All eligible residents of the province age five and older can now receive their COVID-19 and flu shot at a participating community pharmacy free of charge. “This is the time of year when respiratory viruses spread more easily and quickly,” said Dr. Janice Audeau, community pharmacist and President of the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and […]
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A 19-year-old man is deceased after a head-on collision between two vehicles late yesterday afternoon on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 10 kilometres west of the Hampden Junction. RCMP officers from Deer Lake and Corner Brook Detachments and Traffic Services West responded, along with Hampden Ambulance Service and Deer Lake Fire Rescue. The deceased was the only […]
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People across the province are showing their support and love for seven-year-old Lincoln Walsh, who passed away after a tragic accident on October 18th. His family and friends are remembering his kindness, his big smile, and his love for hockey. Holy Cross Elementary in Holyrood invited all NLESD school to remember Lincoln today, by wearing […]
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The provincial government is introducing legislative changes in the House of Assembly to allow ride-sharing services like Uber to operate in the province. The government says if the changes are passed, they will provide a clear and simple set of rules to enable ride sharing services to operate safely in Newfoundland and Labrador. They will […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers completed the series sweep over the Reading Royals with a 2-1 overtime win on Sunday evening at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Jackson Berezowski nabbed both goals for the Growlers to increase his league best point total to seven through three games played. Dryden McKay stopped 34 of 35 shots he faced in […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hosting its annual health innovation summit this week at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre in St. John’s. Kicking off today, this year’s theme is ‘Reimagining Patient-Centred Care through Innovation and Research.’ Over the course of five days, keynote speakers, academic researchers, innovation partners, government officials, and industry experts will […]
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Representatives from the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology will join three companies from this province in Toronto at Grocery Innovations Canada from October 24 to 25. Grocery Innovations Canada is the premier grocery and specialty food show in the country, giving local food and beverage producers access to over 4,500 buyers. Companies at the […]
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There will be an announcement this morning at 11:00 a.m. regarding ride-sharing services. Premier Andrew Furey will make the announcement at the Alt Hotel in St. John’s. Furey will be joined by Minister of Digital Government and Service NL Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs John Haggie, AnnMarie Boudreau, Chief Executive Officer of […]
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The detour on Canada Drive from Hamlyn Road to Columbus Drive will remain in place this week. The detour is to facilitate the ongoing construction of the Shared-Use Path on Canada Drive. Access for local residents and emergency services will be maintained. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. The […]
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At 9:41 p.m. pm on Sunday, the RNC was called to a call of a taxi passenger who refused to pay for their fair in the west end of St. John’s. Responding officers located the suspect and taxi driver. The 42-year-old female was charged with fraudulently obtaining transportation, assault, and breach of court orders. She […]
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