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CMA Survey: Physician Burnout Doubled Since Start of Pandemic
Physician burnout has doubled since the onset of the pandemic, according to a new survey. The Canadian Medical Association's 2021 National Physician Health Survey found that half of all doctors polled...
Mar 24, 2022
Early Morning Cabin Fire in Mahers Under Investigation
Fire destroyed a cabin on the main road in Mahers early this morning. Fire fighters and the Holyrood RCMP received the call around 5:00 a.m. Thursday morning. The cabin is a total loss. The Fire Commi...
Mar 24, 2022
Fuel Prices Up Again Today
Most fuel prices are up again today as predicted. The regulated price of gas is up by 2 cents a litre, but diesel and most home heating fuels are seeing another big jump. Diesel is up by 8.6 cents, ju...
Mar 24, 2022
Health Care Foundation Radiothon Raises Over $70,000
Over $70,000 was raised today during the Health Care Foundation radiothon, in support of mental health supports for first responders. The radiothon ran from 1 to 5 p.m. on VOCM, with all proceeds goin...
Mar 23, 2022
Two Charged With Firearms Offences Following Incident in CBS
Two men from Conception Bay South have been arrested and charged with numerous firearms-related offences following an incident in CBS earlier this month. Just before 1:30 a.m. on March 12th, the RNC w...
Mar 23, 2022
Campaign to Determine Worst Roads in Atlantic Canada Opens for Voting
An annual campaign to determine the worst roads in Atlantic Canada, which often features roads in this province, is now open for voting. The Canadian Automobile Association's Atlantic branch has launc...
Mar 23, 2022 (Photo via CAA Atlantic homepage.)
Corner Brook RCMP Warns Public Following Incidents of "Sextortion"
Police in Corner Brook are cautioning the public following recent incidents of "sextortion" in the region. The RCMP say two recent cases involved perpetrators who created fake social media accounts po...
Mar 23, 2022
Missing Child Quickly Found Safe in Metro
Police say everyone is breathing a sigh of relief after a missing child was quickly found safe this afternoon in the centre of St. John's. The RNC responded to the Blatch Avenue area shortly before 3 ...
Mar 23, 2022
Coast Guard Plans Ice-Breaking at Indian Bay Thursday
The Coast Guard will be conducting ice-breaking operations in Indian Bay tomorrow. The Ann Harvey will be in the Wareham area of Indian Bay, leaving an open-water track behind it. The Coast Guard asks...
Mar 23, 2022 (Icebreaker Ann Harvey/Courtesy Canadian Coast Guard)
Mandatory Helmet and Seatbelt Regulations for Off-Road Vehicles to Take Effect in May
Mandatory helmet and seatbelt use for all off-road vehicles in the province will be coming into effect in May. The provincial government says the changes are to strengthen legislation and modernize sa...
Mar 23, 2022
