Bästa Labrador podcaster (2024)

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Adopt a Resident for Christmas in Long-term Care 7:25

1d ago7:25

7:25

We hear about a way to help spread Christmas cheer to seniors in Happy Valley-Goose Bay's long-term care home. We bring you details on the "adopt a resident" program, which is happening for the second time this Christmas.

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There's Room for Improvement 52:05

4d ago52:05

52:05

Put the kettle on and meet Kate’s good friend Charmaine from Baker Lake Nunavut. Heads up, we’re continuing to chat about the child welfare system today. Char generously shares her own experiences navigating foster care and moving between many living situations and communities. We also chat about land claims, post-secondary AND changing up the chil…

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#338 Running Blind Retrieves Well 37:28

10d ago37:28

37:28

In today's off-season episode, we talk about the elements necessary to run blind retrieves successfully. Dogs aren't robots that should 'go straight' and 'take every cast'. They are living creatures basically having an ongoing conversation with you on their way to get the retrieve they didn't see. A program that builds their trust in what you are t…

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Little Drummers group in Nain 7:42

1d ago7:42

7:42

Children are learning how to drum in Nain, thanks to a dedicated mother passing on the tradition. Crystal Allen, who leads the group, helps the children practice in a tent. We hear from Allen and some of the youth drum dancers.

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Elders’ Tours to Voisey’s Bay 7:23

1d ago7:23

7:23

For the first time since the pandemic, Vale is offering Voisey's Bay tours to Indigenous elders again. We hear about the plans for this year.

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Hopedale rubies 9:02

1d ago9:02

9:02

An Inuk prospector and artist has made a dazzling discovery in the Hopedale area! We speak with Edmund Saunders about what it's like to find rubies nearby his hometown.

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Georgina’s Law 7:20

2d ago7:20

7:20

A private member’s bill known as “Georgina's Law” is expected to pass through the senate later today. The bill would propose new laws to stop intimate partner violence nationwide. We speak with Georgina McGrath, who spent over 40 years living in Labrador, about the process of spearheading the bill.

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Labrador artist Scott Pynn celebrating 3 years of sobriety 10:58

2d ago10:58

10:58

After 3 years of sobriety, Labrador artist Scott Pynn is living life to the fullest. We speak with him about overcoming addiction, and how he's inspiring others to do the same.

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Nanuit Players from Hopedale 6:33

2d ago6:33

6:33

Today we’re continuing our spotlight on the 49th annual Labrador Creative Arts Festival. This time, we hear from members of the Nanuit Players from Hopedale, who took part in a theatre workshop late last week.

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Striking postal workers helping kids write to Santa 7:37

2d ago7:37

7:37

With the ongoing Canada Post strike, some kids have been worried about how they'll send their letters to Santa. Luckily, postal workers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have worked out a solution with Santa and the elves. We hear the details.

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First Responders and Rescue Animals calendar 9:15

2d ago9:15

9:15

What month would you choose to model in a calendar? Would you be Mr. April… especially if it was for a good cause? We learn more about the 2025 First Responders and Rescue Animals calendar, which is raising money for the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA.

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Filmmaking workshop at the Labrador Creative Arts Festival 7:01

3d ago7:01

7:01

Lights, camera, action! The Labrador Creative Arts Festival wrapped up yesterday, but its impact lingers. Late last week, students from Nain joined others across Labrador in a hands-on filmmaking workshop. We hear from some of the students and their instructor about the experience.

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Labrador Campus Research Week 9:49

3d ago9:49

9:49

This week, Labrador Campus is opening its doors to the public for Research Week 2024. It will be showcasing research and community-based initiatives on the go. We find out about the events from Chelse Arbour, a project coordinator in the School of Arctic and Sub-Arctic Studies.

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay shoppers weigh in on tax holiday 6:04

3d ago6:04

6:04

Last week the federal and provincial governments announced a two-month “tax holiday.” But how is that news resonating with shoppers? We ask a few people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Hidden homelessness in Labrador West 6:45

3d ago6:45

6:45

The Labrador West Housing and Homelessness Coalition says there's a "hidden homelessness" crisis in the region. We drop by a luncheon drawing attention to the issue.

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MHA Lela Evans responds to ATIPP about broken morgue in Nain 10:53

3d ago10:53

10:53

Despite repeated emails—written with growing urgency—it still took 18 months for NL Health Services to fix the morgue in Nain. We hear reaction from MHA Lela Evans about the results of a CBC access to information request about the issue.

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What’s the Happ’s With Zack 8:39

6d ago8:39

8:39

Zack brings you all the happenings in Labrador for the week of November the 22nd.

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Fire services returning to Wabush Airport 8:18

6d ago8:18

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.

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Cartwright students performing at the Labrador Creative Arts Festival 8:11

6d ago8:11

8:11

It's a tale of a "popular girl" mistreating a "nerdy girl"—and what happens when they trade places! We hear from students at Henry Gordon Academy in Cartwright about their play “The Other Side of the Mirror,” which they’re performing at the Labrador Creative Arts Festival this week.

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Explainer of two-month GST/HST “tax holiday” 11:30

6d ago11:30

11:30

The federal and provincial governments want to give everyone a two-month GST/HST holiday this Christmas. But how much will it help with getting gifts under the Christmas tree? We hear from economics professor Alison Coffin about how the tax breaks will work.

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4th annual Carolyn Simon Memorial Book Fair 7:09

6d ago7:09

7:09

A big used book sale is happening in Labrador West this weekend, with all proceeds benefitting Air Daffodil. We hear about the 4th annual Carolyn Simon Memorial Book Fair.

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International Internship Program for Indigenous youth 9:56

7d ago9:56

9:56

What if exploring the world could also help you learn, grow, and connect to new opportunities? That’s what some Indigenous youth are experiencing right now in Uganda. We spoke with two leaders about a program that’s opening doors to global connections and cultural exchange.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance in Labrador West 6:00

7d ago6:00

6:00

A candlelight vigil was held in Labrador City yesterday for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. We hear why it was important for the Labrador West pride committee to honor that occasion.

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Diabetes Awareness Month 9:37

7d ago9:37

9:37

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We speak with Charlottetown’s Natalie Dempster about being diagnosed with the disease as a child, and what it’s like to live with diabetes.

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Drag queen with Labrador connections debuting on Canada’s Drag Race 10:00

7d ago10:00

10:00

The second drag queen from this province is making her debut on Canada’s Drag Race! Ahead of tonight’s premiere, we meet Tara Nova and her mother, Diane Oram Feltham, who now lives in Labrador West.

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Dangers of Nitazine 9:56

7d ago9:56

9:56

On Tuesday, we learned that a synthetic opioid that can be 25-times more potent than fentanyl has been seized in Upper Lake Melville. We speak with expert Dr. Alexander Caudarella to learn more about the dangers of nitazene.

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That's None of my Business 55:12

7d ago55:12

55:12

Put the kettle on and brew a strong cup of tea! Meet the charming and hilarious Keira, born and raised in the beautiful NWT (that’s the Northwest Territories for international listeners). We are looking for all the Dads out there - not really, but it is a common thread! We’re out here thinking about patriarchy and colonialism on a Sunday morning. J…

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Labrador West Christmas Hampers 9:29

8d ago9:29

9:29

Bringing together food, toys and pajamas for anyone in need. We hear about the Christmas hampers being put together in Labrador West.

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17 people in Labrador charged with drug trafficking 11:20

8d ago11:20

11:20

RCMP are charging 17 people in Labrador with drug trafficking, following an operation known as "Project Beehive." For the first time in this province, police also seized the drug “nitazene,” which can be 25 times more potent than fentanyl. We bring you the details.

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Labrador City hunter offering ptarmigan and grouse donations 7:19

8d ago7:19

7:19

We hear from Labrador City hunter Danny Reid, who’s offering donations of freshly caught ptarmigan and grouse to anyone in need.

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Public safety town hall meeting 18:59

8d ago18:59

18:59

Public safety concerns took center stage last night in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We hear some of what that town hall meeting sounded like, and then chat with Mayor George Andrews about some of the concerns raised.

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Launch of the 49th annual Labrador Creative Arts Festival 11:00

9d ago11:00

11:00

The student plays are always a highlight of the Labrador Creative Arts Festival. We hear more details about the upcoming performances from festival coordinator Sandra Broomfield, and festival co-founder and chair Tim Borlase.

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay Cereal Drive 7:21

9d ago7:21

7:21

Giving to the food bank in a fun way. Lori Dyson-Edmunds and her Trades NL coworkers are organizing a cereal drive this holiday season. We hear the details.

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Berries of Labrador book 9:45

9d ago9:45

9:45

After years of research, Ellen Bryan Obed's "Berries of Labrador" book is hitting store shelves! We learn more about the book from Ellen's son, Natan Obed.

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Flying around the world at age 19 6:13

9d ago6:13

6:13

She was the youngest female to fly solo around the world, including a stop here in Labrador—and now, she's the author of a children's book. We speak to Zara Rutherford about her new book.

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How the Canada Post strike could impact local businesses 8:57

10d ago8:57

8:57

As the Canada Post strike continues, we check in with the owners of Slippers ‘n Things and Spruced Up Labrador—and hear how the strike could impact their holiday season.

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16 new affordable housing units in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 8:38

10d ago8:38

8:38

Happy Valley-Goose Bay is now home to 16 new affordable housing units. We take you to Friday's grand opening of those housing units, and hear from Housing Minister John Abbott and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones.

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Remembering Inuk elder Rose Oliver 8:44

10d ago8:44

8:44

A dedicated teacher and a champion for Labrador’s stories. Today we remember 78-year-old Inuk elder Rose Oliver, who passed away earlier this month in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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What’s the Happs With Zack 9:45

10d ago9:45

9:45

Zack brings you all the happenings in Labrador for the week on November 15th.

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Learning the art of cornhole 8:25

10d ago8:25

8:25

Some might call it bean bag toss… but to those serious about the game, it’s definitely cornhole. Our reporter Darryl Dinn received a tutorial from cornhole enthusiast Sherry Boland in Labrador West.

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Provincial funding for Them Days magazine 7:59

10d ago7:59

7:59

The financial footing of Them Days magazine just got a little more solid, following the announcement of $50,000 in funding from the provincial government. We hear from Edward Blake-Rudkowski, who chairs the magazine’s Board of Directors, along with Them Days editor Aimee Chaulk.

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Senior high students helping senior citizens in North West River 10:25

10d ago10:25

10:25

Plucking, cleaning, and cooking up some yummy lunch for seniors! We drop by the North West River Community Centre, where Lake Melville School's Inosivut class was preparing a meal for seniors in the community.

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Canada Post strike begins 16:03

10d ago16:03

16:03

Canada Post employees went on strike on Friday, after negotiations with their employer stalled. We ask Kyle Decker, the local union rep in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, how the strike will impact mail delivery. We also hear from some Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents, who spoke about the looming strike on Thursday.…

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A tour of the community garden in Mary’s Harbour 9:36

14d ago9:36

9:36

A root cellar, compost bins, a greenhouse and more! We hear about the flurry of gardening activity happening in Mary's Harbour—and hear how everything was going at the community garden there this October.

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Study about hydropower transmission in Labrador West 6:51

14d ago6:51

6:51

We learn more about a study of hydropower transmission in Labrador West—and hear what it could mean for mining companies and NL Hydro.

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Candy Lady salon in Labrador West 6:45

14d ago6:45

6:45

We hear from a woman originally from Ukraine, Kateryna Prytula, who's helping people in Labrador City "look as good as candy." We hear all about her new salon, "Candy Lady."

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Inuttitut Master-Apprentice Program in Nunatsiavut 8:59

14d ago8:59

8:59

A program is helping Inuttitut learners connect with fluent speakers in Nunatsiavut. We hear from the coordinator, Shirley Jararuse, along with recent participant Nicholas Flowers.

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New start of local addiction recovery support group in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 9:26

14d ago9:26

9:26

Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Dale Ford has helped bring back a local addiction recovery support group. He shares what the group is all about and opens up about how support groups have made a big difference in his own recovery journey.

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Impacts of colonialism on Innu health 10:02

15d ago10:02

10:02

Innu health and well-being in the context of colonialism. That's the focus of a study presented last week in Halifax. We hear from Leonar Ward and Annie Picard, who are both co-authors of that study.

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Check-in with Caribou Cafe in Mary’s Harbour 4:39

15d ago4:39

4:39

Come for the specialty scones and sugar cookies, stay for the cozy atmosphere. We drop by for a chat with Charlene Rumbolt, who owns the Caribou Cafe.

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