1 month ago
UPDATE: Dean Penney takes the stand in own defence at first-degree murder trial
It’s a tense day on the province’s west coast as Dean Penney has officially taken the stand at the first-degree murder trial in which he is accused of killing his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, in late 2016. Penney, who has pleaded not guilty, was arrested in late 2023 following a lengthy, multi-year investigation. She was […]
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1 month ago
James Runs Canada to raise $250,000 for Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Post-Secondary Education Program
James Newman, a 22‑year‑old Oakville native, is embarking on an extraordinary 7,500 kilometer run across Canada with the goal of raising $250,000 to fund scholarships for youth who have lost a parent or caregiver. Beginning May 18, in St. John’s, James will run approximately 80-100 kilometres per day for 100 days, finishing in Victoria, British […]
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1 month ago
Bay St. George RCMP issue warning about counterfeit currency circulating in the area
Bay St. George RCMP is advising the public about recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports from local residents and businesses. Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $50 and $100 bills, and several had matching serial numbers. Additionally, the metallic or reflective portrait element was a sticker that could be peeled away from […]
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1 month ago
Virtual ER services open at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]
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1 month ago
Too much Power for the Rogues
The Port City Power edged the Newfoundland Rogues 95–94 on Wednesday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre, earning a split in their two-game series. The game came down to the final moments, as former Rogue Anthony Ottley sunk a free throw with just 17 seconds remaining. Kyler Haynes led Port City with 24 points, while Ottley added another 23. For Newfoundland, Kevin Bridgewaters paced the offense […]
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1 month ago
NAPE disappointed by lack of transparency on Medavie contract from NLHS
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) is expressing serious concern over the lack of transparency surrounding a contract between Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and Medavie, which has direct implications for its members. After being denied access to the contract from government, NAPE was advised by them to file an […]
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1 month ago
Virtual ER physician available for Bell Island
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]
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