Here is the Year End Review from December 3rd, 2019:
A by-law was passed to ban the use of plastic bags in Happy Valley- Goose Bay on November 26 and came into effect on January 1st, 2020.
On Dec. 3rd, Kate Mitchell resigned her First Minister position and Minister for Nunatsiavut Affairs.
Also on December 3rd, 2019, the town was saddened to learn the passing of a prominent figure of all Labrador; Dr. Rawluk. Flags were then lowered half mast in honor of him in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Labrador Marine Inc. reported the Kamutik W is making its second last trip to the North Coast Communities with the remaining food left in Goose Bay and arrived Nain Dec. 4 at 5pm. She then headed back to Goose Bay to load up more for its final run to the communities.
On Dec. 9, a Moose harvest in Gross Morne was successful again and the meat was shipped and delivered via Air Borealis to the north coast communities on Dec. 17.
On December 10, the Atsanik Inn began their first takeout service on December 6th, 2019.
On Dec. 10, two men were banned to travel on PAL Airlines for making hurtful racist remarks on a flight that day; they also lost their jobs with Nalcor Energy.
On Dec. 12, First Light Friendship Centre held its annual Candle Light Service at St. Mary’s Church in St. John’s on Dec 24th.
OKâlaKatiget Society prepares its first ever commercially available audio recording project co-ordinated by Mark Turner at MUN on Dec. 16.
Also on Dec. 16, William Flowers of Nain was named Coach of the Month for his dedicated work with Torngat Minor Hockey Association and later received an award and various items.
A first two hour Santa on Air took place on the OKâlaKatiget Radio and children talked to Santa with their Wish List on Dec. 19.
Also on Dec. 19, the Jens Haven Memorial School held the annual two part Christmas Concerts for the Primary K- Gr. 3, then the Grades 4-12 classes.
Dec. 20th marked the 8th consecutive year for the Canadian Toy Association who partnered up with the Royal Canadian Air Force for the Toys for the North, and Santa came to give the presents to the children on a later date.
The OK Radio will air more of the Year End Reviews next week.