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On The Go from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Trump's tariffs and NL iron ore markets

On The Go from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 12:23


Trump's aluminum and steel tariffs could mean darker days for the mines and communities in Lab West. We reach the mayor of Wabush to take a look at the situation. (Krissy Holmes with Ron Barron)

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

Many kids across the country dream of playing for the NHL. One boy from Wabush got a sneak peak on what it's like to share the ice and skate with the pros of his favourite team.

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

A Wabush couple's Florida getaway took a snowy twist when a rare storm blanketed the beaches. Bev Martin shares her unforgettable experience.

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

The evacuation in Labrador City this summer brought the best out in many folks. Including those at the Wabush airport, such as David Hawes, who stayed behind to help. Hawes is now receiving King Charles III's Coronation Medal for his efforts during the evacuation.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Newfoundland and Labrador actor Shawn Doyle on his new part in Son of a Critch

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 9:04


Tonight, a brand new season of Son of Critch premieres on CBC. In it, Newfoundland and Labrador actor Shawn Doyle plays a familiar name from the theatre scene in Wabush back in the day. We learn more about it when Shawn makes his own grand entrance on Labrador Morning.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
COO for Champion Iron on the public information sessions for the Kami mine

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 10:49


There's a chance to have your say on the Kami Iron Ore project in Wabush tonight. We hear from the Champion Iron COO about tonight's big meeting and hear how last night's session went as well.

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

A bear wandering around Wabush late last week had us wondering—shouldn't bears be hibernating by now? We hear some insights from former conservation officer, Todd Kent.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Fire services returning to Wabush Airport

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 8:18


More than four years after it was taken away, fire services will soon be reinstated at Wabush Airport. We speak with MP Yvonne Jones, who's one of many who advocated for its return.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Concerns about fire safety at Wabush airport

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 16:43


According to retired aircraft rescue fire captain Chris Bussey, many Canadian airports are not prepared for emergencies—including the Wabush airport, which doesn't have a fire department. We hear from Bussey and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones about this issue.

Wilson County News
It's decision time: Are you ready and willing to vote?

Wilson County News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 3:56


Wabush, a town in a remote portion of Labrador, Canada, has always been completely isolated from the rest of the world. But recently a road was cut through the wilderness to reach it. Wabush now has one road leading into it, and thus, only one road leading out. If someone were to travel the unpaved road for six to eight hours to get to Wabush, there is only one way he or she could leave — by turning around. Each of us, through our wrong choices, arrives in a town called Sin. Once in Sin, we are trapped and doomed...Article Link

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Municipal fire bans lifted in Labrador West

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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 4:27


After many weeks without outdoor campfires, the municipal fire bans in Labrador City and Wabush are no longer in effect. Labrador City deputy mayor Mitchell Marsh tells us more about this decision.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Wabush mayor hopeful about latest Tacora Resources update

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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 7:46


Hope is on the horizon for Tacora Resources. The company may have found a way to exit creditor protection. We hear from the mayor of Wabush about his reaction to the news.

As It Happens from CBC Radio
July 22: Keeping each other buoyant

As It Happens from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 43:19


Newfoundland and Labrador fishers rescued, Kamala Harris: supporter, Wabush wildfire birth, Elephant harmonies, Anti-whaler arrest, Blushing study, and more.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Mission Kitty Thrift Shop's donation for Labrador City evacuees

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 5:46


We hear about a big gesture of help and support for Labrador City evacuees from Wabush's Mission Kitty Thrift Shop.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Update with Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 8:30


As the evacuation continues, Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn is reporting from Wabush. We check in with him.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Wabush residents bussed to get groceries in Labrador City

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 3:15


As the wildfire continues outside of Labrador City, those on standby in Wabush have had little access to groceries. That changed Monday. We'll hear all about it.

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Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Reporter Darryl Dinn in Wabush on the Labrador City evacuation

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 9:39


With the evacuation of Labrador City last Friday, we hear from our own Labrador Morning's Darryl Dinn.

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Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Mayor of Wabush on how the community is doing

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 4:53


The town of Wabush is still on an evacuation alert. The Mayor joins us to provide an update on how the community is doing.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Wabush mayor on power loss in Labrador West

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 10:41


The Churchill Falls fire hit transmission lines yesterday, knocking out power for many people in Labrador West. We check in with Wabush mayor Ron Barron about the power situation Wednesday morning.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
‘Back to the lab' comedy show in Labrador west

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 8:34


Three stand-up comedians are heading "Back to the Lab" this weekend—or back to Labrador West, anyways! We hear about that show from comedian Jon Pickett, who's originally from Wabush.

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

Do you like to get out on the water and shout at people..? You could have the makings of a future coxswain! We'll hear about a coxswain workshop coming up in Wabush, and learn about the art of leading boating teams at the Labrador West Regatta.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Hydroponically-grown lettuce in Labrador West

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 4:41


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.

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

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 Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Update on Tacora Resources' financial situation

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 4:06


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

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

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.

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Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Labrador West MADD chapter speaks out after Wabush fire chief pleads guilty to DUI charge

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 7:30


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.

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

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.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
Mark Clench is cycling from Wabush to Bonavista Bay

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 7:50


When the kindness of strangers is better than a tailwind. A Newfoundland man cycling for charity says the people of Labrador have been so good to him. Hear from Mark Clench as he gets set to cross Newfoundland to the Bonavista Peninsula.

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

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.

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Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Banish the Beard fundraiser in Labrador West

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 8:40


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.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Wabush mayor on Tacora obtaining creditor protection

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 4:15


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

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

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.

CBC Newfoundland Morning
When it comes to raising money to help animals, you could say a Labrador woman is the cat's pyjamas. The founder of Mission Kitty told us what got her started and what she was thankful for on Thanksgiving Day

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 7:15


ICYMI: If you could ask cats around the province what they're grateful for this Thanksgiving, Mission Kitty would be at the top of their list. The non-profit organization in Labrador West has helped cat rescue groups all over Newfoundland and Labrador - and it all started because of one very special cat, Jingles. His passing in 2016 initially inspired a small online fundraising effort, which led to the startup of a thrift store in Wabush last year, and now an upcoming expansion. Colette Beals is the founder of Mission Kitty.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Vandalism on Tanya Lake In Labrador City, An update from the North American Indigenous Games, and Come home to Wabush 2023

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 63:43


For many Canadians, soaring temperatures and an unyielding wildfire season have affected the mental health of a growing number of us. We talk about Eco-anxiety. (1:07) Recent vandalism at Tanya Beach in Labrador City has prompted an outcry from the community. We hear from Deputy Mayor Marsh about the situation. (8:34) The NDP supports rent control legislation in the province because they're getting too many calls from desperate people who are priced out of the housing market.(15:20) Over 5000 Indigenous athletes are competing at the North American Indigenous Games this week in Halifax... including MANY talented young athletes from Labrador. CBC reporter Amanda Gear has been taking a deep-dive into the games all week. She'll share some highlights after 7. (22:19) Todd Labrador is known around the world for building traditional Mi'kmaq birch bark canoes. He also gets contacted by others for another reason: his family name, Labrador. We'll find out the story behind his family name, Labrador. (29:29) The Illusuak Cultural Centre is set to remain closed until further notice. After the place filled with clouds of smoke on Monday. We hear from two people who were inside. (38:47) Parties, concerts, a sock-hop and more... Come Home to Wabush starts tomorrow. We hear how the organizers are feeling after planning a full slate of events. (47:46) He was shaken like a human being and this morning he's doing his rock and duty. We'll go for a soda with Kim Mitchell. (53:24)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Tourism walks, Muskrat Falls equipment issue, and Helping Neighbors

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 45:16


The Nunatsiavut Government wants to get tourists thinking about visiting the north coast but what should tourists do when they're in town? To help brainstorm, they're hosting a series of tourism walks.(1:05) We hear from Tim Collins, a local photographer from Labrador West, who discovered all the dead fish in little Wabush lake last week. We hear what he hopes to hear from the town on what happened to all those fish. (8:05) A pricey problem for Muskrat Falls.... Radio Canada's Patrick Butler will tell us why NL Hydro needs to buy nine thousand pieces of equipment to install on transmission lines. (13:21) Sheshatshiu's David Hart is helping people who've been displaced by wildfires burning in Northern Quebec. He's not only running around to help out, but also playing tunes for evacuees. We find out why it's important for him to lend a hand. (20:51) NDP MHA Jordan Brown is sounding the alarm about the province's shortage of waterbombers. We hear from him and NAPE president Jerry Earle on this issue. (27:05) Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post, Ryan Tumilty joins us to talk about a gathering of Finance ministers in India this week, representing most of the world's largest economies.... Chrystia Freeland is there, on behalf of Canada. (37:40)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Derina Harvey on Wabush come home year, Oil contaminants in eggs and char, and Firearm safety

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 47:29


Come home to Wabush is less than a month away and one of main events is a concert by The Derina Harvey Band. We chat with the former Wabush resident on what to expect. (1:13) Turning a rough time into something positive for children around Happy Valley-Goose Bay We hear about a man who's crafting little boats to hide around town for kids to find. (8:08) The Nunatsiavut government is warning people in Postville and Nain about oil contaminants in eggs and char. We talk about the risk with MHA Lela Evans. (15:46) The Labrador Trap and Skeet Club is focusing on firearms safety in their new course offered to kids aged 5 to 13. (30:25) Glen McGregor, a parliamentary reporter, joins us to talk about the Prime Minister's upcoming trip to the NATO leaders summit... He shares what is at stake for the military alliance at this crucial moment. (37:18)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Tree worms in Labrador West, Mission kitty thrift store, and Pride week in Happy Valley Goose Bay

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 50:01


Blasty boughs, hanging webs and worms everywhere...pictures on social media show the damage being caused by a tiny pest in Labrador West. (1:11) To nap, or not to nap? Last week, one of the largest studies ever conducted on the health effects of napping was released. Sleep specialist Dr. Michael Mak joins us for a look at the research. (7:06) Honoring Lance Corporal John Shiwak. We find out about a commemorative plaque unveiled in France to honor the Labrador Inuk soldier who gave his life in the first world war. (11:11) How will Labrador be represented in an opposition party led by Eugene Manning? The PC leadership candidate stopped by to chat about his campaign. (18:45) Pride Month was June, and in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Pride Week is now. (28:28) A Wabush that has been helping out cats and kittens around the province. (36:53) We learn more about the new federal fuel regulations that came into effect over the weekend. (41:20)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
New fire hall, Chinook project, and one women's journey with homelessness in Happy Valley Goose Bay

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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 46:15


Not good enough...the Mayor of Wabush says Lab West is not prepared if there's a forest fire. He's calling on government for more resources and a solid plan. (0:00) We bring you a personal perspective on what it's like to be homeless in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (8:17) Community health for animals...the Chinook project's mobile veterinary clinic is on the ground this week in Sheshatshiu. (21:24) Sheshatshiu's fire department now has a proper fire hall to train and prepare for emergencies. We stop by the grand opening of the Ben Jonas Rich Memorial Fire Hall. (32:06) The Big Land cancer relay is looking for more teams. They need more supporters and allies to get out and show their support for survivors. We find out how you can be part of a great cause. (40:25)

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Flygkraschen i Ishavet

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 47:11


2008 ska Troels Hansen flyga ett plan från USA hem till Göteborg men på 3 000 meters höjd går något fel. De kraschar ner i Ishavet. Troels Hansen älskar flygplan och motorer, han arbetar som pilot och flygplanstekniker. I december 2008 planerar han att tillsammans med sin australiensiska kollega Oliver Edwards-Neil flyga hem ett tvåmotorigt flygplan från USA i olika etapper via Kanada, Grönland och Island hem till Göteborg.Får problem hundratals kilometer från civilisationenDe första etapperna går utan anmärkningar och söndagen 7 december lyfter de från Wabush i norra Kanada. Planen är att landa på Grönland. Denna sträcka beräknas ta fyra timmar och ska till stor del flygas över Ishavet.Det som till en början är en fantastisk kvällsflygning med en magnifik solnedgång blir snart en mardröm. Något är fruktansvärt fel. Först stannar en av motorerna, sen kollapsar även den andra.Medverkande: Troels Hansen och Martina Wallén Hansen Reporter: Anna Hammarén Producent: Håkan EngströmEn produktion från 2016.

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Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Coping with Grief, LGH Check in and Wabush hijacking anniversary

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 63:51


0:00 On yesterday's installment of House of Wooden Santas, there was a reason to worry. Jesse's mother is behind in the rent, because her carved Santas aren't selling as well as expected. But as we pick up the story today, Jesse is feeling excited about his part in the school Christmas play. 13:01 'The History and Renewal of Labrador's Inuit-Metis' is today's 12 days of Christmas book giveaway. 17:23 Good Medicine, hosted by Salome Barker, brings us an artist you need to hear. 23:00 Coping with grief is especially hard during the holiday season. This week, at a conference, people are gathering in Sheshatshiu to talk about grief and support each other. We'll learn more about it. 32:01 A new mental health ward was being built and intended to be complete by the end of this month and this flu season has been hitting the province harder than most. We'll get an update on this and more from Labrador-Grenfell Health. 43:42 It's been 50 years since a gunman hijacked a flight from the Wabush Airport. We look back on what happened that day as we hear from four people on that plane. 52:29 A provincial program assisting former inmates with mental illness to integrate into society is closing. 58:53 A committee comprised of all parties met for the second time yesterday to discuss models for a basic income program for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Food Sovereignty in Black Tickle, Seniors Advocate and Come Home Wabush 2023

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 40:33


0:00 Junior chef programming, a community feast and hydroponic gardening...The NunatuKavut community council is working to help food sovereignty in Black Tickle with several events this week. 9:39 - Country foods are a huge staple of Labrador living. We can learn a lot from areas with similar resources, like Nunavut. The Department of Health and Social Services of Nunavut offers what's called the Nutrition Fact Sheet Series. 18:41 - The senior's advocate is coming to Labrador. She'll be in Hopedale, Nain, Labrador West, and Goose Bay. Hear about her hopes for the trip. 26:55 - It's a time of year that everyone looks forward to, and the recreation team at the Long Term Care facility in HVGB is working to make it extra special for its residents. 32:34 - Registration for Come Home to Wabush 2023 has been open for a week now. And plans for the summer event are well underway. Gail Hodge is a member of the Come Home to Wabush committee. She joins us for an update.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Prison pen pal, Rec Centre re-opened, and Maggie Best

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 48:28


The federal housing advocate has been touring Inuit Nungat to see and learn from people She wants to understand housing needs and discrepancies In hopes of bringing about real change. (0:00) Helping people in prison make positive connections through writing letters… We learn all about a new prison pen pal program recently started in this province. (12:13) Parents are raising the alarm over the quality of their teenagers education in Nain. Students are considering dropping out of the academic stream and going to general studies. but parents say that could have long term consequences. (19:55) The Mike Adams Recreation Centre in Wabush closed earlier this year, but now it's being reopened. We'll hear from one of the people who have been advocating for just that. (29:53) Maggie's letters. This week on Labrador Morning, we're going to hear some letters that go back to more than a hundred years ago in Labrador... they were written when Maggie Best of Mud Lake was in hospital in 1916. (40:04)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
MP Yvonne Jones speaking on the call for sar changes, Still standing in Labrador, and stopping mask mandates on planes

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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 50:13


Four years ago, the Cannabis Act legalized recreational cannabis in Canada. Now, that legislation is being reviewed. For a closer look at the issues on the table, we speak to former law professor Bill Bogart. (0:00) The search for the two missing fishermen off the coast of Mary's Harbor was blanketed in controversy. It's been one year later, and what's changed? We hear from MP Yvonne Jones for more. (6:31) Jonny Harris and the Still Standing crew truck have stopped in Wabush this week. We catch up with him (24:42) Mike Pye of Labrador City is doing what he can to support those who experienced loss in Port aux Basques from Hurricane Fiona. (33:13) Mask mandates for planes are soon going to be changed, and that's bringing worry to one father in Labrador, we hear from him. (35:27) You'll be seeing more women behind the controls at Air Borealis. There are now eight female officers. We hear from some of them about the group. (42:21)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Back to school routine, Elders gathering, and Defense Minster

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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 55:30


Parents across the country are thinking ahead to the first days of school. Parenting writer Tanya Hayles of "Black Moms Connection" joins us with tips on establishing a back-to-school bedtime routine. (0:00) Next time you're in the hospital, you might be able to get some local partridge soup... That's the hope of the three Indigenous groups in the Big Land. (5:01) Summer may be coming to a close, but there's still time to get out on the water! (11:35) We're bringing you to the Elders Gathering 2022...Labrador Morning's John Gaudi is in Natuashish and has been getting out and about. (18:27) What does a Hare have to do with the community of Wabush? Dale Jarvis will let us know the history of how this town's name came to be. (29:27) The federal government wants to modernize NORAD, and Canada's National Defense Minister, Anita Anand, is visiting the Big land. (33:12) A recent court case of financial crime against a senior left the victim questioning: who can you trust? (42:42) It has been five years since the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly voted to enact pay equity legislation, but nothing was put into law. (50:15)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
How a power drill saved a teenagers life, rescheduled surgery in Lab West, and reactions from Lela Evans

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

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 71:14


We hear from a young woman from this province who was a youth in care, and who just graduating from university (0:00) The province has announced road projects for the next few years, and there are several on the list for Labrador. We speak with MHA Perry Trimper (7:20) How a quick thinking doctor and a regular power drill saved a teenagers life (17:37) We speak with a woman in Wabush about her rescheduled surgery and how the wait is impacting her and her family (25:38) We talk about the ferry's schedule and more with Captain Austin Daley (43:02) We get some reactions from Lela Evans about BILL 52 in the House of Assembly and the high gas prices (48:28) We hear from three drum dancers from Nain ahead of their performance for the Royals in St. John's (1:02:28) Reconciliation with Indigenous groups was a big theme of yesterday's royal visit. We hear how three Elders responded after yesterday's ceremony (1:06:35)

House of Crouse
Jessica Kirson + Michael Barclay + Raeann Brown

House of Crouse

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 38:48


This week on the Richard Crouse Show we meet comedian Jessica Kirson. We talk about how her grandmother influenced her to follow her dreams and how she cultivated her talent. Keep up with Jessica check out her website jessicakirson.com and check out her entertaining podcast, “Relatively Sane Podcast,” which is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Then author Michael Barclay stops by. His book “Hearts on Fire” is about the creative explosion in Canadian music of the early 2000s. In the conversation we talk about how the fiercely independent Canadian spirit of the early 2000s plus musicians and bands like, Arcade Fire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Feist, Tegan and Sara and Alexisonfire, who embraced, what Barclay calls their weirdness to great success. If you love music, you'll want to hear this interview. Then we'll meet Raeann Brown who joined me from Wabush, Newfoundland to talk about her new book “Bedtime in Nunatsiavut,” which is described as an “Indigenous fairytale of dreams."

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Establishing new forests, the Wabush community meeting, and Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 61:37


Establishing new forests across the country this spring, that's the aim of a new project to honour Indigenous peoples and embrace rewilding (0:00) We get the details on Inuit Tapariit Kanatami's national student gathering (7:22) A company that does recycling in this province tells us just what happens to all those yogurt containers, plastic water bottles and bits of cardboard collected in Labrador (14:47) The town of wabush has a community meeting last night, open only to residents (23:01) Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe on a new policy that directs federal government organizations to consider the unique rights, interests, and circumstances of Inuit (30:36) The provincial search and rescue association announced it would be merging with the Sheshatshiu team, but that came as a surprise to Sheshatshiu (37:33) Finance Minister Siobhan Coady was in Happy Valley-Goose Bay yesterday to talk about this year's budget (43:21) After more than 2 years of the pandemic, records are being set, such as how long the virus can remain in one person (53:34)

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
A trip bringing the youth into the Mealy Mountains, better internet and cell towers coming to Nunatsiavut towns and Natuashish, and hangin' with Wayne Walsh

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 65:16


We meet two of the team members from this province who are preparing for the 2022 World Boccia Cup next month. (0:00) We hear from a father and son who competed side by side at the Eric Rumbolt Memorial Sled Dog Race last weekend. (6:55) A trip bringing youth from Newfoundland and Labrador into the Mealy Mountains. (14:08) Better internet and cell towers are coming to Nunatsiavut towns and Natuashish. (23:48) Free diversity training workshops are being made available to businesses across the province. (32:11) We hang with Wayne Walsh to hear his selections of what to watch this weekend. (39:35) The Association for New Canadians decided to hold Storytime's at the Wabush, then Lab City Public Libraries, to teach kids about tolerance during multicultural month. (51:34) We find out about a Junior NBA basketball program that's on the go in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (57:24)

CBC Newfoundland Morning
A Wabush man is turning Covid-19 cloth masks into quilts, as mask mandates are dropped in the province

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 7:36


John Porter of Wabush is collecting cloth masks to have them made into quilts. He plans to create something useful and beautiful out of something we discard and create warm items of fabric for people in need.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Making the kitchen fun for kids, Torngat Legends, and a possible new outdoor rink on the south coast

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 57:37


To start we talk with Chef Claire Tansey on making the kitchen a fun space for kids, and after that we hear from the Libra House about the challenges of finding permanent homes for women and children. Next we learn more about RNC support dog Stella, dive into stories of the Torngat mountains, and get the scoop on a new tune called "On the Labrador" from Jordan Harnum and Jeff Pittman. Following this, the south coast may be getting a new outdoor rink! We then get an update on the power outage in Rigolet, followed by an interview with a man in Wabush who is repurposing cloth masks into quilts. To close the show we hear from our house doctor Peter Lin.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Dog Days of Winter part 5, Online Coffee Conversations and Pricing Up at the Pumps.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 56:15


The Francophone Association of Labrador City and Wabush has a photography contest happening this week. Labrador Morning spoke to the Director of the Francophone association, Sara Teinturier. We brought you the final part of Labrador Morning reporter Regan Burden's radio documentary, titled "Dog Days of Winter". Listeners got to hear how grooming efforts have been going on the north coast of Labrador from the AngajukKak of Postville, Glen Sheppard. If you have an idea for a community event or project that you would like to start, you might want to attend one of the online coffee conversation events that start on March 7th. We got the details from Monika Rumbolt, Youth Engagement Officer with Unlooweg. Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Tourism Association has a new interim chairperson, Jillian Larkham. Jillian chatted to us about the Association and the work that it is doing. The price at the pump has increased once again, which resulted in people lining up, last night, to top up their tanks. Labrador Morning got to hear from some of the public in Lab West, as well as a local business owner about what they think of the price increase. A survey is currently assessing the level of need for a Francophone daycare in western Labrador. Karina Lamontagne, an employee of a Francophone daycare centre in St.John's, spoke to reporter Heidi Atter regarding what the responses have looked like thus far.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Dog Days of Winter (part 1), A New Tune About Labrador and Overcoming Addiction with Art.

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 59:21


A new series called "HerStory: Inspiring Black Women in NL" started today, and we got to hear the first episode. The number of shrimp near Nain has increased 150 percent and DFO isn't sure why. We found out what they had to say. This week, we are going to bring you "Dog Days of Winter", a radio documentary made in Southern Labrador by the CBC's Regan Burden. You will be able to hear a segment of the documentary each day this week, on the show! A musician who grew up in Wabush sent us a new song that he wrote. Reporter John Gaudi chatted with Larry Hennesy to get the story behind it. As Ukraine continues to fight against an invasion by Russia, Canada has committed to sending at least 25 million dollars in additional non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. We heard a clip from what Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs had to say on the matter, at a press conference, held yesterday. Scott Pynn shared his story, with us, about how art helped him overcome his addiction. A chartered flight, full of puppies and dogs, left Happy Valley-Goose Bay recently, heading for Newfoundland. We caught up with a couple of people who explained why these animals were heading to new homes outside of Labrador. Dragonfly Moons is the social enterprise behind "Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities". They are creating a Newfoundland and Labrador-based subscription box, and we got all of the details.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Muskrat Falls Book, Labrador Sea Research, and Access With Alisha

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 55:47


We listen to an interview The Current did with Liz Pijogge, a Northern Contaminants Researcher with the Nunatsiavut Government, and Melaw Nakehk'o, a Dene artist, about moose hide lessons Nakehk'o is offering here in Labrador as moose migrate into the north. There's a lot of freedom in four wheels unless you're talking about a wheelchair in the snow. The CBC's Alisha Dicks joins us to talk about accessible transportation and the issues with it that really grind her gears. Nunatsiavut is experiencing drastic climate change, and a research project hopes to understand this shift better through compiling personal observations made by residents. We hear about the project from Emma Harrison of Dalhousie University. The Town of Wabush has allocated land near the town hall to build senior homes. Mayor Ron Barron joins us to talk about the project's development. There's a new book out that looks at the multi-dimensional analysis of the social, political, and environmental problems that the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project has caused. We speak with editors Stephen Crocker and Lisa Moore this morning. Just how important is the Labrador Sea to the world's ecosystem? A crew from Memorial University are hoping to find out by launching gliders underwater. Researcher Brad DeYoung joins us. Finally, thanks to the Rock Your Mocs campaign, moccasins are set to cover social media today. We speak with Jolene Ashini about what the event means to her.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Wabush Come Home Year, Corporal Chad O'Quinn, and Labrador Winter Games

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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 55:51


We mark the passing of longtime CBC journalist Mike Power, who brought you stories of Labradorians for nearly forty years, by listening to part of his last time on the air here seven years ago. The North West River volunteer library has been running for decades, but they need some funding help. They're holding an online auction with new and gently used items. We get the details from library board member Anne Martin. We get a breakdown of how a national licence for doctors could help with the province's physician deficit. The CBC's Carolyn Ray brings us that story. Next year, towns throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will be celebrating Come Home Year. Wabush already has planning well underway. Committee co-chair Gail Hodge tells us what's in the works. Friends and family remember Corporal Chad O'Quinn as being larger than life, someone who enjoyed living on the edge and giving it his all. 12 years after he was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, we hear from Cpl. O'Quinn's parents today. The Labrador Winter Games has been pushed back to 2023 due to COVID-19, but funding and a board of directors are now in place for the event. Minister of Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster joins us to talk about it. Finally, get your board ready and dust off those skis. Smokey Mountain is getting set to welcome another year of outdoor enthusiasts. Club President Toby Leon tells us what people can expect to see this year.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
New Childcare Program, Municipal Conduct Act, and Carolina East

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 59:42


All week we've been hearing from Labradorians who have written essays for Land of Many Shores. For our final segment, we hear from poet Julia Bull on their piece "Where I'm From". The controversy between the NunatuKavut Community Council and other Inuit groups continues. NCC president Todd Russell sent a letter back to ITK President Natan Obed. We hear part of that letter and also from NunatuKavut member and Dalhousie professor Debbie Martin. Qualified childcare is a must for most parents, but it's not always easy to find. A new program through the College of the North Atlantic may help the staffing shortage in Labrador. Rhea Dale from the Pumpkin House childcare center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay joins us. Another former Wabush councillor is speaking out about the harassment and bullying she says she faced while sitting on Wabush's town council, and what the province's newly proposed Municipal Conduct Act could mean for towns across the province. Gertie Canning joins us. A brand new exploration company has high hopes for minerals in Labrador. We'll speak with the CEO of Labrador Uranium, Stephen Keith. Carolina East is performing at the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We talk about her upcoming show and latest album. Gorgeous views, history and exercise. We learn about Port Hope Simpson's newest tourist attraction from Roxanne Notley of Kaumanik Adventure Tours. Finally, many parents are eager for a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12, but not everyone is on board. Dr. Seema Marwaha of the University of Toronto joins us to talk about the issue of vaccine hesitancy.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Neonatal Health Care Letter, Video Game Coding Workshop, and Zombie Walk

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 61:31


A new study suggests developing countries lack access to climate change-related research. We speak about the study with Warren Mabee, the director of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy at Queen's University. Allysha Jacque, a visual arts graduate originally from Postville, was recently selected as a winner of the BMO 1st Art Award. We hear from her as she shares her inspiration for the work she creates. Do you know a kid who loves playing video games and is interested in making them? We hear about a workshop that is teaching youth to do exactly that from Denise Cole of the SHIELD project and Mary McDonald of Pinnguaq. Charlotte Wolfrey, the AngajukKak of Rigolet, says their outdoor rink will have to go without a cover, even though the materials are sitting in the community. We hear her explain why today. A photographer in Labrador West has started a group to share photographs from all across Labrador. Timothy Collins joins us to talk about it. Labrador City's Tanya Trail is set to be overrun by zombies! For the spooky season, the Town of Labrador City and the Menihek High Graduating Class of 2020 have joined forces to organize a Zombie Walk. We speak with special events program coordinator Evelyn Ryan for all the details. Reporter Meg Roberts joins us to talk about a Wabush councillor's claims of bullying on council and why she resigned. The parents of a critically ill newborn who had to wait for neonatal medivac services are calling on the health minister to apologize. They say their daughter was the top priority call, but no medivac came due to not being able to fly overnight. We hear from a letter they sent to Premier Andrew Furey today. It's Friday, so we're hanging with the Waynes to hear their film and book selections for the week. Finally, if you want to show off your pumpkin carving skills, CRB Supermarket in North West River has you covered. We hear about the carving contest from owner Collin Baikie.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Complaint Against Natuashish Priest, Ocean Webinar, and Wabush Mayor Ron Barron

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 62:25


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.

The St. John's Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)

Meet the province's first ever Muslim councillor who was elected in Wabush, Labrador.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Rigolet Inuttitut Dialect, Northern Post-Secondary Education, and Pet-safe Cookbook

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 55:30


As Canada searches for solutions on housing and homelessness, a new report says systemic barriers leave women particularly vulnerable as they navigate discrimination and unsafe housing conditions. We speak with Kaitlin Schwan of the Women's National Housing & Homeless Network, one of the co-authors of the report. It's been called the modern-day residential school system. Today the CBC's Kyle Muzyka begins a five part series on the disproportionate amount of Indigenous children in the child welfare system. The Rigolet dialect of Inuttitut doesn't have many speakers, but one young speaker is hoping to preserve it and empower other young people to share their culture. Ocean Pottle-Shiwak joins us. Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay have a new mayor. We speak with George Andrews about his election as mayor, and how he plans to tackle some of the issues in the town. We also speak with Shazia Razi, who was elected as a councillor in Wabush for the first time. Sessions are ongoing that look at post-secondary education in the north. We hear from Jenny Oliver, who attended the session, on what she feels is needed to help residents be successful in pursuing education. Have you ever been surprised by an act of kindness? Like someone paying for your coffee while in a drive-thru or something as simple as paying you a compliment. These kinds of gestures are precisely what a group of teens want to spread across Labrador West and maybe even beyond. We hear from Leah Patterson. Finally, what do you do if your pup Rudy has a craving for snacks, but you want him to be healthy? The SPCA's new fundraising cookbook has your answers. Dr. Rebecca Jackson joins us.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Municipal Elections In Labrador, Community-Based Archaeology, and Missing Fishermen Update

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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 55:17


More people than ever are turning to Instagram to make their next vacation plan. As local and global tourism start to rebound, we speak with Frederic Dimanche of the Ted Rogers School Of Hospitality And Tourism Management about the role of social media influence in driving up revenues for tourism operators. Municipal elections in Labrador are taking place on September 28th, and we hear from some of the candidates running for mayor in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City, and Wabush. Divers and underwater imaging are set to arrive in Mary's Harbour today to help the search for the missing fishermen. We get an update on the search from Dwight Russell today. How can archaeology be more beneficial for Innu communities? We speak with David Finch, a graduate student in archaeology at Memorial University, about his new project "Practicing Heritage: Community-based Archaeology and Learning in Labrador". MUN is seeing an increase in enrollment rates this year in anticipation of the rate hike that will come into effect next year. We hear from two students who indicated this increase was a factor in enrolling this year, and we also hear from Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown. We speak with Provincial Fire Duty Officer Wes Morgan about the forest fire near Gull Island. Finally, a third dose of COVID vaccine is now recommended for people in certain vulnerable groups, but not everyone. We speak with CBC House Doctor Peter Lin about why that is, and whether you could soon be in need of a booster too.

Culture club
Iohann Martin, Marie-Hélène Thibault et David Laurin

Culture club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 106:28


David Laurin, codirecteur artistique chez Duceppe, parle de l'adaptation théâtrale du film Gaz bar blues; Marie-Hélène Thibault discute de son rôle comme vedette de la nouvelle pièce de Simon Boulerice, présentée au Petit Théâtre du Nord tout l'été; Iohann Martin aborde sa carrière comme compositeur des trames sonores d'une centaine de séries, dont La galère et Les Parent; Martin Faucher fait le point sur ses fonctions de directeur artistique et codirecteur général du FTAqu'il quitte; Marc Cassivi et Marc-André Lussier parlent de leur livre Cannes auXXIe; et Tanya Beaumont, Jessica Barker et Johane Despins discutent de l'exposition Picasso. Figures; du livre La réparation de mes parents, par David Goudreault; du spectacle Stations, de Louise Lecavalier; du Festival REGARD au Saguenay; du documentaire Ainsi soient-elles, de Maxime Faure; et de la pièce L'enclos de Wabush.

On dira ce qu'on voudra
L'enclos de Wabush, hommage et dystopie commerciale

On dira ce qu'on voudra

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 29:16


Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Clean Tap Water in Red Bay, Indigenous Health Research, and Online Darts

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

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 53:32


Quebec wants to rewrite certain sections of the Canadian constitution, and the federal government says they can. We speak to constitutional expert Dan Horner from Ryerson University about the federal government's response to Quebec's constitutional challenge. Over the last few months, Wabush resident Dave Hawes has been editing the trails, paths, buildings and lookouts in Labrador found on the website Open Street Map. We speak with him today. A man from Postville is bringing darts players from across the province together through online matches. We speak with Brendon Jacque and darts player Tina Chiasson. An entire generation in Red Bay has never filled a refreshing, cool glass of water from the kitchen tap, until now. We speak with town councillor Lynn Stone. Planning for climate change in the north means planning for food security, planning for housing, and more. In the latest segment of CBC NL's Thin Ice series, we hear Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiirit Kanatami about how Ottawa could better support efforts in Labrador and across the country. We hear about how Indigenous health research has changed in Atlantic Canada and the importance of community engagement. Debbie Martin and Tara White join us. Finally, we explore the role of the community in Indigenous health research. NunatuKavut's Governance and Strategic Planning Lead Amy Hudson joins us.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Leftover Timber Removal, Thin Ice, and Gardening Season Begins

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 51:15


With much of the country caught in the grip of a third wave of Covid, what are experts saying now about how the disease affects children? We talk to pediatrician Dr. Jeremy Friedman of SickKids Hospital in Toronto about kids and COVID ahead. Former residents of Wabush are being invited to come home next year. We speak with committee member Gail Hodge about plans for Come Home To Wabush 2022. There may still be a pile of snow in your front yard but that doesn't mean it's too early to start planning this year's vegetable garden. We hear some tips on backyard vegetable gardening from Lloyd Hicks and Jamie Jackman. We speak with Greg Penney from JP Forestry about their plans to sell the leftover timber from the construction of Muskrat Falls. The Nunatsiavut Government is looking for construction proposals for a project that will help keep people's packages out of bad weather. Minister Tyler Edmunds joins us. We catch up with a Labradorian living in Spain about how the fourth wave of COVID-19 is going in that country. Noel Riggs joins us. We continue CBC NL's Thin Ice series with a look at how northern Labrador's climate has changed in the spring and summer months.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Trail Of The Caribou, Provincial Medevac Concerns, and Thin Ice

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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 60:14


The Trail of the Caribou monuments saw completion this week in Europe, with the installation of the last one in Gallipoli, Turkey. We get reaction from Labrador soldier Duane Michelin who has visited several World War One sites over the years. We speak with a man who has been advocating for better air ambulance and medevac services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eugene Nippard joins us. The federal government's announcement of a bailout to Air Canada will affect airports in Labrador differently. We hear about the effects at the Goose Bay Airport when we speak with Goronwy Price, and we hear about the effects on Labrador West from Wabush Mayor Ron Barron and Toby Leon of the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce. CBC NL's series Thin Ice continues with a look at short and long-term solutions Labrador Inuit have come up with to counter climate change. A Quebec mining company has acquired the Kami project in Labrador West, we hear why that's a big step for the company, and we also hear from Wabush's Mayor about what he thinks of the move. Finally, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils weighs in on the government's newest back to high school plan. Don Coombs joins us.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Facebook Business Scam, Health Accord Task Force Check-In, and Labrador West Candidate Forum

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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 56:52


An engineer from Labrador is hoping to teach indigenous youth the basics of modern technology. We speak with Brian Pottle about his plans to do that. This week on Unreserved, we hear about someone who has received a lot of attention online for a beaded leather vest she made for her kitten and how other Indigenous people are learning traditional skills to beat the quarantine blues. We speak with a Happy Valley-Goose Bay business that's been the target of Facebook phishing scams. Heather Bursey of Spruced Up Labrador has an important message for her customers and anyone doing online shopping. Today, we're taking a closer look at the district of Labrador West. We hear from NDP candidate Jordan Brown, PC candidate Nick McGrath, and Liberal candidate Wayne Button. We check in with the provincial health accord task force to talk about how the provincial election and the desperate financial situation are shaping their work. Chuck Porter is an avid outdoors person and wildlife officer living in Wabush. This morning, he'll give us some basic tips on cooking over a fire. The Senate is back at work this week, and debating changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law. We check in with Heather Scoffield from the Toronto Star for the latest from Ottawa.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Labrador West Travel Costs, Home For The Holidays, and Labrador Away

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 52:22


It's never a bad time for safety reminders. We take you back to a chat with Const. Jerry Goudie about the dangers of impaired driving. We hear from the mayor of Wabush about the cost of air travel and limited selection. Bringing comfort and joy, we speak with Gary Baikie of Nain to find out how he's decorated his home for the holidays. We continue with our series Home for the Holidays. This morning, we catch up with jazz singer Laura Taylor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to hear about her Christmas traditions. On Labrador Away, we talk with Mike Martin, who came up with the Labrador flag and the Labrador tartan. More than a dozen Labrador City teachers are learning another langauge together, we hear from the principal at AP Low Primary School after 8 o'clock. And we take you back to a time when internet shopping was a novelty rather than the norm with a report from 1998.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Benny Powell Jr. tales of Labrador, reaction to Minister Haggie's medical transportation comments, Labrador West recreation and the Flummies working on new album

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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 39:58


On today's show, Benny Powell Jr. is our next author in our 12 days of books giveaway. He shares some tales from Labrador. We have reaction to comments Health Minister John Haggie made in the House of Assembly regarding the costs people n Labrador have to incur when travelling to the island for medical care. The recreation centre in Wabush is a big deal to the community and it looks like two neighbouring mayors are in talks to make recreation services better. We get the details. We catch up with the Flummies who tell us about working on a new album which has been a long time in coming, but the guys are excited as ever to write songs all about the Big Land.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Andrew Furey, Covid in Spain, cell service/construction on Labrador's south coast, LGH cultural sensitivity, Them Days board meeting and snowmobile clubs

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

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 52:22


On today's show, Premier Andrew Furey mounts a spirited defence of himself after avoiding reporter questions about MHA Perry Trimper. We taking you to Europe to check in with a Wabush man who lives in Spain. The country is being hit very hard with Covid-19 - we find out how they're surfing through the second wave. We head to the south coast of Labrador to check in with CBC's Here and Now reporter Garrett Barry who tells us about cell service and construction. Changes are happening to make Labrador Grenfell Health more culturally sensitive. We bring you the details. After months of hiatus, Them Days board had their first meeting last night, and a couple of people decided to get involved again to support this Labradorian institution. We check-in with two prominent snowmobile clubs in Labrador to find out how things are shaping up for this winter season.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
MHA check in, fired up about the closure of the Wabush airport fire department, and more

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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 46:24


Transport Canada axed the fire department at the Wabush airport, we'll hear from one of it's former fire fighters. We'll check in with Labrador's four MHAs to see what's happening in their regions. While many are wondering about how school will look in September, a young Labradorian knows exactly where she'll be, in England studying viruses at the university of Oxford.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
The latest on how Labradorians are processing COVID 19

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 45:34


Passengers are stuck on board the Kamutik on route to Blanc Sablon. Heavy ice has been preventing the boat from docking.That mixed with concerns about COVID is making for some tense times. We're taking you to Europe to meet a Wabush man who lives in Spain. The country is being hit very hard with Covid-19 - we'll find out how he's coping, and speak with his sister who lives in Wabush. People all over Labrador have been going on bear hunts, but they're not hunting the kind of bears you're thinking of! We'll find out more, coming up.

Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Injuries on the trails of Cain's Quest , trouble with the firefighters at the airport in Wabush and much more

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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 59:05


On today's show ladies of Lab West strapping on snowboards and skis for the next few weeks. Flying into the Wabush airport could become unsafe for passengers and surrounding communities says the union representing firefighters at the airport. And it's Education week in the province...and this morning, we're bringing you inspirational stories from two Labradorians who are passionate about education.

Weekend AM
Revisiting Extraordinary Visitor and checking in with the Queen of TikTok

Weekend AM

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 22:48


Actor Raoul Bhaneja and writer/director John Doyle talk about their 1999 film Extraordinary Visitor, and Cordelia Richards of Wabush gives us an update on her TikTok activites

Weekend AM
The TikTok Queen and Super Nan

Weekend AM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 27:38


We'll meet Cordelia Richards, Wabush's TikTok celebrity, and Super Nan, with an assist from Dave Paddon, brings us some Peace On Earth.

P1 Dokumentär
Flygkraschen i Ishavet

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 47:09


Något är fruktansvärt fel. Motorerna har tystnat och det lilla planet skär stumt genom natten 3000 meter över ishavets arktiska köld. Civilisationen är 100-tals km bort och Troels har stora problem. Troels Hansen älskar flygplan och motorer, han arbetar som pilot och flygplanstekniker. I december 2008 planerar han att i olika etapper flyga hem ett tvåmotorigt flygplan från USA via Kanada, Grönland och Island hem till Göteborg.Ombord på det lilla tvåmotoriga propellerplanet är även Troels australiensiska kollega Oliver. De första etapperna går utan anmärkningar och en söndag lyfter de från Wabush i Norra Kanada och planerar att landa på Grönland efter ca fyra flygtimmar. Denna sträcka skulle till stor del flygas över ishavet.Därför hade de på sig sina överlevnadsdräkter. Allt fungerar fint, motorerna spinner, det är en fantastisk kvällsflygning med en magnifik solnedgång, kaffet puttrar och mörkret sänker sig snabbt över det arktiska havet. Men snart börjar saker gå fel fruktansvärt fel. Först stannar en av motorerna, och snart därefter kollapsar även den andra.Medverkande: Troels Hansen och Martina Wallén Hansen Reporter: Anna Hammarén Producent: Håkan Engström

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 47:09


Något är fruktansvärt fel. Motorerna har tystnat och det lilla planet skär stumt genom natten 3000 meter över ishavets arktiska köld. Civilisationen är 100-tals km bort och Troels har stora problem. Troels Hansen älskar flygplan och motorer, han arbetar som pilot och flygplanstekniker. I december 2008 planerar han att i olika etapper flyga hem ett tvåmotorigt flygplan från USA via Kanada, Grönland och Island hem till Göteborg.Ombord på det lilla tvåmotoriga propellerplanet är även Troels australiensiska kollega Oliver. De första etapperna går utan anmärkningar och en söndag lyfter de från Wabush i Norra Kanada och planerar att landa på Grönland efter ca fyra flygtimmar. Denna sträcka skulle till stor del flygas över ishavet.Därför hade de på sig sina överlevnadsdräkter. Allt fungerar fint, motorerna spinner, det är en fantastisk kvällsflygning med en magnifik solnedgång, kaffet puttrar och mörkret sänker sig snabbt över det arktiska havet. Men snart börjar saker gå fel fruktansvärt fel. Först stannar en av motorerna, och snart därefter kollapsar även den andra.Medverkande: Troels Hansen och Martina Wallén Hansen Reporter: Anna Hammarén Producent: Håkan Engström

united states men island allt kanada troels engstr ombord ishavet civilisationen flygkraschen wabush