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Overnight Emergency Services in St. Lawrence Diverted to Burin Over Holidays
Overnight emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence are being diverted over the holidays. All overnight emergencies from December 24-26, and December 29-30 are being divert...
Dec 24, 2021
West Coast RCMP Advising Drivers to Stay Off Roads
RCMP on the west coast are advising drivers to stay off the roads in the region as much as possible. Police say the highway between Deer Lake and Corner Brook are snow covered and slippery with blowin...
Dec 24, 2021
Newfoundland Themed Card Game Hitting the Market
A brand new Newfoundland card game is hitting the market this Christmas. "The Game of Tings", produced by Half Sensible Company, is a Newfoundland party card game similar to Apples to Apples or Cards ...
Dec 24, 2021
COVID Testing Available Throughout Holidays in Eastern
COVID testing in the Eastern Health region will be available every day throughout the holidays including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Patients are being asked to check ahead for all ot...
Dec 24, 2021
Eastern Health Advising of Temporary Changes to Outpatient Laboratory Services
Eastern Health is advising of temporary changes to outpatient laboratory services such as blood collection to redeploy resources to assist with COVID booster shots. From December 29th to the 31st all ...
Dec 24, 2021
Music NL Pleased with Extension of COVID Shutdown Relief Pack
Music NL is pleased with the extension of COVID shutdown relief packages provided by the federal government. Ottawa this week announced a 50 per cent relief subsidy for proven cancelled work up to a m...
Dec 24, 2021
Two Old Perlican Men Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Suspected Overdose Death
Two men from Old Perlican have been charged with drug trafficking following a suspected overdose death in a home in Victoria in October of 2020. Emergency responders were called to the home where a wo...
Dec 24, 2021
Teachers Union Ready to Switch to Online Learning if Necessary
The Teachers Union says it's ready should the school year shift back to online learning in the new year. Case counts continue to rise and while no decisions have yet been made, there is a possibility ...
Dec 24, 2021
SJRFD Reminding Residents to Be Fire Safe Throughout Holidays
The St. John's Regional Fire Department is asking residents to think fire safety over the Christmas holiday. Those with a real tree should check it for freshness before purchase. The butt of the trunk...
Dec 24, 2021
St. John's Making Changes to Timed Parking in Churchill Square
The capital city is putting up new signs in the busy Churchill Square area to encourage higher vehicle turnover in the area. The city has received complaints from area businesses and customers concern...
Dec 24, 2021
