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Province Remembers Life of Cabinet Minister Derrick Bragg
The province is remembering the life of Derrick Bragg, a politician and cabinet minister who left a fond and lasting impression on many. Premier Andrew Furey confirmed Bragg's passing yesterday. He wa...
Jan 23, 2024 (Fisheries Minister Derrick Bragg speaks at a crab fishery rally at Confederation Building. April 17, 2023)
Metro Police Arrest 72-Year-Old Woman for Assault with a Weapon
A woman in her '70s was arrested by metro police last night after somebody broke into a residence in Cowan Heights. The incident unfolded at about 6 p.m. The 72-year-old, who was arrested at the scene...
Jan 23, 2024
New Mental Health Report Gives NL a Failing Grade
Newfoundland and Labrador gets a failing grade in a new report on mental health care. Ratings of mental health and addiction services in Canada have declined since last year according to an annual rep...
Jan 23, 2024
Walk-In X-Ray Services Temporarily Unavailable at St. Clare's Hospital
All X-rays at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital will be conducted only by appointment or emergency for the time-being. Walk-in services are unavailable starting today due to equipment malfunction. Anyone loo...
Jan 23, 2024 St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
Derrick Bragg Being Remembered as Leader, Friend
Tributes are pouring in following Derrick Bragg's passing. Premier Andrew Furey issued his condolences to "everyone who was lucky enough to work with, be a friend of, or simply know Derrick." It is wi...
Jan 22, 2024
NAPE, Government Meeting to Discuss Shortage of Social Workers
The province's largest public sector union is meeting this week with government officials to discuss a critical shortage of social workers. NAPE President Jerry Earle says the deputy minister reached ...
Jan 22, 2024 NAPE President Jerry Earle
Charges Pending as RNC Continue Investigation Into Violent Incidents in Mount Pearl
The RNC are continuing an investigation into multiple reports of violent incidents involving young people in Mount Pearl. Police say they have received numerous reports in the last week, resulting in ...
Jan 22, 2024
RCMP Investigating Possible Impaired Driving Case After Fatal Collision on TCH
A woman in her 20s is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a horrific collision on the Trans Canada Sunday afternoon that is under investigation as a possible case of impaired driving. Polic...
Jan 22, 2024
St. John's Man Charged Following Weekend Stabbing
An aggravated assault charge has been laid against 36-year-old Justin Chipman of St. John's in connection with a weekend stabbing in the capital city. RNC were called to a home on Hatcher Street at 5:...
Jan 22, 2024
Derrick Bragg, Cabinet Minister Who Devoted His Life to Public Service, Passes Away
One of the provincial government's most colourful and respected cabinet ministers has passed away. In June, Derrick Bragg confirmed to reporters that he had been diagnosed with tongue cancer, and in A...
Jan 22, 2024
