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Emergency Room Closure a "Health Care Disaster," Says Bonavista Mayor
The Mayor of Bonavista is calling it a "health care disaster." Eastern Health has announced that emergency services will not be available at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from 8:00 this mornin...
Jun 23, 2022 (Bonavista Mayor John Norman)
Peacekeepers Way Reopens Following Serious Collision
Traffic is now flowing on Peacekeepers Way following a serious collision. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the crash between Minerals Road and Manuels Access Road in Conception Bay Sou...
Jun 23, 2022
Last Day of School for K-12 Students
Another school year spent navigating the complexities of a pandemic is behind students, teachers and staff. Kids in the province's K-12 system are heading home early today, report cards in hand, and l...
Jun 23, 2022
Fuel Prices See Slight Decrease
Most fuel prices are down again this morning-for the second time this week. The regulated price of gas is down by 2.9 cents a litre while diesel is down by 1.2 cents. Furnace and stove oil are both do...
Jun 23, 2022
Police Conducting Training Exercises Near Foxtrap Access Road
RCMP and RNC are conducting some police training in the area of the Foxtrap Access Road and the Trans Canada Highway. People may notice an increased police presence in the area today as officers train...
Jun 23, 2022
Temperatures Across Metro Fluctuate Due to Onshore Winds
In this province it's long been known that temperatures and weather conditions can fluctuate wildly depending on where you are. That was clearly demonstrated in the metro region yesterday, where fog h...
Jun 23, 2022
Canadian Merchant Service Guild Files Grievance Against Marine Atlantic for Use of Contractors on Ferries
The Canadian Merchant Service Guild has filed a grievance and is calling on Marine Atlantic to stop the use of outside contractors to take the place of licensed officers on Martine Atlantic's ferries....
Jun 23, 2022
Shortage of Blood Collection Supplies an Issue For Public, Private Operations
Regional Health Authorities across the province are working with Health Shared Services NL on ensuring an adequate supply of blood collection vials and other supplies. Global supply chain issues are a...
Jun 22, 2022 (Facebook/ Western Health)
Mounties Seek Culprits in Norris Point Pharmacy Break-in
RCMP in Rocky Harbour are investigating a pharmacy break-in in Norris Point early Monday. Police responded to a commercial alarm at Bonne Bay PharmaChoice at around 3:15 a.m. Security video shows two ...
Jun 22, 2022
Feds Helping Tacora Resources Produce 'Green Steel' With $3.3 Million Loan
The federal government is providing Tacora Resources in Wabush with a $3.3-million loan to help with mining operations in the area. The company is adding two new manganese reduction circuit process li...
Jun 22, 2022 Labrador MP Yvonne Jones and area NDP MHA Jordan Brown are shown with Tacora Resources employees in Wabush. (Submitted photo)
