Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has recruited local nursing talent following extensive ongoing recruitment efforts. This year, a record-high 93 per cent of the total 2024 graduates from local nursing schools have joined NL Health Services. NL Health Services has also extended conditional job offers to students while still completing their academic program to provide […]
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The federal government has announced the historic return of the commercial Northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. This morning, federal fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier confirmed the end of the Northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. This historic decision re-establishes a commercial Northern cod fishery in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL […]
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Due to power and telephone outages currently being experienced in Labrador West, access to 911, 811 and telephone lines at Labrador West Health Centre may be impacted. NL Health Services is advising the public that should you be unable to reach 911 in an emergency after trying to call from both your cell phone and […]
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The newest member of the House of Assembly will be sworn in today. Member-elect for the District of Baie Verte Lin Paddock will be sworn in today in a ceremony in the House of Assembly Chamber. The by-election was held on May 27 following the resignation of Liberal MHA Brian Warr.
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Roads across most of Newfoundland are wet with areas of fog on the Avalon, south coast, west coast, and on the Great Northern Peninsula causing reduced visibility. In Labrador, Route 500 is closed between Twin Falls and Churchill Falls. In eastern and southeastern Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. The MV Marine […]
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Tuesday afternoon RNC patrol service responded to a residence in downtown St. John’s, to a report of an assault in progress. Police located the complainant who had injuries to his head and face. Officers arrested and charged a 31-year-old male with assault. The accused was held to appear in court.
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Inflation went up slightly in May. The rate went from 2.7 per cent to 2.9 per cent. Statistics Canada said the increase was due to higher prices for services. Faster price growth for services was led by cellular services, travel tours, rent and air transportation. Prices for food purchased from stores increased by 1.5 per […]
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