3 years ago
NL Health Services provides update on masking guidelines
NL Health Services is advising the public of updated masking recommendations for health-care facilities for the 2023-24 fall/winter respiratory season, effective Thursday, Nov. 23. NL Health Services will continue to monitor epidemiology, hospitalizations and outbreaks and masking guidelines will be re-evaluated March 31, 2024. The public is also reminded that self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains […]
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3 years ago
Police investigates report of shots fired in cabin area; man arrested and charged
Police responded to a report of shots fired in Gull Island, a cabin area outside of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on Monday, that resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old, Jens Piercy. He is charged with a number of serious firearms offences. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, police received a report indicating Piercy was using a […]
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3 years ago
Two Corner Brook residents arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking
Two individuals, 52-year-old Shannon Wyatt and 34-year-old Marlee White, both of Corner Brook, were arrested by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West on Nov. 17. As part of an ongoing investigation, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Corner Brook on Friday. The two occupants were arrested. Officers located and seized […]
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3 years ago
PCs call for nominations in district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island
The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador have announced that nominations for candidates will open today for the upcoming by-election in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island district. The seat will become vacant on Friday, Dec. 29, when David Brazil retires as MHA following a 14-year span in the provincial legislature as a member of […]
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