The Plain Truth January 31 2024

    The Plain Truth

    Thursday, 1 February 2024 - 26 minutes

    This week we talk about Dry Febuary. NL ranks highest in Canada for heavy drinking rates and impaired driving. We also have the highest provincial cancer incident rate. The Canadian Cancer Society is promoting a new fundraising evert called " Dry Febuary" which to address both of these issues. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Barbara Acampado, Senior Manager for the Fundraising Campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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