2 years ago
RCMP asking for public assistance in identifying driver
Harbour Grace RCMP is seeking assistance from the public to identify a female driver who fled from police during multiple attempted traffic stops overnight on March 18 and into the early morning hours of March 19. Just before midnight on March 18, police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and attempted […]
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2 years ago
Province’s capital among Canada’s worst cities for bed bugs
Orkin Canada has released its annual list of the top 25 bed bug infested cities in Canada, and St. John’s made that list. The capital city is ranked number eight following closely behind Winnipeg and Vancouver. The Top 10 bug-ridden city in Canada is Toronto. Orkin says as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, Canadians should […]
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2 years ago
Virtual ERs operating at the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre and Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre
There will be a virtual ER operating at the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans due to human resource challenges beginning today. From now until Wednesday, March 27 at 8:00 a.m. the area will be served by a health care professional onsite, as well as a physician or nurse practitioner by video. There is […]
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2 years ago
Potent low brings heavy snow to Labrador, while rain , wind and warmth are seen in Newfoundland Sunday
A potent area of low pressure will bring a dose of heavy snowfall to southeastern Labrador, while parts of the Island will see a bout of rain, and many places will see wind. For Labrador, Winter Storm and Wind Warnings are in effect, as well as a blowing snow Advisory for parts of the coast […]
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2 years ago
Growlers drop close game to Maine Mariners
The Newfoundland Growlers came out on the wrong end of a tight 4-3 contest against the Maine Mariners on Friday night at Cross Insurance Arena. Tyler Weiss, Mathieu Gosselin and Jackson Berezowski got the Growler goals with Gosselin picking up his first professional goal and assist in his ECHL debut. Newfoundland face Maine again on […]
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2 years ago
Canada’s inflation down in February
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.8 per cent last month, amid sharp declines in cellular and internet services as well as slower grocery price growth. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which released its February consumer price index report this morning.According to a CTV news report, the federal agency says prices for wireless services were […]
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2 years ago
Date set for opening of new Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is pleased to announce that the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook will be opening to patients and clients on June 2, 2024. The new, modern 164-bed, seven story acute care hospital will provide quality patient care with individual inpatient rooms, state-of-the-art treatment rooms, and enhanced diagnostics systems. The […]
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2 years ago
Nunatsiavut Government launches campaign to fight false Indigenous claims
The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Government of Canada, about false Indigenous claims from the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). Representatives from the NG are in Ottawa this week to support the Innu Nation in its challenge to a Memorandum of […]
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2 years ago
Newfoundland man who won $5 million donates to local food bank
Dennis Hobbs of Keels became a multi-millionaire last week after 30 years of buying Atlantic Lottery tickets. Well, his day finally came. He recently won $5 million and says he already has plans to make some purchases, and more importantly support his family and friends. However, he’s also shown he has a big heart, going on a […]
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