• U.S.-election anxiety? Psychologist offers advice on coping
    Nov 5 2024

    As Americans headed to the polls today, people on both sides of the border anticipated hearing the results this week, Some were even anxious, with the uncertainty about what's going to happen weighing heavily on their minds. Janine Hubbard is a registered psychologist who works in St. John's.

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    7 mins
  • Protesters say redfish regulations are strangling the redfish fishery
    Nov 5 2024

    Fish harvesters are upset about the latest regulation related to the redfish fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Yesterday, they showed their displeasure at a protest outside DFO offices in Corner Brook. Harvesters will now need an onboard, at-sea observer on every trip they take. Incoming FFAW president Dwan Street was at yesterday's protest and spoke with freelance reporter Leila Beauboin.

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    3 mins
  • Two doctors say self-care NOW may help you avoid sickness later
    Nov 5 2024

    Two doctors say maintaining and improving health and well-being now may help you avoid getting sick at all. Dr. Pat Parfrey and Dr. Sean Connors were in Corner Brook for a Community Well-Being Fair. They talked about some of what's referred to as "social determinants" of health. Parfrey is deputy minister of health transformation with the provincial government, and Connors is clinical chief of cardiac care with NL Health Services.

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    15 mins
  • Gander man is an ex-pat American who still votes in U.S. elections
    Nov 5 2024

    It's a big day for Americans south of the border - and ex-pats living around the world. The much-anticipated presidential election is happening today. Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots - in person, at early voting opportunities, or by mail. Greg Blumer of Gander has sent his absentee ballot to his home state of Pennsylvania, one of the so-called "battleground" states.

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    8 mins
  • Deer Lake mayor reflects on the deadly fire that destroyed the Driftwood Inn
    Nov 4 2024

    When fire destroyed The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on October 19, the loss was huge for the community. But even more tragically, the fire claimed the life of Eugene Spoon, a hunter from the United States. Deer Lake mayor Mike Goosney joined us to talk about how the events have affected people, and what steps have been taken since they happened.

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    7 mins
  • Guy Poole invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador last week for fundraising walks to raise money for diabetes research
    Nov 4 2024

    A man from Southern Labrador has been honoured with the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. Guy Poole of St. Lewis has walked 4,000 kilometres in the past 19 years in a fundraiser he created called Liz's Walk. It was named for Poole's wife, who died of complications from diabetes. The walk has taken Poole across much of the Big Land as well as the island, and he's raised 400-thousand dollars for diabetes research and awareness. Last week, he was one of eight people who received the province's highest honour. Guy Poole spoke with the CBC's Gavin Simms.

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    10 mins
  • An event promoting well-being is coming to Corner Brook
    Nov 4 2024

    Some organizations are coming together to bring a community well-being fair to Corner Brook. The event is happening on Tuesday at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. Lindsey Hynes is the director of community vitality, innovation and impact for the Community Sector Council NL, which is one of the organizers of the event. She was in our Corner Brook studio

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    9 mins
  • Western Nfld. writer is Indigenous Storyteller in Residence at NL Public Libraries
    Nov 1 2024

    Creating spaces to bring people, communities and cultures together through art - that's the idea behind the Indigenous Storyteller in Residence program at Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries. It's offered in association with the TD Bank Group and is in its second year. Ivan J. White is the Indigenous Education Specialist with Memorial University's Office of Indigenous Affairs. He has been named the Storyteller in Residence this time around with the Public Library.

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    9 mins