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1 year ago
Health, News, Politics

AG raises ‘serious concerns,’ finding average agency nurse costs province $400,000 a year

Auditor General Denise Hanrahan released a report Wednesday raising “serious concerns” about how Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is managing contracts for private agency nurses, noting each nurse is costing the province an average of $400,000 a year. “We have serious concerns about how agency nursing contracts are procured and managed by Newfoundland and Labrador […]

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1 year ago
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Man arrested following disturbance in Corner Brook

The RNC made an arrest in connection with a disturbance in Corner Brook. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a disturbance in the area of Crestview Avenue. Responding officers determined an assault had occurred and a woman had sustained minor physical injuries. A 43-year-old male from Corner Brook was placed under arrest a […]

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1 year ago
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Newfoundland Regiment names broadcast team

The Newfoundland Regiment have announced their on-air team for the upcoming season, and the club committed to a local broadcasting legend and a rising voice in hockey. Seth Hyde, one of hockey’s rising stars in the press box has been named the Regiment’s play-by-play announcer, working alongside veteran Brian Rogers. Hyde, just 17-years-old, has been […]

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1 year ago
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Second annual Scilly Cove Quilt Fest takes place this weekend

The second annual Scilly Cove Quilt Fest takes place this weekend at Trinity Hall in Winterton. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a showcase of quilts on display at the hall and on Sunday, there will be a draw for one of the quilts. Some quilts are for display purposes and some will be […]

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1 year ago
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St. John’s hosting several events for Canada Day and Memorial Day

The City of St. John’s has released a list of events scheduled for July 1. There will be a Sunrise Event at 6:00 a.m. at Signal Hill National Historic Site featuring a free shuttle.  In the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be family fun and entertainment at King George V Park. […]

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1 year ago
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Pike to attend Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government meeting

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement Paul Pike will attend the Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government meeting today. The meeting takes place in Saint John, New Brunswick.  Ministers will gather to discuss common priorities impacting municipalities throughout the country including local infrastructure needs and challenges associated with housing and growth.

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1 year ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads and foggy conditions

Roads along the west coast and Labrador are wet this morning. There are areas of dense fog along the south coast and on the Avalon Peninsula resulting in reduced visbility. The MV Flanders is on a load and go schedule this morning this morning. The Beaumont Hamel will go out of service for an inspection. […]

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1 year ago
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Man charged after spitting on employee at St. John’s business

Tuesday afternoon, the RNC responded to a call of unknown trouble at a business in the centre city area of St. John’s. A 43-year-old man was arrested in the area for spitting in a staff member’s face. The suspect was charged with assault and breach of a release order and was held to appear in […]

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1 year ago
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Auditor General to deliver performance audit on health sector contracts

Today, Auditor General Denise Hanrahan will deliver a performance audit report on the first phase of the audit of health sector contracts to the House of Assembly. The report focuses on the initial phase of an audit of health sector contracts. The Auditor General will be available to the media beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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