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Province Reports Drop in Influenza Cases Over Christmas Week
After peaking in late November the incidence of lab-confirmed flu cases was way down over Christmas week. The province's latest influenza surveillance report for the week ending December 30 shows ther...
Jan 12, 2023
St. John's Not Implementing Nuisance Lighting Bylaw
The City of St. John's does not intend to implement a nuisance lighting bylaw. For some time now Outer Battery area residents have been complaining about bright lights set up in the area that many say...
Jan 12, 2023
Alleged Victim Fearful of Testifying in Open Court, Teacher's Trial Told
The alleged victim of sexual exploitation at the hands of a St. John's teacher does want to tell his side of the story, but not in open court. In an affidavit filed with the court, the 21-year-old you...
Jan 12, 2023 (Krysta Grimes speaking with lawyer Rosellen Sullivan.)
136,000 NLers Now Without Family Physician, Says NLMA
The Medical Association says recent polling shows that 26 per cent of NL residents asked are not attached to a family physician, representing more than 136,000 people. The NLMA last week signed a Shar...
Jan 12, 2023
Increase in Overdose Incidents Linked to Fentanyl-Laced Illicit Drugs, RNC Urge Caution
The RNC is offering a warning to the public of powerful opioids, like Fentanyl, in illicit drugs currently in circulation. Police say there has been a spike over the last 48 to 72 hours of emergency c...
Jan 12, 2023 Jeff Anderson / CC
Provincial Emergency Plan Needed for People Seeking Shelter During Bad Weather: End Homelessness St. John's
The Executive Director of End Homelessness St. John's says a coordinated emergency preparedness plan is needed to address the needs of people who may not have shelter when the weather takes a turn. Do...
Jan 12, 2023
MUN Faculty of Nursing Sets Up Satellite Sites Across Province
Memorial University's Faculty of Nursing has set up a number of satellite sites in the province, adding 72 seats to its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Government earmarked $3 million in the l...
Jan 12, 2023
Fogo Island Hoping to Secure New Bank
Officials are encouraged by ongoing efforts to secure a new bank for Fogo Island. Residents of the island have been without in-person banking services since Scotiabank pulled out in August. Many resid...
Jan 12, 2023 Scotiabank Fogo Island
Corner Brook Police Investigating Residential Break-In, Assault
West coast police are searching for a suspect or suspects in a break-in and assault early this morning. At around 4 a.m., Corner Brook RNC were called to a home on Pleasant Street to a break and enter...
Jan 12, 2023
Opposition Calling for Continued French Immersion in Stephenville
The PC MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port is raising concerns about access to French immersion in his district. Tony Wakeham says a letter was sent out to parents in the region, particularly of those g...
Jan 12, 2023 (File photo.)
