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3 years ago

New 9-8-8 service launches

Canada’s new suicide crisis and emotional distress helpline has launched. Those who have lost hope and are struggling to cope, are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if someone is worried about someone else, can call 9-8-8. The new service will connect callers to a trained responder who will listen without judgment, provide support and […]

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3 years ago

NAPE President says private healthcare provider holding vaccine clinic at Confederation Building a slap in the face

NAPE President Jerry Earle says a private health care provider was conducting a vaccine clinic at the Confederation Building on Thursday. Earle says the move is “a slap in the face to public sector workers, including those in Public Health.” By outsourcing to private companies, Earle says there is a move to privatize the health […]

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3 years ago

Delayed opening at Burin Peninsula schools

Several schools in the Marystown area are delayed opening by two hours. The schools include Donald C. Jamieson Academy, Marystown Central High, Pearce Junior High School, and Sacred Heart Academy. Additionally, Cloud River Academy in Roddickton is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 11:00 a.m. as the town works to repair multiple […]

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3 years ago

Youth charged with assault after incident in St. John’s

Thursday afternoon the RNC were called to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the west end of St John’s. A 13-year-old male was said to have assaulted two individuals. Officers located and identified the youth as being responsible for the assaults. He was arrested and charged with two counts of assault. The […]

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