tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938437822548940892024-03-08T04:50:27.087-08:00Radio BriefsRadio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.comBlogger996125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-40117437135053749692011-01-05T10:57:00.000-08:002011-01-05T10:59:16.286-08:00Vale and USW Heading Back to the TableVale and the United Steelworkers Local 9508headed back to the table this morning.<br /><br />The two parties are meeting today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.<br /><br />The return to the table comes shortly after phase one of the industrial inquiry commission report was released.<br /><br />Phase one addresses items one and six contained in a terms of reference.<br /><br />The report has been given to the two parties involved.<br /><br />A media blackout has been placed on the negotiations.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-54739476401650318952011-01-05T10:55:00.000-08:002011-01-05T10:57:33.230-08:00Nalujuk's DayChildren will hang their stockings this evening in hopes that Nalujuks will bring them some goodies.<br /><br />Tomorrow is Nalujuk’s Day.<br /><br />Nalujuk’s Day is a very significant holiday within the Moravian Church in Labrador.<br /><br />It is also known as Old Christmas Day or Epiphany.<br /><br />It is still celebrated to the fullest at the Moravian Church in Nain.<br /><br />They hold three church services throughout the day. <br /><br />At 10 a.m., will be the Nalujuk’s Day address.<br /><br />At 3 p.m., is a Love-feast when tea and biscuits are served to the congregation.<br /><br />And 5 p.m., is the closing service for Christmas with an Inuktitut Liturgy.<br /><br />The evening brings Nalujuks who are usually in town chasing young people and making visits to people’s homes. <br /><br />But, looking at the weather, it’s hard to tell if they’ll be able to make the commute.<br /><br />People seem to be forgetting the significance of the Nalujuk’s Day holiday.<br /><br />Facebook is littered with comments from concerned parents about the school being open on Nalujuk’s Day.<br /><br />The concerns have prompted a memo to parents from the Jens Haven Memorial School today.<br /><br />The school will open one hour later on Nalujuk’s Day and parents and guardians may keep their children home altogether if they like.<br /><br />Students are also permitted to leave school to attend church services.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-45627229305427861622011-01-04T10:37:00.000-08:002011-01-04T10:38:07.489-08:00Nain Elder Appointed to Provincial Advisory CouncilA Nain elder has been appointed to the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors.<br /><br />The announcement was made by the provincial Minister of Health and Community Services, Jerome Kennedy, December 30.<br /><br />Alice Harris has been appointed to the committee.<br /><br />Harris will be responsible to provide input and concerns from this region to the committee.<br /><br />The input gathered from the council will be used when the provincial government develops programming and policies relating to seniors.<br /><br />The Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors was created in 2005.<br /><br />It consists of 15 members.<br /><br />Harris has been active in many senior’s gatherings and meetings in Nunatsiavut.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-32169966473008797632011-01-04T10:35:00.000-08:002011-01-04T10:36:54.866-08:00Hopedale Safe House Continues Search for FundsThe search for funds for Hopedale’s safe house continues into 2011.<br /><br />Beverly Hunter is the President for the safe house.<br /><br />She says they are continuing to search for funds for a new facility.<br /><br />The former safe house closed its doors last summer.<br /><br />The foundation was deemed unstable following an inspection from the Torngat Regional Housing Association.<br /><br />Hunter adds there is no alternative for women seeking the services of the safe house.<br /><br />For now they have to stay with family and friends in the community.<br /><br />She adds the safe house employed six staff in the community when it operated.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-50667543893911569802011-01-04T10:33:00.000-08:002011-01-04T10:35:13.136-08:00Vale and USW Heading Back to the TableVale and the United Steelworkers Local 9508 will be heading back to the bargaining table this week.<br /><br />The two parties are scheduled to meet tomorrow in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.<br /><br />The return to the table comes shortly after phase one of the industrial inquiry commission report was released.<br /><br />Phase one addresses items one and six contained in a terms of reference.<br /><br />The report has been given to the two parties involved.<br /><br />It will be made public on Thursday.<br /><br />A media blackout has been placed on the negotiations.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-9302140023069217212010-12-31T09:05:00.000-08:002010-12-31T09:07:02.167-08:00Industrial Inquiry Commission Submits Phase One of ReportThe Industrial Inquiry Commission has submitted phase one of their report on the ongoing strike at Voisey’s Bay.<br /><br />The report was received by the provincial government on December 23.<br /><br />Phase one of the report addresses items one and six contained in a terms of reference.<br /><br />The remaining items will be addressed in phase two of the report.<br /><br />The second phase is to be handed in no later than February 25. <br /><br />The provincial government approved the submission of the report in two phases in October. <br /><br />A copy of the report has been given to the United Steelworkers Local 9508 and Vale for review.<br /><br />The first phase of the report will be made public on January 7.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-22964768186122827102010-12-31T09:04:00.000-08:002010-12-31T09:05:29.174-08:00Dunderdale to Run For PremierKathy Dunderdale will be running for the permanent position of Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.<br /><br />She made the announcement at the Confederation Building today.<br /><br />The election is scheduled for October, 2011.<br /><br />Dunderdale has been serving as interim Premier since Danny Williams left the post at the beginning of this month.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-3841643548149355052010-12-31T09:01:00.000-08:002010-12-31T09:04:19.775-08:00Ice Knocks-Out Internet and Phone ServicesMany Labradorians are left without internet and long-distance phone services over the past couple of days.<br /><br />Ice buildup on a tower near Happy Valley-Goose Bay has knocked out the service to several locations in Labrador.<br /><br />The problems began yesterday and continued into today.<br /><br />Bell Aliant is hoping to have crews clear the built up ice today.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-31746764940516342612010-12-23T10:06:00.000-08:002010-12-23T10:08:04.854-08:00Hopedale Funding for Play GroundThe children of Hopedale received an early Christmas present this year.<br /><br />The provincial government has announced funding to improve the community’s playground.<br /><br />Wayne Piercy is the AngajukKâk for the Hopedale Inuit Community Government.<br /><br />He says the Provincial government has announced $15,000 for improvements to the community’s playground.<br /><br />The funds come through the province’s 2010 Capital Grant Program.<br /><br />It will be used to install fencing and new equipment.<br /><br />The playground is located next to the Amos Comenius Memorial School.<br /><br />Piercy adds they will discuss when to install the new equipment when they have their council meeting in January.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-66799203342320375162010-12-23T10:04:00.000-08:002010-12-31T06:47:57.890-08:00Abel Preliminary Inquiry Decision to be Made TodayThe decision of whether or not to proceed with the murder charges against Lucas Abel will be made today.<br /><br />The decision will be announced in Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay this afternoon.<br /><br />Judge John Joy will decide if the matter will go before the Supreme Court of Canada.<br /><br />He will be making his decision following a four-day preliminary inquiry into the matter.<br /><br />The inquiry was held in Nain earlier this month.<br /><br />26-year-old Lucas Abel was charged with first-degree murder in January.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-51328079185728985312010-12-22T11:10:00.000-08:002010-12-22T11:11:18.519-08:00Nutrition North Advisory Board Member Talks New ProgramThe Food Mail Program will be replaced a new program in April.<br /><br />Nutrition North Canada will be the program responsible for getting perishable foods into northern communities.<br /><br />Michelle Wood was appointed as the Advisory Board Member for Nutrition North Canada in Labrador.<br /><br />She says she will be responsible to bring forth any concerns or recommendations on the program from Labrador.<br /><br />Wood says the new program will create more transparency compared to the Food Mail Program.<br /><br />She adds that Nutrition North Canada will create more savings for consumers in our region.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-51072815966144830002010-12-22T11:08:00.000-08:002010-12-22T11:10:00.898-08:00Torngat Fishery UpdateNain residents were surprised to see activity taking place at the community’s fish plant recently.<br /><br />Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative (TFPC) had opened the plant to smoke some char.<br /><br />Keith Watts is the General Manager for the cooperative.<br /><br />He says they recently ran out of smoked char in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.<br /><br />They flew 3,000 pounds of char to Nain for smoking. <br /><br />Watts says all of the char has been smoked.<br /><br />TFPC is now in the process of shipping the product back to Goose Bay.<br /><br />Watts says they held their regular pre-Christmas board meeting last week.<br /><br />Agenda items included this summer’s fishery, plans for next summer and further discussions on forming a single fishing entity.<br /><br />The board and staff were treated to a supper to celebrate TFPC’s 30th Anniversary.<br /><br />The cooperative celebrated thirty years of operation on December 4.<br /><br />Watts adds that he would like to send Christmas greetings and best wishes for a new year to residents of Nunatsiavut and Upper Lake Melville from TFPC’s board and staff.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-14989074361151662822010-12-22T11:06:00.000-08:002010-12-22T11:57:06.599-08:00Stranded Mud Lake Residents Get HelpThe residents of Mud Lake are finally getting help after being stranded for almost three weeks.<br /><br />Dave Raeburn is a resident of the community.<br /><br />He says due to the mild temperatures the river opened-up and residents weren’t able to get across.<br /><br />There was too much ice to get across by speedboat and too little ice to make the trip by snowmobile.<br /><br />Raeburn says a helicopter has been stationed in the community since yesterday.<br /><br />The provincial government provided the chopper to aid the community’s residents.<br /><br />He says supplies are being flown in twice a day.<br /><br />The helicopter is also carrying 5 to 6 passengers to Happy Valley-Goose Bay for Christmas shopping. <br /><br />Raeburn says students will be flown into the community for the holidays on Friday.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-78844036923905480812010-12-21T09:58:00.000-08:002010-12-21T10:00:04.257-08:00Report Says Northern Communities Lack Basic Attributes to ThriveA report has been released which details how northern communities often do not have the basic attributes needed to thrive.<br /><br />The report was released by the Centre for the North.<br /><br />Derrick Hynes is the Director for the centre.<br /><br />He says the Centre for the North focuses on research and dialogue around adding insight towards sustainable prosperity across Canada’s North.<br /><br />One of their reports is titled “Northern Communities Often Lack the Basic Attributes Needed to thrive”.<br /><br />This report details how many Northern Communities are not thriving.<br /><br />The report also shows that there are reasons for optimism as we head into the future.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-35202715658968534052010-12-21T09:57:00.000-08:002010-12-21T09:58:44.294-08:00Nain's Community Christmas Tree has ArrivedIt’s beginning to feel a little more like Christmas in Nain.<br /><br />There’s a fresh coat of snow on the ground and the community’s Christmas tree has arrived.<br /><br />Isabella Pain is a member of the Ulapitsaijet Committee.<br /><br />The committee was the group who arranged the purchase of the new tree.<br /><br />Pain says the tree has finally arrived after travelling halfway around the country.<br /><br />The lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 6:30 this evening.<br /><br />The ceremony will take place at the Nunatsiavut Government office where the 20-foot artificial tree has been erected.<br /><br />The Nain Moravian Church Choir will be on hand to help with ceremonies.<br /><br />Paine says they are also hoping to get the JHMS school band involved as well.<br /><br />She says you can be sure to expect the singing of Napatule during the ceremony.<br /><br />Nain residents are also invited to stick around after the ceremony for Timbits and hot chocolate.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-33415418813723644202010-12-21T09:55:00.000-08:002010-12-21T11:34:47.033-08:00Makkovik runs out of CigarettesThere are a lot of Makkovik residents on edge the past few days.<br /><br />The community has been without cigarettes since Friday.<br /><br />An order was placed for the tobacco products by Labrador Investments about a week ago.<br /><br />They haven’t seen any of the cigarettes yet.<br /><br />Calls have been coming in to Labrador Investments from residents wondering when the cigarettes will be arriving.<br /><br />A store clerk tells us that people seem to be coping well while they wait for their nicotine fix.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-14578619968653131392010-12-21T09:53:00.000-08:002010-12-21T09:55:07.109-08:00Nain Residents Gets View of Rare EclipseA very rare event took place in the skies early this morning.<br /><br />Residents of the northern hemisphere were able to view a lunar eclipse if weather conditions allowed.<br /><br />But this wasn’t just any lunar eclipse.<br /><br />For the first time in 372 years the eclipse fell on the winter solstice.<br /><br />The winter solstice is the first day of winter and also the shortest day of the year.<br /><br />Beni Merkeratsuk of Nain was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the rare occasion.<br /><br />She says she viewed the eclipse shortly after 5a.m.<br /><br />Merkeratsuk says the clouds sometimes blocked her view of the eclipse during the 15-20 minutes that she viewed it.<br /><br />She says nearly half of the moon turned red during the phenomenon.<br /><br />Merkeratsuk adds this was her first time witnessing a lunar eclipse.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-64104090446627941852010-12-20T11:34:00.000-08:002010-12-20T11:35:32.590-08:00LFC Director Talks TurkeysThe turkeys are rolling into the Labrador Friendship Centre (LFC) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.<br /><br />The turkeys are collected as part of their annual Turkey Drive.<br /><br />Stan Oliver is the Executive Director for the centre.<br /><br />He says the LFC organizes the drive in cooperation with the Ministerial Association of Upper Lake Melville, the Roland Sears Hamper Fund and CBC.<br /><br />Oliver says they received about 300 turkeys so far.<br /><br />They also received around $3,000 in cash which will go toward the centre’s food bank.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-3826712504964161452010-12-20T11:33:00.000-08:002010-12-20T11:34:21.282-08:00Things Looking Up for LIDCThings are starting to look up for the Labrador Inuit Development Corporation (LIDC).<br /><br />Chris Webb is the Assistant General Manager for LIDC.<br /><br />He says in light of all the challenges the LIDC has faced in the 2010 season, a corner has been turned.<br /><br />Webb says despite some major decisions to suspend some major operations, it has been a busy year for the LIDC.<br /><br />The LIDC is currently undergoing corporate restructuring and a governance review.<br /><br />He says operations for their core businesses have been successful.<br /><br />They include the base camp at the Torngat Mountains National Park, Postmill Lumber and their tugs and barges operations.<br /><br />Webb says each of these operations are well positioned and moving forward.<br /><br />He says the management team is continuing to draft the budget and business plan for 2011/2012.<br /><br />The plan will assess the viability of the operations at the Ten Mile Bay Quarry and Hopedale Stone Plant.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-80466498843521859052010-12-20T11:32:00.000-08:002010-12-20T11:33:26.237-08:00Duplexes for Nain and Makkovik Nearing CompletionResidents of Nunatsiavut know all too well how hard it is to find a place to rent. <br /><br />Well the chances of finding a place will be increased with the construction of two duplexes in Nain and Makkovik.<br /><br />William Lucy is the coordinator for the Torngat Regional Housing Association.<br /><br />He says crews are still busy constructing the duplexes in both communities.<br /><br />Lucy says both duplexes will not be completed until after the holiday season.<br /><br />He anticipates the work to continue into the new year.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-9854392136507416202010-12-20T11:31:00.000-08:002010-12-20T11:32:26.513-08:00Nain Craft Sale a SuccessParticipants of the Nain Inuit Community Government’s (NICG) community enhancement program sold some of their work through a craft sale.<br /><br />Gina Dicker is the Office Administrator for the NICG.<br /><br />She says the sale was held on Friday.<br /><br />Items for sale included push boxes, toy boxes, gun racks, kamiks, church caps and Kamutiks.<br /><br />She says they raised $595 through the sale.<br /><br />The funds raised will be used to buy more materials.<br /><br />Dicker adds they still have more items for sale.<br /><br />They can be viewed at the old fire hall.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-5040805139981684992010-12-17T10:54:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:56:39.166-08:00Nain Church UpdateFor the first time in its history, the Moravian Church in Nain will not be holding their Candle Services at the Church. <br /><br />This year the Candle Services will have to be held at the Jens Haven Memorial School Gym.<br /><br />Gordon Obed Sr. is with the Moravian Church in Nain.<br /><br />He says the church leaders received a letter this morning prompting them to not use the church for the Candle Service this year.<br /><br />Engineers are recommending the church not be used for any large gathering of people.<br /><br />In fact, it is recommended that occupancy be kept to a minimum.<br /><br />It has also been recommended that no one be in the church if there is snow on the roof.<br /><br />Obed adds the church leaders have decided to use the school instead of cancelling the Candle Services altogether.<br /><br />But they won’t be able to light the candles for the service.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-60177610170589434662010-12-17T10:53:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:54:22.327-08:00Torngat Park Open HouseThe Torngat Mountains National Park (TMNP) celebrated its fifth anniversary on December 1.<br /><br />An open house is taking place at the Parks Canada office in Nain today to mark the milestone.<br /><br />Gary Baikie is the Visitor Experience Manager for Parks Canada.<br /><br />He says there will be displays of photographs of the park for people to view.<br /><br />There will also be information on visitors of the park.<br /><br />Baikie says everyone can pay a visit to their office from 1:30-4pm.<br /><br />He adds their new office is located on the lower floor of the former Nunatsiavut Government building.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-27292386954692045102010-12-17T10:51:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:53:05.107-08:00Students Weather-bound in Goose BayChristmas is just around the corner and many students are on their way home.<br /><br />Unfortunately the weather is causing a delay for some students.<br /><br />Abigail Webb is a post-secondary student trying to make it to Nain for the holidays.<br /><br />But right now she’s stranded at the Goose Bay airport.<br /><br />She says she’s been there since 6:30 this morning.<br /><br />She says she hopes this year won’t be a repeat of the last one.<br /><br />The weather conditions stranded Webb at the Goose Bay airport for six days last year.<br /><br />Some lucky Postville students were the only ones to make it home today as of 1pm.<br /><br />And looking at the forecast, the students may be in Goose Bay for a while.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593843782254894089.post-470549652916530432010-12-17T10:49:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:51:19.733-08:00Santa Claus is coming to TownSanta Claus will give his reindeer a bit of a rest and visit some Nunatsiavut communities by plane.<br /><br />Debbie Brandt is the Executive Assistant for Air Labrador.<br /><br />She says Santa will be leaving Goose-Bay for the north coast tomorrow.<br /><br />Mr. Claus will be going to three communities this year.<br /><br />He’ll be arriving in Hopedale at 10:30am and then on to Makkovik at 11:30am.<br /><br />Santa’s last stop will be in Postville at noon.<br /><br />Hopefully the conditions will improve for Santa's visit.Radio Producerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295999443077209390noreply@blogger.com0