Susan Pike

Rainfall-related flooding in Newfoundland and Labrador can have devastating effects on our lives and property. Proper planning and flood control can help you protect yourself. To reduce the likelihood of a flood at your home you can: •Weather seal doors and windows •Consider installing a sump pump •Move important documents and belongings to higher ground / safe storage The Emergency Services Division of @GovNL provides monitoring, preparation tips and advisories for weather-related emergencies in the province – including potential flooding. Read more here: gov.nl.ca/beprepared/be-…. #SafetySaturday

We are called "the elderly." But that quiet label hides something most people rarely stop to consider. We are the last living witnesses of a world that no longer exists. Look at us and you might see gray hair, slower steps, and the patience that time teaches. But listen to our story — really listen — and you'll realize something extraordinary. We are the only generation in human history to have lived a fully analog childhood and a fully digital adulthood. That's not a small thing. That's one of the most breathtaking journeys a human being has ever been asked to make. We were born in the 1940s, 50s, and early 60s, into a world still rebuilding from the rubble of World War II. Our toys were marbles and hopscotch and card games at kitchen tables. When the streetlights flickered on, that was it — childhood adventures were over, and it was time to go home. No smartphones. No streaming. No endless scroll. We built our memories in the real world. With scraped knees and laughter echoing down streets and friendships formed face to face. In 1969, we sat in living rooms staring at black-and-white televisions as Neil Armstrong took humanity's first steps on the Moon. Hundreds of thousands of us stood in muddy fields at Woodstock believing — really believing — that music and community could reshape the future. We fell in love to vinyl records spinning on turntables. We waited days, sometimes weeks, for handwritten letters to arrive. We learned patience because information didn't come instantly. Mistakes were fixed with erasers — not a delete button. Then the world transformed. Machines that once filled entire rooms shrank to devices lighter than a paperback. We went from rotary phones and party lines to seeing the face of someone we love on the other side of the ocean — instantly, on something that fits in a pocket. We watched the birth of the personal computer. The arrival of the internet. The smartphone. Artificial intelligence. And through every single shift — we adapted. Not because it was easy. Because that's what our generation does. We also carry the weight of history in our bodies. We grew up afraid of polio and tuberculosis. We watched science defeat them. We witnessed the discovery of the structure of DNA, the decoding of the human genome, the transformation of medicine itself. We survived pandemics across decades — and kept going. Few generations have been asked to absorb so much change in a single lifetime. And through all of it, certain things never changed. We still know the joy of a cold glass of lemonade on a hot afternoon. The taste of vegetables picked straight from a garden. The value of a long conversation that unfolds slowly, without a screen interrupting it. We have celebrated births and mourned losses. Carried the stories of friends who are gone. Watched the world become something our younger selves couldn't have imagined — and found ways to belong in it anyway. We are not relics. We are living bridges between two entirely different worlds. Our memory carries something the modern world needs — proof that progress doesn't have to erase wisdom. That speed doesn't have to replace patience, kindness, or reflection. So when someone calls us elderly, we can smile. Because behind that word is something remarkable. We crossed two centuries. Witnessed eight decades of transformation. Walked from handwritten letters to artificial intelligence — and never lost our sense of what actually matters.

@allenanalysis @edhollett American children are learning that the presidency holds no respect. What a shame. No morals, honour or decency. Even Melania doesn’t want to talk sex with him.

Trump at a press conference today: “I’m going to take a few questions. You can ask me anything you want. You can talk sex.” Day 27 of the Iran war. Israel just struck Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran is demanding sovereignty over the Strait as a peace condition. The Philippines has 40 days of oil left. April 6th power plant strike deadline approaching. Thousands dead across the region. “You can talk sex.” This is the President of the United States.

High sticks Win! 6-2. Round 1 game 2 of playoffs! 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy Series tied 1-1 Good luck on the road!! Bring it home to close it out!! @nlregiment vs @CBEHockey Unite. Inspire. Defend.

🚨 GOAL 🚨 PILLY STYLES 😎 Two for Blake. 4-2 Regiment with 13:08 to go. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Need a big goal? Just call Justin 📞 Up one. Big 3rd period to play. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

A pair of quick Eagles goals. 3-2 Regiment late in the 2nd.

🚨 GOAL 🚨 JUSTIN LAROSE. JUST LETHAL. 🤯 3-0 Regiment with 16:26 left in the 2nd. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

🚨 GOAL 🚨 CERTIFIED SNIPE FROM SHARKS 🎯 2-0 Regiment with 18:45 left in the 2nd. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Favourite 📸 from the first Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Eight hours remain to get your bid in for the #CHLJerseyContest auction ⏳ Grab one of these game-worn jerseys and help support a great cause with 100% of the proceeds going to President's Choice Children's Charity! auctions.nlregiment.com Unite. Inspire. Defend.

◻️ AFTER 20 ◻️ Solid start 💪 Unite. Inspire. Defend.

🚨 GOAL 🚨 PILLY GETS THE PARTY STARTED 🥳 1-0 Regiment with 14:48 left in the 1st. Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Puck drops now! Round 1 game 2 of playoffs! 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy @nlregiment vs @CBEHockey Unite. Inspire. Defend.

Final look back at Game One. No night like Friday night for a response. playoffs.nlregiment.com Unite. Inspire. Defend.

◻️ PROJECTED LINES ◻️ We go again 😤 Unite. Inspire. Defend.

🚨Do you understand the irony of what just happened.. the FBI spent two years investigating Hillary Clinton for using a personal email for government work.. it dominated every news cycle.. it decided an election.. "lock her up.." the man they put in charge of the FBI.. just got his personal email hacked by Iran.. the DOJ confirmed it.. Iran-linked group "Handala" breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and got his data.. think about the timing.. America has fired 850 Tomahawk missiles at Iran this month.. spent billions.. and Iran didn't fire back with a missile.. they walked through the front door of the FBI.. and here's what nobody wants to say out loud.. the FBI Director was using a personal email in the first place.. the same thing the FBI called a national security threat when Hillary did it.. the agency that decides what's a crime.. doesn't follow its own rules.. The rules only apply until you're the one making them.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Motorists are advised that flooding is impacting the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near the Holyrood exit. This has increased the risk of hydroplaning. Please slow down and stay alert. Rain and warming temperatures are impacting road conditions in many areas. Hydroplaning can happen quickly, even at low speeds. All motorists travelling in the area are asked to reduce their speed, increase following distance to other vehicles and avoid sudden braking.

Bay St. George RCMP looking to complete wellness check on unknown woman Bay St. George RCMP is looking to speak with an unknown woman involved in an incident reported in Stephenville Friday morning. Police are hoping to confirm her identity and well-being as soon as possible. At approximately 10:05 on March 27, 2026, police received multiple reports of a woman who appeared to be in distress, walking near the corner of St. Clare Avenue and Gallant Street in Stephenville. The woman, who was described as small with blond hair was partially clothed and appeared to be running away from an unknown man. The woman left the area before police officers arrived. Witnesses reported that she departed in a dark-coloured pickup truck driven by another unknown female. Bay St. George RCMP is looking to identify and speak to this woman to confirm her wellbeing as soon as possible. Anyone having information that could assist in identifying this woman, including surveillance or dash cam footage, is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP immediate at 709-432-2440. To share information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), nlcrimestoppers.com or by using the P3Tips app.

Same drill as last night but aiming for a different result. First 2000 fans in the building will receive a 'Let's Go Regiment' clapper to help keep the noise levels high all night long. Doors open at six. playoffs.nlregiment.com Unite. Inspire. Defend.