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Auditor General Releases Annual Report
The Auditor General has released her annual report for the year ending last March, and she's not thrilled with the action taken on recommendations from previous reports. Denise Hanrahan noted that aft...
Feb 23, 2023 (AG Denise Hanrahan, file photo.)
Man Who Helped Establish RNC Support Dog, Equine Therapy Programs Disappointed After Force Scraps Both
The man who played an integral role in introducing the RNC's support dog and Equine Therapy program is expressing dismay that both mental wellness programs have gone by the wayside. Jim Hynes, an avid...
Feb 23, 2023
Province to Build a Cardiovascular and Stroke Institute at Health Sciences
The provincial government has announced plans for the construction of a new Cardiovascular and Stroke Institute located at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. The new facility, aimed at the prev...
Feb 23, 2023 Premier Andrew Furey (left) and Dr. Sean Connors, Chief of Cardiac Care at Eastern Health (right)
Man Accused in CBS Shootings Ordered to Stand Trial in Supreme Court
A man accused of a shooting spree that triggered emergency alerts and lockdowns in the metro region last fall has been ordered to stand trial in Supreme Court. 32-year-old Matthew Fowler is charged wi...
Feb 23, 2023
Police Arrest Man in Connection with Six Armed Robberies in St. John's
RNC have arrested a man in connection with six armed robberies at businesses in St. John's over the past month. The end of the line for the suspect began unfolding at about 2 p.m. yesterday when he en...
Feb 23, 2023
Missing Spaniard's Bay Man Found Deceased
A sad end to the search for a young man reported missing from Spaniard's Bay. RCMP confirm that 22-year-old Ryan Sheppard was located deceased. Police are extending their deepest condolences to the yo...
Feb 23, 2023
Obstetrical Services Will Remain at Gander Hospital
The obstetrical unit will remain in place at the hospital in Gander. Health Minister Tom Osborne says the decision was made yesterday. The issue with removing the obstetrical unit and centralizing ser...
Feb 23, 2023
Kids Eat Smart Holding Annual Breakfast Blitz
Kids Eat Smart is hosting its annual Breakfast Blitz today, encouraging people to make donations of food or money to the program. Executive Director with the Kids Eat Smart program, Celina Stoyles say...
Feb 23, 2023
Energy Minister to Detail Province's Fiscal Framework for Wind-Hydrogen Development
Details on the province's fiscal framework for wind-hydrogen development are expected today. Earlier this week Energy Minister Andrew Parsons indicated that a fiscal framework for wind energy would be...
Feb 23, 2023
Abigale Latoszek Named Janeway and Children's Miracle Network 2023 Champion
The Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation has announced their Janeway and Children's Miracle Network champion for 2023. Eight-year-old Abigale Latoszek has been chosen as this year's champion. A spec...
Feb 23, 2023
