For the first time since taking office, Premier Tony Wakeham has shuffled his cabinet. In total, seven ministers are on the move or have been given new responsibilities. That includes Joedy Wall, who is now the new Minister of Health, and Andrea Barbour, who has been sworn in as the province’s Environment Minister. NTV’s Legislative […]
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The provincial government is expanding the eligibility for the Continuous Glucose Monitoring Program. As of this fall, all individuals living with Type 1 diabetes who meet the medical and income-testing criteria will be eligible for the program. The program will provide full or partial coverage of continuous glucose monitors for approximately 4,600 individuals with Type […]
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The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public to leave wild animals or birds undisturbed in their natural habitat. This includes animals that are dead, injured, sick or newborn wildlife, or wildlife thought to be abandoned or orphaned. Handling, feeding or relocating wildlife may cause an animal to become habituated to humans […]
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Route 3 between Ruby Line and Doyle’s Road will be closed this Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the removal of Cochrane Pond Bridge for repairs to the structure. There will be a detour around the closed portion and motorists will need to use Ruby Line, Back Line and Doyle’s Road. An […]
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Roads are wet across the Avalon and for portions of central Newfoundland. There are areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula. Along the west coast and in Labrador, roads are bare and dry. Marine Atlantic anticipates impacts to crossings scheduled for Friday due to forecasted weather conditions. All other ferries are on schedule. At the […]
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