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Man charged after six-year-old seriously injured in St. John’s hit-and-run

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid charges following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Thursday (July 23), Operational Patrol Services responded to the intersection of Thorburn Road and Larkhall Street where a child had been struck by a vehicle. Prior to police arrival, the suspect vehicle had fled from the […]

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77-year-old man dead following pedestrian-vehicle collision in St. John’s, RNC investigating

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision in St. John’s. At approximately 10:30 a.m. today, Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a pedestrian-vehicle collision at the intersection of Allandale Road and Prince Philip Drive. The pedestrian, a 77-year-old male, succumbed to his injuries, having been struck by a school bus. The […]

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Blood donors urgently needed across the country as supply drops 20 per cent

Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible people across Canada to book a donation appointment after the blood supply declined by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. While a seasonal decline is expected during the summer months and factored into planning, appointment bookings have fallen well below typical summer patterns. Donors of all blood […]

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Province Increasing Coverage for Patients with Cleft Lip or Palate

The provincial government is responding to concerns from families of children with cleft lip and palate by increasing coverage. Government will now cover the initial assessment fee of approximately $120, retroactive to October 1, 2025l. As well, the cap per treatment will be increased to $6.656, retroactive to April 1, 2026, and the government will […]

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