Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)

Applications are still open for Inspire Labrador -- a 12 week leadership and employment skills program for folks aged 18 to 30. We learn more about the program and why you should apply. 

A Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman says access to long-term care is broken in the community... and after spending two years pleading for a bed for her mother, she'll never deal with the system again.

The sounds of flute and guitar will fill the air at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre tonight. We speak with Duo Beija-Flor in the studio, and hear how they find inspiration in music from all over the world.

MINEx kicked off yesterday in Labrador West. We hear from the keynote speaker, NL Hydro Vice President Walter Parsons, on what the Churchill Falls MOU could mean for power running to Labrador West.

The Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay's Winter Carnival is kicking off this Friday -- we're going to find out what activities they'll have for you to enjoy. 

MINEx kicked off in Labrador West yesterday -- and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones and Labrador Affairs Minister Lisa Dempster had updates to share on fire services at Wabush Airport and a 40 unit seniors housing project in Labrador West.

He moved from India to Labrador's most northern hotel, and checked into his best life.  We meet Pushpinder Behall of the Atsanik Hotel.

The provincial government has put a pause on proposed curriculum changes for grade seven to nine -- a student at Mealy Mountain Collegiate shares their thoughts on how it would negatively impact students.

Childcare access isn't the same everywhere, and YWCA St. John's wants to find out what Labrador families need. They're kicking off a provincial project with consultations in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We find out what they're hoping to learn and how you can take part.

MINEx is kicking off in Labrador West today. The Labrador West Chamber of Commerce previewed this year's event for us.

We hear from an advocate who says environmental concerns about Gull Island are falling by the wayside. She's calling for a new, full environmental assessment of the project.

We hear from a former music teacher on her thoughts about proposed changes to the education curriculum.

It's national heritage week! We tell you how Makkovik is celebrating.

Sliding down the hill, snowmobiling back up: the fun literally did not stop at Tank Farm sliding hill yesterday!

We hear how the Terrington Co-Op in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is being pro-active in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the HST holiday was more of a headache than a help for many small businesses.

Makkovik's own Andrea Andersen just competed at the first ever Avannaa Arctic Games with Team Nunavut in Greenland. We hear about her experience.

It's February 14th, the day all about love. But maybe it's simpler than we all make it out to be. Some kids at Peacock Primary School in Happy Valley-Goose Bay shared with us what they think about love.

We bring you another music pick from Margaret's Mixtape! Margaret Beyere is a grade 12 student in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who's sharing her love of music during Black History Month. And for this week, she shared a special Valentine's Day selection with us.

This Valentine's Day morning, we meet a young couple originally from Ghana and learn how music brought them together. We hear their story--and their singing.

Today is the 33rd annual Women's Memorial March when people across the country will gather to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people. We speak with an Inuk lawyer originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and learn about the essay she recently published reflecting on this occasion.

We talk to the president of United Steel Workers Local 5795 about how Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact the mining industry in Labrador West.

Zack brings you all the things happening this week in Labrador.

Riding high from an advanced training event in Florida and big things on the horizon --we hear from the owners of Inuky Glass Art & Engraving.

Good news for winter sports enthusiasts! The Mount Nascopi Ski Club in Forteau opened this week!

Earlier this month we heard about an overwhelming response for free autism and ADHD assessments -- today we learn about how to get one of those assessments in the public health system.

House builds and renovations are underway in Natuashish -- we hear from Mushuau Innu First Nation Chief John Nui.

Nunatsiavut artists still have time to send crafts to the Aqsarniit Trade Show and Conference in Ottawa next week if they act fast! The deadline is today. We hear more about how artists are getting ready for next week's trade show.

Colder temperatures are settling in but in Makkovik, there are still patches of open water and thin ice near the community. Makkovik angajukKâk Barry Andersen will join us for an update.

There are over 70 cases of syphilis in the Labrador-Grenfell Zone right now, according to NL Health Services. We hear more details on the current outbreak-- and we also hear about a walk-in testing clinic coming up this weekend in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

PAL Airlines has updated its fares for medical travel. We'll hear all about it.

CBC's Darrell Roberts will join us to dig into the details of proposed changes to the province's junior high curriculum. 

Doing something sweet for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? What about something sweet for the seniors in your community? We hear from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman who collects Valentine's Day cards for seniors every year.

Proposed changes to the Junior High curriculum have hit a sour note, especially with music teachers in this province. We hear from the President of the provincial Teacher's Association.  

The market changed yesterday for steel and aluminum producers around the world as Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on all imports of those goods to the United States. We hear from an expert who says this could have a big impact here in Labrador - especially since iron ore and nickel are needed to make those materials.

We hear how a Facebook auction group is sparking memories of the late artist and crafter, Barb Wood.

You've probably heard her voice on the radio every morning — singing the Inuktitut part of Ode to Labrador. But who is the woman behind the song? Labrador Morning's Rhivu Rashid met up with Margaret Metcalfe in Nain.

The ocean shapes life in the North. Now, Nunatsiavummiut youth have a chance to shape the future of ocean science. We hear about a paid training program that connects Inuit knowledge with deep-sea research.

A Labrador-connected family will soon make their big debut on Family Feud Canada! We hear from two of them about how they got on the show, what the experience was like, and why Labradorians are cheering them on.

One woman from Makkovik wants to see a Long Term Care Facility built on the north coast of Labrador. We learn about her and her family's experience. We also hear from the Nunatsiavut deputy minister on whether such a project is possible.

7 teams, 27 games, and almost 2600 stones thrown! We take you to the second annual Big Land Bonspiel and hear why the tournament warmly welcomes curlers and non-curlers alike.

Trump may have put a hold on tariffs, but things remain uncertain for businesses all across the country.  We hear from the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce for their thoughts.