Month: February 2024

2 years ago

Reminder to Call 911 to Access Emergency Ambulance Services

NL Health Services reminds the public that, effective Feb. 19, citizens of communities served by the Town of Old Perlican Ambulance Service are directed to call 911 for an ambulance in a medical emergency. The local phone number at the Dr. A. A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre in Old Perlican will direct callers to hang […]

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2 years ago

NLMA shares letter of support for Alberta Medical Association following recent announcement

The province’s medical association (NLMA) has released a letter in support of the Alberta Medical Association’s calls to keep political interference out of medical decision-making. Earlier this month, the government of Alberta announced plans to restrict access to gender-affirming treatments for pediatric Transgender, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse youth. While Alberta maintains that the intention of […]

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2 years ago

RNC searching for wanted pair connected to criminal harassment

The RNC is searching for wanted persons, 64-year-old Victor Vengeruk and 58-year-old Karen Youden. The two are wanted in connection with charges of criminal harassment. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Vengeruk and Youden are asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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2 years ago

Police warn of dangerous synthetic opioid Nitazine after overdose death

St. Anthony RCMP is warning the public of a dangerous narcotic that was seized by police in late December 2023 following an overdose death in the community. As part of the sudden death investigation, police seized a small quantity of tablets and sent them to Health Canada’s Drug Analysis Service.  The results recently received confirmed […]

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2 years ago

Rogues cancel weekend games due to travel issues

The Newfoundland Rogues have announced the cancellation of all series three games that were set for today and Sunday. The cancellation is due to travel issues with the visiting team. All tickets for the upcoming games will be honoured for alternative games during the season. At this time the team is working to adjust the […]

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2 years ago

Four candidates announced for Ward 4 byelection

There will be four candidates running in the by-election for the vacant Ward 4 Council seat. The candidates are Tom Davis, Nicholas Hillier, Myles Russell, and Greg Smith. A by-election was required following the resignation of Ward 4 Councillor Ian Froude. The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system. Kits will begin to […]

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2 years ago

New area code being introduced today

The new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador today. The new 879 area code will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of this new area code is in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the region. Residents and businesses requesting a new phone number may […]

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2 years ago

Avalon Peninsula under winter storm warning for Sunday

A strengthening, fast-moving, area of low pressure is going to pass just east of, or over, the southeastern Avalon Peninsula Sunday morning, on its way into the North Atlantic. As the low passes, much of eastern Newfoundland will see snow from early Sunday morning into the afternoon. The heaviest snow will fall over the Avalon […]

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2 years ago

Car catches fire following collision on Outer Ring Road; one person sent to hospital

One person was taken to hospital following a collision on the Outer Ring Road on Friday evening. Emergency crews responded to the eastbound lanes of the highway, near Torbay Road, at about 7:00 p.m.. The driver of a car reportedly crashed into the back of a piece of heavy equipment that was also traveling east […]

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2 years ago

Birthdays and Anniversaries: February 16, 2024

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