill Falls head librarian Ronda Kent.

Nigerian puff-puffs, Filipino noodles, German sausages and more. We take you to the Association for New Canadians’ potluck in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week.

Them Days held a launch party for its special midwifery issue on Monday. We hear a little of what that sounded like.

We hear all about Team Shark Tech—a crew of students from Labrador Straits Academy building remotely operated vehicles (ROVs.) Last year they attended a world championship competition for building ROVs, and they have high aspirations for this year’s competition, too.

Looking for a unique, low-impact exercise? The Labrador West Status of Women might have an activity just right for you. We’ll take you to a Drum Fit class.

We chat with North West River artist Billy Gauthier, who was just nominated for ArtsNL’s prestigious “Artist of the Year” award.

Healing deep wounds after a terrible crime. We meet a Hopedale man heading into a community sentencing circle, four years after he accidentally killed his own brother. 

Gold medals at the Atlantics, a performance by Olympian Elvis Stojko—it's a big week for figure skating in Labrador West. We share some highlights.

Tax increases for the richest Canadians, new defense spending, money for housing and more. Economics professor Tony Fang dives into the details of the federal budget.

If you’re a fan of horror movies and supporting a good cause, you might be interested in a unique fundraiser at a Labrador West animal shelter. I’ll give you a hint… it’s all just "Child’s Play!"

During the fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week, animals at the SPCA received an outpouring of community support. We hear about it

Inuit connections to the land are taking center stage in a National Geographic documentary. We hear from one of the people creating the film.

With the current weather in Labrador, you might be thinking of sowing a few vegetable seeds—but grade 4 students in Wabush are way ahead of gardening season. We drop in on their Earth Day harvest of hydroponically-grown lettuce.

The federal government is launching a new National Pharmacare Plan--and as part of this plan, many kinds of diabetes medication will be covered. We hear reaction to this news from a woman with Type 1 diabetes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.