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7 months ago

Two people from Newfoundland & Labrador honoured with national Special Olympics awards

Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador has announced that two members of the Gander Wings Special Olympics Club have been recognized nationally for their exceptional dedication, performance, and spirit. Johnny Philpott has been named Special Olympics Canada’s Athlete of the Year, while Dr. Carmel Casey has been awarded Special Olympics Canada’s Coach of the Year for 2025. These prestigious national awards […]

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7 months ago

Coast Guard reports debris from MSC Baltic washing ashore

The MSC Baltic, a grounded container ship near Wild Cove on the province’s west coast, has been damaged by what the Canadian Coast Guard is calling ‘extreme wind and sea conditions’.  In an update made Friday, the coast guard said the salvage crew has reported some damage to equipment onboard the ship, and some debris […]

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7 months ago

Police reminding motorists to be prepared for winter driving

The RNC is reminding motorists to be prepared for winter driving as a recent blast from Mother Nature created challenging travel conditions in western Newfoundland. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, RNC in the Corner Brook Region responded to numerous traffic related complaints, including multiple collisions and a number of vehicles that had become stuck in heavy […]

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7 months ago

NL Health Services introduces initiative to enhance medical device design and usability

The provincial health authority has launched a usability testing program called human factors testing at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre in St. John’s. This new initiative utilizes real people to test the design of medical devices, ensuring that these devices are safe, more intuitive, and effective for healthcare providers and patients. One of the first […]

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