Month: February 2024

2 years ago

RNC Search for Wanted Person on Northeast Avalon

The RNC is requesting the assistance of the public in locating wanted person, James Greenham. The 33-year-old is wanted in connection with assault, uttering threats, and extortion and is believed to be on the Northeast Avalon. Greenham is described as 6’1 tall, 260 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The RNC is asking anyone […]

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2 years ago

Funding announced aimed at protecting infrastructure from extreme weather events

On Tuesday funding totalling $4.3 million dollars from federal, provincial and municipal governments was announced, aimed at disaster mitigation efforts such as shoreline protection and erosion controls. The funding will support 10 projects across eight communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, aimed to protect homes, roadways, municipal parks, and water and wastewater infrastructure from shoreline erosion […]

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2 years ago

Geraldine Rubia Centre ; Winter craft fair fundraiser

Help support adults with special needs in your area by attending The Winter Craft Fair in support of The Geraldine Rubia Centre.The GRC is a place where local adults with special needs can socialize and do fun activities such as bingo, karaoke crafts and more. The centre is run entirely by volunteers and donations. On […]

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2 years ago

Family Care Team East Relocating Within St. John’s

NL Health Services is advising the public that Family Care Team East, currently located at 50 Mundy Pond Road, will be relocated to a new, permanent location at 39 Major’s Path effective Monday, Feb. 26. Patients of the team have been notified of the relocation and will be reminded when confirming appointments. Current patients of […]

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2 years ago

City of St. John’s Releases 2023 Economic Review

The City of St. John’s has released the 2023 Economic Review, its annual report on economic indicators for the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). “Our economy showed signs of improvement in many indicators last year,” said Mayor Danny Breen, Council Lead for Economic Development. “The population grew, retail sales increased, unemployment is down, household […]

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2 years ago

Request for Qualifications Process Closes for Replacement of Her Majesty’s Penitentiary

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for replacement of Her Majesty’s Penitentiary officially closed on Friday, Feb. 16, and one submission was received from New Avalon Corrections Partners. The RFQ represents the first stage in a two-stage procurement process for the facility, allowing for identification of bid teams, not a proposal. It also included a […]

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2 years ago

Calls for Auditor General to review N.L. travel nursing contracts

The Registered Nurses’ Union, and the Official Opposition are calling on the Auditor General to review travel nursing contracts with the province, following a Globe and Mail investigative story. The report found that Newfoundland and Labrador spent $35.6 million dollars on travel nurses from April to August last year, up from an average of $1 […]

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2 years ago

RNC warning of icy and snow-covered roads in Metro area

The RNC is reminding motorists in the St. John’s Metro area that some roads are icy and snow-covered due to drifting snow. There has been an increase in reported collisions in the area this morning. Motorists are asked to exercise caution while driving.

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2 years ago

Growlers fall to Reading Royals

The Newfoundland Growlers came up short in another game against the Reading Royals on Monday afternoon at Santander Arena. The Royals took the game 2 to 1. Less than five minutes into the game Tate Singleton scored. A mere 38 seconds later Jake Bricknell scored for the Royals. In the third period, Ryan Cox scored […]

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2 years ago

Paradise Councillor Passes Away

Paradise Councillor Elizabeth Laurie has passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 44. A lifelong volunteer, Laurie was one of the youngest to be elected to Paradise Council. She was an advocate for equality, inclusion, and women in politics, she supported initiatives such as Equal Voice, and the Women’s Caucus of Municipalities NL, […]

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