最佳Labrador播客 (2024)

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#313 "She never does that in training!" 30:44

1d ago30:44

30:44

For those who test their dogs in any venue, we've all had the day when we were prepared, paid the entry, drove the distance, only to have our dog do something it has never done before. We are dejected and mystified. Here are a few ideas that might help in preventing the unexplainable.由Julianne Knutson

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A conversation about ecological grief along the Birch Island Boardwalk 9:06

1d ago9:06

9:06

It’s been a strange winter this year. We reflect on our changing climate here in Labrador with Labrador Campus vice-provost Ashlee Cunsolo, and learn more about her research on ecological grief.

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More towers tracking birds, insects and other critters coming to Labrador 6:03

1d ago6:03

6:03

Towers that can track birds, butterflies, bats and bumblebees are coming to other areas of the Big Land. We hear an update from Lucas Berrigan, a project coordinator for Bird Canada’s MOTUS wildlife tracking system.

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Meeting Innu midwife Noreen Andrew 9:08

1d ago9:08

9:08

This week on Labrador Morning, Innu student midwives are sharing their stories of giving birth and talking about how this shaped their motivation to pursue midwifery. We hear from student midwife Noreen Andrew.

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Reflecting on the life and legacy of David Nuke 13:30

1d ago13:30

13:30

We pay tribute to former Innu Nation Grand Chief David Nuke, who fought passionately for the rights of his people and family. We hear reflections on the late Innu leader from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Etienne Rich and Innu lawyer Jolene Ashini.

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Volunteer firefighter recruitment in Postville 7:15

3d ago7:15

7:15

The search is on for more volunteer firefighters in Postville. We chat with the fire chief Glenn Sheppard about their recruitment efforts.

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Love Inuktut 6:18

3d ago6:18

6:18

The team behind the “Love Inuktut” language-learning app is a finalist for this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize. We hear from Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Lianna Rice, who’s part of that team.

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Reflecting on Hebron relocation, 65 years later 12:23

3d ago12:23

12:23

In April 1959, Hebronimiut were forced to leave their homes. We reflect on the legacy of this history with Inuit cultural educator Maria Merkuratsuk, whose parents were relocated from the community.

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Meeting Innu student midwife Kim Bridle 9:20

3d ago9:20

9:20

We’re featuring stories from Innu student midwives on Labrador Morning this week. We hear from Kim Bridle, who spoke about her own experience of giving birth.

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New provincial database of concert venues 5:41

6d ago5:41

5:41

Connecting artists with performance spaces. We hear about “NL Venues”—a new interactive platform, offering a fully searchable catalogue of some amazing NL arts venues.

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Break-in leaves couple shaken in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 8:53

6d ago8:53

8:53

A disabled couple's Happy Valley-Goose bay home was turned upside down by an intruder last week—though nothing was stolen during the break-in. We hear about the solutions they're calling for.

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What's the Happs for the week of April 26th 8:16

6d ago8:16

8:16

Zack brings you the upcoming events in Labrador this week including community markets, BBQs, concerts and more!

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Labrador passengers on recent PAL flight call for change 10:00

6d ago10:00

10:00

When it comes to customer service after diverted PAL flights, enough is enough. That's according to some passengers on a recent diverted flight to Sept-Iles this week. They're criticizing the airline for a lack of communication—and they say diverted passengers shouldn’t have to sleep in an airport.

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Nunatsiavut Government researcher attends UN treaty on plastic pollution 9:35

6d ago9:35

9:35

This week in Ottawa, delegates from around the world are resuming talks at a United Nations treaty to end plastic pollution—including Nunatsiavut Government researcher Liz Pijogge. We hear from Pijogge and her collaborator Max Liboiron.

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Autism Society of NL opens new office in the Big Land 5:02

6d ago5:02

5:02

The Autism Society is opening their first office in Labrador this weekend. We hear the details.

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Early spring stalls seal hunt for North West River resident 6:35

7d ago6:35

6:35

The lack of ice this year is bringing the spring seal hunt to a halt for North West River resident Mina Campbell. We hear from her.

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From the Big Land to Big Brother Canada—banana hammock and all 9:27

7d ago9:27

9:27

Locked, loaded and ready to go. Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Todd Clements has made it to the top five of Big Brother Canada this year! We hear from his proud Happy Valley-Goose Bay mother, Theresa Clements.

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Ticks moving into Labrador 4:55

7d ago4:55

4:55

Ticks that can carry diseases appear to be moving into Labrador, according to a Happy Valley-Goose Bay veterinarian. We speak with Rebecca Jackson from the Valley Vet Clinic.

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Hydroponically-grown lettuce in Labrador West 4:41

8d ago4:41

4:41

With the current weather in Labrador, you might be thinking of sowing a few vegetable seeds—but grade 4 students in Wabush are way ahead of gardening season. We drop in on their Earth Day harvest of hydroponically-grown lettuce.

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Joe Goudie on history of Happy Valley-Goose Bay hangar 6:41

8d ago6:41

6:41

We hear from Joe Goudie about the history of the WWII-era hangar and tower that burned down on Friday.

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay diabetes patient weighs in on new National Pharmacare Plan 7:35

8d ago7:35

7:35

The federal government is launching a new National Pharmacare Plan--and as part of this plan, many kinds of diabetes medication will be covered. We hear reaction to this news from a woman with Type 1 diabetes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Christian radio station equipment lost in Happy Valley-Goose Bay fire 8:32

8d ago8:32

8:32

Christian music fans in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are missing a regular station on their radio dial, in the wake of last weekend's fire. We hear about the damage to the Happy Valley-Goose Bay station repeater for Lighthouse VOAR-FM.

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Two Chucky dolls—or $1000—up for grabs in Labrador West 8:25

9d ago8:25

8:25

If you’re a fan of horror movies and supporting a good cause, you might be interested in a unique fundraiser at a Labrador West animal shelter. I’ll give you a hint… it’s all just "Child’s Play!"

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Animals at SPCA return home after fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 4:36

9d ago4:36

4:36

During the fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week, animals at the SPCA received an outpouring of community support. We hear about it

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National Geographic documentary being filmed on North Coast 7:53

9d ago7:53

7:53

Inuit connections to the land are taking center stage in a National Geographic documentary. We hear from one of the people creating the film.

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#312 Breaking Down Training Problems 30:22

9d ago30:22

30:22

In today's "Tests are happening now" episode, we talk about how to best prepare your student for success. I have found it isn't by practicing game day setups to get ready for gameday, but by understanding your pupil's psychology, behavior, fitness and ability to grasp the necessary concepts. Then work with these to prepare them to handle whatever t…

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Sharing hope for the future with professor Robert Way 14:43

13d ago14:43

14:43

Doom and gloom messaging about the planet can get clicks on social media, but it may be detrimental when it comes to taking action on climate. Hear more from Happy Valley-Goose Bay's Robert Way, a Queen’s university professor who teaches a class about climate change.

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Charlottetown school teaches sewing skills leading to three custom quilts 10:19

13d ago10:19

10:19

Threading a needle, picking fabric, batting and more: It takes a lot to create a custom quilt! Now Charlottetown students have learned the skills to make their own! Hear from the teacher and students at William Gillett Academy.

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MP Yvonne Jones on federal budget's plan for National Defense properties 11:38

13d ago11:38

11:38

The federal government is looking into opening up National Defense properties to build more housing for military and civilians, but 5 Wing Goose Bay isn't on that list. MP Yvonne Jones says the base is a critical site, not a surplus site that can be opened up right now, but work is ongoing to create more housing in town.…

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MHA Lela Evans addresses access to mental health care in House of Assembly 5:28

14d ago5:28

5:28

Mental health care in Labrador was highlighted at the House of Assembly yesterday. We hear from the MHA for Torngat Mountains on this issue, and then hear response from the provincial Minister of Health.

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Labrador students at IndSpire Soaring Conference for Indigenous youth 6:10

14d ago6:10

6:10

Labrador youth are in Ottawa this week to network and learn about future career opportunities. We hear from two of them.

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Discussion about Labrador nursing students in House of Assembly 5:56

14d ago5:56

5:56

Did Happy Valley-Goose Bay nursing students pay out of pocket for work experience in St. John's? Will they be reimbursed for their travels? These questions sparked some squabbles in the House of Assembly yesterday. We hear what that sounded like.

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Ice conditions on the North Coast 7:44

14d ago7:44

7:44

Ice, Ice... Maybe? Coming up, we'll check in with SmartICE about current conditions on the north coast.

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Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL on new Canada Disability Benefit Act 12:34

14d ago12:34

12:34

People with disabilities could receive, at maximum, about $200 a month from the federal government’s new Canada Disability Act. But advocates say that isn’t nearly enough to help lift people out of poverty. We hear from Nancy Reid, the executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL.…

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Economics professor Tony Fang reacts to federal budget 9:11

15d ago9:11

9:11

Tax increases for the richest Canadians, new defense spending, money for housing and more. Economics professor Tony Fang dives into the details of the federal budget.

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Labrador West figure skaters celebrate medal wins, prepare for Elvis Stojko 7:33

15d ago7:33

7:33

Gold medals at the Atlantics, a performance by Olympian Elvis Stojko—it's a big week for figure skating in Labrador West. We share some highlights.

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Hopedale man receives community sentencing circle 13:26

15d ago13:26

13:26

Healing deep wounds after a terrible crime. We meet a Hopedale man heading into a community sentencing circle, four years after he accidentally killed his own brother.

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Sculptor Billy Gauthier nominated for Artist of the Year 9:10

16d ago9:10

9:10

We chat with North West River artist Billy Gauthier, who was just nominated for ArtsNL’s prestigious “Artist of the Year” award.

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Them Days celebrates its midwifery issue 7:03

16d ago7:03

7:03

Them Days held a launch party for its special midwifery issue on Monday. We hear a little of what that sounded like.

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Drumming up a workout 4:29

16d ago4:29

4:29

Looking for a unique, low-impact exercise? The Labrador West Status of Women might have an activity just right for you. We’ll take you to a Drum Fit class.

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L’anse au Loup students building underwater robots 11:08

16d ago11:08

11:08

We hear all about Team Shark Tech—a crew of students from Labrador Straits Academy building remotely operated vehicles (ROVs.) Last year they attended a world championship competition for building ROVs, and they have high aspirations for this year’s competition, too.

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#3111 Revisiting Force Fetch Step 3 40:17

16d ago40:17

40:17

Today we move past the obedience and moving hold and teach the dog to fetch the bumper with the single command. In doing this part humanely and with thought, the dog is taught that it controls the training pressure, and that by responding, there is no pressure at all. A critical part of the force fetch process, particularly if handling is part of t…

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How to photograph a seal pup 9:24

17d ago9:24

9:24

The shot of a lifetime. Alicia Chaulk captured video and photos of a seal pup coming up for air out on the ice in Lake Melville. We hear from Alicia about why patience can pay off when photographing animals—and also hear her concerns about the upcoming seal hunting season.

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Santiago Guzman’s play “Altar” coming to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 8:22

17d ago8:22

8:22

Love and loss. That’s the theme of Santiago Guzman’s one-person play “Altar,” about a young immigrant originally from Mexico. We learn more about that show, which is being performed this week at the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre.

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Silent book club in Churchill Falls 5:50

17d ago5:50

5:50

First Labrador West, now Churchill Falls! The silent book club movement is spreading across the Big Land. We hear from Churchill Falls head librarian Ronda Kent.

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Voices from ANC potluck in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 10:10

17d ago10:10

10:10

Nigerian puff-puffs, Filipino noodles, German sausages and more. We take you to the Association for New Canadians’ potluck in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last week.

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The Newfoundland Rogues are back in Sheshatshiu 16:14

20d ago16:14

16:14

The Newfoundland Rogues are back in Sheshatshiu for another basketball camp this week. Players Trey Harrison, Lewis Djonkom and coach Jerry Williams stop by our studio for an update.

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More core funding needed for social programming, says Sheshatshiu social health director 5:46

20d ago5:46

5:46

The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care resumes on Monday. Ahead of next week's hearings, we hear about the need for more core funding for social health programs.