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NL Dental Association Urging Patients Not to Put Off Appointments
Dentists across the province are starting to see people return to their offices following the initial fears caused by the pandemic, and they are stressing to everyone that it is safe to do so. Dr. Mic...
Sep 27, 2021
Retired RCMP Officer Encouraging Those with Stress Injuries to Seek Help
A retired RCMP officer who has had about 300 stitches, numerous broken bones, two plates inserted and has been shot at and also suffers from PTSD says the most important thing to do if you suspect a s...
Sep 27, 2021
Canadian Hurricane Centre Watching Possible Track of Hurricane Sam
Newfoundland and Labrador could find itself in the crosshairs of yet another hurricane next week, but forecasters are warning that it is still far too early to make any determinations about the storm'...
Sep 27, 2021 (Photo via Canadian Hurricane Centre Twitter.)
Third Doses of COVID Vaccine Available for Immunocompromised People
Third doses of the COVID vaccine are being offered to those who are immunocompromised, and it's likely that annual boosters may be necessary for the general public in future. That's according to Micha...
Sep 27, 2021 (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Fundraiser Launched to Help Resident Displaced by House Fire
An online fundraiser has been started to help out one of the victims of a house fire in St. John's over the weekend. Just after 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, first responders were called to Georgina stre...
Sep 27, 2021
Satellite Drop-Off Centres to Open in St. John's on Election Day
Satellite ballot drop-off centres will be open in the capital city on election day. Residents of St. John's who wish to drop off their completed Vote-by-Mail kits, or to register and vote in person, c...
Sep 27, 2021
18-Year-Old Facing Fraud Charges Following Thefts in Corner Brook
An 18-year-old man from Corner Brook is facing numerous charges of fraud stemming from thefts in the west coast city last month. The thefts occurred in mid-August. According to the RNC, unlocked vehic...
Sep 27, 2021
Swimming Lesson Registration Open at Provincial Pools in Gander and Corner Brook
Swimming lessons held at provincially operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook officially resume this fall with registration now open. Both the Gander and Corner Brook pools will continue to follow t...
Sep 26, 2021
Former Vice President of Programs at Safety NL Wins Roger Cyr Award
The former Vice President of Programs at Safety NL has been recognized with a prestigious national award for his work in promoting railroad safety. Lloyd Hobbs won the 2020 Roger Cyr Award from Operat...
Sep 26, 2021
Drunk Driver Arrested in Labrador City After Driving in Wrong Direction
Police took a drunk driver off the roads in Labrador City early this morning. Shortly after midnight, RNC spotted a black SUV driving in the wrong direction near the Carol Lake Shopping Centre. After ...
Sep 26, 2021
