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Clarenville Hospital Without Pediatric and Obstetrical Services Until 6 p.m.
The hospital in Clarenville will be without pediatric and obstetrical services until tonight. Eastern Health says the closure is due to human resources challenges. The closure is in effect until 6 p.m...
Aug 04, 2022 (Photo courtesy Discovery Health Care Foundation.)
Mount Pearl Man To Receive Prestigious Award For Work With Icebergs
A Newfoundlander is being recognized for his work in iceberg research. Brian Hill of Mount Pearl has been awarded the Admirals' Medal for over 25 years of work researching icebergs, snow and ice as th...
Aug 03, 2022 (Stock photo.)
Soccer's Doug Redmond To Receive High Honour From Association
The Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association is honouring a provincial legend of the sport this coming weekend. Doug Redmond will be officially inducted as an honorary life member of the NLSA duri...
Aug 03, 2022
Capital City Woman Latest Lotto Millionaire
A St. John's woman is a million dollars richer thanks to a Lotto 6/49 draw last month. Helena Bragg's ticket matched all 10 numbers for the guaranteed prize on July 6th. She got the shocking good news...
Aug 03, 2022
Play Exploring Legacy of Beothuk Takes to Government House Grounds
A play exploring the lives and legacy of the Beothuk is taking to the grounds of Government House. Persistence Theatre's "Stolen Sisters" creates a narrative based on historical records and the person...
Aug 03, 2022
Arrest Warrant Issued For Grand Falls-Windsor Man
RCMP are on the hunt for a wanted man from Grand Falls-Windsor. Police say 26-year-old Christopher Brian McCarthy is hiding from them in relation to numerous break-ins and thefts, including vehicles. ...
Aug 03, 2022
OHS Charges Laid Against Triple J Aggregates Limited in Fatal Workplace Incident
The provincial government has announced that occupational health and safety charges have been laid against a company and a supervisor in relation to a fatal workplace accident in September 2020. Tripl...
Aug 03, 2022
Another Man Arrested in Connection with Central Break and Enters
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a rash of break and enters central Newfoundland. Carlos Letemplier has been arrested after actively evading police. The break a...
Aug 03, 2022
All-Clear Given at Western Memorial After Source of Smoke Identified
Patients and staff at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook have been given the all-clear after firefighters were called this morning to investigate smoke in the building. Derek Simmons, ...
Aug 03, 2022 (Image via Google Maps.)
Fogo Island to Have Physician Coverage for Most of August
Fogo Island is getting a new physician for most of August. Central Health says that the Fogo Island Health Centre will have physician coverage until August 26. Physician coverage will cover primary ca...
Aug 03, 2022
