2 years ago
Assistance Ukraine offering supports in Newfoundland and Labrador
Assistance Ukraine is an organization created by Ukrainians and Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Maria Kavatsiuk has the Inside Story.
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2 years ago
N.L. Health Services lifting masking requirements April 1 for people who pass self-screening
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is lifting masking requirements at its health facilities April 1 for people who meet self-screening requirements. Self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness
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2 years ago
Vigil being held this evening for murdered woman
A vigil is being held this evening in St. John’s to remember the woman who was murdered in Outer Cove earlier this month. “Nariman’s Vigil” is scheduled to being 5 p.m. on the steps of Supreme Court on Duckworth Street. The event is being organized by the local chapter of the Canadian Council of Muslim […]
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2 years ago
Atlantic Premiers write Prime Minister regarding priorities in Atlantic Canada
The Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to share the priorities of Atlantic Canadians and request the federal government’s intended actions regarding these priorities. The letter focuses on the ongoing housing crisis, lack of details on federal infrastructure and labour market funding, as well as the proposed international student cap and national pharmacare program. The Council of Atlantic Premiers urged the […]
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2 years ago
Temporary closure of emergency services at Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public that emergency services at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton will be temporarily closed until 4:00 p.m. today, March 28, due to human resource challenges. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious […]
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2 years ago
Last call for postponed International Women’s Day Luncheon
The Persistence Theatre Company is back with the International Women’s Day Luncheon, after having to postpone the original date due to inclement weather. The International Women’s Day Luncheon will take place next Friday, April 5, at the Sheraton Hotel. Deputy Mayor of Mount Pearl, Nicole Kieley will be a guest speaker. Tickets are selling out […]
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2 years ago
MUN students union hosting town hall about Budget 2024: demanding answers
Following the provincial budget, MUNSU is holding a town hall to call on government for cuts to the tuition offset grant. In a statement, MUNSU wrote: Town Hall 2024 Press Release MUNSU has invited political and administrative leaders to a student town hall taking place on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 7pm at the Breezeway […]
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2 years ago
Applications Open for Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program to Support Land and Infrastructure Development
To support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors, applications are now open for the 2024-25 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2024. Proposed projects must enhance food self-sufficiency, increase agricultural growth and secondary processing, and generate employment. Eligible applicants must have reported a minimum […]
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2 years ago
New Report Highlights Childcare Workforce in Crisis
Early Childhood Educators in Newfoundland and Labrador have reached a breaking point according to survey results compiled by local childcare advocates. According to a recent survey, 62 percent of ECEs will have to leave the profession in order to secure benefits and 42 percent will consider leaving the field because of low wages. The report, […]
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2 years ago
NL Health Services to implement new Provincial Health Information System
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is embarking on the implementation of a new transformational health information system for the province, marking the beginning of the largest digital health system to be undertaken to date in Newfoundland and Labrador. This new project will introduce modernized software that will replace various applications and systems used in acute and long-term […]
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