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A short highlight from a March 28th 2026 event that raised $420k for the Health Care Foundation. Gale Force Wins is proud to have donated our time talent and treasure to this event to assist in raising such a significant amount.

Here is what this incredible initiative means for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Accelerating Access to Care: While government support is crucial, community philanthropy accelerates our ability to get cutting-edge technology into the hands of physicians much faster. Seeing these funds directly impact local care creates an enormous sense of provincial pride. Giving to the Foundation means touching the lives of families, friends, and neighbours across the province, reminding us all that "we care".

As we look back on this event we want to say a massive thank you to all the donors, volunteers, and healthcare leaders working together to finance the future of patient care!

#TheBigRaise is a Charity event founded by Craig Rowe, ICD.D & Craig Tucker, to energize local philanthropists to give back in a fun & meaningful way.

0:00 Foundation Impact & Past Successes. Ron Johnson | CEO NL Health Services. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/1EZqUMZkjMc?si=T7lSAuGKYTU353HX

0:42 The Need for Quicker MRI Diagnostics. Lela Evans | Minister of Health. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/tDH5icMulZ8?si=5ReW4fjvG57bX01s

1:36 Funding a Second MRI for Direct Primary Care Access. Paul Snow | CEO Health Care Foundation. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/NDc74-WfBmo?si=SabjB8SRYlh1_k58

2:25 Reducing Wait Times Across the Province. Dr Angela Bussey | Clinical Chief Surgical Services, Eastern Zone, Eastern Health. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/p-n6yN9TF-Q?si=u1qCXiuenBMlc2OA

3:28 Reducing Advanced Disease in the ER. Dr Dick Barter | Clinical Chief of Emergency Medicine,

NL Health Services, Eastern Urban Zone. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Qndv-9YnWBM?si=v9Wxlct5o62XkR_W

4:21 Retaining Top Doctors with Cutting-Edge Tech. David Jones | Chair Health Care Foundation. WATCH the full interview here: https://youtu.be/6g_xOqqplx4?si=kMQ8S5d-v_nXRncE

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Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
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Live from #LabWestMineX2026! Gerry Carew from #GaleForceWins sits down for an exclusive and insightful interview with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Wakeham.

Premier Wakeham shares his personal journey from a small fishing village to the Premier’s chair, opening up about his entrepreneurial roots—from selling codfish door-to-door in Grade 8 to operating a movie theatre and a KFC franchise.

Beyond his personal story, the Premier dives into his government’s core focus: creating an economic environment where more people pay less tax. He also highlights the massive, untapped potential of Newfoundland and Labrador in the global market, focusing heavily on the province's strategic advantage in critical minerals and the defense sector.

⏱️ Video Chapters:

• 0:00 - Introduction: From Petit Forte to the Premier’s Office
• 1:20 - The Core Platform: Better Health, Lower Taxes, Safer Communities
• 1:34 - Premier Wakeham’s Entrepreneurial Roots (Selling Cod, Movie Theaters, & KFC)
• 2:32 - Economic Vision: Creating the Environment for Job Growth
• 3:06 - The Future of Mining & Critical Minerals in NL
• 4:11 - NL’s Strategic Geographic Location & The Defense Sector
• 5:16 - Final Thoughts: "Let's get development going!"

📌 Key Highlights:

• Economic Strategy: A commitment to not balancing the province's books on the backs of its residents, but instead focusing on driving investment and expanding the tax base.
• Mining & Critical Minerals: Moving beyond simply selling natural resources to actively developing them, positioning NL as a key global supplier of critical minerals.
• Defense Potential: Highlighting NL's strategic proximity to Greenland and global routes, emphasizing the readiness of local infrastructure and workforce to support federal defense initiatives.

#GaleForceWins #LabWestMineX2026 #TonyWakeham #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Mining #CriticalMinerals #DefenseSector #Entrepreneurship #CanadianPolitics

#GaleForceWins has recorded over 450 mining interviews at the time this was posted. If you are interested in telling your stories reach out to allan@galeforcewins.com or gerry@galeforcewins.com

Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
Visit our services page here:
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To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

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The energy at #CentralMinEx2026 was undeniable—Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is officially a top-tier destination for mineral exploration. Currently, the province ranks as high as fourth in Canada for exploration spending, as investors shift their focus to jurisdictions with clear permitting processes and strong collaborative environments.

Why the excitement?
Massive Discoveries: The success of New Found Gold’s Keats Zone, which yielded spectacular results like 92 g/t over 19 meters, has ignited a modern "gold rush" in the region.
Long-term Production: Major projects like Valentine are entering production with potential lifespans of 25 to 30 years, signaling a stable, multi-generational industry.
Beyond Gold: The province is proving to be a treasure trove for critical minerals, including copper, tungsten, and lithium, which are vital for the global energy transition and defense sectors.
Economic Impact: With high levels of government support and a thriving network of trades—from electricians to geologists—the sector is bringing unprecedented wealth and opportunity to local communities.
Spotlight: Peter Dimmell – A Visionary in the Field 🌟

Few have played a more pivotal role in recognizing the province's potential than Peter Dimmell. With over 50 years of experience, Peter was one of the first to look at the Appleton Fault zone and see its future.
Pioneering Exploration: Working with Noranda in the early 70s and 80s, Peter proposed early till surveys that led to the initial discovery of gold in Central Newfoundland.
The "Real Start": He was a key driver in the 1998 staking of the ground that eventually became the Queensway Project (New Found Gold), a discovery that transformed the regional industry.
Ongoing Leadership: Today, Peter continues to push the boundaries as a director of companies like Pirate Gold, Northern Shield Resources and Visionary Copper and Gold, exploring new systems like epithermal gold and porphyry copper that were unrecognized in NL just 20 years ago.
The mining story of Newfoundland and Labrador is still just "scratching the surface." #GaleForceWins has recorded well over 450 mining interviews as of the time of this posting. Reach out to gerry@galeforcewins.com or allan@galeforcewins.com to learn how we can tell your stories.

Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
Visit our services page here:
https://galeforcewins.com/services

To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/