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Global Online Gambling Losses to Hit $700B by 2028: Lancet Report
A recent Lancet Public Health Commission report on gambling says the rapidly expanding online gambling industry is projected to result in US$700 billion in losses to consumers by 2028. The Commission ...
Nov 19, 2024
Toolkit Launched to Guide Dentists on Reducing Antibiotic Use
The Canadian Dental Association is collaborating with Choosing Wisely Canada in raising awareness about the responsible use of antibiotics in dentistry. This is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a t...
Nov 19, 2024
Loveless Clarifies Misunderstanding Stemming from Comment on Nurse Practitioners
The Minister of Digital Government and Service NL says he did not yell a disparaging remark about nurse practitioners in the House of Assembly last week. The comment in question was made during Questi...
Nov 19, 2024 Elvis Loveless (VOCM News file photo)
Feds Responsible for Lowering Airfare in Labrador, says Furey
Premier Andrew Furey is putting much of the responsibility of reducing the cost of flights in and out of Labrador on the federal government. Yesterday, the province announced the expansion of the West...
Nov 19, 2024
Several Displaced After Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Mount Pearl Home
There were no injuries, but several people have been displaced following a house fire in Mount Pearl last night. Fire broke out at a home near Farrell Drive just before 8:00. Residents were home at th...
Nov 19, 2024
Singh Warns Liberals to 'Stay Out' of Canada Post Labour Dispute
The federal NDP would pull the plug on its support for the Liberal government if they were to legislate postal workers back to work. Leader Jagmeet Singh says the party would not prop up the Liberals,...
Nov 19, 2024
Minister Satisfied With Health Authority's Lack of Disciplinary Action on Conflict of Interest, Opposition Not So
Health Minister John Hogan says he supports the decision-making process of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services after learning that no disciplinary action has been taken against the managers invo...
Nov 19, 2024 Photo Via House of Assembly
NDP Proposes GST Removal on Essentials to Ease Cost Pressures
The federal NDP proposes that Ottawa no longer charge GST on a broader range of essentials to help alleviate price pressures on ordinary Canadians. Jagmeet Singh is in St. John's attending a series of...
Nov 18, 2024
RNC Investigates Weekend Shooting at Buckmaster's Circle Home
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating reports of shots fired in the Buckmaster's Circle area of St. John's over the weekend. Police started receiving calls just after 10:00 Saturday nig...
Nov 18, 2024
Postal Workers Rally in Downtown St. John's
Some 55-thousand Canada Post workers continue their strike and the halt on mail service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Workers rallied outside the Canada Post office on Water Street in St. John's this ...
Nov 18, 2024
