Sunrise Animal Hospital has announced it will temporarily close its doors on Friday, November 13, due to an ongoing shortage of veterinarians. The hospital, which first opened in 1987, says the decision was not made lightly and comes after nearly 40 years of caring for pets and serving families in the community. In a statement, […]
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Gander RCMP has arrested 29-year-old Carson Coates as a result of a break, enter and theft that occurred at Little Caesar’s Pizza on Roe Avenue. Just before midnight, police received an alarm notification of a break and enter in progress at the business. Police attended the scene immediately and observed that entry had been gained […]
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A Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s man who had been found not guilty of animal cruelty allegations has had his acquittal overturned. Robert Picco was charged with two criminal offences — willfully causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and neglecting to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for four dogs under his care. The […]
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Premier Andrew Furey delivered an apology to residential school survivors this morning in Rigolet, the first of six he will give over the next three days. He will deliver apologies in five Labrador Inuit, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This follows on an apology delivered last month to residents of Nunatukavut.There were five residential schools in […]
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A comprehensive third-party review to identify improvements to long-term care homes and personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador has been awarded, and is now underway. The review will include analysis of leading and best practices that support resident-centered care. The province has awarded the contract valued at $397,500 to MNP to complete the review. […]
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