1 year ago
Newfoundland and Labrador seafood takes flight; new air cargo strategy opens doors to Europe and beyond
Thousands of pounds of premium, live Newfoundland and Labrador lobster took off from Gander International Airport this week aboard a FarCargo Boeing 757-233, destined for Madrid, Spain. The flight marks a major milestone in a bold new strategy to diversify seafood markets amid global trade headwinds. Live, cold-water lobster were carefully prepped and packed by […]
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1 year ago
Rollover crash in downtown St. John’s sends driver to hospital
The driver of a vehicle that rolled onto its side following a crash in downtown St. John’s late Friday morning was taken to hospital. Emergency crews were called to a portion of Water Street just before the lunch hour. The driver of an SUV traveling westbound between Job Street and Patrick Street is reported to […]
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1 year ago
Evacuation order lifted for Badger
The provincial government has lifted the evacuation order for Badger effective immediately. All residents are allowed to return to their properties. Residents are advised that there is still an active wildfire and there may be fire crews on scene working any hot spot areas. They can also expect to continue to see some smoke and […]
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1 year ago
ACNL Launching campaign to address rise of syphilis in the province
On June 24, the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACNL) is launching Know More, Test More, a provincial syphilis awareness campaign aimed at educating the public on syphilis and congenital syphilis and increasing testing for the infection. The campaign, made possible by funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, uses playful imagery and […]
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