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Province needs more long-term care beds to free up hospital beds, health minister says
Health care was under scrutiny in the House of Assembly Wednesday, with the province needing to free up more space in hospitals. Health Minister Lela Evans released new numbers on the severity of the problem.
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Mary’s Harbour RCMP arrests man for possession of stolen property, flight from police
Police arrested one man for possession of stolen property and flight from police after responding to a report about a stolen vehicle on Monday evening. On Monday, March 9, around 7:45 p.m., police received a call about a vehicle stolen from a Port Hope Simpson home. An officer located the described pickup truck travelling towards […]
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St. John’s Junior Hockey League promises “severe suspensions” following playoff brawl
St. John’s Junior Hockey League officials say severe suspensions are coming after a fight-filled playoff game that was called early in the third period after numerous ejections. Referees handed out 20 fighting majors and almost 600 penalty minutes, according to game statistics, in a game Saturday in St. John’s. “It became very unfortunate, disgusting for […]
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The Barra MacNeils to receive the 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced that The Barra MacNeils will receive the 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing their extraordinary four-decade career and their lasting contribution to Celtic music and Cape Breton’s cultural legacy. The award will be presented during the 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala, taking place May 21 at Centre 200 in […]
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