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Therapy Dogs in St. John’s CNA campus

January 24, 2019 Kicker 0

St. John Therapy Dog Program comes to Prince Philip Drive College to de-stress hard working students.

The financial struggle is real

January 17, 2019 Kristen Rice 0

The holiday season is hard on everyone’s wallet, but some struggle more than others. Find out how to help your bank account and your mental health bounce back.

Mickie Pitcher, 77, of St. John's draws her regular dose of CBD oil with a syringe. Pitcher began taking CBD oil last year after experiencing the frightening symptoms of opiate withdrawal.

Seniors embrace cannabis as an alternative to harsh medications

January 17, 2019 Allan Bradbury 1

Senior citizens have begun to accept cannabis as a viable replacement for addictive opiate medications.

Noble Allan Neil and Noble David Pike are sitting in an 80s Keystone Kop car. Standing behind the mini are Ill. Sir Lorne Warren PP, and Ill. Sir William Smith PP, Warren’s Mazol Shriners’ hat is sitting on the sirens. These Shriners knew Hubert Locke and attended his visitation at Carnell on Freshwater Road, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.

Shriners offer big tribute to man who built tiny cars

January 17, 2019 Melissa Wong Comments Off

The late Hubert Morley Locke’s famous “double-ended” Keystone Kop car helped him entertain children while he was a Shriner.

Oakville celebrates 70 years of Santa

December 4, 2018 Lisa Hoadley 0

The annual parade is a perennial favourite for Oakville families. Lisa Hoadley Kicker

City celebrates children’s rights

November 29, 2018 Melissa Wong 0

National day for youth is celebrated through a week of free events in St. John’s.

The gift of a furever home

November 29, 2018 Ashley Sheppard 0

Animal shelters warn people to not impulsively give pets as presents this holiday season

Reading with RaiseUp

November 22, 2018 Amy Cleary 0

Fundraising organization raises money for LGBTQ summer camp by reading books to children.

Joey Callanan is a member of the award-winning Newman Sound Men's Choir of St. John's, Newfoundland. He is excited to sing for a special concerted called Remember on November 9 at The Rooms, St. John’s.

Memories on the international stage

November 20, 2018 Melissa Wong Comments Off

St. John’s men’s choir wants to make music around the globe.

Leonard “Lenny” Tiller is a community studies student of the College of the North Atlantic. He volunteers because “sometimes we need to forget the bad stuff.”

Generation Y helps out

November 8, 2018 Melissa Wong 0

Forget what you’ve heard about Generation Y. They’re volunteering and making a difference in their own communities.