6 months ago
Two people from Newfoundland & Labrador honoured with national Special Olympics awards
Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador has announced that two members of the Gander Wings Special Olympics Club have been recognized nationally for their exceptional dedication, performance, and spirit. Johnny Philpott has been named Special Olympics Canada’s Athlete of the Year, while Dr. Carmel Casey has been awarded Special Olympics Canada’s Coach of the Year for 2025. These prestigious national awards […]
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6 months ago
Coast Guard reports debris from MSC Baltic washing ashore
The MSC Baltic, a grounded container ship near Wild Cove on the province’s west coast, has been damaged by what the Canadian Coast Guard is calling ‘extreme wind and sea conditions’. In an update made Friday, the coast guard said the salvage crew has reported some damage to equipment onboard the ship, and some debris […]
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6 months ago
Police reminding motorists to be prepared for winter driving
The RNC is reminding motorists to be prepared for winter driving as a recent blast from Mother Nature created challenging travel conditions in western Newfoundland. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, RNC in the Corner Brook Region responded to numerous traffic related complaints, including multiple collisions and a number of vehicles that had become stuck in heavy […]
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6 months ago
NL Health Services introduces initiative to enhance medical device design and usability
The provincial health authority has launched a usability testing program called human factors testing at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre in St. John’s. This new initiative utilizes real people to test the design of medical devices, ensuring that these devices are safe, more intuitive, and effective for healthcare providers and patients. One of the first […]
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6 months ago
Special weather statement issued for St. John’s area Monday night to Wednesday
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the St. John’s area forecasting heavy rain and wind Monday night through to Wednesday. Special Weather Statement in effect for: Rain and wind expected Monday night to Wednesday. Location: Newfoundland. Time span: Beginning Monday evening until Wednesday afternoon. Possible Hazards: – Enhanced southeasterly winds for Wreckhouse […]
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6 months ago
Police in Bay Roberts arrest man believed responsible for multiple break-ins, thefts
A man believed to have been responsible for multiple break-ins and thefts in the Bay Roberts area since the summer has been arrested. Forty-nine year-old Leonard Fitzpatrick was arrested without incident at business in the town. That’s after RCMP officers, on October 30, searched a Bay Roberts home and found stolen property related to break-ins and […]
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6 months ago
NL Health Services accepting applications for 2025 scholarships
NL Health Services is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships, which are available to staff, dependants of staff and physicians, and other eligible graduate or post-graduate students across the province. “Together with our valued partners, NL Health Services is pleased to offer $53,000 in scholarships to support health-care professionals and students in pursuing their education,” […]
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6 months ago
RNC introduces new traffic unit on the west coast
The RNC now has a full-time traffic unit in western Newfoundland. The two-member team is specially trained to investigate serious traffic-related offences like dangerous and impaired driving, multi-vehicle collisions, and breaches of the Highway Traffic Act. The addition of a Traffic and Accident Investigation Unit on the west coast is in direct response to the […]
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6 months ago
Hogan requests Premier Wakeham’s clear position on MOU
Liberal Leader John Hogan has written a letter to Premier Tony Wakeham regarding the opening of the House of Assembly, and to ask for his clear position on the Churchill Falls MOU. Hogan wrote, “given the fact you have chosen to avoid the public scrutiny in the House of Assembly, I feel it is important […]
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