RNC/RCMP sending safety tips over the holidays
The RNC and RCMP are asking the public to take safety measures over the holiday season – from locking your windows and doors, to asking someone to check on your property if you are away this Christmas – Police say it is about staying vigilant. Motorists are also reminded to proceed with caution, plan ahead, […]
Read moreLocal fundraiser aims to find solutions for growing homeless community in this province
A fundraiser is underway to acquire a temporary shelter for the growing homeless community. Housing advocates aim to raise $22,000 for a shipping container home from ‘NOW Housing’ in Ontario. ‘NOW Housing’ has successfully addressed tent encampments in Waterloo and Peterborough with fifty-unit modular housing communities, each unit featuring heating, air-conditioning, a bed, mini fridge, […]
Read moreResidents of West Coast town, Gallants still in the dark and no cellular service
Residents of west coast town, Gallants, has been without service, and power since Thursday evening – and are still waiting for it to be resolved. The outage, affecting over 200 people, is attributed to severe weather, with an expected restoration by 6pm tonight, according to Newfoundland Power’s website.
Read moreAAHP cautiously optimistic after recent conciliation talks with government
The Association of Allied Health Professionals are speaking in cautiously optimistic terms after recent conciliation talks with government toward a new contract. NTV’s David Salter has more on this report.
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