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3 years ago

RCMP stops transport truck; driver charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking

As part of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP General Investigation Section, 46-year-old Stewart Higdon was arrested on Nov. 15, and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. With assistance from RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, Deer Lake RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services West, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway […]

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3 years ago

Rattling Brook Bridge temporary closure and detour

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 93 (St. Catherine’s – Mitchell’s Brook) will be closed on Friday. The closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction of the new bridge. The road is scheduled to close at 7:00 a.m. Friday and will reopen to traffic at 5:00 […]

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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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