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1 month ago

Costco warning shoppers about certain yogurt products

Costco Canada is warning shoppers about a recall involving certain yogurt products that may contain mould. The recall impacts both The Greek Gods’ Honey Yogurt and Organic Yogurt Plain items, both sold in two 650-gram containers. The affected products, which were recalled by Hain Celestial, which owns The Greek Gods brand, may have been purchased […]

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2 months ago

Province expanding access to fertility services; health minister to address media this morning

An increase to Newfoundland and Labrador’s fertility subsidy is being announced this morning, giving individuals and families more financial help to pursue IVF treatment. The province is increasing its one-time Fertility Subsidy Program by $9,000 throughout a patient’s lifetime. Eligible individuals and families can now receive up to $29,000 toward fertility treatment. According to the province, […]

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2 months ago

New tobacco labels deliver dire health warnings

Since August 1, tobacco products have had refreshed warnings. As NTV’s Kyle Bookings tells us, those new warnings now cover 75 percent of the front and back of cigarette packages.

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2 months ago

Temporary disruption at Bonne Bay Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that work is ongoing with the service provider to resolve an interruption to telephone services currently impacting Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point. In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious […]

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