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5 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

Province’s film and television industry celebrates $1 billion in production

Atlantic Canadian film and television are reaching new heights, with PictureNL recently celebrating $1 billion in production activity. Building on this momentum, the federal government is investing in projects that will help the industry explore opportunities to expand on the international stage. During PictureNL’s celebration this week, the Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Member […]

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5 months ago
Health, News

NL Health Services provides update for Rufus Guinchard Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders from:   When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Rufus Guinchard Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. The emergency department staff will be supported by a […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Police lay additional attempted murder charge

The RNC has laid an additional attempted murder charge following further investigation of an incident on Anspach Street in St. John’s. On Dec. 8 around 6:45 p.m., police responded to a disturbance at an apartment building in the west end where officers located two female victims with stab wounds. While attending to the scene, police […]

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RNC
5 months ago
Justice, News

Man arrested in St. John’s for assault, threats, forcible confinement

Shortly after 2:00a.m., on December 18th, police in St. John’s responded to a report of an assault that had occurred at a residence in the west end of the capital city. Upon arrival police had learned that the suspect had left operating a vehicle. Police located the vehicle in the centre city area of St. […]

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5 months ago
Health, News

Changes to after-hours access at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of a change of access at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, in Gander. New security doors have been installed inside the main entrance of the facility, next to registration. Access to the emergency department through the main entrance is not affected, however, effective Monday, Dec. 22, these doors […]

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5 months ago
Business, News

Triple Point Resources advances environmental planning for the Fischells Salt Dome Project 

Triple Point Resources Ltd. is advancing environmental planning for the Fischells Salt Dome project on the province’s west coast, as the company prepares for project registration and the next phase of regulatory review.  As part of this work, Triple Point is collaborating with ICI Innovations Inc., a St. John’s-based software and professional support services company. Its Real-Time Innovation and Visualization Access Software (RIVAS) system for project […]

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5 months ago
Health, News

CMO Dr. Janice Fitzgerald urges everyone to get vaccinated during severe flue season

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald held a media availability Thursday urging everyone to get vaccinated amid an early and concerning start to the flu season. Residents are encouraged to book their vaccination appointments by: The influenza season has started earlier than usual in parts of Canada, with public health officials warning of higher than […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Police appealing to public for information following fatal collision

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a fatal collision in Paradise. Just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Topsail Road and St. Thomas Line. Three people were sent to hospital as a result. A 64-year-old female has since succumbed to her injuries. RNC collision reconstructionists […]

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