Government today announced the details of the Seniors’ Health and Well-Being Plan that will guide the delivery of the supports and services necessary for seniors to maintain health, well-being, dignity, and independence to age well. The plan focuses on improving seniors’ well-being and supporting healthy aging, establishing Centres of Excellence in Aging, and strengthening integration and service […]
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The Bank of Canada has decreased its policy interest rate for the second consecutive time. The 25 basis points reduction brings the overnight rate to 4.5 per cent, returning to levels not seen since June 2023. Last month’s cut from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent was the first in more than four years. […]
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It’s a story that has captivated the province. A rescue from the cruel Atlantic, which has taken the lives of too many Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen. Their story has been told. The Lucky Seven, as they’re known, were rescued after spending more than 50 hours floating in a life raft. That’s after their fishing vessel, […]
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Two people are deceased and another is injured following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday on Route 320 near Hare Bay. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., police received the report of the crash which left a truck in the middle of the roadway in flames. Police, fire and paramedics attended the crash. Two occupants, a 62-year-old man and a 62-year-old […]
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Over a four-day span, between July 19-22, six motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences by RCMP NL. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on July 19, New-Wes-Valley RCMP responded to a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred on Country Road in Indian Bay. A passenger of the ATV received serious injuries and was transported to […]
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The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is advising citizens that due to the high fire hazard rating for the region, a fire ban is currently in effect for St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise. The fire ban will remain in effect for a minimum of seven days, with an update to be provided in the […]
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Rose Blanche Lighthouse is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its restoration on Sunday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. The lighthouse was built in 1871 and operated until the 1940s, at which point falling into disrepair. In 1999 it was restored and functions as a navigational landmark light. Standing as a proud sentinel of our shores, […]
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Ready, set, snap! The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is calling on people across Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country to get outside from Aug. 1-5 to document the nature around them, in the name of science. The non-profit’s fourth annual Big Backyard BioBlitz aims to create a snapshot of nature in Canada, by encouraging […]
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Theresa Walsh has been named the capital city’s new city clerk. She replaces Karen Chafe, who has been City Clerk since 2021 and is retiring after 35 years of service. The City Clerk is part of the senior management team, providing legislative and administrative support to Council, coordinating and implementing corporate policies and processes, and serving as […]
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Minister of Health and Community Services John Hogan will host a Health Care Action Update today to discuss the Seniors’ Health and Well-Being Plan announced in the budget. Hogan will be joined by Minister Paul Pike, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation Pat Parfrey, and the CEO of SeniorsNL Kimberly Leonard. The update will take place […]
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