NL Health Services advises the public that, effective Jan. 15, citizens of communities served by the Grand Bank/Fortune Ambulance Service who have a medical emergency and require an ambulance are directed to call 911. As of Jan. 15, individuals who call the Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre in Grand Bank for an ambulance in a […]
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The Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) fears privatization of the vital air ambulance service will risk the safety of patients and employees, and impact patient care. The Association is joining in the call to government to reverse its recent decision. “Our members have long raised safety issues related to privately contracted air ambulance services. […]
Read moreThe RNC is requesting the assistance of the public in locating wanted person, Gary Noseworthy of St. John’s. The RNC is searching for the 39-year-old male in relation to a warrant for his arrest. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you […]
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An equipment malfunction caused a major power outage for thousands of residents in St. Johns last night. Newfoundland Power says most everyone in the affected grid area had their power restored by 8 a.m. after the outage just after 1 a.m. Roughly 11,000 customers were left in the dark in the centre city of the […]
Read moreEducation Minister Krista Lynn Howell, alongside NLTA President Trent Langdon, announced they will host a Teachers Think Tank in early 2024 to inform further initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of teachers in the province. The province says the Teachers Think Tank will provide a dedicated forum to hear directly from teachers and determine opportunities […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public that emergency services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency […]
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The RNC responded to a weapons offence in the area of Bannerman Park overnight. After conducting an investigation, two males were arrested for various offences. The first arrest was a 30-year-old male who was found in breach of multiple court orders, he was transported to the city lockup where he will be held to appear […]
Read moreThe Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has made progress on repairs and renovations to the 143 provincially-owned vacant units identified in a request for quotations in October. Work has been completed on 62 of the 143 units identified in the request for quotations. Repairs or renovations are underway on another 56 projects and work is […]
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Just after midnight last night the RNC were alerted to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Waterford Valley. Several people called police to report that someone breaking into vehicles in the area. Officers arrived in the area and investigated the numerous complaints and were able to identify and arrest a 39-year-old […]
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There are a few school closures and delays in central and western Newfoundland due to weather conditions. Jakeman All Grade in Trout River is closed for the morning with an update at 11:00 a.m. The following schools have a two hour delayed opening:Holy Cross All GradeSouthwest Arm AcademySwift Current AcademyViking Trail Academy
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