Commercial fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for stricter monitoring of the recreational cod fishery in the province and assert that unaccounted for removals in the recreational fishery could threaten the conservation integrity of the stock. “To be very clear, our Union is not in the business of stopping folks from putting food […]
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Markus Hicks — the teacher and volleyball coach charged with sexual offences against young males — was back in provincial court in St. John’s today. Crown prosecutor Mark Janes and co-defence counsel Ellen O’Gorman told Judge Pamela Goulding they finally have all the disclosure in the case and will soon be ready to move things […]
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RCMP NL is seeking to arrest 48-year-old Matthew Francis O’Quinn, who may possibly be in the Bay St. George area. O’Quinn has violated conditions of a long-term supervision order in relation to convictions for multiple violent offences and is currently at large. Police ask that anyone who sees O’Quinn or has information on his location to […]
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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) have announced that they have reached a tentative agreement. AAHP represents over 750 vital health care professionals working in all areas of the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador. The union will be presenting this tentative collective agreement to membership […]
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NAPE is hosting a Road Ambulance Integration Provincial Roundtable at the Quality Hotel & Suites in Gander this week. The Roundtable began yesterday and wraps up today. Over 70 NAPE EMS (paramedics, EMRs, and dispatch) workers from the public, private and community sectors are in attendance. NAPE unites and represents over 450 EMS workers across the […]
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The SPCA in St. John’s was recently approved by council to build a new facility on East White Hills Rd. The organization has been fundraising for the new facility through their ‘Way Home Campaign‘ which will allow more space for more animals. The SPCA’s website says they have so far raised over $3.6 million – […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers beat the Greenville Swamp Rabbits by a score of 3 to 2 in overtime on Thursday night at Mary Brown’s Centre. Tate Singleton had an assist and scored the overtime winning goal. Jonny Tychonik scored in the third period. Both teams face off again tonight at 7:00 p.m.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has advised the public of temporary changes to the availability of emergency services at Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in New-Wes-Valley due to human resource challenges. On-site emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician from Friday, February 9 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 16 at […]
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NL Hydro is warning the public about a new scam. Some NL Hydro customers have reported receiving calls that seem to be from Hydro, demanding credit card info. These calls are not from Hydro and the company would never ask for credit card info over the phone. Anyone who suspects a scam call should hang […]
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Beginning today at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. there will be a virtual ER at the A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans. The temporary changes are due to human resource challenges. The ER will continue to be open but will be supported through a Virtual ER physician. Residents can proceed […]
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