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