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1 year ago

One person taken to hospital following two-vehicle collision

One person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the west end of St. John’s on Saturday evening. At about 7:15 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Topsail Road and Hazelwood Crescent following a t-bone collision involving two cars. Damage to both vehicles was significant. While both occupants of one […]

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1 year ago

Shingles Vaccine expanded for all residents aged 50 and over

Starting Sept. 1, the shingles vaccine will be available for no cost to all individuals aged 50 years and over. The expansion will follow a phased approach: The increased access to the shingles vaccine will further ensure improved health and well-being for more seniors and older adults in the province. It will also ensure high-risk […]

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1 year ago

St. John’s is first Canadian city to host ICAF-Backed Symposium

The city will host the International Symposium on Avian Influenza from June 24–26, 2026 marking Canada’s first-ever win under the International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), a strategic initiative supported by the Government of Canada through Destination Canada. This high-profile international conference is expected to attract hundreds of global health and life sciences experts, positioning St. John’s and […]

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1 year ago

Summer Camp Inclusion Grant open

The Summer Camp Inclusion Grant is open for applications for the 2025-2026 season. This grant provides financial assistance toward the cost of hiring a support person to accommodate children with disabilities to attend and participate in summer camps.  This support person may be an inclusion worker, a caregiver, an attendant, an American Sign Language Interpreter, […]

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