For the second time in just a few weeks the Urgent Care Centre on Stavanger Drive was forced to temporarily close over the weekend, due to staffing issues. Since opening its doors back in January, the facility has been forced to shut its doors on a number of times. The facility reopened again Sunday morning. […]
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Former Olympic snowboarder and fugitive Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico City after years on the run. The FBI confirmed that Wedding, who’s accused of running a multi-billion-dollar drug empire, was taken into custody last night. Wedding is alleged to have ordered at least four murders in Ontario. “He went from an Olympic snowboarder […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 31-year-old Peter Jones of Botwood, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant. Jones is wanted by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000 from Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP. He is also the subject of an active warrant in Alberta […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 46-year-old man in late Thursday afternoon after responding to reports from concerned residents about a possible arson. Michael Billard was located, arrested and charged with mischief, arson and uttering threats. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 22nd, Burin Peninsula RCMP received a call from concerned citizens who had seen a […]
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The Registered Nurses’ Union (RNU) is reacting to the leadership transition at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS), with Dr. Pat Parfrey stepping aside and Ron Johnson appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer. “We need stable, courageous leadership at the helm of NLHS,” said Yvette Coffey, RN, President of RNU. “Our healthcare system needs a […]
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