Lillian Basha Moakler is a funny and spirited woman who loves to entertain. She’s fiercely independent, self-sufficient and has a work ethic like no other. At 97-years-old, she shows no […]
One crucial aspect of Newfoundland and Labrador’s response to, and management of, the COVID-19 epidemic is continued testing. To date, over 20,000 people in this province have been tested for […]
On January 17, 2020, the blizzard that’s been dubbed ‘Stormageddon’ blew through the Avalon Peninsula on gusts of up to 140 km per hour. The official recorded amount of snowfall […]
As I walk through the community wellness section of Eastern Health’s facility on Bell Island, the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre, I see a man in his 40s leaning […]
With a new year – and decade – dawning, we thought we’d reflect on the past year by looking back through some of the stories we posted in 2019. In […]
Whether on television or in real life, we’ve all seen images of a paramedic’s lifesaving work: ambulances screaming through the streets on emergency calls, heroic individuals loaded down with medical […]
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King This quote speaks to me. “Community” is a key word […]
This year, Remembrance Day marked 101 years since the end of WWI and each year, I faithfully wear my poppy to show my respect for those who’ve served and sacrificed […]
