3 years ago
Government to provide health care action update today
Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will provide a health care action update today. The update will discuss the recommendations of the provincial surgical backlog task force. Osborne will be joined by Dr. Pat Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, and Cassie Chisholm, Vice President – Transformation (Health Systems), Newfoundland and Labrador Health […]
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3 years ago
Man facing additional charges after incident at provincial court holding cells
On Wednesday afternoon the RNC in St. John’s were called to the provincial court holding cellsfrom a Sheriffs Officer where it was alleged that a prisoner who was being escorted from courthad uttered threats to Sheriff’s officers and damaged property. Police conducted an investigation and the 18 year old male was charged with two counts […]
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3 years ago
Fuel prices increase in latest adjustment
It’ll cost more to fill up at the pumps today, all types of fuel have increased. Gasoline is up by 6.6 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island has increased by 3.1 cents and diesel in western Labrador is up by 6.8 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel has increased by 2.70 […]
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3 years ago
Dramatic collision sends three to hospital Wednesday night
One vehicle rolled over during a collision that sent three people to hospital on Wednesday night. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Columbus Drive and Old Pennywell Road at about 8:45 p.m.. An SUV had collided with a pickup truck, causing the truck to roll over completely, coming to rest on its side. […]
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