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Staffing Shortages Significant in Long-Term Care, says NAPE President
He won't say we're in a crisis situation but we're on the brink. NAPE President Jerry Earle is talking about the situation facing long-term care in the province. The union president says there is a "s...
Jan 01, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
Residents Warned Following Polar Bear Sighting in Green Island Cove
Residents of Green Island Cove on the Northern Peninsula are being advised to take caution after reports of a polar bear in the community have been confirmed. Conservation Officers are conducting patr...
Jan 01, 2020
NL Beard and Moustache Club Postpones Dip for Local Food Bank
The Newfoundland and Labrador Beard and Moustache Club are kicking off the New Year by diving into the Atlantic ocean for the third straight year. The third annual Polar Bear Swim has been postponed d...
Jan 01, 2020
Red Cross Shares Resolution Ideas for Safe New Year
The Canadian Red Cross is providing some different New Year's Resolution ideas for people this year that they say are easily achievable and lead to increased personal safety. The first is to create an...
Jan 01, 2020
Body of 39-Year-Old Woman Recovered in Hopedale Following Ice Incident
The body of a 39-year-old woman was recovered in Hopedale yesterday after another incident on ice. Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m., Hopedale RCMP received a call about a missing female snowmobiler who w...
Jan 01, 2020
Last Ferry Departs Little Bay Islands as Sun Sets on 2019
The Hazel MacIsaac has made her last run to the community of Little Bay Islands, as the province concludes its final services on the island community. Earlier this year, the full time residents of Lit...
Dec 31, 2019 (The Hazel MacIsaac leaves Little Bay Islands for the final trip. Stills from video, courtesy Georgina Parsons.)
Veterinarian Encourages Pet Owners to Prepare for New Year's Fireworks
Gathering with friends and family to ring in the new year with fireworks is a tradition many look forward to on New Years Eve, but it can be an especially stressful time for pets. Dr. Heather Hillier,...
Dec 31, 2019
Messy Mix of Weather to Greet 2020 on New Year's Day
The weather is looking good for New Year's festivities this evening, but the first day of 2020 is looking like a messy one. Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Boudreau says snow will start along ...
Dec 31, 2019
Good News Budget Not Possible for Province in 2020, says Employers Council
With two leadership reviews to take place and speculation about a possible provincial election by the end of 2020, many are expecting a "good news" style budget this spring, but the Employers' Council...
Dec 31, 2019 (File photo.)
Conception Bay North Business to Rebuild Following Devastating Fire
Manager of Hogans Take out and grocery store, Bev Delaney, has announced plans to completely rebuild the building that was leveled by fire on Christmas Eve. Delaney says it is welcome news for over a ...
Dec 31, 2019
