Marine Atlantic will be welcoming a new vessel to its fleet in June. The Ala’suinu, which means “Traveller” in Mi’kmaq, will transport passengers between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The name is a celebration of Marine Atlantic’s connection to our Mi’kmaq communities in Atlantic Canada. It will feature artwork from local Indigenous artists and bring enhanced […]
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The annual Ocean Ranger Memorial Prayer Service is set to take place tomorrow, after being postponed because of the weather. Gonzaga High School hosts the service every year on February 15 to remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy 42 years ago. The service will now take place at 1:00 in the afternoon […]
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NL Health Services reminds the public that, effective Feb. 19, citizens of communities served by the Town of Old Perlican Ambulance Service are directed to call 911 for an ambulance in a medical emergency. The local phone number at the Dr. A. A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre in Old Perlican will direct callers to hang […]
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The province’s medical association (NLMA) has released a letter in support of the Alberta Medical Association’s calls to keep political interference out of medical decision-making. Earlier this month, the government of Alberta announced plans to restrict access to gender-affirming treatments for pediatric Transgender, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse youth. While Alberta maintains that the intention of […]
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The RNC is searching for wanted persons, 64-year-old Victor Vengeruk and 58-year-old Karen Youden. The two are wanted in connection with charges of criminal harassment. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Vengeruk and Youden are asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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St. Anthony RCMP is warning the public of a dangerous narcotic that was seized by police in late December 2023 following an overdose death in the community. As part of the sudden death investigation, police seized a small quantity of tablets and sent them to Health Canada’s Drug Analysis Service. The results recently received confirmed […]
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The Newfoundland Rogues have announced the cancellation of all series three games that were set for today and Sunday. The cancellation is due to travel issues with the visiting team. All tickets for the upcoming games will be honoured for alternative games during the season. At this time the team is working to adjust the […]
Read moreThere will be four candidates running in the by-election for the vacant Ward 4 Council seat. The candidates are Tom Davis, Nicholas Hillier, Myles Russell, and Greg Smith. A by-election was required following the resignation of Ward 4 Councillor Ian Froude. The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system. Kits will begin to […]
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The new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador today. The new 879 area code will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of this new area code is in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the region. Residents and businesses requesting a new phone number may […]
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A strengthening, fast-moving, area of low pressure is going to pass just east of, or over, the southeastern Avalon Peninsula Sunday morning, on its way into the North Atlantic. As the low passes, much of eastern Newfoundland will see snow from early Sunday morning into the afternoon. The heaviest snow will fall over the Avalon […]
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