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TCH Reopens Following Serious Collision Near Bishop's Falls
The Trans Canada is now open following a serious collision near Bishop's Falls Friday evening. The collision forced the temporary closure of a portion of the highway between the Bishop's Falls exits. ...
May 10, 2024
Deadlines Approaching for Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Health Care Foundation Fundraisers
The deadline for the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association's latest fundraising campaign is fast approaching. The cut-off for the sale of tickets on the CHHA-NL's 50/50 lottery is midnight tonight. Dir...
May 10, 2024 A photo promoting the early bird draw for the HCF Home Lottery (via Facebook)
Copper Grounding Wire Connected to High Voltage Equipment Stolen From Hydro Site in Sunnyside
Vandals recently broke into Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's terminal station at Sunnyside and stole copper grounding wire connected to energized high voltage electrical equipment. Hydro says they cu...
May 10, 2024
Intermittent Phone Disruptions Affecting Clinics in Makkovik, Postville
Intermittent disruptions in telephone services are affecting two clinics in Labrador. Patients may not be able to contact the Makkovik Community Clinic or the Postville Community Clinic until further ...
May 10, 2024
Health Officials Embark on Review, Continued Recruitment of LPNs
NL Health Services is conducting a review into the roles and classification of licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Health Minister Tom Osborne says a status report on the review is one of the biggest qu...
May 10, 2024 Tom Osborne
Rex Murphy Remembered for impact on People, Province, and Country
Premier Andrew Furey is adding his voice to those sharing condolences on the passing of writer, commentator and broadcaster Rex Murphy who passed away this week at the age of 77. Furey says Murphy's "...
May 10, 2024
PUB Sets Date for Hearings into Proposed NF Power Rate Increases
The date has been set for the Public Utilities Board's hearings into Newfoundland Power's general rate application. Newfoundland Power is proposing two rate increases over the next year or so, a 1.5 p...
May 10, 2024
Nurses' Union Boss Calls For Zero Tolerance With Violence in Any Workplace
The Registered Nurses' Union (RNU) says violence is unacceptable in the workplace no matter where it happens. RNU President Yvette Coffey says nurses continue to face high rates of violence in the wor...
May 10, 2024 Yvette Coffey
Gander International Airport Slowly But Surely Regaining Altitude
Gander International Airport is "slowly regaining" its footing, but airport authority president and CEO Reg Wright wishes the pandemic recovery was quicker. The airport's 2023 performance report was r...
May 10, 2024 (Photo via Gander International Airport.)
Police Continue Search for Metro Home Invasion Suspect
The RNC is continuing its search for a 50-year-old Mount Pearl man wanted on charges related to a recent home invasion in the capital city. Daniel Johnson is wanted on multiple arrest warrants accordi...
May 10, 2024
