(CBC)
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In a year that has been tumultuous, to put it mildly, the YWCA St. John’s has scaled back celebrations for International Women’s Day, but is recognizing a woman who has not only contributed to the COVID-19 efforts but also led Newfoundland and Labrador through unprecedented challenges.
Executive director Wendolyn Schlamp says it’s no surprise everyone in the organization came up with the same name: Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald.
“We are thrilled today to announce that Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is being presented with the honorary woman of distinction award this year,” Schlamp said Monday morning.
