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7 months ago
Justice, News

Mount Pearl man charged with attempted murder has case set over

A 49-year-old Mount Pearl man accused of trying to kill an elderly man this past summer had his case called in provincial court in St. John’s today. Colin Gerard English has been in custody since July 3, when he was arrested in connection with a violent incident at a home on Michener Avenue in Mount […]

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7 months ago
Health, News

NL Health Services launches provincial patient relations office

A provincial patient relations office has been launched to improve the way the health authority receives and responds to feedback, including compliments, complaints and other inquiries. According to NL Health Services, the new approach to patient feedback is an inclusive and accessible way for patients to provide feedback through a centralized process. Patients now have […]

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7 months ago
News, Politics

NDP calls for regulations around government AI use

Newfoundland and Labrador NDP Leader Jim Dinn says he is disgusted by the news that the Human Health Resources Plan was found to contain errors that point to the use of AI. The report, which was contracted out to Deloitte costing taxpayers $1.6 million, aimed to address the human resources crisis in our healthcare system, […]

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7 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

17th Annual Mummers Festival kicks off this weekend and runs until Dec. 13

The Mummers Festival returns for its 17th year, running from Nov. 29 to Dec. 13 at various venues throughout St. John’s. A proud recipient of the Inaugural Premier’s Medal for Arts & Heritage, the Mummers Festival has grown to become a beloved cultural icon in our province. There is a jam-packed schedule of workshops, events, […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Gander RCMP investigates theft from local grocery store; seeks public assistance 

Police are investigating a theft from the Dominion store on Laurell Road in Gander earlier this month and are looking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect captured on store surveillance. Just before 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 15, a male was observed entering the store, picking up merchandise and leaving without paying for it. The […]

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7 months ago
Business, News

CFIB-NL Chapter celebrates ‘win’ on reduction of small business tax rate

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Newfoundland & Labrador chapter says the provincial government has agreed to make good on an election promise to reduce the small business tax rate. The association has been meeting with government representatives on issues they say matter to local small business owners. One of those sticking points was taxation […]

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7 months ago
News, Politics

Paul Dinn to be sworn in tomorrow following judicial recount

Paul Dinn, the Member-elect for the District of Topsail – Paradise will be sworn in at a ceremony tomorrow (November 25) at 9:00 a.m. in the House of Assembly Chamber. The news comes after a recount reaffirmed the Progressive Conservatives’ majority win in October’s provincial election. Education Minister Paul Dinn won the recount in Topsail-Paradise […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Update: Man charged with armed robbery in court

A 24-year-old man who reportedly used a weapon to hold up a business in St. John’s was back before a judge in provincial court today. Ajmain Inqiyad Islam Radin was taken into custody Friday following an armed robbery at the business, located on Queen’s Road. He was said to have wielded the weapon, demanded cash […]

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7 months ago
News

Province announces the first recipient of the Derrick Bragg Leadership Award

The province presented Lizeta Gould, Town Manager of the Town of Port au Choix, as the first recipient of the Derrick Bragg Leadership Award on Saturday in Corner Brook. The department, in partnership with the Professional Municipal Administrators of Newfoundland and Labrador, established this memorial award to recognize a town clerk, town manager, town clerk/manager […]

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7 months ago
News, Politics

Premier Tony Wakeham to deliver state-of-the-province address at Board of Trade Tuesday

The St. John’s Board of Trade will host Premier Tony Wakeham for his first State of the Province Address tomorrow. Premier Wakeham is expected to outline his vision for Newfoundland and Labrador, highlight key priorities for the coming years, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the province’s future, including issues affecting the business community. […]

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