Premier Andrew Furey will provide an update on the new mental health and addictions hospital tomorrow. The event will be held in Rooms 2J618/19 at the Health Sciences Centre beginning at 2:00 p.m. Premier Furey will be joined by John Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services; and […]
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Looking at the latest guidance, it appears there has been a bit of a westward shift in the heaviest snowfall. The St. John’s Metro likely sees less snowfall (10 cm or less) rather than more. Heavier amounts (10-20+ cm) will likely be over the southwestern Avalon Peninsula, the Burin Peninsula, Clarenville, and northwest toward parts […]
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A new integrated community health care centre will be constructed in Stephenville, which will help increase access to health care in the Stephenville/Bay St. George region. NL Health Services has awarded a contract valued at approximately $2 million per year to GDR Enterprises Limited to lease space for 20 years at a new 41,140 square-feet […]
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There are multiple closures to report as the Avalon braces for an early winter storm in November.Schools on the Avalon Peninsula are either closing early, or for the entire day. Provincial government offices in the St. John’s metro region have just closed at noon for the remainder of the day, except for those employees advised […]
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Two of the four people arrested in connection with an ongoing police investigation into illegal weapons and drug trafficking were brought before a judge today. Raquel Sonier, 33, and Bradley Wadden, 34, both of St. John’s, were led into provincial court today. According to court documents, the two have been charged with trafficking in cocaine […]
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RCMP NL is hosting a recruiting event on Friday at RCMP Headquarters in St John’s, for prospective recruits. Units being showcased will include the Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Tactical Support Group, Explosive Disposal Unit, Underwater Recovery Team, Major Crime Unit, Federal Serious Organized Crime Unit and Traffic Services. Officers from Bay Roberts RCMP […]
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The Provincial Government has allocated approximately $6.5 million to the City of Mount Pearl for municipal infrastructure improvements through the 2023-26 Multi-Year Capital Works Funding Program. More than $3.6 million will be spent on the construction of a new community centre for the city, with the remainder allocated for water and sewer upgrades in the […]
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Bay Roberts RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a poppy box and donations from a local fast food restaurant in Bay Roberts on November 9, 2023. Just after 9:00 p.m. on November 9, Bay Roberts RCMP were called to the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Bay Roberts, where video surveillance […]
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On Monday and Tuesday, the Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Lisa Dempster and the Minister of Justice and Public Safety John Hogan attended the annual Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering in Cormack. The Gathering provides an opportunity for Indigenous women from throughout the province to connect and share experiences, current realities, and […]
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The City of St. John’s says the bathrooms located at Bannerman Park are closed until further notice. The closure is necessary due to increased incidences of vandalism and misuse which has resulted in damage to the plumbing and hardware. Recognizing the importance of bathroom facilities for the nearby encampment, the City of St. John’s has […]
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