N.L.’s oldest resident turns 109, and celebrates with a feed of chicken wings [Video]

Newfoundland and Labrador’s oldest resident has turned 109 but she can’t put her finger on exactly what the secret to her longevity is.

Hersilia Moores, who lives at Callingwood Downs Retirement Residence in Clarke’s Beach, about 85 km west of St. John’s, celebrated the approaching milestone on Thursday with a plate of chicken wings. 

“Cheers,” Moores told CBC reporter Terry Roberts, ahead of taking a bite. “We’re having a real meal.”

Moores is nonchalant about reaching a new milestone, and said she feels all the attention she’s gotten over her age “is a bit much.”

“Tomorrow is another day, as far as I’m concerned,” she said. 

Born Hersilia Barrett in Bay Roberts on Nov. 22, 1915, she has seen much upheaval and political and change. When she was born, …