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Five Family Care Teams Open, More Under Construction
The Department of Health is reporting some progress in efforts to set up Family Care Teams in the province. The department is reporting five fully operational Family Care Teams including three in St. ...
May 28, 2023
Snakes! Researcher Creates Facebook Group Dedicated to NL Garter Snake Population
A Facebook page has been created to get a sense of the extent of the garter snake population on the island. Garter snakes are an invasive species likely introduced to the west coast area through bails...
May 28, 2023 (Photo via Jeremy Park)
Churchill Upset With Minimal ASL Requirements for Itinerant Teachers Working With Deaf Students
The father of a deaf child is frustrated with what he sees as a lack of progress made after a human rights tribunal that ruled his son was discriminated against by the English School District. Todd Ch...
May 28, 2023 (File Photo: Kim and Todd Churchill)
Veterans Ombud Holding Town Halls in St. John's, Gander
The federal Veterans Ombud, Retired Colonel Nishika Jardine, will visit the province in early June to meet and hear from veterans. Town halls are scheduled for St. John's on Tuesday, June 6th and in G...
May 28, 2023
Province Funding More Cataract Procedures Amid Backlog
The provincial government is providing more funding for an additional 1,500 out-of-hospital cataract procedures. The Department of Health says the one-time addition of 1,500 surgeries will be equally ...
May 28, 2023 Chris Schrier / CC
Newfoundland Growlers Release 2023-24 Season Schedule
The Newfoundland Growlers have released their schedule for the 2023-2024 season. The ECHL team will open the season with a three game series at home against the Reading Royals on Friday, October 20. A...
May 28, 2023 (Photo via Newfoundland Growlers Twitter)
Swoop Resumes Service to Deer Lake Airport
Swoop, the ultra low fair airline, is launching its seasonal summer service from Deer Lake Airport to destinations in Ontario. The Deer Lake to Toronto flight will run each Monday, Tuesday, Friday and...
May 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy Swoop, WestJet.)
Outer Ring Road Closed for Annual Clean Up
The Outer Ring Road is closed to traffic today to accommodate for the annual garbage cleanup along the highway. The ORR tends to see its fair share of trash as debris falls from vehicles as they head ...
May 28, 2023
Run for Women Set to Go Ahead at Quidi Vidi Lake
A run meant to bring awareness to women's health is set to go ahead in the capital city this morning. The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women takes place across Canada, including an event at Quidi Vidi L...
May 28, 2023
COD NL Accepting Applications for Cenovus Scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a scholarship under the Consumer Organization for Persons with Disabilities-COD NL. The Cenovus scholarship is for students coming out of grade 12 and goi...
May 27, 2023
