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Striking postal workers in Corner Brook are paying it forward. They're collecting donations for the food bank and doing their part to make sure Santa still gets his mail. Bernice Hillier spoke with striking workers Annette Tierney and Wayne Fitzpatrick on the picket line.

A women's group on the Northern Peninsula works tirelessly every year to make Christmas extra special for members of the Canadian Forces from Newfoundland and Labrador. The Women’s Institute in Port au Choix creates care packages filled with goodies and sends them to Forces members from this province who are stationed all over the world. Stella Mailman has been involved with the effort since it began 35 years ago.

Drink-spiking can happen to anyone, anywhere. But during the holiday season, there are more than the usual number of gatherings or parties, so there may be an extra risk. The Corner Brook Status of Women Council is offering free drink covers to the public, in an attempt to stop people from secretly putting harmful substances in other people's drinks. Alyson Caines is the Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy (SARA) Coordinator for the Status of Women Council.

There have been few new housing starts in many areas of the province. That means bidding wars are developing for the homes that hit the market. The situation can be frustrating for sellers who become overwhelmed by offers, and buyers who keep missing out. Mike Turner is the manager of Lepage Turner Realty in Gander. He dropped by our Gander studio to talk about a new online tool that could help\

Blair Curtis Is an articling law student who uses a wheelchair. He recently told us that the ramp to get into the courthouse building in Corner Brook is too steep for him to use on his own, and the washrooms don't have power door operators. Nancy Reid is executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador.

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy. But it can also be full of stress. Family gatherings, gift shopping, all of that can be packed with pressure. Managing these situations and the emotions that come with them isn't always easy. Janine Hubbard is a registered psychologist in St. John's.

A woman in Springdale is making Christmas cards with an added "touch." 23-year-old Alyssa Burton was born completely blind....but thanks to her brailler, which is a mechanical device for writing braille, she's been able to tap into her creativity. Burton makes braille crafts under the name "Tactile Treasures."

The Christmas season can be a time of celebration and joy, but it can also be very hard for people who have lost loved ones. NL Health Services offers in-person and virtual seminars to support people who are grieving.Jenna King-Poirier is bereavement services manager with NL Health Services.

Grenfell Campus Memorial University is a bit more vibrant, thanks to a stunning new mural on the balcony of the Fine Arts building. Melissa Tremblett is a visual artist from Sheshatshiu, and she created the piece. She drew inspiration from the traditional caribou coat. The CBC's Amy Feehan spoke with Tremblett at Grenfell, to learn how she created the colourful mural.

A stroll for childcare happened in Corner Brook yesterday afternoon. People who took part say the ten-dollar-a- day initiative is a step forward, but they say many families are still on long wait lists The CBC’s Amy Feehan was at the protest yesterday. She spoke with Bonnie Lou Hutchings with the Public Service Alliance of Canada's Western Newfoundland and Labrador Area Council. Amy also spoke with Kirby Ryland of the Corner Brook District Labour Council.