Radio Tidbit on The Grand River, Labrador

CBC.ca The Story from Here April 13, 2011 Greetings All! For a preview of the political fire that surrounds the Grand River in Labrador, please listen to the powerful clip that starts off Part 1. Just click the link above and it will redirect you to the correct page. The Story from Here is a great Newfoundland/Labrador-based show on CBC radio that talks about all things in the "outskirts" of this wonderful country. Interestingly enough, this was aired today, 6 weeks before we begin the first leg of our trip. Much of our motivation to paddle the Grand River stems from this debate over the potential damming of Muskrat Falls. We know there will be many differing opinions along the way to, through and from Labrador about the hydroelectric project...this may be a good taste of what's to come. We have already spoken with Elizabeth and Roberta, both the women interviewed, months ago. Their passion and distress over this river is no less on the phone than on national air. It's difficult not to side with them, as you will hear for yourself.