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3 years ago

Health Care Foundation holds AGM; reaches significant milestone

The Health Care Foundation held its annual general meeting in St. John’s today, highlighting achievements of the 2022-23 fiscal year. “Thanks to our incredible donors, supporters, and partners, we are delighted to announce that$3,335,843 was transferred during our last fiscal year to support local hospitals and healthcentres,” said Ken Bennett, Chair of the Health Care […]

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3 years ago

Vaccine program available to employers for 2023-24 influenza and COVID-19 season

The provincial government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza season that will interact with COVID-19 and other circulating viruses. To minimize the impact of […]

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3 years ago

New area code coming to Newfoundland and Labrador

Starting Feb. 17, the new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador and will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of the new 879 area code  is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and is intended to meet the growing demand for […]

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3 years ago

RCMP in Bay Roberts investigate after firearms stolen

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a residential break, enter and theft that recently occurred at a home in Clarkes Beach.  Police are searching for firearms that were stolen from inside the residence. The investigation determined that the incident occurred sometime on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  Suspect(s) forced entry into a back door of the unoccupied […]

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