It’s confirmed. The provincial government has issued a ride-sharing service licence to Uber. Uber is actively reaching out to potential drivers and has indicated that it expects to launch ride-sharing services within the province later this spring. The province first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride sharing last October. Legislative amendments to […]
Read moreFollowing a residential disturbance that occurred in Ochre Pit Cove on April 7, 34-year-old April Oliver is charged with aggravated assault. Shortly after noon on Sunday, police received the report of a stabbing at a home and attended the scene. The victim of the stabbing was transported to Carbonear General Hospital for treatment of serious but […]
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From now until Thursday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m. there will be a Virtual ER at the Lewisporte Health Centre due to human resource challenges. When a Virtual ER is operating, residents can proceed to the ER at Lewisporte Health Centre as usual. There will be a healthcare professional onsite, as well as a physician […]
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Nominations are open for the 2024 Inclusive Education Award. The award is presented every year to a K-12 school in Newfoundland and Labrador that has shown exceptional spirit in creating a school that is welcoming and inclusive for students with an intellectual disability. The deadline for submissions is April 15. The recipient in 2023 was […]
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The Kids Eat Smart Foundation has received funds as a result of a fundraising campaign held by Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation. The Breakfast Blitz campaign took place in corporate liquor stores from March 22 to 30 and raised $64,077 from customers, supplier partners, and staff. NLC matched customer donations up to $15,000. In addition […]
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Advance Polls closed in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels Monday evening. In the communities of Carmanville, Change Islands, Fogo Island Centre, and Wesleyville, 732 votes were cast. The Advance Poll ballots will be counted on by-election night and will be released along with the regular poll results after the polls close. Regular polls will […]
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Roads across Newfoundland are mostly bare with good visibility. There are a few snow-covered areas in central Newfoundland. Across Labrador, roads are bare with a few icy patches and good visibility. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 264 is delayed and PAL Airlines Flight […]
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On Monday afternoon the RNC was called to a report of threats in the center area of St. John’s. Police located the suspect a short time later and the male was charged with uttering threats, mischief, possession of a weapon and court order breaches. He was held at the city lock-up and will appear in […]
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