2 years ago
Province reducing reliance on travel nurses, says Health Minister
The Nurses Union is calling on the AG to investigate how much the province is spending on private travel nurses. The Health Minister says he is seeking more information after an investigative report by the Globe and Mail. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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2 years ago
Arbitrator rules against FFAW for last year’s crab protest
An arbitrator has ruled the FFAW breached the collective agreement during last year’s tie-up by harvesters in protest of crab prices. Damages are owed to the Association of Seafood Producers, which will be determined at another arbitration.
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2 years ago
Quiet Wednesday ahead of a wintry mix Thursday into Friday
The weather across the Province overnight is going to be mostly clear and generally cold. Lows will be in the minus -8 to -14 range across the Island. Some low-lying areas will be colder. It will remain breezy, with gusts to 60 or 70 km/h at times. Wind chills will be minus teens, or less, […]
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2 years ago
Special Weather Statements issued ahead of Thursday’s system
An area of low pressure will move across the Island from south to north late Thursday night into Friday. This will bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, ice, and snow to the Island in the time frame. Ahead of this, the Environment and Climate CHange Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued Special Weather […]
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2 years ago
RNC Search for Wanted Person on Northeast Avalon
The RNC is requesting the assistance of the public in locating wanted person, James Greenham. The 33-year-old is wanted in connection with assault, uttering threats, and extortion and is believed to be on the Northeast Avalon. Greenham is described as 6’1 tall, 260 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The RNC is asking anyone […]
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2 years ago
Funding announced aimed at protecting infrastructure from extreme weather events
On Tuesday funding totalling $4.3 million dollars from federal, provincial and municipal governments was announced, aimed at disaster mitigation efforts such as shoreline protection and erosion controls. The funding will support 10 projects across eight communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, aimed to protect homes, roadways, municipal parks, and water and wastewater infrastructure from shoreline erosion […]
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2 years ago
Geraldine Rubia Centre ; Winter craft fair fundraiser
Help support adults with special needs in your area by attending The Winter Craft Fair in support of The Geraldine Rubia Centre.The GRC is a place where local adults with special needs can socialize and do fun activities such as bingo, karaoke crafts and more. The centre is run entirely by volunteers and donations. On […]
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