11 months ago
Dinn calls for job guarantee for nursing grads
Provincial NDP leader Jim Dinn is calling for a permanent, full-time job guarantee for new nursing graduates following revelations last week from the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL) that the majority of new grads are only being offered temporary positions. “It’s absurd. We could hire three nurses for the price the Liberals are […]
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11 months ago
Province provides latest update on Kingston, Paddy’s Pond and Martin Lake wildfires
Cooler temperatures along with continued rain, drizzle and fog will provide a good firefighting day for all three wildfires. According to the province, this morning’s conditions have created a low ceiling on the Kingston fire and will delay air tanker and heavy helicopter support until fog dissipates and ceiling conditions improve. Kingston The Kingston wildfire received […]
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11 months ago
Services impacted by wildfires resume at Carbonear General Hospital
Outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that were impacted by the ongoing wildfires resumed regular operations today. Pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear, including at the reception centre at Carbonear Academy and at the Carbonear Community Health Services building. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed.
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11 months ago
Paddy’s Pond wildfire now classified as being held
The Paddy’s Pond wildfire is now classified as being held. Work done by ground crews yesterday along the transmission line is what completed the containment. Now that this wildfire is being held, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department has contributed one engine and a crew of four firefighters to the wildfire in Conception Bay North. […]
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