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Officials Celebrate Completion of New Corner Brook Hospital
The mayor of Corner Brook and many others on the west coast are all smiles today as construction on the new hospital has finally been completed. The hospital was over 15 years in the making. Jim Parso...
Nov 10, 2023
Skirving New Captain of Newfoundland Growlers
The Newfoundland Growlers dropped a 5-4 decision to the Worcester Railers Thursday night at the Mary Brown's Centre. After falling behind 4-1, a pair of goals from Jackson Berezowski and an equalizer ...
Nov 10, 2023
Assault Charge Laid in Connection with Incident at Lewisporte Intermediate
RCMP have laid a charge in connection with an assault against a student at Lewisporte Intermediate that has grabbed the attention of the entire province. RCMP were called yesterday following an assaul...
Nov 10, 2023
Former PC Leader David Brazil to Discuss Political Future
Former PC Party leader David Brazil has called a news conference for this afternoon to discuss his political future. Brazil led the party in an interim fashion from the spring of 2021 until last month...
Nov 10, 2023
Seniors' Advocate to Release "What Golden Years" Report on Cost of Living Challenges
The Seniors' Advocate is going to release a report on cost of living challenges faced by the older population in Newfoundland and Labrador. Entitled "What Golden Years," the report was compiled after ...
Nov 10, 2023 Seniors' Advocate Susan Walsh
Local Optometrist Stressing Importance of Regular Eye Exams for Children
A local optometrist is reiterating the importance of regular eye exams for children. Dr. Trudy Metcalfe says poor eyesight is sometimes misdiagnosed in younger children as a learning disabilities or b...
Nov 10, 2023 Chris Schrier / CC
Inquiry Into Innu Children in Care Meetings in Natuashish Postponed
The Commission of Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System has postponed meetings in Natuashish next week. The community and private meetings, ...
Nov 10, 2023 (Inquiry Commissioners. Left to right: Dr. Mike Devine, Anastasia Qupee, James Igloliorte.)
Area MHA Celebrates Completion of Long-Awaited Hospital Replacement in Corner Brook
The Independent MHA for Humber-Bay of Islands is calling this a "great day for Western Newfoundland." After years of uncertainty and delays, the keys to the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital will...
Nov 10, 2023
Health Care Industry Sees Most Workplace Injuries, Compensation Claims in NL: RNU President
The health care industry has the highest number of workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims out of all industries in the province. That's according to the President of the Registered Nurses...
Nov 10, 2023 (RNU President Yvette Coffey)
Nine Honoured at 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards
The contributions and achievements of nine of the province's seniors have been recognized with the 2023 Seniors of Distinction awards. Family and friends were on hand as Premier Andrew Furey and Minis...
Nov 10, 2023
