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Emergency Services at Whitbourne Health Centre Closed Until Monday
Emergency services in Whitbourne will be closed for nearly a week starting today. Lasting until next Monday, the ER at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre will be unavailable due to sta...
Aug 16, 2022
Terry Fox Run Returning as In-Person Event
The Terry Fox Run will be an in-person event for the first time in three years. The annual fundraiser, which has been virtual since 2020, will be held across Canada on Sunday, September 18. Canadians ...
Aug 16, 2022
RNC Respond to Multiple Alcohol-Related Offences in St. John's
Police took a number of vehicles off of the roads due to alcohol-related offences yesterday evening and overnight. Shortly before 8 p.m. yesterday, police pulled a vehicle over on Kelsey Drive and fou...
Aug 16, 2022
St. John's Status of Women Council Releases Proactive Pay Equity Legislation Report
The St. John's Status of Women Council has released a report outlining the benefits that come with introducing pay equity legislation. Newfoundland and Labrador does not have pay equity legislation, t...
Aug 16, 2022
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra to Mark 60th Diamond Anniversary Season
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra is set to put off a full line-up of entertainment as a part of a milestone season. In honour of their 60th Diamond anniversary, the NSO will be bringing something f...
Aug 16, 2022 File Photo
Buckle's Busing Awarded Contract to Provide Public Transit in Corner Brook
Buckle's Busing has landed the contract to provide public transit in Corner Brook for the next five years. Council approved the company's $2.6-million bid to provide the service during Monday's public...
Aug 16, 2022
Time Is Now To Assess Firefighting Capacity: Forsey
The PC Opposition is raising concerns with the province's ability to fight large forest fires. While still considered out of control, fires in central Newfoundland are down to a smolder in many places...
Aug 15, 2022
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Survey Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are being sought for an assessment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Atlantic Canada. According to fasdNL, gaps have been identified in the region regarding prevention, diagnosis...
Aug 15, 2022
Human Rights Hearing Set For Parents of Deaf Child
The province's Human Rights Commission will soon hold hearings into a complaint of discrimination against the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Todd and Kim Churchill brought the comp...
Aug 15, 2022 Carter Churchill is shown in this 2019 file photo.
Virtual ER at Port Saunders Health Centre Until Early September Due to Doctor Shortage
Due to the physician shortage, two health centres on the west coast are being supported through a virtual ER. The most significant level of support is being provided to the Rufus Guinchard Health Cent...
Aug 15, 2022
