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LANL: Empower, Educate, Encourage

Posted on March 28, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

The Lymphedema Association of Newfoundland and Labrador aims to spread awareness of the rigors of lymphedema across the province, while encouraging education, empowerment and proper care
Over 15,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are afflicted with lymphedema, with over one million in Canada and 120 million globally.
Incurable and woefully undertreated and

Tags: Community, disease, health, inspiring, LANL, local, lymphedema, Lymphedema Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, organization, wellness

Vision Health with Toni Marie Wiseman & Mary Walsh

Posted on May 14, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Toni-Marie Wiseman and Mary Walsh join forces to spread the word on the importance of keeping a good eye on eye health
The eyes are the window to the soul, the saying goes, but truth be told, what allows us to see sometimes gets neglected. NTV’s Toni-Marie Wiseman and comedian/actor

Tags: Community, entertainment, local, Mary Walsh, medical, Newfoundland, NL, Toni Marie Wiseman, vision

Shannell Lewis: Keepin’ It Country

Posted on April 26, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

The multi-talented Shannell Lewis takes the country show on the road with the 8 Track Favourites

She may not wear a coat of many colours, but Shannell Lewis certainly dons many different hats.
Fans of OZFM have no doubt heard her delightfully cheerful voice over the past six

Tags: Community, entertainment, family, music, Newfoundland

Push for Change

Posted on May 26, 2016
By Wendy Rose
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog

It’s a worthwhile cause that resounds deeply with spokesperson Joe Roberts. Once a homeless youth himself, Roberts is lacing up to walk across Canada, pushing a cart to symbolize the struggles of homelessness in our country.
Kicking off on May 1 in this province’s capital city, Roberts commenced the first

Tags: Change for Hope, Community, homelessness, Joe Roberts, youth

Official Launch of the 34th Annual Mount Pearl Frosty Festival

Posted on January 15, 2016
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, News

On January 14, 2016, Wayne Andrews, Chairperson of the Frosty Festival, joined by Frosty, community leaders and Festival sponsors officially launched the 34th Annual Mount Pearl Frosty Festival, February 4 – 14, 2016.

Tags: Community, festival, mount peral, Newfoundland, NLEvents, winter