2 years ago
House passes legislation to remove statute of limitations for survivors of child abuse to file claims
The House of Assembly closed this week, but before MHA’s went home, all 3 parties came together to pass legislation removing the statute of limitations for survivors of child abuse to file claims. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
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2 years ago
Not all long-term care patients at old Corner Brook hospital will move to new facility
The new Corner Brook hospital is set to open on Sunday, but not all patients at the old hospital will be transferred to the new one. Instead, some long-term care residents will be relocated to other areas of the west coast.NTV’s Don Bradshaw explains.
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2 years ago
Man asked not to be released from prison because of housing struggles
The housing crisis is being felt in many different ways. Most recently this week, a man asked not to be released from prison because he had nowhere to live. The agency that provides services to people in the justice system says more needs to be done to help inmates transition into proper housing once they’re […]
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2 years ago
Marine Atlantic investigates mechanical issue on new ferry
Marine Atlantic says it investigating a mechanical issue with its new ferry, the Ala’suinu’s. The company says technicians identified an unforeseen issue with the lubrication system on board the vessel. All the required specialized technicians are on site and will be completing a full review over the next few days. Marine Atlantic is unable to confirm […]
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2 years ago
Eddie’s Forecast: The weekend is looking a bit soggy!
A cutoff low-pressure center is going to make itself very comfortable near Atlantic Canada this weekend. What is a cutoff low, you ask? A cutoff low is an area of low pressure that is “cut off” from the main upper air wind pattern or jet stream. The animation below shows the weather pattern we are […]
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2 years ago
Karen Stone named interim CEO of N.L. Health Services
Karen Stone, KC, has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Stone brings executive experience to the role, in particular in health care with her prominent role in helping the province respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the Provincial Government’s health-in-all policies, and contributing to the work of Health […]
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2 years ago
Sexual Violence Charges Laid By RNC
The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence upon a youth in St. John’s. On Monday, patrol officers received a report that a young person had been sexually assaulted by a man in the west end of St. John’s that afternoon. The CASA Unit was […]
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