Podcast appearances and mentions of heather scoffield

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her latest budget Tuesday, with big spending plans to increase the housing supply, deliver on commitments to Indigenous people, boost funding to the Canadian military and finally deliver on a promise to create a Canada Disability Benefit. But there is more to the budget's $39.3 billion in new spending than just those big ticket items. There is a little bit of money in there for nearly everyone. It is an election budget, with lots of promises, most of which start to kick in next year. And to pay for it all, without sinking further into deficit and blowing past Freeland's debt-to-GDP ratio, the federal government is increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains, affecting business investments and, with some exceptions, those Canadians earning more than $250,000 from capital gains annually. This week on “It's Political,” we'll look at the government's 2024 spending plan and its decision to target capital gains as a way of raising taxes with economists Armine Yalnizyan and Christopher Ragan. But before that discussion, we'll unpack the budget process and look at the last budget, the 2023 budget, and review its forecasts, its promises and what it actually delivered on. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, WhiteHouse.gov and Right Side Broadcasting. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein, and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. In this episode: Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Christopher Ragan, the director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy, Heather Scoffield, senior vice president of strategy at the Business Council of Canada, Yves Giroux, the Parliamentary Budget officer, Tyler Meredith, a senior fellow at the Munk School and former budget crafter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Kevin Page, the president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, and Evert Lindquist, a University of Victoria School of Public Administration professor. Hosted by Althia Raj.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, I'm really looking forward to today's conversation. Because we've put together a panel of intrepid journalists. With me are: Heather Scoffield, Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist for The Star. Robert Fife, the Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief and former host of CTV's Question Period. And Susan Delacourt, National columnist for The Star, frequent political commentator and 4-time author.  Today's discussion is about Canadian journalism, all the big political stories from 2022 we can fit in to the hour, and what is ahead for 2023.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

0:00 Last month, the federal government announced people in this province would begin paying a new carbon tax starting July first. Hear from Long Range Mountains MP and federal labour minister Gudie Hutchings. While the government subsidies may help with the cost...it may not actually be possible for every home to run a heat pump. Hear from Gander Electrical's Mark Squires. 8:11 The RNC in Labrador West reports having four impaired drivers caught in the last few weeks. They're warning people not to get behind the wheel drunk amid the increase. Mothers Against Drunk Driving held an event to campaign against impaired driving over the weekend. Hear from their event. 14:51 Eric Mistenapeo was much loved by his family and was everybody's friend in Davis Inlet. Eric died by suicide but his sister is making sure he's remembered. Hear from her during a visit to Davis Inlet in August and shared her journey through grief to healing. Please do take care when listening, as their conversation is about coping with suicide. 25:30 Today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association will show off a new system in this province. It's a Helicopter Highline Rescue system... that will soon be available to seven search and rescue groups across the province. Hear from CBC's Garrett Barry. 31:59 It's the National Day of remembrance and action on violence against women. On this day, 14 women were killed in a gender-based attack at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Vigils are set to be held throughout the country. Hear about one in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 36:13 Aspects of the federal government's COVID-19 response will be under the spotlight today. Hear the latest from Ottawa from Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and economics columnist for the Toronto Star

0:00 The Nunatsiavut Government is offering a free wilderness remote first aid course... but spots are filling up fast. We'll hear about the upcoming lessons... and learn why this training is key to running more land-based outings. 8:16 You see them at this time of the year, people standing next to the door of a store asking for a donation to the Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign. The annual event kicked off this past weekend. Hear from Major Byron Kean of the HVGB Salvation Army Citadel. 17:12 The Mushuau Innu in northern Labrador is considering what to do with its old home. Davis Inlet is a sign of despair for many. A place of happy childhood memories for others. A place that became an international symbol of Indigenous injustice, embarrassing the Canadian government into taking action. Hear part one of the radio documentary from CBC's Ariana Kelland. 26:06 Some eager students will be returning to Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John's this morning to pick up where they left off on their Ulu's. The students are making them as part of First Light's Spirit Song Festival. Hear from instructor Mina Campbell. 33:30 Singer-songwriter Gary Mitchell comes from a long line of musical talent in Makkovik. Now he's been busy putting on student workshops and doing live performances this week. He joins us to tell us more. 42:18 The Emergencies Act Inquiry is into its last week of witness testimony and this is the week we hear from the decision makers. Seven cabinet ministers...and the Prime Minister will give their perspectives. To talk about how it may unfold..we are joined by Heather Scoffield. She is Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star.

Will the talks result in action? We look at the COP27 UN climate change conference... and ask whether it's likely to have a meaningful impact. (0:00) Birds of a feather don't always flock together....we hear about some rare sightings across Labrador this fall. (6:29) Indigenous soldiers were rarely recognized for contributions to war, but for this Indigenous Veteran's Day, We visit our archives to hear about a very well-known Indigenous veteran in Labrador. (14:17) Wendy Marsh's late mother, Helen, is always near and dear to her. She placed a plaque on the Birch Island Boardwalk in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in her memory and to honour the good times they shared (21:33) RCMP has increased patrols in the trails in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. But how are they accommodating that with staff? We hear from the RCMP Commissioner and CO of Newfoundland and Labrador. (28:19) We are bringing you part one of a documentary called I still live here. It was created by John Gaudi and follows Mary Ann Nui as she revisits her childhood home of Davis Inlet. (39:33) Heather Scoffield .. Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star brings us the latest from Ottawa........... including a look at the Federal Health Minister's meeting with provincial and territorial counterparts .. about how to solve the crisis in hospitals across the country. (46:26)

This week on "It's Political," we focus on the inflation crisis and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's fall economic update. First, we'll look back on what policies, decisions and events contributed to the current inflation numbers that are putting the squeeze on many Canadian households with Toronto Star Ottawa bureau chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield; Kevin Page, the president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa; and Rebekah Young, Scotiabank's vice-president and head of inclusion and resilience economics. Some of the clips this week were sourced from the CBC, CPAC, CTV, the House of Commons, Policy Speaking, NBC, the BBC, Sky News, BNN Bloomberg, and Omar Alghabra's Twitter feed. “It's Political” is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Sean Pattendon makes our show sound great. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.  

In a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland set out her views on “friend-shoring” and how liberal democracies should address the issue of trade in a global economy. This week, Adam is joined by Heather Scoffield, Ottawa Bureau Chief and Economics Columnist for the Toronto Star to unpack what the Freeland doctrine means for the Liberal Party and all Canadians amidst rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

In a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland set out her views on “friend-shoring” and how liberal democracies should address the issue of trade in a global economy. This week, Adam is joined by Heather Scoffield, Ottawa Bureau Chief and Economics Columnist for the Toronto Star to unpack what the Freeland doctrine means for the Liberal Party and all Canadians amidst rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

People in Pinware are taking stock of their wharf after Hurricane Fiona went through. One resident said the old wharf was useable before the storm but simply dangerous now. (0:00) Last week First Voice released a report on police oversight in Newfoundland and Labrador, we hear from one of the co-chairs of the working group. (6:50) It's Fire Prevention Week - we hear from a fire protection officer about what you should do to keep your home safe. (15:20) Run full tilt. We speak with the Race Director of the Trapline Marathon that took place this past weekend. The races happened on Sunday, but what were the results? (20:58) Remember the convoy protests that occupied Ottawa earlier this year? Hearings begin this week looking at the federal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end those protests .We speak with our Ottawa political watcher Heather Scoffield about that, later. (30:56)

It's a tradition passed down from father to son, but there's a catch. We're going to meet 88-year-old Joachim Nui, the only traditional drummer in Natuashish. (0:00) The NunatuKavut Community Council and English School District are hoping to collaborate. They've signed a memorandum of understanding to bring more Inuit history and Inuttitut to schools. (8:30) We hear from Aimee Chaulk about her experience being separated from her newborn during the pandemic, and how she reconnected with her daughter. (17:39) ParticipACTION's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is out. We speak with the Report Card's Chief Scientific Officer to find out how they're doing. (32:14) Run full tilt. We speak with the Race Director of the Trapline Marathon that's taking place this weekend. The races happen on Sunday, but there are kids races on Saturday, too. (41:24) The federal government's cost of living package.. and the provincial election in Quebec.. We get the latest on what parliamentarians are thinking about this week.. with Toronto Star Ottawa bureau chief Heather Scoffield. (51:07)

(0:00) A book documenting the history of filming making in Labrador is set to be launched during The Big Land Film Festival. To talk about their new book, we speak to co-author Morgan Mills. (6:34) The Manishan Nui Community Gathering is all about sharing. Last week, hundreds of food hampers were put together and distributed to families at the gathering in Gull Island. Hear from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation staff and volunteers as they busily stuffed bags on the live entertainment stage before they were delivered to community members. (14:47) Last week we brought you an update on HVGB's progress in their attempt to bring public transit to the area. After the story aired, we received a call from Stewart Michelin, who voiced his opinion on the matter. You can always give us a call to voice yours at 1-888-699-8255. (16:22) A Labrador craftsperson who recently started posting her sealskin crafts for sale online is fighting back after getting flak for using seal skin. Hear from artist Kayla Bridget Williams, who owns Sandwich Bay Studio in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (24:45) All COVID-19 measures at Canadian borders are coming to an end soon and helping Atlantic Canada in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, Heather Scoffield has our Ottawa Report for what you need to know from the capital.

Guest: Heather Scoffield, economics columnist The latest inflation numbers are in and while it looks to be slowing slightly due to lower gas prices, all other signs show that Canadians are paying higher prices for all kinds of consumer goods. With the Bank of Canada raising interest rates, property values continue to fall and many worry that it will trigger a recession. Heather Scoffield, The Star's economics columnist and Ottawa bureau chief, explains the latest numbers and why more creative solutions are needed. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Matthew Hearn and Raju Mudhar.

An archaeologist tells us about a field school that took place in the Nain area this summer. (0:00) We meet some proud Innu graduates of an Indigenous teacher assistant diploma program offered through Nipissing University. (7:54) It's been one year since two fishermen went missing off the coast of Mary's Harbor. Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins died after their boat was last seen on September 17th, 2021. Russell's mother wants to see real action come out of their deaths, So no other families have to go through advocating for their loved one's search. (19:25) The Mass Casualty Commission in Nova Scotia has uncovered interesting findings in that province about service payment agreements - or lack thereof. (30:08) The province has been reviewing thousands of scans following the discovery of potential errors in mammography results. We speak with Labrador Grenfell Health CEO Heather Brown. (38:34) A look ahead to the Fall sitting of the House of Commons with our Ottawa watcher Heather Scoffield. (50:48)

Charles is King. At 73, with five grandchildren and Camilla by his side, what kind of Monarch will he be? (0:00) We get an update on Gustav Winchester, the goose who was attending Amos Comenius Memorial School in Hopedale. (5:23) Residents of Mud Lake have received a relocation offer from the provincial government. But a physical geographer says the risk of future flooding isn't a climate change issue but a result of the government's dam project. (10:51) Premier Furey welcomed Perry Trimper back into the Liberal caucus yesterday. (24:07) We join a large crowd who gathered to check out the new gas station and store in Sheshatshiu yesterday. (38:26) A new album and a fall tour! We get all the details on what the Silver Wolf band is up to and how you can win a pair of tickets for an upcoming show. (49:26) Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star, will bring us the latest from Ottawa. (55:05)

It's been a summer of extreme heat, drought and forest fires. And the images in parts of Europe and in Newfoundland are downright scary. But this was all predicted, say, climate scientists. (0:00) Heart and Soul...we're dropping by a block party celebrating the life of the late Sandra Earle of Perrault Place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (5:36) A two-spirit educator and teacher was able to shine some light on their identity for Labrador West residents. (16:09) We will hear from Bradley Barker on the recent Drag show that took place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (20:30) Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star, brings us the latest from Ottawa. (32:04)

Conservationists say capelin is vital to the marine ecosystem, but their numbers are shrinking. We hear from Oceana Canada about the impact this will have. (0:00) Safety should be top of mind while fishing. We hear from a fishing company in southern Labrador to see what they are doing to promote that.(6:51) Dennis Burden talkback (12:29) There will be more protected areas across our province because of an agreement between the provincial and federal governments. We hear from a conservation group about that announcement. (14:09) A family in Harbour Breton say they couldn't do anything but wait. When their daughter needed emergency help. (23:44) We hear from a Labrador City mother about the challenges of raising a son with a life-threatening food allergy. (30:30) The Labrador in focus photography program is back for another round. We hear all the details. (39:28) We're heading into a solar maximum, which means more prominent and beautiful northern lights. We hear from one of Labrador West's photographers on capturing the phenomena. (44:38) Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist, Heather Scoffield. She will bring us the latest from the nation's capital. (51:40)

The late Jim Lyall was just a boy when the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador told him and his family that they had to leave Nutak. We bring you to the former community for an emotional ceremony that Jim attended in August 2012. (0:00) We get an update on the one presumptive case of the Avian Flu discovered in Labrador. (7:27) We speak with a past participant of Cain's quest who has some tips and tricks on how to survive the 3,000 km snowmobile race. (10:55) Changing the rules will not change the race! That's' the point a snowmobile club is making regarding sleds with modified exhausts. (17:44) Students at Menihek Highschool in Labrador West organized a walkout last Friday... we'll bring you the details coming up. (22:01) A fan of the royals in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has a present ready for them. We hear from one of the owners of LU Designs. (32:44) Award-winning jazz singer-songwriter Laila Biali performed at the Lawrence O'Brien Art Centre in HVGB. We hear all about last night's show. (38:41) Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star, brings us the latest from the nation's capital. (54:09)

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in Moscow at an annual military parade to justify the war against Ukraine to his people. We get the latest from Andrew Rasiulis, an expert in international affairs. (0:00) We hear how a Managed Alcohol Program could help mitigate the risks of alcohol addiction. (5:53) InukBook has a call out for illustrators for the newest volume in their book series. (13:07) One hundred and sixty-six Ukrainians were given a warm welcome at St. John's International Airport last night... We hear from some of this province's newest residents. (20:53) It's Asian Heritage Month, and this year, the theme is continuing a legacy of greatness. (31:16) Some Innu students had a field trip to the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West to watch how seal skins are cleaned. (36:15) Kids Help Phone is focusing on Indigenous youth.... we'll speak with a representative about their program to connect better. (44:19) We speak with The Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield.She will give us the latest from the nation's capital. (54:56)

How are companies responding to avoid a culture of ageism? We talk to writer Judy Rebick about it (0:00) Wood frogs that are native to Labrador, may be one of the keys to understanding how to help stroke victims (8:16) 2021 was warmer than most years on the water, according to new data from Fisheries and Ocean Canada (18:20) Port Hope-Simpson mayor Margaret Burden joins us to discuss the recent flooding in her town and how the state of the sewer system factors in (24:19) Election day for Ordinary Members of the Nunatsiavut Assembly is today (32:20) We hear from a Montreal company that wants you to plug in and charge up before your next snowmobile adventure (37:00) We bring you the details behind Safe Sleep, a new CBC investigation examining what risk factors were present in more than 1,300 incidents of infant death in Canada (43:13) We hear from Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield (50:36)

As the province gets set to welcome more Ukrainian refugees, we hear from a Ukrainian-Newfoundlander and her friends as they prepare (0:00) Cheryl Hardy's family continues to fight to keep her in Lab West (10:13) This year's theme for national volunteer week is: Volunteers bring heart to Canada's communities, and there's no shortage of that in Labrador (14:41) A mother who moved to Nain because of her daughter's medical needs cannot find a home to stay in (23:27) A travelling photo exhibit meant to give survivors of sexual violence an oppurtunity to express their journey is visiting Labrador this week (38:40) The province's information and privacy commissioner has questions about the documents our government is keeping secret (46:53) We hear from Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield (54:25)

Heather Scoffield is the Ottawa Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star and an award-winning journalist. Previously, she spent almost a decade with the Canadian Press as their Ottawa Bureau Chief and also worked for the Globe and Mail. Heather has spent her career covering economics, public policy, and national politics and has been at the forefront of many of Canada's historic moments. She has also been named as one of Ottawa's 100 most influential people. In this episode of The Honest Talk, Jen and Catherine speak with Heather Scoffield about how journalism has changed for women over the years and the importance of having diverse representation in the news industry. Heather also talks about what made her become a journalist and issues that she thinks are critical in the current context. Finally, she dives into issues that she is passionate about and provides insight on how she managed to have a successful career while raising two kids.

The federal budget last week included some funding for menstrual equity (0:00) We hear from a woman in St. Anthony who was the unwitting host of a polar bear on her own roof (5:11) Polar bear guard of Black Tickle Jeffrey Keefe will weigh in on the recent polar bear sightings along the coastline (10:46) A short film about a fun and frightening legend in Nain is causing quite a buzz (16:03) The provincial budget told the people of Cartwright to start planning for a new school. We hear from Cartwright's mayor (24:20) The HVGB Salvation Army has a new set of wheels. We drop by for a tour this morning (30:03) After three years, affordable seniors housing in Lab West is no closer to reality, and the group behind the idea doesn't know where to turn. We hear from them (36:57) We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star, about the latest on Parliament Hill 43:13)

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for residential schools, so what's the reaction in Canada? (0:00) A fundraising concert for Ukraine is happening at Maxwell's this week (5:52) Simeon Poker's health is only getting worse as he awaits a transplant (9:58) Reactions from Todd Russell about the recent snow crab quota reduction off the Labrador coast (17:46) Many candidates for Ordinary Members of the Nunatsiavut Assembly have come forward. We will hear more from Nanette Blake next (25:35) A couple in Lab West has opened an Asian grocery store to help fill some gaps in the community (31:23) We hear about barking and bark tanning traditions in this province (39:33) We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star, about the up coming federal budget (48:44)

New Canadians were able to get out snowshoeing in Lab West thanks to a free event by the association for new Canadians and Menihek Nordic Ski Club (0:00) Team Gushue is heading into the curling world championship this weekend (7:06) We hear the MHA of Lake Melville talk about the proposed Bay Du Nord project (14:24) Labrador Grenfell Health has a new Medical Officer of Health (22:06) The Twin Cities 50 plus club in Lab West is starting up several initiatives this year to bring people together after being apart for so long during the pandemic (29:14) We speak with an expert about driving tips that can save on fuel (38:41) We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about the latest on Parliament Hill, and what she'll be watching for this week (44:30)

First we hear about the parallels between war and climate change, followed by an update on the ice conditions in the Straight of Belle Isle, and then we break down Labrador's latest snowstorm. Next we hear about a high-efficiency wood stove project, and Lela Evans comments on the rising fuel prices. After that we hear about a class project to help come up with a solution to the seniors housing in Lab West, followed by plans to increase funding for the homeless issue. To close the show, we speak with The Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau Chief and economics columnist Heather Scoffield, as President Zelensky of Ukraine prepares to address Canada's parliamentarians later today.

Brenda Macdougall is the Chair of Métis Family and Community Traditions at the University of Ottawa. She spoke to CBC Unreserved's Host, Rosanna Deerchild, about the origins and misunderstandings of the word itself. You heard about the Health Accord's recommendations yesterday. Today we asked Josh Smee, of advocacy group Food First NL, for his reaction. German Forces have had a long history of training in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Labrador Morning caught up with Captain Ulbert to talk about what German Forces training in Labrador actually looks like. We spoke to Minister Derrick Bragg to get an update on what his department has been doing to enforce the Caribou hunting ban and to help recover Caribou populations. A video of three dogs attacking another has been shared widely on social media and has spiked concern about dogs in Natuashish. Chief John Nui spoke to that. Two million dollars has been announced to renovate empty social housing units in Labrador West. Labrador Morning asked Minister John Abbott to elaborate. The First Page student writing challenge is now open for submissions. It challenges students to think about how present-day issues will play out in 150 years time. To learn more about what the finalist judge may be looking for, Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter gave Sarah Raughley a call. Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa Bureau Chief and Economics Columnist for the Toronto Star, brings us the latest from Ottawa.

Craig Rumbolt, from Mary's Harbour, is being remembered as a man who loved his family, his job and his community. We listend back to a 2019 interview between Craig and Labrador Morning reporter John Gaudi during a tour of the Plant in Mary's Harbour. Prominent feminist activists will be reflecting on the past, present and future of feminism, leadership and power at a panel event today, hosted by Equal Voice NL. To learn more Labrador Morning spoke with panel moderator Leila Beaudoin. There's a program being offered called "Cancer Transitions" which deals with helping people navigate through life after overcoming Cancer. Paula Newhook, of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's, explained the programs details. Yesterday afternoon provincial and federal politicians signed a complex financial agreement regarding the Muskrat Falls Project. Included in the deal: NL Hydro will borrow one billion dollars from the Federal Government and Ottawa will invest an additional billion dollars in the province's portion of the Labrador-Island Link... but the the Innu Nation is continuing to state its disapproval. Premier Andrew Furey and Federal Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan answered questions from reporters after the announcement. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday, Feb 14th, that the Federal Government would be invoking the Emergencies Act to help deal with current issues in Ottawa. We hear some of what he had to say, following that decision. Have you ever wanted to write a true and meaningful story about your, or someone else's, life experiences? Art Force NL is holding a writing course for youth. Ainsley Hawthorn described what the course entails. We are joined again by Heather Scoffield and she elaborated on the details surrounding the invoking of the Emergencies Act, plus other political progressions.

Our national affairs panel looks at the trucker rally in Ottawa and what to expect as MPs return to parliament this week. We talk party leadership and priorities with Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa bureau chief and an economics columnist for the Toronto Star; Marieke Walsh, a parliamentary reporter with The Globe and Mail; and Max Fawcett, lead columnist for the National Observer.

All week we will be bringing you archival tape from the 1983 series I Well Minds The Time that Here and Now created to showcase stories from Labrador. Today we hear an interview host Mike Aucoin did with Sybilla Nitsman back in 1983. Good news for those snowmobiling through Postville this winter. The Ground Search and Rescue team has some new equipment to help if an emergency happens. We speak with Postville AngajukKak Glen Sheppard about it. A couple of MUN medical grads have undertaken research to discover why graduating doctors don't stay in this province to work. We hear from Dr. Andrew O'Keefe. In today's Home for the Holidays we hear a few songs from Leander Baikie and learn how he celebrates the holiday season. Today is Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas book giveaway. Today's book is A Long Journey: Residential Schools in Labrador and Newfoundland. We hear from author Andrea Proctor and Jim Igloliorte, who wrote the foreward. NL Reads is almost halfway through! We speak with Ainsley Hawthorn, reader-advocate for this month's candidate All I Ask by Eva Crocker. Finally, we speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about how Ottawa is handling the Omicron variant, and a look back at issues from earlier this year.

We meet some preschoolers at the Wildflowers Child Care Centre in Gander who showed their kindness by giving up their play time to collect for the food bank. Ever wonder about what people were tuning into before CBC started broadcasting in Upper Lake Melville? We speak with Chris Charland about the history of VOUG: Voice of the Wilderness. Have legal questions and not sure where to turn? There's a free legal clinic tonight with one-on-one consultations with a lawyer. Shirley White of the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador joins us. Diem Saunders is being honoured posthumously as one of the 2021 Human Rights Award recipients of Newfoundland and Labrador. We hear some archival tape from 2017 after they were named one of Amnesty International's Ambassadors of Conscience. A team from Memorial University hopes to improve the research culture of academics working in indigenous communities. We hear from Violet Ford, MUN's VP for Indigenous Research, and VP of Research Neil Bose. It's Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Today we hear about the book Caribou and You by Sara McCarthy and Jessica Dahn. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to break down the political action in Ottawa as the House of Commons winds up it's last week before the holiday break.

She shoots, she scores! We hear about the growth of female minor hockey across the province from Tracey Hatcher of Hockey NL. More homicide cases with not enough experienced lawyers to take them on. CBC Investigates looks at issues facing provincial Crown attorneys. The CBC's Ariana Kelland joins us. Food insecurity has been a common issue during the pandemic. For the latest instalment of CBC NL's Fed Up series, we hear about challenges newcomers have with food insecurity, especially during the pandemic. The Great Caribou Studio in Mary's Harbour has announced a new product called The Mindful Maple Leaf. We speak to Charlene Rumbolt about the details of these keepsakes that are meant to be a reminder and tribute to residential school survivors. Earlier this year you heard about a new Mental Health unit being built in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We receive an update on the project's progress from construction manager Dylan Moss. Tis the season for giving! CBC's annual "Make the Season Kind campaign" has begun. Crosstalk host Adam Walsh joins us to talk about what's coming up this year. Many seniors had a lot of fun this past weekend. We take you to the Labrador Friendship Centre Seniors' Christmas Social. Finally, we speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star to dig into what is happening on Parliament Hill this week, and what we can expect to see in the days before the House of Commons breaks for the holidays.

All month, Sarah Bartlett has been championing her NL Reads selection Some People's Children by Bridget Canning. She joins us to talk about the book today. Want to learn more about the creative process of writing a song, recording it, and adding the finishing touches? A workshop by Music NL is virtually bringing in a Los Angeles music producer to help. We hear from producer Justin Gray. Anyone familiar with Labrador crafts knows the handiwork of Nellie Winters. She has just made her final coat, and the Nunatsiavut Government will be putting it on display in the Assembly Building in Hopedale. We hear from Chantelle Evans from NG's Department of Tourism, and from Nellie Winters. Residents of Mary's Harbour and Lodge Bay gathered outside yesterday while representatives from Labrador-Grenfell Health met with the Mary's Harbour town council to discuss health care concerns in the community. We get an update from town councillor Larry Rumbolt. Our series on housing in Labrador West continues as we speak with Lise Boucher of Labrador City and Eric Cyr of Fermont. The Muskrat Falls Generating Station is finished and will powering homes on the island throughout the winter. We hear from Jennifer Williams, President and CEO of NL Hydro, about the completion of the project, and also about the power outage in Upper Lake Melville last week. Roberta Benefiel of Grand Riverkeeper Labrador is back from COP26 in Scotland, where she helped organize a joint declaration regarding the negative impacts of hydroelectric development. We hear from her today. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to discuss a packed agenda for the House of Commons before Ottawa takes its holiday break.

The Advisory Board of the Joyce Lake Iron Ore Project near Schefferville is beginning the process of providing an Environmental Impact Statement to the provincial government. We speak with Advisory Board Chair Peter Jones for an update. A review of the Public Utilities Board is set to be initiated by the provincial Department of Justice and Public Safety. Minister John Hogan joins us to discuss the scope and timeline. A class in L'Anse au Loup is hoping to take a trip around the world through postcards. We speak with teacher Stephanie Nadeau and her students to hear why they did it and who they hope to hear from. A program meant to help find gravesites of family members who left Inuit Nunangat for tuberculosis treatment had its first family travel to a site in St. Anthony. We hear from Cathy Ford, the Nanilavut project manager for Nunatsiavut, and Maurice Jacque, who visited his grandfather's grave. Changes are coming for Thrifty Fashions in central Labrador. Clothing has traditionally been sorted and organized by gender, but is that practice suited for all community members? That's the question Thrifty Fashions staff in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have been asking themselves. We hear about the changes staff have planned for the store. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA is asking for direct donations once again. It's the third time the shelter is on the verge of reducing operations or closing its doors this year. We speak to Vice President Bonnie Learning about what you can do in the short term, and what is needed in the long term. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the federal government's to-do list as they prepare for today's throne speech.

Guests: Dr. Courtney Howard, an emergency doctor and board member of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, and Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star. If we are going to talk about responsible investing, we have to talk about climate change and what a better time than just after the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. Today on “Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy,” host Tim Nash talks to Dr. Courtney Howard, an emergency doctor and board member of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, and Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa bureau chief and economics columnist for the Toronto Star. Dr. Howard and Heather were in Scotland for the conference and share their perspectives about COP26 and investing in the future.

The head of the provincial teachers union says teachers feel close to burning out after less than three months back in the classroom. We hear from Trent Langdon. We speak to a couple from Hopedale on how a reverend bishop from Jamaica changed their relationship with the Moravian church. McKinley and Darlene Winters join us. The owner of a renewable energy project in Mary's Harbour says connecting Southern Labrador communities to a regional power grid isn't such a bad idea. We hear from Al Green of St. Mary's River Energy to find out why. Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans joins us to talk about food security in Labrador and what can be done in the future to improve it. Throughout November, people across Labrador and Canada will be raising awareness of addictions and the struggles that come with them. Makkovik is marking the occasion this week. We get the details from Gemma Andersen of the Department of Health and Social Development. Cultural appropriation or appreciation? We hear from artist Andrea Andersen who wants to set the record straight when it comes to indigenous crafts. We also talk to artist Monika Rumbolt, who is hoping a place on the provincial Craft Council board can highlight amazing artists in Labrador. Finally, Toronto Star columnist Heather Scoffield joins us to discuss what Trudeau accomplished at COP26, and what lies ahead at this week's trilateral meeting with the U.S. and Mexico.

Fisher and poet Lil Saul has written a piece dedicated to the men who went missing from Mary's Harbour earlier this fall. We hear her read it, and hear her talk about the magnetism of fishing. We speak with Danny and Michelle Swearinger of LU Designs to hear about their seal skin products and how they have managed during the pandemic. The ulu may not be as commonly used as it once was, but that isn't stopping one young man from Rigolet from learning how to make them. We hear from Rodney Wolfrey, and the person teaching him, Mina Campbell. We continue to bring you stories about Labrador's war veterans in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. This morning, we find out about brothers who signed up to go to war, as well as hear some excerpts from a WW2 veteran. We catch up with Stacey Hoffe of the Mokami Status of Women Council to hear about a new workshop happening today emphasizing the importance of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. The Association for New Canadians in Labrador can finally welcome people back to ESL circles. The circles help newcomers with their English and build local connections. We hear from coordinator Misha Liman. Finally, we check in with Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star for her take on the latest messaging around MPs and vaccines from Prime Minister Trudeau and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole.

A website giving people an opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous history of the land they are living on, continues to be an important resource as we navigate reconciliation. We speak with Mesiah Burciaga Hameed from Native Land Digital about decolonizing the map. Land of Many Shores is a new book of essays with four of them having Labrador collections. It's meant to highlight often under-represented voices. We hear essay writer Alex Saunders talk about his contribution "On The Way To Hopedale". Torngat Mountains National Park has spent the past two years preparing for their eventual reopening. We get an update on the process from Sarah Leo of the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies, and Travis Barbour of Air Borealis. As well, Neil and Evan Purchase have made Air Borealis history as the first father and son piloting duo. We jump onboard a plane with them to hear about their first flight. Lela Evans, MHA for Torngat Mountains, has made the decision to leave the PC Party and sit as an independent MHA. We speak with Evans today about why she made that choice. Months after the Nain arena sat with two inches of sewage and water on the main floor, the damage is almost cleaned up. The AngajukKak of Nain Julius Dicker joins us. It's not the apology that was requested, but the issue of Neonatal Medevac service delivery for critically ill newborns was addressed in the House of Assembly yesterday. We hear a clip from that today. Talking about periods or menstrual products can be met with embarrassment and stigma. A new government program providing period products to teenagers is hoping to break those barriers. We hear from Premier Andrew Furey and Jade Pardy from the Mokami Status of Women Council. Finally, the Liberals are getting ready for a new mandate, and that means appointing a new cabinet. We hear about which veteran MPs Trudeau may keep by his side, and which portfolios looking for new leadership when we speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star.

This week on Unreserved, host Rosanna Deerchild hops on her bike to check out the public art created by Indigenous artists in Winnipeg. We hear from multimedia artist KC Adams today. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions of childhood, and when your child gets that diagnosis, you may have numerous questions. That's why one woman started a support group in Churchill Falls. Ronda Kent joins us. We catch up with musician Joanna Barker to hear more about a program the Mushuau Innu Natuashish School is implementing to give students an opportunity to learn music from community members. Health care across the province has been under scrutiny this past month. We've heard about doctor shortages and people falling through the cracks. Today we speak with Stephanie Angnatok, whose mother Fran broke her hip and had to wait days for an X-ray. Muskrat Falls is facing another setback due to the ongoing struggle to perfect software for the Labrador to Island Link. The CBC's Terry Roberts speaks to Jennifer Williams of NL Hydro and Nalcor about how this affects the completion and cost of the project. There's been an increase in cases of gonorrhea in Labrador. We hear about it from Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health for Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Labrador North Chamber of Commerce put out a survey to determine how the labour shortage is affecting local businesses. We hear about what they found from Chamber CEO Julianne Griffin. Finally, we speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about the Prime Minister's visit to the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation and how his words are being received, along with other news in federal politics.

Stress, anxiety, and difficulty focusing are just a few things students could be experiencing being back in the classroom. We hear some tips from Michel Rodrigue of the Mental Health Commission Of Canada on supporting young people as they settle into the new school year. Greg Andrews from Search Minerals joins us to talk about rare earth minerals in Labrador, spurred on by the global shift to electric powered vehicles. It's no secret that a shortage of doctors and other health care professionals is having an impact on people in Labrador. We speak to Garrett Vickers about the specialist shortage, and we hear from Lisa Ringer about not having access to a family doctor. We hear about two Labrador-made films heading to the St. John's International Women's Film Festival from Megan Chatman and Wanda Lee Mesher, and we hear from Jennie Williams about the film Nalujuk Night, which won best documentary at the FIN Atlantic Film Festival. Finally, pandemic aid programs like the Canada Recovery Benefit and emergency wage subsidy are set to expire next week, but Ottawa is still debating whether they should continue. We get the latest from Ottawa from Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star.

From switching brands to cutting coupons, a new survey shows two out of five Canadians are changing their behaviour to save money at the grocery store. Janet Music from Dalhousie University joins us to talk about the survey. Indigenous children are taken away from their families at much higher rates than non-Indigenous children, and this results in many unseen consequences. The CBC's Kyle Muzyka brings us part two of his five part series on Indigenous children in the child welfare system. We get updates on the paving of the Trans-Labrador Highway when we speak with Minister for Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster. Ron Barron was re-elected as Mayor of Wabush, and he joins us today to discuss his win, the next steps, and the critical issues that affect the community. An American research vessel is currently in provincial waters in hopes of promoting Ocean research. We speak with Shayla Fitzsimmons about the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy, and a webinar being held today to coincide with the voyage. A counsellor at the healing lodge in Natuashish filed a complaint against the community priest, who told her that the traditional healing method practiced at the lodge is "evil". Labrador Morning's Regan Burden has been following the story and gives us the latest. We speak with Dave Wilcox and Joanne Voisey about traditional food recipes, and we also draw the winners from our traditional food photograph contest. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's controversial trip to Tofino.

A Winnipeg-born journalist's long-forgotten interview with John Lennon is up for auction in London, and it could fetch tens of thousands of dollars. We hear the story behind that interview and its connection to Labrador. The search is still ongoing for missing fishermen Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins. Today we hear about Joey from one of his cousins and his sister-in-law. Danielle Brown and Amanda Chubbs join us. How efficient is the fishing licensing system? We hear from Dr. Villy Christensen, a professor at the University of British Columbia, to learn more. We take you to Guy Pye's workshop in Lodge Bay that is home to dozens of snowshoes in the works. A new cafe in Mary's Harbour hopes to attract locals and tourists and showcase local art. We hear from the owner of The Great Caribou Cafe, Charlene Rumbolt. Finally, shook by disappointing election results and the resignation of leader Annamie Paul, the Green Party of Canada's future is uncertain. We get an update on federal politics from Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star.

Guests: Heather Scoffield and Susan Delacourt, Toronto Star Ottawa bureau Climate, affordability, housing, child care, the economy, health, race relations, guns, reconciliation: today on “This Matters,” we look forward to what we can expect from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's third mandate. Heather Scoffield, economics columnist, and Susan Delacourt, national columnist, from the Star's Ottawa bureau join to discuss. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Michael Johns, a visiting professor at York University joins us from his home in Barrie with analysis of the voting results that gave the Liberals another minority government; Mike Schreiner the leader of the Green Party of Ontario offers his reaction to the election results which saw the Greens elect their first M.P. from Ontario; Rejean Grenier with Elections Canada for Ontario discusses the outstanding votes to be counted; mail-in ballots and the long lines at some polling stations; Tony Clement the former MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka offers a Conservative perspective on the election; Jeannine Taylor, publisher and editor-in-chief, of Kawartha Now discusses local results in the Peterborough area; Heather Scoffield, the Ottawa bureau chief and Economics columnist for the Toronto Star says the Liberals have been given a chance to continue to govern - but with strings attached; We speak with Liberal M.P. Mark Gerretsen who has been re-elected for Kingston and the Islands; And we meet Like Shelby Kramp-Neuman of Belleville the rookie Conservative MP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington.

As major hospitals across the country deal with anti-vaccine protests, the staff inside are coping with the heavy emotional toll of the fourth wave. We speak with Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Katherine Smart about the struggle to maintain morale. How do you know if your dog is choking or having a different issue? A Pet first aid course is hoping to help. We speak with Rebecca Jackson of the Valley Veterinarian Clinic. Voters cast their ballots for the federal election yesterday, and we spoke to some of them to ask what issues influenced their vote. The federal Liberals will be returning to Ottawa with a minority government, and Liberal Yvonne Jones has been re-elected as MP for Labrador. We speak with her about her reelection, what she heard on the campaign trail, and issues affecting Labradorians. We hear the latest on the resumed search for two fisherman who went missing off the coast of Mary's Harbour. We hear from Marc Russell's parents Dwight and Jeanette, the provincial Minister for Public Safety John Hogan, and from a protest that took place outside the Coast Guard Atlantic headquarters in St. John's yesterday. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star is back to give us the rundown on the federal election.

The Liberals will again form a minority government, the Conservatives will again be the opposition and the NPD, Bloc and Greens kept similar numbers for their seats. So what did we learn? Heather Scoffield weighs in.

Guests: Host Althia Raj sits down with the Star's Heather Scoffield, Richard Warnica an Jeremy Nuttall After four weeks of campaigning, the federal party leaders head into the home stretch. Polling puts the Liberals and the Conservatives basically neck and neck nationally. But on the ground? What does the contest really look like? Today, we'll take a deep dive into three battleground ridings. Heather Scoffield is the Star's Ottawa Bureau chief and economics columnist. Richard Warnica is a business feature writer, who has joined the politics team for the duration of the campaign. And Jeremy Nuttall is a Vancouver-based reporter who covers politics in B.C. for the Star.

A new United Nations report assessing climate change has found that a hotter future is now unavoidable, and it calls for immediate, large-scale action to dramatically cut emissions. We hear a response from Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal minister of Environment and Climate Change, and we hear more about Ottawa's reaction to this report when we catching up with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star. We hear from some of the participants in this year's Doom Mountain Ultra Marathon. A new report from the Canadian Human Rights Commission says the federal government should resolve modern treaty negotiations with the Innu Nation within the next three years. We hear from Donald McRae, one of the authors of the report, and Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich. We hear from MP Yvonne Jones on how conversations about a fixed link between Newfoundland and Labrador are moving forward. Over the summer, the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay did a public transit survey. We speak with Brenna Jarrar to learn more about the survey's findings. Finally, birch trees are changing colour far earlier than normal in some areas. We speak with Jeff Motty of the provincial department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture to figure out what's going on.

Heather Scoffield reports from Ottawa.

We speak with mediator Janet Schmidt about how to effectively communicate with family members when you don't agree with each other about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, but you still want to visit them in person. The Postville Inuit Community Government has four staff positions that have recently become vacant. We hear from AngajukKak Glenn Sheppard about his concerns for the operation of the community. When Matthew Jararuse returned to the province from SickKids Hospital in Toronto, he received the surprise of a lifetime. We hear from Matthew and his mother Amalia about a signed package from Habs goaltender Carey Price. As you've been hearing recently, Pink salmon are showing up more and more around Labrador. We speak with DFO research scientist Dr. Ian Bradbury about the species and why they may be here. Canada celebrated its first Indigenous Governor General yesterday. We hear from Claudette Commanda, who opened the ceremonies, and find out more about what it means to Indigenous leaders that Mary Simon is now Head of State. One doctor's predictions that the pandemic would cause a spike in youth eating disorders appears to be coming true. We speak to Dr. Anna Dominic of the Janeway about what is happening in the province. Finally, are federal parties prepared for a potential fall election? Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the parties' chances at the ballot box and what they're doing this summer in pre-election mode.

Heather Scoffield brings us up to speed on the controversey.

There is a wobble in the moon's orbit, and this combined with climate change is cause for concern. We speak to astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson of York University about why that is. Yesterday we brought you the first part of Mason Woodward's story, and we hear more from him today. The pride flag is flying high in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear from Safe Alliance about what's in store for pride week. Former pilot Lester Powell is being invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. We speak with him today. We hear from AngajukKak Charlotte Wolfrey about the water shortages Rigolet experienced over the weekend, and how they were fixed. We speak with psychologist Janine Hubbard about dealing with grief after the death of loved ones. Lynn Blackwood and Clelia Coutier speak with us about how the Deep Space Food Challenge may lead to advances in food production in northern communities. Finally, Heather Scoffield from the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the turmoil within the Green Party, and the easing of border restrictions.

In preparation of our new Thursday format for season four that will bring in you a round table of journalists, columnists, and pundits discussing the news, ideas, and policies In Canada, we're trying something new. Each Thursday, we'll discuss some of the weeks most important, thought provoking, or enraging opinion columns. Today's columns are: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/jonathan-kay-the-performative-snobbery-of-social-justice-invades-the-supermarket (The performative snobbery of social justice invades the supermarket) - Jonathan Kay, National Post https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-more-than-leadership-or-policy-its-the-conservative-temperament-thats/ (More than leadership or policy, it's the Conservative temperament that's putting off voters) - Andrew Coyne, Globe & Mail https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2021/07/11/justin-trudeau-and-erin-otoole-are-promising-1-million-jobs-but-bothare-ignoring-a-bigger-challenge.html (Justin Trudeau and Erin O'Toole are promising 1 million jobs. But both are ignoring a bigger challenge) - Heather Scoffield, Toronto Star Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon) and help us to continue delivering analysis on today's most important stories from a democratic socialist viewpoint. Support this podcast

We talk to the Head of Operations of Naseeha, a Muslim youth mental health helpline about anxieties they are hearing from young people in this country in the wake of the killing of the family in London, Ontario. Summayah Poonah joins us. We replay a story from our archives about the creature known as the Traverspine Gorilla. We tell you how Labrador West's housing crunch almost kept a water bomber away. Mayor Fabian Benoit joins us. We hear from a Black Tickle business owner about the concerns they have with the freight service. Catherine Keefe joins us. Artist Michael Massie must like a good cup of tea, after all, he's made 100 teapots! But they are more works of art than anything else. We hear from him today. Finally, we speak to Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about what is happening on Parliament Hill.

The Toronto Star's Heather Scoffield takes a look at party platforms.

The latest exhibit at the Labrador Intepretation Centre is "Traverse" by Mark Igloliorte. We catch up with Mark to talk about the work, and we also take a tour of the exhibit with curator Mina Campbell. Catharyn Andersen of Makkovik has been appointed as Memorial's first Vice-President (Indigenous). We speak to her about her new role and what she hopes to accomplish. COVID protocols on the Kamutik W are limiting the amount of people who can visit the north coast, and Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans wants something to be done about it. We hear her proposals today. A Grand Falls-Windsor woman says she's on a mission to ensure her ex-boyfriend's death won't be in vain. The CBC's Garrett Barry joins us to talk about the death of Roy Freake. Junior Canadian Ranger summer training sessions will be going ahead this year. We hear from training officer Captain David Tracey, and Junior Canadian Ranger Katie Ward of the Cartwright patrol. Catherine McKenna has announced she won't be running in the next election, saying she wants to spend more time with her children and fighting climate change. We speak with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about the harassment that McKenna endured as a minister and what her departure means for the Liberals.

The health of salmon stocks in our part of the world depends heavily on controlling commercial fishing in Greenland. We find out what conservation negotiators have come up with for this fishing season by speaking to Neville Crabbe of the Atlantic Salmon Federation. The Mokami Status of Women Council has responded to the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay's recent statement on homelessness in the community by saying "We need to change the system, not the people". Stacey Hoffe of the MSWC joins us today to talk about their statement and the path forward. Curtis Coombs of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is fixing up broken bicycles and giving them away for free. We hear from him today about why he started doing this, and what the response has been from the community. While Canada is inching toward a post-pandemic recovery, the long-term mental health impacts will continue to linger. Hilary Brown of the University of Toronto joins us to talk about why postpartum parents are particularly vulnerable to these challenges. We speak with helicopter pilot Allison Rumbolt, whose journey has taken her from Mary's Harbour to the skies as the first female captain for Cougar Helicopters. We speak with Jodie Ashini, the heritage guardian for the Innu Nation, on the effort of repatriating an Innu painted coat from Quebec, and a tattoo she has of one to honour its beauty. Finally, there's yet another controversy and resignation in the Canadian military. We catch up with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about that story and other political news of the week.

The Toronto Star's Heather Scoffield breaks things down from Ottawa.

We discuss the disproportionate number of Labrador's Indigenous kids in care, and what it means to one father after the grave discovery at Kamloops Residential School. The CBC's Malone Mullin joins us with that story. We hear from Deputy Grand Chief of Innu Nation Mary Ann Nui about the work this province and country must do to make reconciliation a reality. We have an update on a story from yesterday regarding the excess dust in Labrador West. We hear from two girls in Labrador City who organized a fundraiser for their classmate who lost their home to a fire. Charlotte Winsor and Ella Loder join us. We speak with Health Minister John Haggie about money for the Medical Transportation Assistance Program that was in the recent provincial budget, and also ask about the current lack of a child psychologist in Labrador. Following from yesterday's program, we hear more about Nanilavut, an initiative aimed at helping Inuit find the graves of tuberculosis victims treated away from their home communities. Cathy Ford tells us about some of the successes Nanilavut has had so far. Musicians Laura Taylor and Richard Neville are playing at the Lawrence O'Brien Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay tonight, and we have a little preview for you today. Finally, a non binding motion designed to put an end certain court battles with Indigenous people and speed up reconciliation has passed. Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about how Indigenous leaders are reacting and what the next steps by the federal government could look like.

Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star walks us through how federal party leaders are reacting to the news out of Kamloops.

A residential school survivor's story that became a successful Canadian graphic novel is celebrating its 10th anniversary. We talk to author David A. Robertson about Sugar Falls. Indigenous-led band Eastern Owl were in Labrador this past weekend sharing their music with adults and youth alike. We hear from a youth workshop they ran in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Labrador Grenfell Health recently lost one child psychiatrist. We hear from concerned parent Holly Williams. Nain residents received mental health kits last week. We find out about the positive impact those kits have had on the community when we speak with Community Shed Coordinator Susan Saksagiak. Researchers are surveying Inuttitut speakers in Nunatsiavut to determine the number of current speakers and the level of proficiency. We speak with Kumiko Murasugi of Carleton University. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of George Floyd's death. We speak to Minneapolis journalist Georgia Fort about how the city was marking the occasion and what lessons have been learned. Finally, MPs and the Senate have four weeks to go before Parliament's summer recess, and front and centre is the Liberal government's omnibus budget bill. Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star brings us up to date on that and the other news from Ottawa.

Every year tonnes of plastic is thrown away in Canada. We get reaction from Karen Wirsig of Environmental Defense Canada to the government's listing of plastic as toxic. We tell you a new TV Crew Training bootcamp looking for applicants from Labrador. We speak with Paul Pope, the producer of the show Hudson & Rex. RNC officer Doug Snelgrove is guilty of sexually assaulting a woman while on duty. We get reaction to the verdict from social worker and organizer Ashley MacDonald and discuss what it could mean for other survivors. Some bad weather has made crab harvesting challenging this year. Crab harvester Joey Angnatok from Nain joins us to talk about the season. Elizabeth Tuglavina joins us to talk about a mobile app and web platform by and for Inuit to share knowledge with one another. Many Indigenous communities, in an effort to preserve their language, are finding ways to digitize it through audio recordings and dictionaries. We hear from Peter-Lucas Jones and Keoni Mahelona talking about preserving the Maori language on their own terms. Dr. Thomas Piggott, Labrador Grenfell's Medical Officer of Health, will join us to talk on what the expansion of the vaccine availability means for the region. A long-awaited project in Postville could be coming to fruition. We find out what's in the works when we speak with AngajukKak Glen Sheppard. Finally, another senior member of Canada's military is facing allegations of misconduct and an investigation. We speak with Heather Scoffield from The Toronto Star about the investigation of Major-General Dany Fortin and what his departure means for Canada's vaccine rollout.

It's been more than a year of disrupted learning for most elementary and high school students. What can schools be doing now to prepare for next September? Education professor Joel Westheimer joins us. We speak with a director and a puppeteer who will be performing at the Arts and Culture Centre in Labrador West. Jamie Skidmore and Lucas Ings-Simms join us. We learn about how to tap birch trees and what you can do with the sap you've collected when we go into the woods with Nicholas Parrott. Battle Harbour is getting some national attention in this month's Canadian Geographic. We speak with writer Michael Crummey and photographer Michael Winsor. SmartICE has been recognized by the provincial Environmental Industry Association. We hear from them as they receive their award. Finally, the federal government is turning its attention to next steps in the pandemic, but the opposition parties are trying to bring them back to the here and now. Heather Scoffield from the Toronto Star joins us to talk about that and other stories from the nation's capital.

The RCMP in Nain are asking residents for their input when it comes to policing the community. We hear from RCMP detachment commander Hannah McKean and Nain AngajukKak Joe Dicker. After our previous story about the working conditions of nurses in Labrador, we speak with Heather Brown, the CEO of Labrador Grenfell Health, on how staffing shortages are affecting the health authority. We hear from former Nunatsiavut Government president William Andersen on the comments Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq made about Labrador MP Yvonne Jones. The opening of the Central Labrador YMCA is getting closer and closer. We chat with CEO Jason Brown about the progress. In the past we spoke with Labrador City artist Tanea Hynes about an exhibit she was working on. That exhibit is now on display at the Rooms in St. John's. We catch up with Tanea to look at what was on the display. Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us once again to talk about Ottawa's strategy for vaccine rollouts and the fight to contain the virus. Finally, we hear from Jennifer Hinks, a critical care nurse practitioner originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, as she leaves with other nurses from Newfoundland and Labrador to fight COVID in Ontario.

Feeling jealous of your friend's or neighbour's jabs? You're not the only one. We speak with psychiatry professor Samuel Veissière about why some of us are getting a little touch of vaccine envy. Reaching Home Indigenous NL is asking the federal government to reconsider their funding application in order to better combat homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We speak with project co-ordinator Tracey Doherty. We hear comments from Health Minister John Haggie regarding vaccinations in this province and help for Ontario. A new survey has found Newfoundland and Labrador is in the top 10 jurisdictions in the world for mining investment. We speak with Alex Whalen of the Fraser Institute about the results. We hear from Labrador MP Yvonne Jones in response to a recent tweet made by the MP for Nunavut saying she is 'not an Inuk'. Two mining operations just outside Labrador West have recently reported 19 cases of Covid-19. We speak with Labrador City Mayor Fabian Benoit about the issue. NunatuKavut president Todd Russell joins us to talk about actions he wants to see taken to improve air ambulance services, the federal budget, and recent comments about MP Yvonne Jones. We hear Provincial Finance Minister Siobhan Coady's response to the federal budget. Finally, Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star joins us to talk about the federal budget, the first in two years.

We ask Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc what the federal government plans to do to help Ontario in this third wave. Then, we break down the dollars and cents of Canada's first federal budget in over two years with Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power & Politics, and Heather Scoffield, Ottawa bureau chief and an economics columnist for the Toronto Star.

We speak to the author of a new guide to childhood nutrition, about raising children with a healthy relationship to food. Sarah Remmer joins us. Austin Daley of Labrador Marine Incorporated gives us an update on the status of the Kamutik W and the Qajaq W going into the summer. If you've ever wanted to start running, this may be the perfect avenue to do it. Deanna Lushman joins us to talk about a free running clinic being offered by the Trapper's Running Club. Uranium mining is a sensitive topic on Labrador's North Coast. We speak with AngajukKak Glenn Sheppard of Postville about his thoughts on exploration and mining. Think that milk in your fridge is gone bad just because it's past the 'best before' date? Think again! We speak about best before labels and food wastage with Leah White from Second Harvest. A Corner Brook woman says she's suffering from long COVID symptoms one year later, even though she was never diagnosed with the virus. The CBC's Bernice Hillier is here to tell us the story of Stacey Alexander. If you worked from home or received an emergency income benefit in 2020, you may have some questions on how to file your taxes this year. Jeffrey Lansing joins us to answer some of them. Finally, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables the federal budget in less than a week. We speak to Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star about what spending and new taxes to expect.

For the latest segment of CBC NL's new series Thin Ice, we get a bird's eye view. We chat with drone operator Eldred Allen in Rigolet for his unique perspective on the changing climate. The pandemic has provided time for many of us to create, and it has also proven the perfect opportunity to encourage youth to express themselves through art. We learn about a new initiative in Natuashish and Nain that's aiming to do just that with sewing when we speak with Josee Lusignan of I Love First Peoples. Fed Up is a series exploring food insecurity across the province, and today we speak with Dawn Winters of Hopedale about how hunting and gathering wild food plays an imporant role for her family. While unconnected with the group associated with Jean Chretien previously reported on by CBC, Deep Geo Labrador CEO Link Murray is slowly working on a project of his own to build a nuclear waste repository in Labrador. He joins us today to explain what his company plans to do. We also hear from John Hanchar of Memorial University about his reaction to these developments. Collin Baikie joins us to talk about opening a new supermarket and restaurant in North West River. Finally, we catch up with Heather Scoffield of the Toronto Star to talk about the federal Liberal convention beginning tomorrow night, and other things happening in Ottawa.

1.    2020 Green Economy News Mash-up [min. 1:14]A montage of this year's green economy news stories, with credit to news clips from CBC News, Global News, CBC Power & Politics, CTV News, BNN-Bloomberg, BBC News, Fox News, CNBC, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.2.    Panel: The Biggest Green Economy News Stories of 2020 [min. 3:42]Four of Canada's top journalists and media commentators share their thoughts on the year's most important stories for the green economy. Heather Scoffield, Toronto StarAdam Radwanski, The Globe and MailMia Rabson, The Canadian PressShawn McCarthy, FreelanceFor more details and links, visit: podcast.smartprosperity.ca

After a notable career as a family physician, Dr. Jane Philpott was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2015 and served as a cabinet minister in numerous positions including Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services and President of the Treasury Board… until 2019. In February of this year, Dr. Philpott was appointed Dean of the Queen's University Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of The School of Medicine. On today's pod we're going to get Jane's take on COVID preparedness, the tragedy surrounding long-term care in this country, and, we'll also talk about her time in government and why it wasn't quite what she expected.Plus, Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid are back for The Herle Burly Political Panel. We'll debate guns, oil, and not selecting Carolyn Wilkins as Governor of the Bank of Canada.Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as Queen's Park Today.Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.SHOW NOTES:Today on the pod, Jane Philpott spoke about being a part of government while having a disagreement with government policy and referred to the MP for Beaches-East York, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Here's The Herle Burly interview with Nate from about this time last year: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/next-generation-liberal-nate-erskine-smith/id1280218816?i=1000439438730.David asked Dr. Philpott her reaction to Dr. Danielle Martin's assertion on the April 15th podcast that Universal Basic Income is an important healthinitiative. Listen to the interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dr-danielle-martin-the-political-panel/id1280218816?i=1000471588975.David's Quarantine Book Recommendation this week is Contenders, the Tory Quest for Power, by George Perlin, Patrick Martin and Allan Gregg: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0131713493/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bBASEbH8CJEQB.Regarding the Bank of Canada Governor appointment, David referenced Heather Scoffield's May 1 argument in The Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2020/05/01/justin-trudeau-says-hes-committed-to-gender-equality-he-just-missed-a-chance-to-prove-it.html.

Heather Scoffield, Ottawa Bureau Chief for the Canadian Press, joins Alex Paterson to discuss the changing face of Canadian political journalism.

 We begin the show this week with a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Christmas traditions, ethics and what keeps him up at night.  Then we will unpack the politics of that conversation with two seasoned Parliament Hill journalists.  And we end off our Christmas Eve show with music from Dr. Andrea McCrady, Canada's Dominion Carillonneur and MPs reading 'The Legend of The Christmas Tree' Guests: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; David Akin, Chielf Political Correspondent Global News; Heather Scoffield, Canadian Press Bureau Chief; Dr. Andrew McCardy, Dominion Carillonneur, Raj Grewal, Liberal-Ontario; Rachel Blaney, NDP-British Columbia; Shannon Stubbs, Conservative-Alberta; Gord Johns, NDP-British Columbia; Cheryl Hardcastle, NDP-Ontario, Martin Shields, Conservative-Alberta; Bill Blair, Liberal-Ontario, Greg Gergus, Liberal-Quebec; Larry Miller, Conservative-Ontario