2 years ago
N.L. Health Services reports outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the eastern zones of the province. Since February 2024, there have been 42 cases of whooping cough reported throughout the Eastern Urban and Rural zones of NL Health Services. Currently, most cases are being seen in school-aged children, however […]
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2 years ago
Naloxone kits now available in NL schools with junior and high school students
The numbers are startling. The rise in opiod-related deaths among our youth has been vastly reported.Now, students in this province have access to medication that can help prevent overdoses. Schools, the board overseeing the English-speaking school district, notified parents this week that Naloxone kits have been added to first aid supplies for all schools with […]
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2 years ago
Emergency personnel respond to fire on MV Flanders
Police and fire rescue services responded to reports of a possible fire on the Bell Island Ferry MV Flanders on Thursday afternoon. Bell Island Ferry Legionnaire is sailing solo at this time. The Department of Transportation released the following statement: “On May 9, a fire took place in the engine room on the MV Flanders […]
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2 years ago
Police searching for missing person, Sophia White
The RNC is requesting the assistance of the community in locating missing person, 15-year-old Sophia WHITE of St. John’s. She was last seen in the area of Laurrier Street, St. John’s, on Tuesday at approximately 11 p.m. WHITE is described to be about 5’7” tall, 135 lbs, with long dyed orange hair and blue eyes. […]
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