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RCMP Warn of Dangerous Nitazene Pills Sold as Oxycontin in Newfoundland and Labrador
RCMP are warning of an increased presence of nitazene in Newfoundland and Labrador. Mounties say the drug is being sold as Oxycontin. The pills are sold as small, round pills and are blue in colour. A...
Sep 28, 2024 Photo via RCMP
Mount Pearl Woman Arrested After Biting Security Guard
A 31-year-old woman suspected of robbery in Mount Pearl who allegedly bit a security guard in her efforts to get away, is being held for court. RNC says the security guard was trying to detain a woman...
Sep 28, 2024
Several Groups Band Together Against T'Railway Signage Vandalism
Organizations that promote safety on the province's trail systems are concerned with recent vandalism involving signage. The Newfoundland T'Railway Council, Tourism South West, and the NL Snowmobile F...
Sep 28, 2024 Example of the importance of signage on the T'Railway. (File photo)
Conception Harbour Marking Anniversary of Cpl. Murphy Monument
This will be a special day in Conception Harbour as the town honours its military history and a fallen hero. Sept. 28th marks the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the monument remembering Cpl. Jam...
Sep 28, 2024
Swap Cellphone Scrolling For a Bit of Exercise, ParticipACTION Urges
Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador now have access to a new resource to increase physical activity in the workplace. Through a partnership with ParticipACTION, the department responsible for recre...
Sep 28, 2024
NL Health Services Touting Progress in Healthcare Transformation and Recruitment
The single authority now running the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador says it has laid the foundation to transform the health care system. Robert Andrews, chair of the board, says in ju...
Sep 27, 2024
"Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" Tomorrow: Ensure Your Home is Fire Safe
Tomorrow is "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" across the country. "Saved by the Beep" is a national call to action to ensure all smoke alarms in your home are in good working order. In Newfoundland and Labr...
Sep 27, 2024 Make sure to check your smoke detectors along with your clocks this weekend.
Health Officials Report Outbreak of Syphilis in Lab-Grenfell Region
NL Health Services is advising of an outbreak of syphilis in the Labrador-Grenfell health region. Officials say they've seen a significant increase in the number of cases over the last year, with infe...
Sep 27, 2024
Money Matters Top Of Mind Throughout Atlantic Canada, Poll Shows
A new poll by Narrative Research shows money issues are the top concern for people across Newfoundland and Labrador. Almost 40 per cent of people asked identified economic issues as their key worry. T...
Sep 27, 2024
VOCM Cares Radiothons Raise Big Bucks For West Coast Health Care
Almost $200,000 was raised for health care services on the west coast of the province through two VOCM Cares radiothons on Thursday. The morning was dedicated to the Dr Charles L Legrow Health Centre ...
Sep 27, 2024
