3 years ago
Rattling Brook Bridge temporary closure and detour
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 93 (St. Catherine’s – Mitchell’s Brook) will be closed on Friday. The closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction of the new bridge. The road is scheduled to close at 7:00 a.m. Friday and will reopen to traffic at 5:00 […]
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3 years ago
Health Care Foundation holds AGM; reaches significant milestone
The Health Care Foundation held its annual general meeting in St. John’s today, highlighting achievements of the 2022-23 fiscal year. “Thanks to our incredible donors, supporters, and partners, we are delighted to announce that$3,335,843 was transferred during our last fiscal year to support local hospitals and healthcentres,” said Ken Bennett, Chair of the Health Care […]
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3 years ago
Vaccine program available to employers for 2023-24 influenza and COVID-19 season
The provincial government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza season that will interact with COVID-19 and other circulating viruses. To minimize the impact of […]
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3 years ago
New area code coming to Newfoundland and Labrador
Starting Feb. 17, the new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador and will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of the new 879 area code is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and is intended to meet the growing demand for […]
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