Contracts awarded for advisors on ambulance integration
As part of establishing an integrated ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Department of Health and Community Services has awarded three consulting contracts totaling approximately $581,500. The province allocated $9 million to begin the consolidation of 60 separate road ambulance services into a single, integrated service with a centralized approach. This aligns with the […]
Read moreArrest warrant issued for Wayne Mistenapeo
An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Wayne Mistenapeo of Natuashish in relation to multiple charges, including uttering threats, mischief, and failing to comply with conditions of a release order. Anyone with information on his current location is asked to contact Natuashish RCMP at 709-478-8900 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477.
Read moreLoss of Labrador health authority impacting Northern communities
MHA Lela Evans is calling on government and the provincial health authority to address retention and recruitment of staff in the region and stop “the erosion of health care services in her district.” The provincial health authority recently reduced services at the Nain Health Clinic to emergency-only for several days but, according to Evans, failed […]
Read moreMan arrested following assault in St. John’s
On Wednesday evening the RNC responded to a report of an assault in progress at a residence on Canada Drive in St. John’s. A 35 year old man was arrested and charged assault, uttering threats and procession of a weapon dangerous to the public. The accused was held in custody and will appear in court […]
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