Starting next week, the NunatuKavut Community Council is hosting a series of discussions about clean energy. Bryn Wood joined us to chat details. Foxes displaying rabies symptoms are still being seen in Nain. AngajukKak Joe Dicker and Director of Renewable Resources Todd Broomfield gave further insight on the situation. Last month we heard a story from Angela Hardy about her struggle to keep her mother, Cheryl, in Labrador West. Even amid a beautiful recent re-connection between her Mother and Father, Angela explains how she is still fighting to receive better care for her Mom. Almost one year since the last provincial election fell into chaos, some then-candidates are saying that they still have unanswered questions about the roller-coaster campaign. The C.B.C.'s Patrick Butler gives us the scoop. Wayne Walsh, our T.V. and movie reviewer is back again with his TWO reviews for this weeks show! Kayla Bridget Williams is a painter and an illustrator who runs Sandwich Bay Studio. Labrador Morning caught Kayla at her home to find out about her art and what inspires her to create. Registration opened yesterday for the Labrador "Race to the Top", an organised snowmobile drag race in Lab West. Robyn Ayles and Kellen Pelley are part of the board that oversees the race. They gave us the run down.

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Labrador rabies update, a bittersweet re-connection and Labrador inspired Valentines.

How are you sleeping these days? Sleep researcher and educator Diana McMillan explains how exactly to get a good night's sleep. Starlink satellite internet is now beaming down into Labrador. Jim Goudie of Postville and Dwight Lethbridge of Cartwright shared with us their experience with the service. On this day in 1946 the first ship carrying war brides and children docked at Pier 21 in Halifax. Beatrice Ellen Whittle was a war bride, but she had already settled into Labrador by that time. Beatrice's grandson, Larry Pardy, told Labrador Morning the story. The Labrador West Housing and Homelessness Coalition opened a three-bedroom emergency shelter on January 22nd. Gena Decker joined us to discuss the shelter. Earlier this week, M.P. Yvonne Jones' office organised a meeting so that Vale could address concerns, raised by AngajukKaks, regarding Covid-19 at Voisey's Bay. She spoke with us live to talk about what was discussed. With their taproom re-opening, Business Manager and Co-owner of Iron Rock Brewing Company, Brian Hurley shared how the company found "the one ray of sunshine" that has helped them get through the pandemic this far. Dr. Lin is back with some information about what is meant by "Learning to Live with Covid.".

Starlink satellite internet, Labrador War Bride and a meeting with Vale to address Covid-19 concerns.

A resident of HV-GB has been struggling to alleviate her medical problems. Myrna Gillam shared her story. Labrador City's Evelyn Power-Ryan tells us about a video she is putting together to help cheer on the Canadian Men's Curling Team for this years Beijing Olympic Games. Grenfell Variety in HVGB has announced a new partnership with the Opioid Dependence Program. To learn more about this initiative, we spoke with the owner Dallas Bennett and her father, Darrell Bennett. A high school student in Labrador has voiced his concern about being assigned a new Instructional Resource Teacher. Logan Oram Feltham is a grade 11 student who lives with Asperger's syndrome. He discussed his concerns regarding this change, and how it will impact him and others. NL Reads is in its final month. The February book, "We, Jane" by Aimee Wall is being championed by reader advocate Amanda Bittner. Amanda filled us in on the details. Figure skaters in Wabush are back on the ice after a 5-week hiatus due to Covid. Lisa Lowe, Wabush Figure Skating Club treasurer, shared her excitement about being able to get onto the rink again!

Health issues during Covid, Opioid Dependence Program at a Convenience store and Instructional Resource Teacher concerns.

How's your car looking these days? Mechanic Danny Joyce explains some winter maintenance tips. Jack Andrew, Coordinator of the Sheshatshiu Ground Search and Rescue team, shares details regarding a recent incident outside of the community. Robert Lyall is being remembered for his tremendous contributions to various causes over the years. We re-aired a 2020 interview from when he received the Order of Newfound and Labrador. The Mud Lake Flooding Class Action has been certified. Counsel for the class action, Raymond Wagner, joins with updates. The sound of honking and fireworks have become all-too-familiar for those living in certain parts of Ottawa, including Mitch White. We reached Mitch in his apartment in downtown Ottawa to hear his account of what has been happening. The Nunatsiavut Government is hoping to help micro-businesses with a new grant program. To learn more, Labrador Morning spoke to N.G. Business Development Officer, Mary Andersen. The city of Ottawa has passed it's second weekend of protesters taking over the downtown core. That has led to the Mayor declaring a State of Emergency, and for a special debate to have taken place in the House of Commons. Heather Scoffield gives some insight.

Joint rescue for Ground Search and Rescue Teams, Mud Lake class action updates and Remembering Robert Lyall.

Canada is facing a labour shortage in almost every industry. Workplace columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq says tapping Canada’s older workforce may be part of the solution. What will it take to reverse the trend towards ageing and shrinking population in Newfoundland and Labrador? We hear from a couple of voices on that issue. Seniors are one of the most at risk when it comes to COVID, and that's resulted in isolation for many. The Mokami Status of Women Council is hoping to help with bi-monthly kits. We learn more from Program Coordinator Holly Williams. Labrador City is officially withdrawing firefighting response services to the Wabush Airport. Mayor Belinda Adams joins us to explain the decision. The Inuit-owned company Nasittuq is back running the North Warning System sites. To learn more, Labrador Morning spoke with Clint Davis. As the dire effects of climate change have become apparent worldwide, some northern communities in our Province may not have equal access to the green energy transition. Lela Evans explained some of her concerns that affect residents within her constituency. Canada's political boycott of the Olympics is on full display, with no official government representation at the Games. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is "extremely concerned" by the repeated human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government. That got the CBC's Blair Sanderson wondering if ordinary fans of the Games are also thinking about the reputation of the host country.

Help for isolated seniors, withdrawal of firefighting services for Wabush Airport, and concerns with northern access to green energy.

Torngat Secretariat has launched a 40-day moose survey outside Rigolet. They're hoping it will complete their effort to survey the entirety of moose populations in Nunatsiavut. We hear more from Jamie Snook, Executive Director at Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat. When you find a moose trapped in a brook, what do you do? Rescue it, of course! We speak with Stanley Linstead of L'Anse au Loup to find out what it took to do just that. We get a trail update from Eldon Wheaton of the White Wolf Snowmobile Club in Labrador West. If you live in North West River and Sheshatshiu your residential internet service may be getting an upgrade. We hear about the initiative and what this means for internet connectivity throughout Labrador. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA is in quarantine until Sunday due to a parvo outbreak. We learn more about Parvo from Dr. Rebecca Jackson of the Valley Vet Clinic and remind you how to protect your pups. With Valentine's Day approaching, Wayne Button returns to review Violet's Storm by Labrador West author Tanya Benoit. A Happy Valley-Goose Bay mom has created a group for people to anonymously post if there's an exposure alert in a school. Amanda Edmunds joins us to talk about it.

Moose Rescue, Parvo Outbreak at HV-GB SPCA, and Trail Update

Long-term care continues to be a pressing issue in Labrador-Grenfell Health. This morning we hear from a woman who is concerned about her father's treatment in St. Anthony. The auditor general revisited a 2018 report on financial oversight at the English School District this week. CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle joins us to discuss the story. We find out how endangered crafts and skills are getting a new breath of life from Heritage NL. Great Caribou Studios owner Charlene Rumbolt joins us. Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans recaps her recent meeting with Finance Minister Siobhan Coady regarding the upcoming provincial budget. Better fire services, drinking water and wastewater management are what a working group says regionalization can do. The report says the current approach without it is outdated. We hear from Krista Lynn Howell, the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs today. Finally, public health restrictions are loosening in Canada, so what are some tips for staying safe from COVID-19? We ask house doctor Peter Lin for tips.

Crafts At Risk Program, Lela Evans on Upcoming Budget, and NLESD Financial Oversight

The man who has been acting as interim Chief of the RNC is staying on full time. Patrick Roche was officially introduced by the Justice Minister yesterday. We hear from the press conference. If you've seen little bats out and about recently that's not necessarily a good thing. They might be suffering from white-nose syndrome, and the province wants you to report any sightings. We hear from ecologist Jessica Humber. For our Labrador Away segment we speak with Inuk jewelry designer Tegan Voisey of The Littlest Inuksuk. A Trans ID Clinic is being offered through the University of New Brunswick. We speak with Ash Arsenault and Blair Curtis about the services the clinic provides and the profound impact it could have on people in this province. It's groundhog day, and there used to be a special groundhog here in Labrador called North Side Ned. We reminisce about those times with Frank Moriarty. During the pandemic many people are spending more time alone indoors, and that may not be the best for persons with eating disorders. We discuss some of the challenges with Paul Thomey, executive director of the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. Herpes is a lifelong virus, but it can be managed with help. We learn more about an awareness campaign about herpes from Denise Cole, SHIELD Project Coordinator with the Labrador Friendship Centre, and Danica Genge of Labrador-Grenfell Health. Finally, people throughout Canada will be tuning into the Olympics, but for the first time you'll be able to tune into hockey with play-by-play in Inuttitut. We hear from David Ningeonam and Pujjuut Kusugak.

White Nose Syndrome, Herpes Awareness Campaign, and Labrador Away

We hear from Andrea O'Brien of Heritage NL about a program showcasing domestic workers as "exceptional people from the past" in this province. Mike Power worked for the CBC in Lab West for decades before retiring. The family of CBC's Mike Power has come up with a way to honour him after his death this fall. We catch up with his brother Paul to hear what they have planned. Reconnecting the old-fashioned way. We hear from Anne Roane Sheldon, the creator of the Newfoundland Labrador Adoptees Facebook page, about why finding loved ones should not necessarily use the science of DNA. Doulas provide emotional and physical support to mothers during pregnancy, as well as during labour and delivery. Today we hear why an Inuk woman who is working toward becoming a certified birth doula says the Nunatsiavut Government should seek funding to cover doula services. Abigail Webb joins us. Have an idea to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? There are millions of dollars available for you to apply for. We speak with Minister Bernard Davis about the Climate Change Challenge Fund. Have you been experiencing some memory issues lately? It turns out the pandemic has impacted how we catalogue our memories. We speak with memory expert Mariam Aly about this phenomenon. Finally, an ongoing protest in downtown Ottawa is happening at the same time the House of Commons starts its first sitting of the year. Hear how this is playing out on the federal stage when we're joined by The Toronto Star's Heather Scoffield.

Funding Doula Services, Climate Change Challenge Fund, and Heather Scoffield

The legislation governing the democratic process in Newfoundland and Labrador is currently being reviewed by a committee in the House of Assembly. We speak about the process with Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper. Discussion about amalgamation has once again become a topic of interest in Labrador West in light of the closure of the Mike Adam Recreation Complex. We speak with Enid Slack of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy about the consequences and tradeoffs of amalgamating municipalities. A court order is in place to prevent the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay from reinstituting its body camera program. We get an update on what this means for the program going forward from provincial Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey. The Journey Project is giving survivors a way to share their stories through photographs. We hear how survivors of sexual violence from all over the province can take part and connect with one another when we speak with Ashley MacDonald, legal support navigator with The Journey Project. A pen pal project hopes to connect seniors with students at Lake Melville School, and they're looking for seniors to participate. We hear from teachers Alicia Seaward and Roy Moore. The Hudson's Bay Company staff house in Cartwright is now a designated heritage site. We speak with owner Gerald Saunders, who has big plans for the property.

HV-GB Body Camera Court Order, One Thousands Words Project, and Pen Pal Project

What's the best way to get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night? Sleep educator Diana McMillan has tips to help you improve your sleep during the pandemic. Labrador City's fire chief Joe Power tells us why he's concerned about the emergency plan for the Wabush Airport and why he thinks it "isn't worth the paper it's printed on." Selby Mesher is one of the musicians being featured in a virtual event being put on by the NunatuKavut Community Council this evening. We hear how he wrote the song Proud To Be His Son as a tribute to a good friend. We also speak with NCC President Todd Russell to get details about the conclusion to their 2022 Annual General Assembly. Wayne Walsh is back this week with a TV recommendation that is out of this world! He tells us about For All Mankind. What does a healthy relationship mean to you? Nunatsiavut Government's Department of Health and Social Development would like to know. We speak with Sexual Violence Prevention and Outreach Counselor Julia O'Brien to learn more. Finally, we head into the archives to hear from Graham Moorhouse about how to dress appropriately for enjoying the great outdoors.

NCC President Todd Russell, Wabush Airport Fire Service Concerns, and Building Healthy Relationships

The NunatuKavut virtual craft fair launches today! We hear about what it's like to be a part of from crafter Misty-Dawn Dyson. Our series on female entrepreneurship in Central Labrador continues today with Becca Willcott, who runs a photography business. We hear her tell us why now is the best time for women to be in business. The McLean Crescent Playground is moving forward in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. It passed narrowly with a three to two council vote. We speak with Mayor George Andrews about what happens next. Today is Family Literacy Day! We learn more about the day and why it is important from Gwim Phillip of ABC Life Literacy Canada. We speak to the new Mayor of Labrador City Belinda Adams about her new role, and some of the challenges facing the town and the region. An archaeologist working with Innu Nation is using interviews and conversations to unearth precious heritage. We hear from Ph.D. student David Finch. Finally, BA 2. That's the name of an Omicron sub-variant that is now spreading worldwide. We hear from CBC House Doctor Peter Lin about what experts are saying.

NunatuKavut Craft Fair, Labrador City Mayor Belinda Adams, and McLean Crescent Playground Approved

Politicians and public health leaders keep warning Canadians against non-essential travel. But according to recent data it seems as though that message is being largely ignored. We speak with microbiologist Dasantila Golemi-Kotra about COVID travel restrictions. Recently an Arctic fox tested positive for rabies in Nain. We hear from Nain AngajukKâk Julius Dicker and provincial Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Beverly Dawe to learn more about the disease. We're bringing you another story from a female entrepreneur who launched a brick and mortar business in Happy Valley-Goose Bay during the pandemic. Today we hear from Natasha Voisey of Pep's Diner. It's the middle of winter, but the Pye Centre hopes to get you ready for summer gardening. They're holding a workshop about everything from companion planting and designing your garden. We speak with Pye Centre farm associate Rachel Snelgrove. If you are isolating in Hopedale, you can get your groceries delivered right to your doorstep. We speak with Danielle Pottle of Franks General Store. We hear from Mushuau Innu School Director Katie Rich on their plans to have kids return to in-class learning, and how teachers are feeling. We also speak with a grandmother of two school-aged children in Happy Valley-Goose Bay about how she feels sending them back to class. Finally, impacts on our mental health have been at the forefront of this pandemic, and no one is immune. We get some tips and tricks from Clinical Child Psychologist Janine Hubbard to help you and your kids through these unprecedented times.

Rabid Fox in Nain, Pye Centre Gardening Workshop, and In-Class Learning

Smishing is an adorable-sounding name for the act of scamming people via text messages. The CBC's Manjula Selvarajah shares tips on guarding against smishing attacks. We catch up with Andrea Procter as she gets ready to give a presentation about the societal context of the residential school system to the NL Historical Society. Throughout the week we'll hear from some female entrepreneurs in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who have either launched or grown their business during the pandemic. Today we hear from Heather Barnes Bursey of Spruced Up Labrador. Convenience store owners blame the province's high tobacco taxes for a loss in their cigarette sales revenue. The CBC's Terry Roberts has been looking into it and tells us what he found out. Students in the English School District are back in class today, but it's going to be a few more days until students return to school in Sheshatshiu. We get an update about the return to school plan from Sheshatshiu School Director Tim Jack. The Menihek Nordic Ski Club is encouraging people to hit up the trails to help their mental health and get exercise, but not to overdo it if they're just starting out. Gerry Rideout joins us. A fitness coach in the province is injecting some cuteness into her workouts to raise money for Parkinson's research. We hear Lita Mae Button talk about training in the "goat shed". Finally, as MPs gear up to return to the House of Commons next week we speak with Mia Rabson of the Canadian Press about what's driving the national political agenda this week.

Sheshatshiu Return To School Plans, Menihek Nordic Ski Club, and Residential Schools Presentation

We take you to a driving training course that has an outdoor ice skid pad to teach winter driving emergency manoeuvers. The CBC's Samanda Brace brings us that story. She's teaching young and old to stay active in the classroom and online. This morning, the owner of Central Sporties in Grand Falls-Windsor gives us some tips on getting up and moving for our overall well-being. How much do we really know about COVID long haulers? We hear from immunologist Dr. Manali Mukherjee about how many Canadians have experienced long-lasting covid symptoms in this half-hour. Last week you heard about the launch of Memorial Univerity's Labrador Campus, and some reaction to the announcement. Today we hear from Kanani Davis, CEO of Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education. The Wabush Airport has been without a fire department for a year and a half. Now the union and local MHA say it's time for a change. The CBC's Darryl Dinn brings us the latest on that. In our province, couples with differing needs may be separated into different long-term care homes. But in Nova Scotia, legislation passed last year is keeping couples together. We speak with Michele Lowe of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association about the "Life Partners in Long Term Care" act. We also speak with long-term care worker Victoria Atabakhsh about how to help your senior friends and family cope with the loneliness of isolating in a pandemic. With the Beijing Winter Olympics right around the corner we hear how CBC Here and Now's Anthony Germain is gearing up to cover this event.

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