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ER Services Unavailable for St. Lawrence, Bell Island
More emergency service interruptions to tell you about for this coming week. The Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be without such care due to staffing shortages as of 8 p.m....
May 14, 2023
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Due Back in Court Today
A 38-year-old man is due in court today after police descended on the Shea Heights area of St. John's yesterday. Gary Hennessey was arrested around 2:00 yesterday afternoon on Learning Avenue. The arr...
May 14, 2023
Crews Extinguish Intense Blaze at Grand Falls-Windsor Home
A family in Grand Falls-Windsor has been displaced after fire caused extensive damage to their home. Crews were called to the home just before midnight to reports of a blaze that extended from the bac...
May 14, 2023
Growlers Advance to Playoff Semi-Finals
The Newfoundland Growlers are one step closer to the Kelly Cup. The team put out the Reading Royals with a 5-2 win in Saturday's game 5 to move on to the ECHL's semi-final playoff round. Dryden McKay ...
May 14, 2023 (Photo via Twitter.)
NL Hydro Continues to Restore Power in Black Tickle
NL Hydro is hoping to have power restored to all customers in Black Tickle this morning. Poor weather conditions has caused significant damage to hydro infrastructure, leaving many residents in the La...
May 14, 2023
Crab Fishery Shutdown Having Little Impact on Local Retailer
A local seafood processor and retailer doesn't believe the current issues plaguing the fishing industry will impact supply for his business. Labrador Gem Seafoods recently began selling some of their ...
May 13, 2023
Province Awards Various Contracts Towards Highway Improvements
Government has awarded nearly $25 million dollars in highway upgrades for various contracts. The money is part of the $1.4 billion announced for the province's roads and highways over the next five ye...
May 13, 2023
Progress Being Made in Addressing Nursing Shortage, Says MUN Dean
The interim Dean of the School of Nursing at Memorial University says nursing not only consists of bedside practice, but many other opportunities abound. The province is experiencing a real crunch in ...
May 13, 2023
RNC Arrest Suspect Following Two-Hour Search in Shea Heights
Multiple RNC units descended on the Shea Heights area of St. John's today searching for a stolen van, and a man with a long criminal history. Police arrested 38-year-old Gary Hennessey around 2 p.m. t...
May 13, 2023
Local Florist Touts Importance of Mother's Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner and florists are busy preparing for one of the busiest days of the year. Kristyna Adamova, the owner of Newfoundland Floral Design, says they've had hundreds of...
May 13, 2023
