2 years ago
Paramedic dies saving young boy from local swimming hole
A local paramedic is being mourned today, following his sudden passing on June 22nd. The Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador posted on social media that Devin Paul George gave his life to save a young boy at one of the local swimming areas on June 22nd. Devin Paul George’s obituary reads: ‘It is with […]
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2 years ago
Essential personnel evacuated after Churchill Falls forest fire jumps river, N.L. Hydro brings in power from Quebec amid outage
The forest fire threatening Churchill Falls has jumped the river, increasing the risk to the town and the generating station, Premier Andrew Furey announced Tuesday. There had been about 100 essential workers still in Churchill Falls, but they have since been evacuated. Meanwhile, N.L. Hydro is bringing in power from Quebec after the fire caused […]
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2 years ago
New Insurance Protocols Give Accident Victims Faster Access to Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Insurance Act which will make it easier for people who have been injured in an automobile accident to get on the path to recovery, without having to pay for health care services out of pocket. New diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act will allow accident victims to get quicker and more affordable […]
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2 years ago
ArtsNL announces Creation Grant Program for Indigenous artists
ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all […]
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