2 years ago
Rise and Shine Nursery open today following major fire; owners thank firefighters for their hard work
The owners of Rise and Shine Nursery are thanking regional fire crews and its customer support base after a a major fire in Goulds Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage to one of the area’s most prominent businesses.The popular garden centre went up in flames shortly after 1 p.m. Fire could be seen shooting into the […]
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2 years ago
Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee has announced three new inductees into the Regatta Hall of Fame: Timothy Gibbons, in the category of Rower/ Crew; the 1958 Police Crew, in the category of Rower/ Crew; and Campbell Feehan, in the category of Rower/Crew. “This year we have added three worthy inductees to the Regatta Hall […]
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2 years ago
Province releases shelter standards, Minister Fred Hutton addressing media this morning
The provincial government today released Standards for Serving People Experiencing Homelessness in Shelters Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Developed by OrgCode Consulting following extensive and in-depth consultations with individuals, organizations and community partners, these standards will apply to all emergency shelters that receive Provincial Government funding. The standards emphasize three key aspects for providing shelter: The […]
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2 years ago
AAHP questioning government’s commitment to health care
The Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP), which represents more than 800 healthcare professionals in the province, says it is extremely disappointed in the province’s decision to choose an interim Minister of Health. “The fact that the government did not see the importance of having a Minister ready to take on the healthcare portfolio in […]
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