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1 year ago

Shingles Vaccine expanded for all residents aged 50 and over

Starting Sept. 1, the shingles vaccine will be available for no cost to all individuals aged 50 years and over. The expansion will follow a phased approach: The increased access to the shingles vaccine will further ensure improved health and well-being for more seniors and older adults in the province. It will also ensure high-risk […]

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1 year ago

St. John’s is first Canadian city to host ICAF-Backed Symposium

The city will host the International Symposium on Avian Influenza from June 24–26, 2026 marking Canada’s first-ever win under the International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), a strategic initiative supported by the Government of Canada through Destination Canada. This high-profile international conference is expected to attract hundreds of global health and life sciences experts, positioning St. John’s and […]

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1 year ago

Summer Camp Inclusion Grant open

The Summer Camp Inclusion Grant is open for applications for the 2025-2026 season. This grant provides financial assistance toward the cost of hiring a support person to accommodate children with disabilities to attend and participate in summer camps.  This support person may be an inclusion worker, a caregiver, an attendant, an American Sign Language Interpreter, […]

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1 year ago

Police investigating suspicious fire on west coast

The RNC is requesting the public’s help with the investigation of a suspicious fire in Frenchman’s Cove. At 3:20 a.m. today, police responded to a report of a structure fire on MacDonald Road. Officers observed a shed on a residential property that had sustained significant fire and smoke damage. The fire is believed to be suspicious, […]

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