Bernice Hillier

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

Radio Host at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Radio host at @CBCNL. Graduate of Journalism & Poli Sci at Carleton University in Ottawa. Email: [email protected] Pronouns: she/her

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Corner Brook's courthouse is not accessible. This law student can prove it | CBC News

Dec 9, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewA western Newfoundland man who's training to be a lawyer says his first obstacle to getting to a day in court is just getting in the building. An advocate says Blair Curtis's problems are common. "While the building is passing code, the building is failing the people," said Nancy Reid.
Furey demands changes in aftermath of fatal Driftwood Inn fire

Dec 2, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewAfter meeting with Bishop's Falls volleyball players, teachers and parents affected by the Driftwood Inn fire, Premier Andrew Furey says he's asked education and tourism departments to take immediate action to address fire safety concerns.
Volleyball moms serve up plea for action after tragic Driftwood Inn fire

Nov 28, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewSome of those who escaped from the Driftwood Inn fire in Deer Lake in October are calling for older buildings to be inspected and brought up to code. Justice Dept. says investigation into the fatal fire is still ongoingBernice Hillier · CBC News · Posted: Nov 28, 2024 4:30 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoThe Department of Justice and Public Safety says the investigation into a fire that destroyed the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake is still ongoing.
Advocates, family battle the effects of the bottle to break the stigma of FASD

Oct 21, 2024 | msn.com | Bernice Hillier

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Keeping old attitudes bottled up not helping people with FASD, say advocates, family | CBC News

Oct 21, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewA 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

Sep 28, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewDaniel 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. Daniel Benoit's mother, Judy Ogden, was beaten to death by her estranged husband in the summer of 1997Bernice Hillier · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2024 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoDaniel Benoit, in his RCMP ceremonial dress uniform, holds his mother's photo close to his heart.
Think there aren't any snakes in Newfoundland? Think again

Jun 25, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

Think there aren't any snakes in Newfoundland? Think againBernice Hillier | CBC News | Posted: June 25, 2024 11:30 AM | Last Updated: Just nowIf you're squeamish about snakes, this is a bad news storyImage | Andrea-Gigeroff-snake-researcherCaption: Andrea Gigeroff is a PhD researcher at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. She is studying snakes in Newfoundland.
A dog guide changed this boy's life. He's walking the walk to help others get one, too

May 24, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NLCohen 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. Cohen Matthews of Pasadena has an autism assistance dog guide and is paying it forward to help othersBernice Hillier · CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2024 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoCohen Matthews, 11, has had Kito as his autism assistance dog guide for the past five years.
Amputation fears paramount for Corner Brook man as wound care clinic closes

May 13, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewThe 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.
Safety crusader, truckers say changes are needed to stop wrecks in N.L.'s notorious Wreckhouse

Apr 2, 2024 | cbc.ca | Bernice Hillier

NL·NewA 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. N.L. man wants TCH closed to commercial traffic during peak wind gustsBernice Hillier · CBC News · Posted: Apr 02, 2024 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoA tractor trailer jackknifed in the Wreckhouse on March 18, 2024.