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Advocates, family battle the effects of the bottle to break the stigma of FASD
A Newfoundland woman with two adopted children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder says compassion and respect are needed when dealing with issues related to FASD, in order to dispel misconceptions and break the stigma surrounding the disorder.
Newfoundland man whose mother was murdered becomes an RCMP officer
Daniel Benoit of Stephenville said he was determined that his mother's murder wouldn't be an excuse for him to make bad decisions, so he went in the opposite direction and became a police officer.
Think there aren't any snakes in Newfoundland? Think again
A PhD researcher is in Newfoundland again this summer to help solve the mystery of snakes on the island, even though many people still don't believe the non-native species is here.
Hawke's Bay mayor says town wasn't told its landfill would be getting contaminated waste
The mayor of Hawke's Bay says he was blindsided by a government decision to move contaminated waste to the town's landfill.
A dog guide changed this boy's life. He's walking the walk to help others get one, too
Cohen Matthews, an 11-year-old boy from Pasadena, N.L., is raising support for the organization that provided his autism assistance dog guide at no cost to his family.
Amputation fears paramount for Corner Brook man as wound care clinic closes
The only wound care clinic in western Newfoundland closed recently, leaving patients in limbo. Jeffery Stone is worried that the diabetic ulcer on his foot could worsen and possibly lead to amputation.
Brian Lush of Stephenville went missing in Ontario. His family and police are looking for help
It has been nearly a week since Brian Lush disappeared somewhere in Ontario. He was last seen at a gas station in Summerstown, southeast of Ottawa, around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Safety crusader, truckers say changes are needed to stop wrecks in N.L.'s notorious Wreckhouse
A man from Codroy Valley, N.L., is calling for action to prevent transport truck accidents in the Wreckhouse area, which is prone to hurricane-force winds.
Confederation anniversary is no cause to celebrate, says Mi'kmaw elder
Calvin White says Mi’kmaq in Newfoundland and Labrador have spent decades fighting for recognition of their Indigenous rights but they're not done yet.
No guarantees of radiation therapy when new Corner Brook hospital opens
The provincial health authority says cancer patients in western Newfoundland may not be able to get radiation therapy at the new hospital in Corner Brook as soon as it opens in June.