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Nova Scotia's Physician Recruitment Strategy Mirrors NL's Efforts, says Haggie
The NLMA says serious efforts by the province of Nova Scotia to recruit more family physicians will make physician recruitment in this province even more challenging, but the Health Minister says Nova...
Aug 27, 2021 (Health Minister John Haggie/ Stock photo)
Elections Canada Encouraging Voters to Register for a Mail-In Ballot
The federal election is well underway and voters interested in a mail-in ballot are being encouraged to register. Media Relations with Elections Canada Francoise Enguard says in-person voting will be ...
Aug 27, 2021
Man Dead Following Downtown St. John's Assault, Police Investigating Homicide
A woman is in custody following the death of a man after an incident in the capital city's downtown Thursday evening. Police were called to the scene of an altercation in the area of Carter's Hill aro...
Aug 26, 2021 (Police on the scene of a homicide near Carter's Hill)
Second 'Pop Up' Vaccine Clinic Heading to St. John's Pedestrian Mall
Eastern Health is hosting another pop up vaccination clinic on the Pedestrian Mall this weekend. It's part of ongoing efforts to get as many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians vaccinated as possible. Th...
Aug 26, 2021 (U.S. Secretary of Defense, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Bridges to Hope Helping Families With Supplies for Upcoming Year in "Bag to School" Campaign
It's nearly back to school for children across the province, and many are headed out to buy school supplies in preparation for the big day. That's why Bridges to Hope launched its ninth annual Bag to ...
Aug 26, 2021
Hockey Canada Adjusts Rulebook to Address Maltreatment On and Off the Ice
Hockey Canada has announced changes to its rulebook that focus on and recognize incidents of maltreatment both on and off the ice. Members unanimously approved the adoption of Section 11 - Maltreatmen...
Aug 26, 2021 (Photo courtesy Hockey Canada.)
Concerns Raised Over Foreign Ownership, Corporate Concentration in Offshore Fishery
Concerns continue to be raised about foreign ownership of the country's offshore fishery. Federal officials are currently reviewing foreign ownership of offshore fishing licence. The FFAW and SEA-NL h...
Aug 26, 2021
St. John's Takes Another Step Towards Implementing Envision Plan, New Heritage By-Law
The City of St. John's is in the home stretch of putting the Envision St. John's plan and the new heritage by-law into effect. The two documents were before Committee of the Whole yesterday. The Envis...
Aug 26, 2021
Paramedics Rally in Gander to Call Attention to Breaking Point Over Working Condition
Paramedics gathered outside James Paton Memorial Hospital in Gander over the lunch hour to demonstrate against working conditions that they say are at the breaking point. NAPE President Jerry Earle jo...
Aug 26, 2021
St. John's Family Thankful for Community Support Following Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
A St. John's family is overwhelmed with the support they've received at a very difficult time. 47-year-old Margo Hussey was diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, earlier thi...
Aug 26, 2021 (Submitted photo.)
