🇨🇦 Bernice Hillier 🇨🇦
@bernicecb.bsky.social
CBC Radio host in Newfoundland & Labrador, CANADA! 🇨🇦 I have a journalism/poli sci degree from Carleton University. I love yoga & poetry. I’m always eager to learn new things & to hear fresh perspectives. Canada is a sovereign nation. 🇨🇦
Anyone else sleep in today because they were up too late watching Stranger Things? No, just me. Haha. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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December 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Anyone else sleep in today because they were up too late watching Stranger Things? No, just me. Haha. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Are you still waiting on a package? I am. 😥 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Wild weather stops holiday parcels in their tracks, leaving N.L. customers frustrated | CBC News
Some Newfoundland and Labrador residents are worried they won't get packages containing Christmas presents in time for the holiday, as severe weather has plagued deliveries.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Are you still waiting on a package? I am. 😥 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Only 20 per cent of people eligible in Newfoundland and Labrador have gotten the flu vaccine so far. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fitzgerald urges more vaccines as flu season begins early | CBC News
Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get a flu shot ahead of the holidays.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Only 20 per cent of people eligible in Newfoundland and Labrador have gotten the flu vaccine so far. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
According to president of the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador Yvette Coffey, at least 50 nurses have been mandated to work overtime in the hospital in my hometown of Corner Brook since December 1. Coffey says it’s not safe for patients or nurses. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Western N.L. nurses increasingly being forced to work overtime, says union | CBC News
The president of N.L.'s Registered Nurses Union says more and more nurses on the province's west coast are being forced to work overtime. Yvette Coffey says this is creating unsafe conditions for both...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
According to president of the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador Yvette Coffey, at least 50 nurses have been mandated to work overtime in the hospital in my hometown of Corner Brook since December 1. Coffey says it’s not safe for patients or nurses. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Net profit from sell-off of inventory of U.S. liquor in Newfoundland and Labrador has been promised as a donation to Community Food Sharing Assoc., which sends food to 60 food banks in N.L. U.S. liquor will stay off shelves in future, says N.L. finance minister. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.L. government promises donation to local food banks with sale of U.S. alcohol | CBC News
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation will begin selling off its inventory of American liquor, and the net profit will be donated to the Community Food Sharing Association.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Net profit from sell-off of inventory of U.S. liquor in Newfoundland and Labrador has been promised as a donation to Community Food Sharing Assoc., which sends food to 60 food banks in N.L. U.S. liquor will stay off shelves in future, says N.L. finance minister. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We want other nations to see us as their partner of first choice, and we will (through various means) discourage their collaboration with others,” states the U.S.’s 2025 National Security Strategy (as reported in Toronto Star). #uspoli #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/news/world/u...
Not the 51st state but a vassal state: What Donald Trump’s national security strategy envisions for Canada
Released Thursday, the 2025 National Security Strategy is also a window into the dramatic shift in America’s official world view under Trump.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“We want other nations to see us as their partner of first choice, and we will (through various means) discourage their collaboration with others,” states the U.S.’s 2025 National Security Strategy (as reported in Toronto Star). #uspoli #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/news/world/u...
Nearly 150 speakers representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as essential to the success of their businesses. #cdnpoli #uspoli
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ANALYSIS | U.S. industries love CUSMA. So why is Trump threatening to kill it? | CBC News
Over three days in Washington, nearly 150 American industry leaders representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as essential to their success. Yet the Trum...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Nearly 150 speakers representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as essential to the success of their businesses. #cdnpoli #uspoli
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The Canadian federal government will be investing $357.7 million to establish the new Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII).
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#cdnpoli www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Government invests in Canadian defence ecosystem across the country - Canada.ca
In the ever-evolving global threat landscape, Canada must take action to strengthen its domestic capabilities to defend our interests, secure our sovereignty and shape our future.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Canadian federal government will be investing $357.7 million to establish the new Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII).
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#cdnpoli www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
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On Friday, Dec. 5th, CBC NL is doing its annual Make the Season Kind broadcasts, in support of local food banks. From 6-9 a.m., I'll be broadcasting on location at Feed Market & Cafe on Mt. Bernard Ave. in Corner Brook, NL. #MakeTheSeasonKind #MTSK www.cbc.ca/kind/nl/join...
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On Friday, Dec. 5th, CBC NL is doing its annual Make the Season Kind broadcasts, in support of local food banks. From 6-9 a.m., I'll be broadcasting on location at Feed Market & Cafe on Mt. Bernard Ave. in Corner Brook, NL. #MakeTheSeasonKind #MTSK www.cbc.ca/kind/nl/join...
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On this day in 1904, Santa Claus walked from Union Station to Eaton's in Toronto. This was the beginning of the Santa Claus Parade. The first official Toronto Santa Claus Parade happened the following year with one float.
It is now the oldest Santa Claus Parade in the world.
It is now the oldest Santa Claus Parade in the world.
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 1904, Santa Claus walked from Union Station to Eaton's in Toronto. This was the beginning of the Santa Claus Parade. The first official Toronto Santa Claus Parade happened the following year with one float.
It is now the oldest Santa Claus Parade in the world.
It is now the oldest Santa Claus Parade in the world.
On Friday, Dec. 5th, CBC NL is doing its annual Make the Season Kind broadcasts, in support of local food banks. From 6-9 a.m., I'll be broadcasting on location at Feed Market & Cafe on Mt. Bernard Ave. in Corner Brook, NL. #MakeTheSeasonKind #MTSK www.cbc.ca/kind/nl/join...
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On Friday, Dec. 5th, CBC NL is doing its annual Make the Season Kind broadcasts, in support of local food banks. From 6-9 a.m., I'll be broadcasting on location at Feed Market & Cafe on Mt. Bernard Ave. in Corner Brook, NL. #MakeTheSeasonKind #MTSK www.cbc.ca/kind/nl/join...
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Final total 32.8 cm in #GanderWest (all but the first 0.5 cm attributed to the @CoCoRaHSCanada Dec 3 entry). Water equiv 27.9 mm.
Minor compaction brings the depth down to 30 cm this morning, but that’s still more than was recorded on the ground at any time last winter! #nlwx
Minor compaction brings the depth down to 30 cm this morning, but that’s still more than was recorded on the ground at any time last winter! #nlwx
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Final total 32.8 cm in #GanderWest (all but the first 0.5 cm attributed to the @CoCoRaHSCanada Dec 3 entry). Water equiv 27.9 mm.
Minor compaction brings the depth down to 30 cm this morning, but that’s still more than was recorded on the ground at any time last winter! #nlwx
Minor compaction brings the depth down to 30 cm this morning, but that’s still more than was recorded on the ground at any time last winter! #nlwx
“With thousands of American family tree-fruit farms already at risk of going out of business, losing preferential access to Mexico & Canada would be devastating,” said Riley Bushue, VP of Northwest Horticultural Council, speaking for key U.S. apple, pear & cherry growers. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
U.S. producers criticize Trump’s tariffs during hearing on trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News
A crucial hearing in Washington into the future of Canada’s three-way trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico kicked off Wednesday with U.S. agriculture, business and policy groups urging the Trump admini...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“With thousands of American family tree-fruit farms already at risk of going out of business, losing preferential access to Mexico & Canada would be devastating,” said Riley Bushue, VP of Northwest Horticultural Council, speaking for key U.S. apple, pear & cherry growers. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a land campaign would begin shortly.
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4 U.S. senators file war powers resolution amid Trump's Venezuela attack threats | CBC News
A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, after U.S. President Donald T...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a land campaign would begin shortly.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries | CBC News
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing conce...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
I encourage you to reject AI-generated slop as art. Art comes from the heart of an artist. And AI has no heart. www.jphilll.com/p/reject-ai-...
Reject AI "Art"
Resist the ceding of your soul
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December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I encourage you to reject AI-generated slop as art. Art comes from the heart of an artist. And AI has no heart. www.jphilll.com/p/reject-ai-...
Too few veterinarians are facing too much demand for their services. It's a problem across Canada. And getting after-hours care is particularly challenging. Veterinarians in N.L. recommend that pet owners find out what their vet clinic's after-hours policy is. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Helpless to help: vets and pet owners grapple with after-hours animal health care | CBC News
It's easy to look for someone to blame when you can't get health care for your pet. But veterinarians say there are too few of them in Newfoundland and Labrador to meet the growing demand for veterina...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Too few veterinarians are facing too much demand for their services. It's a problem across Canada. And getting after-hours care is particularly challenging. Veterinarians in N.L. recommend that pet owners find out what their vet clinic's after-hours policy is. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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More proof that the province of BC is doing AMAZING work when it comes to recruiting American healthcare workers... a member of our Healthcare Infusion community sent me this...
B.C. literally bought THE ENTIRE FRONT COVER of the U.S. nurses' main monthly magazine.
🤣 OMG I LOVE IT
B.C. literally bought THE ENTIRE FRONT COVER of the U.S. nurses' main monthly magazine.
🤣 OMG I LOVE IT
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
More proof that the province of BC is doing AMAZING work when it comes to recruiting American healthcare workers... a member of our Healthcare Infusion community sent me this...
B.C. literally bought THE ENTIRE FRONT COVER of the U.S. nurses' main monthly magazine.
🤣 OMG I LOVE IT
B.C. literally bought THE ENTIRE FRONT COVER of the U.S. nurses' main monthly magazine.
🤣 OMG I LOVE IT
Heartbreaking story. U.S. woman with ALS died alone after seeking treatment in Saskatchewan. Dan Florizone, a former S.K. deputy minister of health, said it’s surprising the Goodenowe Center is unregulated, given the level of care it offers and the condition of clients.
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American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility | CBC News
A 70-year-old American ALS patient came to Saskatchewan chasing the promise of healing offered by the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Sask. But former Goodenowe employees say tha...
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November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Heartbreaking story. U.S. woman with ALS died alone after seeking treatment in Saskatchewan. Dan Florizone, a former S.K. deputy minister of health, said it’s surprising the Goodenowe Center is unregulated, given the level of care it offers and the condition of clients.
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Gannets, and I have to admit this is one of my favourite photos from my trip to Newfoundland this past spring. We spotted plenty of Northern Gannets at Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America. #birds
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Gannets, and I have to admit this is one of my favourite photos from my trip to Newfoundland this past spring. We spotted plenty of Northern Gannets at Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America. #birds
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NOT MY PHOTO
Mike Parsons and his wife are year-round residents of Little Bay Islands in Newfoundland. For many years, they have been the only year round residents. This year, another couple decided to spend the winter, so the population has doubled. This is his view
Photo credit: Mike Parsons on X
Mike Parsons and his wife are year-round residents of Little Bay Islands in Newfoundland. For many years, they have been the only year round residents. This year, another couple decided to spend the winter, so the population has doubled. This is his view
Photo credit: Mike Parsons on X
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NOT MY PHOTO
Mike Parsons and his wife are year-round residents of Little Bay Islands in Newfoundland. For many years, they have been the only year round residents. This year, another couple decided to spend the winter, so the population has doubled. This is his view
Photo credit: Mike Parsons on X
Mike Parsons and his wife are year-round residents of Little Bay Islands in Newfoundland. For many years, they have been the only year round residents. This year, another couple decided to spend the winter, so the population has doubled. This is his view
Photo credit: Mike Parsons on X
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Today's Newfoundland and Labrador art share:
"Daisies by the Boat" (2014) 12 X 16" acrylic on paper by Reilly Fitzgerald.
#reillyfitzgerald #newfoundlandart #CanadianArt
"Daisies by the Boat" (2014) 12 X 16" acrylic on paper by Reilly Fitzgerald.
#reillyfitzgerald #newfoundlandart #CanadianArt
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today's Newfoundland and Labrador art share:
"Daisies by the Boat" (2014) 12 X 16" acrylic on paper by Reilly Fitzgerald.
#reillyfitzgerald #newfoundlandart #CanadianArt
"Daisies by the Boat" (2014) 12 X 16" acrylic on paper by Reilly Fitzgerald.
#reillyfitzgerald #newfoundlandart #CanadianArt
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) said there’s an outbreak of tuberculosis cases within the Labrador Inuit Settlement area — but didn't share the specific number of cases reported. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.L. health authority reports tuberculosis outbreak in northern Labrador | CBC News
Newfoundland and Labrador's health authority and the Nunatsiavut government are reporting an outbreak of tuberculosis cases in parts of northern Labrador.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) said there’s an outbreak of tuberculosis cases within the Labrador Inuit Settlement area — but didn't share the specific number of cases reported. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in 3rd quarter | CBC News
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Are you thinking of a trip to Newfoundland? Plan to spend a few days in the Humber Bay of Islands area. Check out the new website that will promote the region that is my home: humberbayofislands.ca
Humber Bay of Islands | West Coast Newfoundland Tourism
Discover the Humber Bay of Islands on Newfoundland’s scenic west coast—rugged cliffs, coastal trails, charming towns, and local culture from Corner Brook to Lark Harbour. Perfect for adventure, rel
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November 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Are you thinking of a trip to Newfoundland? Plan to spend a few days in the Humber Bay of Islands area. Check out the new website that will promote the region that is my home: humberbayofislands.ca