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NLMA Not Surprised Some Patients Continue to Struggle to See Doctor During Pandemic
The NLMA is not surprised to hear that some patients are continuing to struggle to get seen by family physicians even as virtual clinics have become more commonplace. Some residents are reporting havi...
Apr 26, 2021 (File photo: Dr. Lynette Powell)
5 Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over the Weekend; 25 Active Cases
Five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the province over the weekend, with four of them linked to travel. One of them, a man in his 50s in the Central Health region, triggered an advisory involv...
Apr 26, 2021
Man Charged with Impaired Driving After Hit and Run in St. John's
A man has been charged with hit and run and drunk driving after an incident in St. John's. The incident happened late last night in the Kenmount Road area. The RNC stopped a vehicle in the north secti...
Apr 26, 2021
Two Armed Robberies in Metro Over the Weekend
There have now been two armed robberies in metro so far this long weekend. The first happened in Conception Bay South Saturday night, then another overnight in St. John's. The RNC say a man believed t...
Apr 26, 2021
NL Reports 2 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
Newfoundland and Labrador reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, both linked to travel within Canada. One case involves a woman in her 60s in the Eastern Health region, while the other is a man...
Apr 25, 2021
Northern Arm Woman Named Among BGC Canada's Regional Youth of the Year
A young woman from Northern Arm has been named among BGC Canada's list of six Regional Youth of the Year. Shealah Hart has been involved with BGC Botwood, previously known as the Boys and Girls Club, ...
Apr 25, 2021
Canada Post Launches Campaign Reminding Owners to Keep Pets Secured
Canada Post has launched a nationwide campaign reminding dog owners to keep their pets secured while carriers are on their routes. While most door-to-door delivery was eliminated in this province, car...
Apr 25, 2021
St. John's Resuming Yard Waste Collection in May
The city of St. John's is resuming its yard waste collection in May. Grass, leaves, sod, plant trimmings, and small branches must be put in paper yard-waste bags at the curb. Yard waste in plastic bag...
Apr 25, 2021
Housing Catalyst Fund Recipients Announced
The City of St. John's has announced the 2021 recipients for the Housing Catalyst fund. The fund supports organizations focused on providing housing solutions for residents of the city. Due to the Cit...
Apr 25, 2021
Coast Guard Breaking Ice Near Cartwright
The Canadian Coast Guard will be breaking ice near Cartwright today. They say there are inherent risks that come with icebreaking, noting that they cannot maintain total control of the ice. As well, t...
Apr 25, 2021 (Icebreaker Ann Harvey/Courtesy Canadian Coast Guard)
