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Name that Labrador Tune - Thursday
We continue the Them Days Magazine and Labrador Morning
contest...name that Labrador Tune. Today's winner...and today's new clue.
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Natuashish parent - Political leaders need to overcome differences
Virginia Collins knows just how tough it is for kids in the community.
Her sons have been through treatment for gas sniffing.
She's fed up political divisions in the community.
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Iron Ore Company of Canada - Expansion Update
In February the expansion at the Iron ore company of Canada slowed to a trickle. Now, work is being done that was due to be finished this year. Kari Plaster is a Vice President with IOC
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay's newest council threw a party
Upstairs.... at the lcoal arena, the town's newest council threw a meet and greet party... and invited everyone in town to come out, and Matt McCann was there
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NunatuKavut - Claims RCMP were biased in arrests
Todd Russell: "a high-ranking RCMP member who was directly involved with the arrests and charges - now employed with the Muskrat Falls . Nalcor's Gilbert Bennett responds.
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Name that Labrador Tune - Wednesday
We're just about half way through our Name That Labrador Tune contest. Labrador Morning and Them Days Magazine have teamed up on to bring you a scavenger hunt this week. And a contest for our listeners as well.
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Rremediation work at 5 Wing Goose Bay
Up unitl the 1990's, all of the waste generated at 5 Wing Goose Bay was disposed of on site.
Cleaning it up is a massive.... ten - year - long.... $300 million dollar project. Craig Wells is the project manager .
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Nnational breastfeeding week
Time to celebrate all the benefits that mom and baby get when they bond during breastfeeding.In our studio this morning we have Jodi McPhail, and Holly Williams Joy.
Both are breastfeeding mothers.
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Kaitlyn Abbass - Hockey Night in Canada's Play On
22 year old Kaitlyn Abbass has been playing hockey for more than a decade.... and just played the finals at Hockey Night in Canada's Play On...4 on 4 national championship
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I Am Awesome... - Nain program for youth
The "I am Awesome Campaign" begins today for youth in Nain...
It's an idea that Brenda Jararuse came up with.
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Natuashish Deputy Chief - Money will never solve the community's problems
The deputy chief in Natuashish says money will never solve the community's problems.
And Mary Jane Edmonds is criticizing Chief Simeon Tshakapesh for thinking it will.
Tshakapesh is in St. John's to lobby government for help to resolve a re-curring ga
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Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association
The Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association is getting ready to celebrate its third birthday next month.... the group has expanded the public boat launch down at the dock in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and... there a plans to build even more.
Matt McCann
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Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre
The cultural season in Western Labrador kicks off Thursday night.
One big show with three of the provinces biggest musicians. Singer songwriter Pamela Morgan, and guitarists Duane Andrews and Craig Young are sure to dazzle you .
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50 years of service
Yesterday, MHA Keith Russell and MP Yvonne Jones presented Mr. Warr with certificates to honour his career.
Warr's Pharmacy first opened its doors in 1964.
And Bert Warr Senior...born in St. John's...is still going strong behind the counter.
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Name that Labrador Tune - Tuesday
It's time again for "Name That Labrador Tune"...where we give you lyrics...and all you gotta do is guess the song.
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99 years of the International Grenfell Association
There's still lots for the IGA to do.
Chairperson Dr. Norman Pinder was in Happy Valley-Goose Bay recently,
and our Bailey White caught up with him...
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Moravian Church 60th anniversary celebration
Reverend Glenna Tasedan met Labrador Morning reporter Matt McCann at the church.... and took him on a tour.
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Housing Shortage - Cartwright
Rod Pardy's story - Searching for a home
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Labrador City - new party supply
Temporary foreign workers start their own Party Supplies business.
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Name That Labrador Tune.
Friday's winner and today's clue
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Hard of Hearing
Help for those who are hard of hearing in Labrador West.
Darryl Brenton speaks with Mike Power
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Polar Bear Encounter
Gerald Mitchell and Tom Smith have quite a tale to tell this morning...
The Two Mkkovik hunters had a close encounter with a polar bear early Staturday Morning.. while goose hunting on Ragged Islands.
Gerald Mitchell spoke with Labrador Morning's T
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Them Days - Culture Day s- Name the Tune
This weekend, "Culture Days" kicks off in Labrador....
It's the 4th year that volunteers right across this country are putting on events to celebrate the wonderful world of culture.
And we start our "Name That Labrador Tune" contest.
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Northern development ministers meet in Alberta
Every year...northern development ministers from across the country meet to discuss issues important to development. this year they've just concluded in Alberta. MHA Nick McGrath was there.
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Packs of dogs roaming through North West River
Some people living in North West River are worried about packs of dogs roaming through the town. Jenny Gear shares her story.
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U-Boat in the Churchill River ?
It's been a little more than a year since divers discovered what they believe COULD be a German U-Boat in the Churchill River.
Political blogger Brad Cabana says HE has researched the U-Boat,
and that Lower Churchill Development WOULD disturb the s
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Saving caribou herds in the Ungava Peninsula
Aboriginal communities from Quebec and Labrador meet up in Nain to talk about saving the George River caribou herd... and protecting the animals in the future.
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Ruidiger Eder - Stranded on the Kenamu
He set out for a three day trip by canoe on the Kenamu river, and found himself overturned and stranded on the shore for more than three days before being rescued.....Ruidiger Eder shares his story with us.
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Nain power problems conrtinue
Residents of Nain are worried about being left in the cold...as the mercury continues to drop.
On Tuesday night, there was yet ANOTHER power outage in the town. Sean Lyall lives in Nain...he and many others are frustrated with the outages, and Rick Ke
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Frightening ! - Impared Drivers in court in Labrador West
The President of the Labrador West Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.... couldn't believe her eyes when she looked at the Wabush court docket recently.
MADD'S Josephine Gaulton-Rowe says the number of people appearing on impaired driving charges
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70th anniversary of the founding of Happy Valley
Today.....September 26th.... marks seventy years since the founding of the town of Happy Valley.
The community started after the RCAF told settlers that Otter Creek was too close to the base... and they'd have to find somewhere else to live. the site
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A house with no roof! - Torngat Housing frustrated with coastal shipping
We hear from William Lucy, the Co-ordinator of the Torngat Regional Housing Association and Peter Adams, President and CEO of CAI Nunatsiavut Marine - In charge of loading the boat at Lewisporte
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Rosetta Holwell - Outgoing mayor of Cartwright
There are now five councilors in Cartwright.
Voters were out in droves yesterday. No surprise there...
It's the first time in years where everyone wasn't acclaimed.
With so much interest, the outgoing mayor couldn't be happier.
Our guest,Rosetta H
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Junior Humphries - Most votes for Labrador City Council
13 people wanted to be councilor in Labrador City
Only 6 got in, and Junior Humphries came out on top with the most amount of votes.
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Jamie Snook - New Mayor for Happy Valley Goose Bay
He says he knocked on over 15 hundred doors while on the campaign trail,
and it looks like that was more than enough to get the support he needed to become Happy Valley Goose Bay's new mayor. He's in our studio with Tony Dawson
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Colin Vardy defeats Ron Barron for Mayor of Wabush
Colin Vardy has been elected the new Mayor of wabush
He won last night with 326 votes.
It was a close race - and it wasn't known who was going to be mayor until the final poll was in at around 10:30 last night.
In the end, Vardy beat Ron Barron by
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MHA Randy Edmunds calls out Eastlink for substandard service
MHA Randy Edmunds is calling on Eastlink to improve service to Labrador's North Coast.
about a lack of channels...channels subscribers aren't getting even though they pay for them.
He's written Eastlink about it.
He's written to the CRTC about it.
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Municipal election day
It's Municipal election day in Newfoundland and Labrador. To find out what you need to know tonight about municipal politics and results, we have two people who can help us - CBC web developer Peter Gosse, and web writer Kathryn King.
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Special needs Dad - Labrador school ruined his son's chance at an education
The father of a child with special needs claims a school in Labrador has ruined his son's future.
Kurt Headrick says Queen of Peace Middle School wouldn't provide the proper support that his son Adam needed.
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Remembering Barney Powers
It's hard to find a major project in Labrador that Barney Powers didn't have a hand in.
Barney Powers died this weekend of heart problems.
He was 83.
Powers was in Ottawa visiting his family.... including his son Tim.
Tim Powers spoke with Labr
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Recreational vehicles abusing Labrador City ski trails
Very little snow is needed for the trails to be ready for skiing.
But now the President of the Menihek Nordic Ski club says that could change.
Gerry Rideout says people using recreational vehicles on the trails are destroying them.
Reporter Mike Pow
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Richard Neville - Named to NL Arts council board of directors.
He's one of Labrador's most well known musicians.
He can play the guitar with the best of them, and he has a great voice too.
Now Richard Neville is taking his talents from the stage to the board room.
He's been named to the Newfoundland and Labrador A
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Sewage here, sewage there.
While it isn't anymore...we confirm with Nalcor that it was taking sewage away from the Muskrat Project. Gilbert Bennett explains, and a look back at the struggle for a treatment plant in Happy Valley Goose Bay, as the new plant opens.
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Poor growing season
We speak with Joyce and Frank Pye in Happy Valley-Goose Bay about what they've done to supplement their farming after a crummy growing season
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Power Line Dangers
Come in contact with a power line - and it could cost you your life. NL Hydro is issuing a warning to Labradorians .
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It's back ! - Cains Quest 2014
The organizers of Cains Quest took a break from running the race in 2013.
But now they're back and early indications are this is going to be the biggest ever...and the purse is a whopping one hundred thousand dollars....
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Drive in movie in Happy Valley Goose Bay
If you're in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this Saturday evening.... you are in luck!
The Labrador Film Foundation is screening The PRINCESS BRIDE outdoors at the College of the Atlantic at 8 p.m.
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Men helping Women
What do the Mealey Mountain Boys, the Downhomers, Richard Neville, George Way, Gary Mitchel, Matt Williams, Will Heard and Kirk Lethbridge have in common...
Well they are all musicians...they are all men...and most importantly, they are all coming toget
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Racing for the polls - Who's running in Wabush
Wabush is days away from electing a new council - and possibly a new mayor.
Advance polls closed last night.
Chris Ensing joins us now to talk about the candidates.
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"Dear Everybody" - A book by Ann Budgell
Barbara Mundy left a lot behind when she departed New York in the 40s.
She came to North West River as a volunteer with the Grenfell Mission.
She married a local man, Russell Groves, and settled down.
Barbara and Russell's story is documented in a
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Fundraiser to help after a house fire in Port Hope Simpson
fire over the weekend in Port Hope Simpson has left a couple without a house and home.
It completely destroyed Ozzie Penney and Margie Russell's home on Sunday. Glynes Penney is Ozzie's aunt who's helping Ozzie and Margie get back on their feet again.
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It's a Fire Party...of sorts
The people of Labrador West volunteered night and day during the forest fire this past June and July.
Now that it's all over, how do you say thank you?
Easy , throw a big party with lots of free food, entertainment, and fun and Games.
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A close call at Hotel North
It sounded like a bomb went off a car plowing through the wall at the Hotel North. Judy Hillier is part owner of the hotel.
She spoke to CBC's Bailey White:
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Remembering the NWR Hospital
The North West River Hospital was a real Mission hospital.
Built in 1954 with help from the International Grenfell Association,
it had 8 wards... including a tuberculosis wing.
Thirty years after the hospital closed... members of the community got
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Torngat Mt.s Base Camp - We're Number 2 !
The Torngat Mountains base camp is getting some BIG international kudos.
It's being honoured as the Number 2 destination for responsible tourism worldwide.
The Education Travel Community chose it at its annual Responsible Tourism Showcase.
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Hole discovered under school gym
A big hole under a school gym at Peacock Primary in Happy Valley Goose Bay is a big problem for students.
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Labrador City Councillor - Calling it a day...
In Labrador City, thirteen people are trying for the six council seats. But one person who isn't running is councillor Peter Reccord. He's served twelve years and decided it's time to move on. Peter Reccord told Reporter Mike Power , how his career as a
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Ottawa Train Crash - Could it happen here?
Labrador has the province's only ACTIVE rail lines.
Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador spends a week each spring explaining safety issues surrounding the railway.
They often put emergency services through disaster scenarios.
Lloyd Hobbs is a man
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World Record flight
Flying a plane is something that few nineteen year olds ever do.
For most, an adventure is a week long road trip.
So imagine...at that young age, setting out to fly around the world ... alone !
Thats exactly what ninteen year old Ryan Campbell of Au
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Labrador City Boil water advisory
The town of Labrador City has been under a boil water advisory for almost two weeks now.
Officials were told by a provincial government agency it was necessary because they were flushing their fire hydrants, something they do every year.
Yesterday the
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Muskrat Update - Gilbert Bennett
As we head into the depths of fall and the calendar year slowly winds down, we decided it was the right time to have a chat with Gilbert Bennett.
He's the VP of the Lower Churchill Project and he had high hopes for moving the project forwad in a big wa
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Rigolet Post Office - Hours Cut
The post office in Rigolet may be seeing a reduction in mail service, if Canada Post goes ahead with proposed changes to its hours of operation.
Instead of being open until 5:30...Monday through Friday...it could close at 3 o'clock.
That's a reduct
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Dumping sewage in North West River?
Over the past few days a conversation has exploded on Facebook..... particularly on the North West River Community page.
Rumours are swirling there about the dumping of raw sewage from outside the town.... into the sewer tank on the point.
To help cl
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CNA - Instructor shortage
Students enrolled in a math course at the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are being greeted by a disappointing sign posted on the classroom door.
It says 'No Class Today'
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Labrador City Election - Advance Polls
Voters in Labrador City can vote at the advance polls today for the Municipal election.
And the ballots will be quite large .
Thirteen Candidates are trying for the six council seats.
Thats one of the biggest turnouts in years.
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Universal Helicopters - SOLD
According to the major players.... the deal has been in the works for some time.
Yesterday, the Nunatsiavut Group of Companies announced it was adding Universal Helicopters Newfoundland Limited to its portfolio.
James Thorbourne is the president and C
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Paul Smith - Olympic Curling timer
Paul Smith of Labrador City enjoys a game of curling.
Several years ago he came up with an idea that would make timing the game a whole lot easier .
Smith developed software that has moved well beyond the Carol Curling Club of Labrador City.
As a ma
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Examining Labrador housing costs
There are dozens of houses for sale in the Upper Lake Melville area and close to 100 in Labrador City and Wabush -- and prices are still higher than in some cities. Tammy Elliott owns Big Land Realty.
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Liberal leadership candidate Cathy Bennett in Labrador
The five Liberal leadership hopefuls are in Happy valley-Goose Bay, taking part in the Chamber of Commerce Town Hall. Cathy Bennett joined us in studio for a chat.
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World Suicide Prevention Day events in Hopedale
Together We Are Stronger is the theme of a community event happening in Hopedale -- all about preventing suicide. Beverly Hunter works with Nunatsiavut's Department of Health and Social Development.
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Labrador's representative on the new super-school-board speaks
The Labrador School District has been rolled into the new Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, headquartered in St. John's. Fiona Frawley is heading up the Labrador office. Her official title is Assistant Director of Programs for the Labrado
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Angel Amusements in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
It's the first time its midway rides were ever set up in central Labrador. While the rides were pretty tame, getting it all here was a wild experience. William Burry is the owner of Angel Amusements.
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Labrador Grenfell Health planning to train FASD specialists in Labrador
Labrador Grenfell Health is ramping up services for FASD diagnosis, prevention and intervention. Sandy Penney is the Regional Director of Mental Health and Addictions with Labrador Grenfell Health.
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The future of the Wabush airport
Earlier this year, the town of Labrador City was in negotiations with Transport Canada about taking over fire fighting services at the airport. So far, that hasn't happened. Meanwhile, the town was asked if it would consider taking over the airport. Karne
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MUN prof nominated for award for Labrador linguistics work
Marguerite MacKenzie has spent 40 years working to preserve Innu Aimun. She's developed dictionaries, specialized vocabularies, and reading materials for students and adults alike. Her groundbreaking work is helping to safeguard Innu Aimun for the future.
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Labrador West MHA reacts to new poll results
The results show the Liberals taking the lead in voter popularity at 41%, with the NDP at 33% and the PC's with 26%. What do PC MHA's like Nick McGrath of Labrador West Make of it?
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Housing problem in Western Labrador
Three bedroom rentals sit empty with a $3,000 monthly rate, and half-million dollar houses for sale. Even some fully employed families can't find a place to live, like Labrador City's Blair Pearcy.
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It's Mud Lake Fair weekend
While it's not always easy to pull off, the Mud Lake Fair is a unique one-day event a lot of people would never miss. Viann Kirby is one of them -- in fact she loves it so much she's now organizing it.
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Filling a fire truck for the food bank
The Shriners are taking a vintage fire truck to local grocery stores, to stuff it with donations for the food bank. George Andrews is a member of the Shriners. He spoke to Labrador Morning's Bailey White.
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Muskrat Falls racism allegations raise questions about solutions
There's a growing divide in Labrador's Innu communities when it comes to Muskrat Falls. Natuashish Chief Simeon Tshakapesh says he's heard several complaints of racism, but not everyone thinks protesting at Muskrat Falls is the best course of action.
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The bridge in Mud Lake needs repairs -- soon
The Department of Transportation and Works is aware of what needs to be done, but despite a bridge inspection report that called for repairs to be completed over the last year the bridge remains in poor condition.
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New opportunities exist in Labrador West for recycling
Participation in recycling programs in Lab West has been increasing steadily, starting with aluminum cans, glass and other containers. Now there are more opportunities.
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Thieves hit Hydro terminal stations in Labrador West
Thieves made off with a quantity of copper wire -- putting themselves in grave danger. Reporter Mike Power reached Rick Kennedy, the regional manager for Labrador, with NL Hydro.
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Inuit music -- Nain-style!
Tom Artiss lived in Nain for close to a year and a half studying Inuit music. Now, he's putting the finishing touches on his PhD at the University of Cambridge -- and some of his conclusions about Inuit music in Nain may not be what you'd expect.
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First day of school in Labrador
CBC reporter Bailey White reports live from Peacock Elementary in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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Practical back to school safety tips for young students
Motorists need to realize the near empty streets of summer will be teeming with youth. Police have been issuing safety warnings to drivers, students and parents. Inspector Paula Walsh is with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
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Labrador City prepares for municipal election
Labrador City mayor Karen Oldford is unopposed and becomes mayor by acclamation. But by the end of nomination day, the number of candidates for council was unlike what anyone expected.
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New programs at Sheshatshiu Innu School
Children in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu are already well into their school year. Under the Innu School Board, classes started last Wednesday. Clarence Davis is Principal at the Sheshatshiu Innu School.
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Natuashish chief says evidence of racism at Muskrat Falls worksite
After two weeks of gathering information, Innu leaders are gearing up to confront Nalcor Energy about what they say is racism happening at the Muskrat Falls Construcion site. Simeon Thakapesh is chief of Natuashish.
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New school board in effect in Labrador
In its place, there are two school districts to oversee all schools in the province -- one for English and one for French schools. Goronwy Price was chair of the Labrador School District up until it was dissolved on September 1st.
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Lab City teacher attends tech school
Getting a "byte" of an apple has a whole different meaning in some of Peter McCormack's classes at Menihek High School - and this summer he got to attend a very special school sponsored by Apple.
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North Coast petition to replace ferry
Te Northern Ranger had numerous delays this summer, the price of freight shot up, and a generator caught fire. Residents have been asking for the government to replace it for quite some time. Now they're getting ready to apply more serious pressure on th
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More frustration over internet service in Labrador
Chris Brennan thinks people using internet in Central Labrador are pretty well off. He lives in Postville, and spoke with CBC reporter Matt McCann about what it's like getting online in that community
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More on the 5-Wing weather office kerfuffle
Four of the 6 weather office employees were told their jobs would be eliminated come April, but then came a reversal. David Pugliese is a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen, covering the Department of National Defense for almost 30 years.
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Animal shelter opening in Labrador West
Labrador West has been without an animal shelter for years -- but that's about to change. Reporter Mike Power dropped by the Faith's Haven Animal Shelter to find out more.
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Nunatsiavut minister reacts to mining company abandoning its claim
Altius Minerals -- in partnership with Cliffs Natural Resources -- has abandoned mineral claims in Northern Labrador. The Nunatsiavut Government says it's great news for the George River Caribou.
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Old machine helped pave the way for 5-Wing Goose Bay
A lawn ornament on a helicopter company's property in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is turning heads. An old Buffalo Springfield roller is sitting in the front yard of Heli-Excel, and little is known about the piece of equipment.
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Colin Baikie disquliafied during MMA fight
The North West River fighter was disqualified after an illegal move. Now he's apologizing for it, and hopes to turn his mistake into a learning lesson for other fighters in Labrador.
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Getting creative about the housing crunch
Homeshare NL lets students get affordable rent in well-maintained homes, while homeowners aged 50 plus get companionship, and maybe even some help around the house.
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Lab West women's centre helping seniors
Often, seniors need help but don't know where to turn to get what they need. The women's centre is going to start a peer program for Seniors. Noreen Careen is the director of the centre.
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Learning about the about the brassband musical tradition of Nunatsiavut
About 25 people are taking a workshop in Hopedale that aims to revive Inuit brassband music. The tradition is in jeopardy, as there are only a handful of brassband musicians around these days.
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Altius abandons its claim to land in Northern Labrador
The area it was interested in is a calving ground for the fragile George River Caribou heard. For that reason, the Nunatsiavut Government objected to mining in the area. Kaylen Hill is with Altius Minerals.
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The downside of a new crab processing plant
The new plant in Mary's Harbour is so efficient, employees worked fewer hours, leaving them short of what they need to qualify for EI. CBC reporter Matt McCann examines the issue.
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MUN students upset over new surcharge
For most university students, back to school means shelling out big bucks for fees. So, any added costs are bound to raise concerns. Such is the case for MUN's new credit card surcharge. Students are already complaining.
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Municipal nomination day in Wabush
There's been a lot of change on the Wabush town council since the last election four years ago. Reporter Mike Power examines the candidates this time around.
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Bell Aliant responds to customer frustration in Labrador
People and businesses in Labrador say internet service is slow, and often down. The town calls it "inadequate". Bell Aliant spokesperson Isabelle Robinson responds to those concerns.
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People in Hopedale say their power bills have shot up
At least three people in the community have run into the same problem -- skyrocketing power bills. CBC reporter Bailey White spoke with resident Martha Winters Abel.
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Mokami Status of Women Centre says it's being used by phone scammers
The so-called scammers made it seem like they were doing good work, raising money for the centre. Now the program director for the centre is sounding the alarm.
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Tracking the origin of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay accent
In Happy Valley-Goose Bay, one researcher is trying to figure out which influences are most powerful on resident's accent. Jenna Edwards is from Labrador, and she's working on a linguistics thesis at Memorial University.
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John Hickey running for mayor in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Hickey's been away from the political scene for the last two years. Prior to his sabbatical, he was a councillor, mayor and MHA -- a career that spanned 20 years.
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Growing frustration at internet service in Labrador
It's down enough to get people talking, and even when it's up, it's notorious for being slow. Now the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is calling on Bell Aliant to do something about it. On the street, the sentiment is the same.
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More casual workers needed at Labrador Correctional Centre
There are enough full-time employees, but not enough casual workers according to the union president. NAPE says going without is putting pressure on the existing staff.
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Nunatsiavut president meets with Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Inuit leaders from across the North met with Stephen Harper and members of his cabinet in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Sarah Leo was at the table with the Prime Minister.
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The Great Labrador Canoe Race
It's only in its fourth year but the Great Labrador Canoe Race is already something of a tradition. About 30 teams have signed up - some for a brisk 10-kilometre sprint, and others for a whopping 67-kilometre race.
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Learning languages in Labrador
Learning a second language is tough, and Doug Wharram explains why. He's a linguist at Memorial University, and specializes in Inuttitut.
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Remembering the late Brigitte Schloss
Brigitte Schloss was a well known Moravian Missionary who spent many years in Labrador. She died on Monday at age 85. Johannes Lampe is the Lay Minister for the Moravian Church in Nain.
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Innu community meets to discuss Muskrat Falls
Innu leaders called a meeting in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to talk about working conditions at Muskrat Falls. People who work at the site told stories about how they've been treated by colleagues and superiors.
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Kite flying in Labrador City
It's hard to miss a kite the size of a small car, and watching the large multicolored object move gracefully over Labrador West got the better of reporter Mike Power's curiosity.
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Ottawa is testing a prototype 'stealth' snowmobile in the Arctic
The Department of National Defence spent $620,000 developing a "stealth" snowmobile that it's been testing in the Arctic. Peter Radziszewski started an electric snowmobile project there 12 years ago
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A Natuashish woman is caught amidst the Egyptian demonstrations
As demonstrations in Egypt continue, violence is starting to seem commonplace. Justine Noah is from Natuashish, and is there watching it all unfold from a front-row seat.
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Air Labrador speaks about cuts to the 5 Wing weather office
Job cuts at the weather office at 5 Wing Goose Bay could have a ripple effect on the base. Four of the 6 people who work at the weather office will be laid off in April of 2014. That's got Philip Earle concerned.
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Labrador City mayor wants more people to run for office
Being a councilor or mayor can be tough, but there is reward when great things are accomplished. And that's the message Labrador City mayor Karen Oldford is spreading.
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Jamie Snook is running for mayor of Happy Valley Goose Bay
The official nomination period isn't until next week, but that hasn't stopped Jamie Snook from announcing he wants to be mayor of Happy Valley Goose Bay.
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A new indoor farm is growing 1,500 heads of lettuce every week
Imagine growing vegetables when it's 20 below right here in Labrador. Janet Patey just harvested her first crop of lettuce -- and hopes to add other crops like peppers and strawberries.
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Olympian in Nain
Multiple Olympic medalist Clara Hughes was in northern Labrador. She first went to tour the Torngat Mountains, then took an invitation to meet social and healthcare workers to discuss mental illness.
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Department of Natural Resources dumps caribou carcasses at Labrador Landfill
DNR employees dumped 20 to 30 caribou carcasses at a landfill, covered them with sand, and left. Innu Nation Grand Chief Prote Poker says the way the caribou were disposed of was disrespectful.
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Work underway for new soccer facility in Labrador West
The Labrador West Minor Soccer Association has been working on a new facility for several years. Construction has started and reporter Mike Power met Tony Reccord, President of the Labrador West minor soccer association.
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Breastfeeding on the rise in Labrador
A new group in western Labrador started meeting every week to support breastfeeding mothers. Heather Gates attends those meetings - and she spoke with Labrador Morning's Chris Ensing
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Blair Goudie has made some brand new music
When you think of Labrador music, electronic rock doesn't exactly spring to mind. But Blair Goudie says growing up in the Big Land was a major influence on his music. He spoke with CBC reporter Bailey White
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The Labrador Craft Market Agency is closing its doors
The council says its model no longer works, as there aren't as many people buying or producing Labrador crafts these days. Barb Wood is on the advisory board for the agency. She spoke with CBC reporter Bailey White.
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Nain is getting a new gym
Nain's rec director is hoping a new gym - named after a former chief elder - will lead to a happier and healthier community. CBC producer Jay Legere spoke with Lisa Ivany.
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Young Labradorians prepare for university
For most young people it's a little intimidating leaving home for the first time to head off to university. If you live in a small town, MUN's St. John's Campus could be 10 or 20 times bigger than the place you live. Tessa Whelan is an orientation co-ordi
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The Labrador polar bear attack has promoted a Parks Canada investigation
One of the campers who witnessed the polar bear attack is hoping something good comes from the harrowing experience. The CBC's Caroline Hillier speaks with Mike Power.
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Multiple Olympic medal winner Clara Hughes visits Nain
Olympian Clara Hughes is also spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk, a charity that promotes mental health. She's sharing her story of dealing with depression with young people in Nain. Heather Angnatok works with young people in the community.
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Nalcor is issuing a warning to people who breach the Muskrat Falls site
Nalcor is asking the public to stay away from the Muskrat Falls site. The area is dangerous and according to Nalcor, people entering the site without permission are putting their lives at risk. Gilbert Bennett is Vice President of the Lower Churchill Proj
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Liberal leadership candidate Paul Antle is in Labrador
Liberal leadership candidates are out on the campaign trail, and a few of them are now making stops in Labrador. Paul Antle joined us in our the Happy Valley-Goose Bay studio.
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Vinyl Friday - Labrador West
Tony Dawson and Mike power take you back to Late 60's - Early 70's labrador West for Vinyl Releases from three different bands.
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Weightlifting- From a pastime to a passion
Four years ago, Postville's Bronson Jacque was kind of a shy kid.
He was short and quiet.... mostly kept to himself.
When Bronson turned 15, he found a new hobby....weightlifting.... one that would change his life drastically
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Mikhaela Hearn - French Tour of War Histroy
group Canadian teachers learned a lot about Newfoundland and Labrador's, as well as Canada's contributions to both world wars just recently.
It was part of the Juno Beach Centre Association's program of professional development for educators.
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Regan Burden - Environment and climate change
Sixteen year old Regan Burden of Port Hope Simpson recently joined other youth from all over the world to talk about the environment and climate change at a summer camp in Norway.
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Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River - CLOSED for winter
On October 6th of this year, the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River will lock its doors for a full 7 months.
Deanne Fisher speaks for the Rooms Corporation.
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Concern - Labrador Hydro Hike
NL Hydro's proposal to hike power rates across most of Labrador is not going over well with people living here. Shirley Hopkins lives in Cartwright.
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NL Liberal leadership hopeful Dwight Ball
The campaign to determine the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal party is underway. The new leader won't be elected until the party's convention in November.... Dwight Ball joins us in studio in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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L'anse Au Loup - "Now Let's Reconvene in 2013"
"Now Let's Reconvene in 2013"
That's the slogan for Come Home Year in L'anse au Loup.
Festivities are well under way for the week long event.It's been 10 years since the last Come Home Year, and the chair of the event couldn't be more proud of his com
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Serco contract with 5-Wing Goose Bay - Extended
Serco's contract to provide services at 5-Wing Goose Bay has been extended for another 2 years.
The 11-year deal was originally set to expire in March of 2014.
But last week, employees got a memo saying the new expiry date is March 2016. We have Un
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Saving the environment - one cup at a time....
Iron Ore Company of Canada teamed up with Tim Hortons to brighten up customers morning routine and lighten the load on the environment...Chris Ensing is there.
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Surviving a polar bear attack
We've got more details this morning on the polar bear attack from last month.
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24th Makkovik Trout Festival
24th Makkovik Trout Festival this week.
Lots of people are expected to visit the communtiy.
Visitors will get to go fishing, enjoy a parade and scoff
down delicious trout. John Anderson explains.
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Nunatsiavut concerns
Nunatsiavut is concerned the Muskrat Falls project will mean higher levels of mercury in fish. For more about mercury, Bailey White reached Jules Blais, a biology professor at the University of Ottawa.
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Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall
One building is going up fast -- really fast.
Some 40 volunteers are building the new Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
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Rev Wayne Parsons -last sermon on Sunday.
Reverend Wayne Parsons admits this coming Sunday service won't be easy. It will be his last official duty in Labrador West .
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Gone to the birds
Have you ever left your garage door or shed door open ? Chances are you have. Austin Drover of Labrador City did . But after a weekend at the cabin , he arrived home to find out he was now sharing his shed with another family. Reporter Mike Power dropped
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A Sheshatshiu woman wants to end violence against women
A woman in Sheshatshiu says she recently witnessed an assault of a teenage girl. She spoke to reporter Kate Adach about what she saw, and her plea to the community to take action.
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Nunatsiavut government tagging salmon near Rigolet
The Nunatsiavut department of lands and natural resources is tagging salmon in hopes of finding out where the fish will travel. Todd Broomfield is Nunatsiavut's director of renewable resources
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Lobby group talks rural cell coverage
A telecommunications lobby group has a message for Labradorians: don't get your hopes up. Bernard Lord, president of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, says Verizon in Canada ikely wouldn't mean any change for rural cell phone users
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Chemical scare on Labrador City's Smokey Mountain
Questions still remain about what happened on Smokey Mountain. We know that a chemical was used to control the foliage on ski runs, and it can cause skin and eye irritation. Karen Oldford is Labrador City mayor
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Tidy Towns judges are in Labrador
Tidy Towns judges are in four Labrador towns, on the look out for litter. They're inspecting floral arrangements and they're scrutinizing environmental policies. CBC's Jay Legere spoke with Steve Quinton
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Festival Friday - into the Labrador strait for the 34th Bakeapple Festival
For more than three decades people living in the Labrador Strait have paused mid-summer to gather for the annual Bakeapple Festival. It's a weekend full of food,games, and of course music. Dean Flynn is the festival chair.
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Festival Friday -- Lots going on at Rigolet Salmon Festival
The Rigolet Salmon Festival is packed with events -- including a few first-time surprises for people there. Carlene Palliser is the recreation director for the town. She spoke with Mike Power.
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A young pilot flying toward a world record stops in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
A young pilot with a big dream stopped in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 19-year-old Ryan Campbell hopes to become the first teenager to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. He spoke with CBC reporter Kate Adach.
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Nunatsiavut launches Muskrat Falls legal challenge
The Nunatsiavut Goverment has filed an application for a judicial review of the Muskrat Fall project. To find out more about this latest court challenge, CBC's Bailey White reached Sarah Leo, the President of Nunatsiavut.
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Festival Friday - Pride in the Park in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The Safe Alliance is hoping for a big show of acceptance for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community, at the annual Pride in the Park celebration.
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Festival Friday -- Labrador City plans corn boil
A corn boil is planned for Labrador City, plus the fireworks that were cancelled on Canada day because of the big forest fire.
Mayor Karen Oldford speaks to Mike Power
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Syck Hockey is on the move
Its owners are young... and the company itself is only a few years old.... but Labrador-based Syck Hockey is moving away from home.
Founded in North West River.... the business designs and makes hockey-style clothing.... and it already sponsors a pair
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Bell Mobility - Plans for a cell tower
Bell Mobility struck a deal to lease a parcel of land from the town to put up a cell tower.
It would go behind the old liquor store on Green Street.
And while that may sound like good news, not everyone is happy about it.
Judy Voisey lives on Pal
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Academy Canada taking over ABE in Labrador
Academy Canada is getting ready to take over the adult basic education program after the province cut funding earlier this summer.
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Hydro Pole concern
Austin Drover of Labrador City has a great back yard... but just outside his property there's a pole with a transformer attached to it is starting to tilt and there's a wire dangling from it.
Austin Drover has been trying for two years to have somebo
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Canada Games - No Labrador athletes
Michelle Healey is the Chef de Mission for Team Newfoundland and Labrador and Kerry Rideout is an assistant coach for the swimming team.
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Meghan Flight - Artist-in-Residence
She has worked in places like Tokyo, Dublin and London.
But Meghan Flight calls Labrador home.
She grew up and went to high school in Lab West. It's also where her unique art lessons garnered national attention.
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Black bear shuts down traffic on part of 5 Wing Goose Bay
A young black bear stopped traffic near the fuel tanks on the base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay yesterday.
The animal ended up on the runway and had to be shot by wildlife officers. Captain Dave Bowen is the public affairs officer at 5 Wing.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro explains outage delay
On Monday afternoon a massive power failure affected most of Labrador and a lot of Quebec. in Labrador West it took 12 hours to be restored.Dawn Dalley is is with NLHydro
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Fuel Truck Tragedy - Canadian Welding Bureau
The death a 24 year old welder in Happy Valley Goose Bay last weekend has raised a lot of questions about welding safety.
Kristopher Tuff died when he was working in a fuel truck owned by Woodward Group of Companies.
Exaclty what happened is still uncle
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Derina Harvey - East meets west...celtic meets rock.
When long time Wabush resident Derina Harvey moved out west, she took a lot of her Newfoundland and Labrador traditions with her. One of them was the music..Now a new CD
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The Great Divide - Newfoundland / Labrador
There's been quite a bit of chatter about the divide between the Big Land and the Rock lately.Hans Rolland is a columnist for The Independent - He wrote an article on this very issue and has been getting quite a bit of online feedback.
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Big rate hikes in central and western Labrador would hurt people on the coast
Tony Andersen says the big rate hikes in central and western Labrador would hurt people on the coast.
He is the AngajukKak in Nain and the President of the Combined Councils of Labrador.
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Fuel tank explosion brings back nightmares
On Saturday, an explosion in a fuel truck at a garage owned by Woodwards
in Happy Valley - Goose Bay took the life of a 24-year-old man.
Pat Stamp was seriously burned in a similar accident aboard the oil tanker
"Kometik", seven years ago.
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Hopedale fires - Arson?
It's been a tense few days in Hopedale.
There were two fires late Friday night -- one in a home, and the other in the College of the North Atlantic Building.
No one was hurt but the situation has people worried the fires might have been intentional
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Churchill Falls - Lightning Strike
Much of Labrador and parts of Quebec had to deal with a major power outage that started late yesterday afternoon.
The CBC's Chris Ensing is live in Labrador City this morning with the latest ...
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IOC expansion plans facing lawsuit
A Quebec Innu community is suing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, hoping to force a full federal assessment of a new open pit mine. Jean-Claude Therrien Pinette is the director of the rights and land protection bureau for the band council of
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Where's the Buzz at Alderon?
For a few years there's been lots of drilling and exploration activity at the Alderon project just outside Labrador City. Many people expected to see a flurry of activity around the project this summer, but that's not the case. Tayfun Elden is president
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A world record-setting meterologist started his career in Labrador
The Guinness Book of World Records declared Peter Coade the world's longest-serving meteorologist. He's been forecasting the weather for 50 years, 8 months -- and counting! Coade made his television debut in Labrador in 1967.
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Happy Valley Goose Bay finally has a new rec director
After a lengthy and controversial hiring process, Sean McLean is the new rec director for Happy Valley-Goose Bay. CBC Producer Jay Legere spoke with the town's deputy mayor Stanley Oliver about the decision.
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Proposed hydro rate increase sparks debate in Labrador
The proposed 25 per cent increase in Labrador hydro rates has angered some people living there. Mike Power spoke to NL Hydro Vice-President Rob Henderson, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay deputy mayor Stan Oliver.
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Vinyl Friday -- Spinning records with a researcher in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Nathaniel Pollock is a researcher who moved to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and his 10-month-old daughter, Rilla. He also has an eclectic record collection. Reporter John Gaudi dropped by his home to see what's spinning on the record player.
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Students start recycling business
Sorting bottles for recycling can be a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Now, people living in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area have someone ELSE to do it. Three teenage girls have started a company called The Green Girls. They spoke with Labrador Morni
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Many moths in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The Happy Valley-Goose Bay area had scores of tiny visitors in the form of moths. Lloyd Hollett owns the Newfoundland Insectarium in Reidville. He spoke with CBC reporter Mike Power.
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Kylie Beals - "Trail of the Caribou".
It's an experience 18 year old Kylie Beals describes as "unbelievable".
Earlier this month the L'Anse au Loup teenager returned from a pilgrimage to Europe... where she and 15 other young people from the province followed the "Trail of the Caribou".
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Wabush Mayor - Power rates low - So what !
Wabush Mayor Ron Barron has been opposing hydro rate increases for more than a decade. Now he's at it again because of Hydro's proposal to increase rates by twenty five per cent. And we talk to people ont he street.
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Girl Guides and Scouts - Adrienne Edmunds gets prize position
Adrienne Edmunds, one of only 6 people representing the Western Hemisphere Committee in the World Association for Girl Guides and Girl scouts.
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Lights out ....for longer than expected
All of the Labrador Mall in Labrador City was hit by a power failure. Mike Power dropped by some of the businesses yesterday to see how they were coping.
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Workshop to revitalize brass bands in Nunatsiavut
Inuit brass band music has a long rich history on Labrador's North Coast.This August, a brass band workshop is being held in Hopedale to help revitalize the music.Johannes Lampe is Minister of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
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Northern Ranger Woes - Minister Nick McGrath
A stranded passenger, some of your talkback, and Labrador Affairs Minister Nick McGrath on the latest delay of the Northern Ranger
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Labrador Hydro Rate hike - Up 25 per cent ?
Labradorians, for the most part, are going to see a big jump in their electricity bills.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is looking to increase rates by 25 percent for most customers. Peter Cowan, questioned Hydro Vice-President Rob Henderson about the
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NunatuKavut in Western Labrador
Members of NunatuKavut are in all parts of Labrador, and in fact quite a few of them reside in Wabush and Labrador City. This week ,President Todd Russell was in Wabush and Labrador City to meet with members
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Hopedale family - House burnt down
It's going to take some time, but a Hopedale family whose house burnt down is getting back on their feet.
Lise and Ross Flowers were away fishing with their son when the fire started.
It levelled the house, and killed the family's dog.
The Flowers
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The Beauty of bio-char
Green Earth Farm in on Mud Lake road just outside Happy Valley Goose Bay
is getting a bit of a make over....Researchers are using it as a testing ground for biochar. , and Desmond Sellars is more than excited.
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Leo Abbass - Not running for Mayor
He has been the mayor of Happy Valley Goose Bay for the last 10 years, no Leo Abbass says he won't run for mayor when the municipal election is held in September
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Collin Baikie - Opened a gym in Sheshatshiu
23 year old Collin Baikie is well known in the North West River area. He has a career as an MMA fighter, and has set up a Gym in Shehshatshiu to have kids train with him on the reserve.
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Torngat Mountains National Park - Bear Guards
The man attacked by a polar bear in the Torngat Mountains National Park is still in hospital,part of a Sierra Club hiking group touring in the park last week. They didn't have a bear guard with them. James Thorbourne is with the group runs the Base Camp
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The Northern Ranger is out of service...agian.
She's " Down for service" again...... The Northern Ranger is at dock in Happy Valley Goose Bay. Which means this weeks schedule along Labrador's North coast has been scuttled.
The hope is ...to leave Friday night to head to the south coast.
So, what
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Dump fire in Rigolet
It was a stinky, smokey mess.
The Rigolet landfill caught fire over the weekend.
We hear from Charlotte Wolfrey ,AngajukKak in Rigolet
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Vynal Fridays - Aimee Chaulk
On our summer Vynal Friday's feature this week..John Gaudi spends some time with Aimee Chaulk, sifting through her grandfather's records.
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Francis MacKenzie - North Atlantic Iron Corporation
Big plans to extract Iron from the sands of Churchil River.
Francis MacKenzie is the president of the North Atlantic Iron Corporation,
believes his proposed project to extract Iron from the sands of Churchil River.
is closer than ever.
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41st Wabush Regatta
It's a wonderfull day for rowing in Labrador West. Sunny weather and just the right amount of wind. It's the day that more than a hundred rowers of all ages have been waiting for ever since the last bits of ice disappeared from Jean Lake in Wabush. That's
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Programs aimed at curbing violence against aboriginal women
Aboriginal women in Canada are 3.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than non-aborignal women.
And aboriginal women are 5 times more likely to be victims of homicide. But women in this province are trying to change all that. Minister Charlene
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NunatuKavut- Going to court over Muskrat Falls.
NunatuKavut Community Council is taking another crack at stopping the Muskrat Falls project.
This time it's taking the federal government to court.
Todd Russel is president of NunatuKavut.
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Ed Hearn - Hydro-Quebec's court case
Since the Muskrat Falls project began, a band of lawyers has been warning the province about perceived gaps in the plan.
They call themselves the 2041 Group.
They say the project is risky... and Hydro-Quebec's court challenge was predictable.
Ed
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Exhibtion Extravaganza!
Opening reception for not one, not two.. but THREE exhibitions is taking place at the Labrador Interpretation Centre.
Mina Campbell is the curator at the interpretation centre, and Chris Sampson is one of the photographers
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Happy Valley Goose Bay - Needs to change rules for developers
Giant, clearcut areas of land aren't the most scenic part of the drive through Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Rob Everard owns the Tim Horton's He is frustrated with the way development is happening.
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A by-law that would outlaw alcohol in Sheshatshiu?
"It's going to be hard, but we have to try something"
That's what Gregory Pastitshi says about a proposed alcohol ban in Sheshatshiu.
Pastitshi is the band manager.
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Labrador City Sea Cadet makes the leap to the Navy
Nicole Winsor recently graduated high school, and next month heads off to start her basic training for a career as a Naval Engineer.
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Torngat Mountains open for business!
Base Camp managerWayne Broomfield... busy getting ready for upcoming season.
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Hydro Quebec lawsuit - Premier Dunderdale - Consultant Tom Adams
Dunderdale says it's full-steam ahead with Muskrat Falls development
Tom Adams says he knew all along this would happen
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Cartwright - Credit Union summer hours
Eagle River Credit Union is shutting it's doors for nearly 2 weeks in August. Kim Morris is none too pleased.
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Environment Minister Tom Hedderson - Agent White.
The debate over Agent White continues.
Yesterday on the show NDP MHA George Murphy raised concerns about use of the herbicide. Today, Environment Minister Tom Hedderson .
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Muskrat Falls - Hydro-Quebec suit and Agent White
Ed Martin on Hydro-Quebec suit in Superior Court claiming rights to water flow through Muskrat Falls and MHA George Murphy says he's concerned about use of the herbicide Agent White.
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Northern Ranger Anger.
It hasn't been a smooth ride for the Northern Ranger.
The vessel started late, prices have hiked,
and at one point a generator caught fire and yesterday, another delay. Rany Edmunds wants answers.
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Looking for ways to make Sheshatshiu a safer place
There have been a number of tragic deaths in Sheshatshiu over the last few months.
A trend people in the community are trying to stop.
The band council held a public meeting and Mike Rich was there.
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Jennifer Mackey of Labrador City - Got to meet Reba Mcentire
Jennifer Mackey has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cortical deafness and brain damage,which means she depends heavily on others.
To add to that, Jennifer will soon start treatment for cancer. Her dream was to meet Reba...as her brother Richard tells us,
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A cruise ship visits Red Bay
Red Bay, Labrador recently hosted its first large tour group since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site. A cruise ship of nearly 1,300 people visited the village of less than 200, and the community is hoping to draw even more tourism.
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A busy Tim Horton's gets ready to re-open
The Tim Horton's in Happy Valley-Goose Bay building has been closed for renovations, and anyone looking for their fix has been served from a trailer parked beside the store. With only 700 square feet to work with, it's a tight squeeze for everyone.
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Nunatsiavut is taking the province to court over details of a land-use plan
Nunatsiavut is taking the province to court. The two governments have been hammering out a land-use plan, trying to decide how Inuit settlement areas can be used, but can't agree on an area called the Iron Strand. Jim Lyall is a past-president of Nunatsia
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A Labrador City man played with the late Canadian Jazz great Peter Appleyard
One of Canada's Jazz Legends passed away last week at age 84. Peter Appleyard started his career as a drummer , but later became famous for his skills on the vibraphone. Jamie Cooper grew up in Labrador City, and told reporter Mike Power about his connect
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New Millenium Iron is now shipping from a new facility
New Millenium Iron took a big step this month and began shipping product from their operation near Schefferville, Quebec. Dean Journeax is the president and CEO.
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Connecting Labrador's pets with PEI vets
The Chinook Project -- run by the Atlantic Veterinary College -- offers much needed care to dogs in coastal Labrador, while also giving vet students some real-world experience. To find out more about the project, Labrador Morning's Bailey White reached i
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Vinyl Fridays
Labrador Morning is bringing you stories about the vinyl records you love. We want to know what records you want to dust off to listen to the show. In this segment we meet a teacher in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who has a passion for vinyl. At John Hicks' ho
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Labrador midwifery may be making a comeback
Not so long ago, midwives were a common sight in coastal and central Labrador. They were a key part of the Grenfell mission, but were never offically recognized, liscensed or registered. In 1990, Pamela Brown came to Labrador to work as a midwife. She spo
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Labrador West prepares for its 41st regatta
Rowers are practicing their technique as they prepare for this year's annual Labrador West Regatta. Harold Clarke is the president of the Labrador West Coxswains association. He spoke with Mike Power.
who explained what was going on.
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Warrick Chubbs of St. Lewis chats about his love of gardening
If there was a prize for Labrador's best garden, a little piece of paradise in Southern Labrador would surely be in the running for it.
Warrick Chubbs lives in St. Lewis, and he's transformed his rocky landscape into a garden of Eden.
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Labrador forest fire update
An update on forest fires burning in Labrador, and what companies are doing to help rebuild.
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Nunatsiavut Government takes issue with comments made by Labrador MP Yvonne Jones
The Nunatsiavut Government says MP Yvonne Jones spoke out of turn about recent tragedies in Labrador. Her words have Nunatsiavut's Minister of Health and Social Development Patricia Kemuksigak very concerned.
Social Development.
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Following the trail of Mina Hubbard
Two Ontario canoeists appear to have stumbled on an actual artifact from the Mina Hubbard expedition.
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What could a law school at MUN mean for Labradorians
Memorial University is considering adding a law school to its campus.
Right now, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who want to study law have to leave the to leave the province to do so -- like retired Judge James Igloliorte did in 1985.
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It's sandier than normal in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
It seems like there's a coating of sand on most every surface in Happy Valley - Goose Bay these days. Thanks in part to construction projects, high winds, and of course, the naturally-sandy landscape.
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Over one thousand cruise ship passengers visit Red Bay
The community of Red Bay may still be celebrating its designation as a world heritage site, but the party kicked up a notch when a massive cruise ship with 1,300 people on board pulled in. Elizabeth Yetman is the town clerk in Red Bay.
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A Wabush man wants something done about all the dust
Colin Vardy is a Wabush town councillor who thinks there's way too much dust in the air in Western Labrador. He's encouraging people to speak up, and look at ways to diminish the problem. One of the things he's done is to start a Facebook page.
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From the witty to the wacky, Byron Hamel talks to us about comedy
Byron Hamel is the kinda guy who can make you roll over with laughter. For more than 10 years, he's made listeners laugh his satirical take on issues. Hamel is leaving Labrador to travel West with his family, but first took some time to discuss his craft.
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Community market suffers Wind damage
The community outdoor market started the season in Happy Valley-Goose Bay over the weekend
But a short - sudden- midafternoon gust of wind...up to 80 kilometres per hour left its mark.
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Three homeless following Hopedale fire
A family of 3 in Hopedale lost everything in a weekend house fire... including their dog, Patch. Martha Winters-Abel is a relative.
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Open your Heart, Open your Home
The Nunatsiavut Government is looking for loving families to open their doors to care for kids. Patricia Kemuksigak is the Minister of Health and Social Development
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Should Memorial University have a law school?
Memorial University has experienced tremendous growth in the past few decades. Dr.Lynne Phillips is chair of a committee looking at the feasability of a law school.
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The junior rangers isn't your typical summer camp
Junior Canadian Ranger camp is all about learning new things, like how to shoot a bow-and-arrow, and how to rappel down a wall. But the group teaches much more than that.
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Transport Action Canada discusses single conductor freight trains
The train accident that happened in Lac Megantic Quebec was a single conductor train. The advocacy group "Transport Action Canada" has spoken out about such trains.
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A Montreal woman finds the site of her fathers workplace
Kristina Huneault and her family visit some old fallen down cabins to scatter the ashed of her father. He worked there as a radio operator for Hollinger Ungava transport in 1947
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Adult basic education returns to Labrador -- but with a new company delivering the program
The Adult Basic Education program is scheduled to be up and running again in Labrador come September. Academy Canada has won the contract to provide ABE programs in Labrador.
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North Coast - Shipping costs are up
A frustrating start to the Labrador north coast shipping season. Shipping costss are up. Darryl Shiwak from Nunatsaivut and Peter Adams, President and CEO of CAI
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Vinal Friday - John Joy
We're bringing you stories about the vinyl records you love.
Today,Judge John Joy has a stereo and a small collection of vinyl records in his court house office.
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Forest Fire Update - Gull Island and Labrador West
Labrador West got some much needed rain yesterday ,At the same time the effort to fight the fire at Gull Island have stepped up.
Eric Earle is our guest.
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One step at a time - Learing to Run program
Learning how to run takes a lot of hard work and dedication to stay on track. Just ask Mike Kearney of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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Iinsuring your cabin
With forest fires burning in Labrador, a lot of people wonder if cabins will be covered by their insurance. Amanda Dean is Atlantic Vice President of the Insurancae Bureau of Canada
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Muskrat Jobs - Labrador's share
Labrador MP Yvonne Jones is on a mission. She's checking with employers at Muskrat Falls to make sure residents of Labrador are getting their fair share of the work on the mega project
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Forest fires - New fire at gull Island
A fire in the west has been burning for two and a half weeks, and since Monday a fire has been burning near gull island, west of Happy Valley Goose Bay.
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Hopedale - Rhubarb Festival
It's shaping up to be a week of rhubarb pie, rhubarb jam... rhubarb EVERYTHING in Hopedale. Boas Mitsuk is the Recreation Coordinator in Hopedale.
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Neil Simmons and Paul Foss -Lost their cabinis to fire
the story of Neil Simmons of Labrador City who recently sold his cabin to his son. Both of their belongings gone and Paul Foss lost his cabin... and everything in it.
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay - A busy spot
It might not have the size... or the hustle and bustle of airports in big cities across the country.
But the airport in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is still a centre of activity.... and it's getting busier every year. Goronwy Price is manager .
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Fire Update - Wabush Mayor Ron Barron
Non consumption order on water, roads closed, risk of flare ups... discovering cabin damage...Wabush Mayor Ron Barron shares the latest wtih Tony Dawson
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Climbing the Torngat Mountains... For literacy
Bill Roberts has climbed many of the world's greatest peaks.
Now he's got his sights set on Mount Caubvick -- and he's doing it...to support literacy.
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay Farmer's Market
Rob Kiston is the manager of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Farmer's Market . It starts this weekend.
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Roads and bridges on the south coast and the strait.
Seems everyone you talk to has a story about deep potholes or narrow roads. Pinware town counsellor Dean Hudson shares his.
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Amazing story of a cabin that survived the forest fire
A forest fire has been burning for more than two weeks cutting through several areas that contain dozens of cabins.
Marlene Pardy tells us about her cabin..
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Memorial honoring breast cancer patients
A memorial to honour Hundreds of Breast Cancer patients affected by botched hormone receptor tests is bitter sweet for Tanya Finlayson of Wabush. Her mother was one of the people affected, and has since passed away.
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A great year for Labrdaor Ice Bergs
This season the waters along Labrador's south coast are dotted with more of the icy giants than many can remember passing by in a long time. Matt McCann was there.
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Natalie Spurrell - choir at Festival 500
There's a big Happy Valley - Goose Bay connection at Festival 500 in St. John's tonight.
Natalie Spurrell's choir will be taking the stage at the biennial music festival.
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Birch Island creek - A dumping ground
Birch Island is a little piece of paradise in the heart of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Unfortunately, the Birch Island creek has become a dumping ground over the years.
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Churchill Falls - Last stop before the road block
Churchill Falls. The community's been flooded with travelers stuck on the trans labrador highway as a result of teh on-going forest fire.
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Forest Fire Update - Chris Ensing
Entering the 3rd week of a forest fire in Labrador West. Chris Ensing updates .
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