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The province is supporting the EXCITE! Corporation as they establish a new simulation laboratory that will assist with recruitment, training and retention of qualified rural healthcare professionals. Government announced an investment of $178,750 from the province’s Regional Development Program towards the creation of a Rural Health Simulation Lab. The investment is supported by a further […]

The City of St. John’s is hosting its annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by the Bowring Park Bungalow. Party in the Park is a free event for seniors which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more.  This year’s entertainers are Clayton Coombs […]

Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine is expanding seats for Newfoundland and Labrador students as the undergraduate medical education program will increase to 85 seats from 80 seats in September 2024. This comes as a result of significant financial investments from the province, with Budget 2024 committing $2 million to increase the number of Faculty of […]

The Town of Bay Roberts is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom in the Class of Champions category. The community will be rated on a scale from one to five Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. Also, they will aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in their five-Bloom rating. Bay […]

NL Health Services is announcing enhancements to the Comprehensive Respiratory Care (CRC) program, which includes increased access to virtual care options for those living in rural areas of the province, as well as the addition of Pulmonary Rehabilitation services and home-based care for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  “The CRC program takes an innovative, […]

The RCMP is reminding motorists of the move over law after a few close calls with officers recently. The move over law is designed to protect first responders such as police, fire and ambulance, as well as tow truck operators, who are conducting their work at the side of the roadway.  An officer was nearly […]