Hurricane Hits Hard
Reader Peter Spence of Nova Scotia captured this stormy ocean scene, caused by Hurricane Earl, from the city's waterfront earlier this month. This week's weather system, Hurricane Igor, likely has Peter snapping stormy photos once again.
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Lanier Phillips Honoured
Lanier Phillips (survivor of the tragic Truxton and Pollux sea disaster off Newfoundland's south coast) has received an important award from the United States Navy. Nearly 70 years later, Phillips continues to bring his story - about the unexpected kindness shown to him by his heroes in St. Lawrence, NL - to people everywhere.
Do you know of an individual/family/town that's keeping the spirit of a resettled community alive?
Downhome Question
The province is urging NL doctors to accept its offer of 97% pay parity with Atlantic Canadian MDs. Do you think doctors should accept this offer?