Premier Tony Wakeham has announced changes within the province’s executive. Craig Davis is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Seniors. Jeannine Herritt is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Social Supports and Well-Being. Tracy King is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Health and Community Services. Colleen Stockley is appointed as Deputy Minister […]
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A severe flu season continues across the country, and now new data from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Influenza Dashboard shows this province is also being hit hard. Between December 28 and January 3, there were 124 new cases of influenza. During that period, 33 people were hospitalized, with no admissions to critical care and no deaths. […]
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A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged by Gander RCMP on Wednesday for uttering threats, failure to comply with a release order and possession of a controlled substance. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 7, Gander RCMP responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest […]
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Avalon Pond Cleanups has shared photos of a recent massive donation of aluminum pull tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in St. John’s. Pull Tab donations are accepted at Ronald McDonald House, and are recycled. The small pieces of aluminum are a way for the public to help the organization provide a supportive home for […]
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Thursday, January 8th shortly after 3pm, RNC officers responded to a report of threats and property damage in center-city St. John’s. It was alleged that a 54-year old man had damaged property and made threats of bodily harm. He was charged for the offences, then released to appear in court at a later date.
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