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2 months ago

UPDATE: Fishing vessel refloated after running aground near Fortune, no injuries reported

A fishing vessel has run aground near fortune on the south coast of the province. The Eastern Raeya left Fortune on Wednesday to fish scallops and this morning, sent a distress call to the Canadian Coast Guard at around 10:30. That’s according to the Fortune Harbour Authority. The vessel was said to be sitting in […]

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2 months ago

Tony Humby trial delayed again

The trial of a St. John’s man charged in one of the largest sexual assault cases in this province’s history was set to resume in Provincial Court today but was delayed once again. Humby’s lawyer, Mark Gruchy, filed the request for a delay as he was in Corner Brook on Sunday, representing Dean Penney in […]

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2 months ago

Police warning people not to get too close to icebergs

While it’s a great time of year to get out to view icebergs rolling in, the RCMP is warning residents of the dangers that can happen by getting too close. As icebergs can be unstable and unpredictable, police warn that they can sometimes break apart without warning, causing a dangerous situation for anyone in the […]

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2 months ago

Recognizing family medicine as a specialty; province and NLMA working together

Recognizing the crucial role that family doctors play in delivering health care, the province announced this week it intends to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association to begin the process of formally recognizing family medicine as a specialty. The province says having family medicine as a specialty would emphasize the importance of primary […]

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