3 years ago
Government announces new appointments to Liquor Corporation Board of Directors
The provincial government has announced two new appointments and one reappointment to the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Board of Directors. Joseph Galimberti and Rex Goudie have been appointed as new members and Donna Rideout has been reappointed. All three individuals are appointed for a three-year term. The crown corporation is responsible for regulating and […]
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3 years ago
Seniors’ Advocate Issues Statement Regarding Rate Increases for Private-Paying Residents
Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh is welcoming an announcement by Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne regarding increased monthly rates provided for government-subsidized beds in personal care homes and community care homes. Walsh says the increase is a welcome move forward and demonstrates the important role of personal care homes. The Seniors’ Advocate office […]
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3 years ago
Funding Awarded for Indigenous Violence Prevention Initiatives
On Thursday, the Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons announced $303,407 in funding for 15 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The program supports Indigenous Governments and Organizations in the province with efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Projects receiving funding through […]
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3 years ago
RCMP Police Service Dog apprehends man involved in two break and enters
Early on Thursday morning, the RCMP responded to multiple alarms sounding at the Baccalieu Trail Pharmacy in South River. The suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival. Police searched the area and recovered a quantity of stolen property from the pharmacy. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., while processing the first crime scene, officers received […]
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