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3 months ago
Health, News

James Runs Canada to raise $250,000 for Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Post-Secondary Education Program

James Newman, a 22‑year‑old Oakville native, is embarking on an extraordinary 7,500 kilometer run across Canada with the goal of raising $250,000 to fund scholarships for youth who have lost a parent or caregiver. Beginning May 18, in St. John’s, James will run approximately 80-100 kilometres per day for 100 days, finishing in Victoria, British […]

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3 months ago
Business, Justice, News

Bay St. George RCMP issue warning about counterfeit currency circulating in the area

Bay St. George RCMP is advising the public about recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports from local residents and businesses. Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $50 and $100 bills, and several had matching serial numbers. Additionally, the metallic or reflective portrait element was a sticker that could be peeled away from […]

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3 months ago
Health, News

Virtual ER services open at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from:  When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]

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3 months ago
News, Sports

Too much Power for the Rogues

The Port City Power edged the Newfoundland Rogues 95–94 on Wednesday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre, earning a split in their two-game series. The game came down to the final moments, as former Rogue Anthony Ottley sunk a free throw with just 17 seconds remaining. Kyler Haynes led Port City with 24 points, while  Ottley added another 23. For Newfoundland, Kevin Bridgewaters paced the offense […]

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3 months ago
Business, News

NAPE disappointed by lack of transparency on Medavie contract from NLHS

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) is expressing serious concern over the lack of transparency surrounding a contract between Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and Medavie, which has direct implications for its members. After being denied access to the contract from government, NAPE was advised by them to file an […]

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3 months ago
Health, Local News

Virtual ER physician available for Bell Island

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from:  When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]

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3 months ago
News

Carbon Price Adjustment Updated for First Time in Over Two Years

Today’s fuel price update from the Public Utilities Board includes both changes to the market and an increase to the Carbon Price Adjustment. The Carbon Price Adjustment was first implemented on July 6, 2023 to help suppliers with the cost of complying with the federal Clean Fuel Regulations. It was last updated in January 2024, […]

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3 months ago
Local News, News

Wednesday afternoon fire destroys truck, causes extensive damage to downtown warehouse

A fire at a warehouse in downtown St. John’s on Wednesday afternoon has destroyed one vehicle and caused extensive damage to the building and its contents. Firefighters were called to the building on Shaw Street shortly before 5:00 p.m.. Crews arrived to find smoke pouring from the eaves of the building, and by the time […]

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