3 years ago
Construction entering home stretch on new mental health and addictions hospital
Construction is entering the homestretch on the new adult mental health and addictions centre. Today, a first look at the facility which aims to replace the Waterford Hospital, and bring physical and mental healthcare under one roof. NTVs Jodi Cooke has this report.
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3 years ago
RCMP officer who held his gun to woman’s face convicted of firearm offences
An RCMP officer who was stationed stationed in Bell Island more than six years ago has been convicted of two firearm offences. Michael Wheeler was found guilty of careless use of a firearm and pointing a firearm. The verdict was rendered earlier this week by Justice Sandra Chaytor following a trial at Newfoundland and Labrador […]
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3 years ago
Off-duty RCMP officer who held gun to woman’s face convicted of firearms offences
An RCMP officer stationed on Bell Island almost six years ago has been convicted of two firearms offences. Cst. Michael Wheeler was found guilty of two counts — careless use of a firearm and pointing a firearm. The verdict was rendered earlier this week by Justice Sandra Chaytor at Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in […]
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3 years ago
Eddie’s Forecast; The week ends on a calmer note
Friday, we will see a weak area of low-pressure track through the Strait of Belle Isle. This will bring an enhanced area of rain and snow across a good bit of central and western Newfoundland during the day. Southerly winds drive somewhat milder temperatures across the Island. Eastern areas will see mainly sunny skies, as […]
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3 years ago
Deadline extended for Home Heating Supplement Program
The province is extending the deadline for residents to apply for the home heating supplement. Those who qualify now have until Jan. 15, 2024, to apply to the program. The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was $150,000 or less and […]
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3 years ago
Unions calling on government to stop using private health care provider for vaccine clinic
The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador is concerned about what it calls a disconnect between the words of the Premier and the actions of the government he leads. “Once again the promises of the Premier and his Minister of Health to protect the delivery of public health care in our province are not being […]
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3 years ago
Temporary closure of Mundy Pond Walk-In Clinic
NL Health Services advises the public that the community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call […]
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