Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Parts of Island
Parts of the island are in for a drenching. Environment Canada has a heavy rainfall warning out for the south coast and parts of the southwest, as well as…
Health Minister Open to Expanding Availability of Free Naloxone Kits
Health Minister Tom Osborne is open to expanding the availability of free naloxone kits for distribution to the public, and is continuing a dialogue with the Pharmacy Association. Osborne…
Whitbourne Mayor Highlights Need for Increased Seniors’ Health Care Supports in Rural NL
The Mayor of Whitbourne is looking for more detail on a new approach taken to health care for seniors. The health minister this week announced the creation of a…
Students Rally for Free Tuition, Accessible Post-Secondary Education During National Day of Action
The rain, drizzle, fog and wind failed to dampen the spirits of about 200 students and other supporters who rallied for free tuition and accessible post-secondary education for all today…
Carbon Tax Continues to Dominate Discussion in House of Commons, Council of Federation
The carbon tax continues to dominate debate in the House of Commons with the Liberals, including all six Liberal MPs from Newfoundland and Labrador, voting against a Conservative motion to…
CNA Holds Mock Plane Crash for Paramedicine Students
Paramedicine students in Stephenville put their skills to the test, responding to a mock plane crash. Students in CNA’s Primary Care Paramedicine Program at the Bay St. George Campus…
38-Year-Old Moncton Man Dead Following Workplace Incident at Labrador Mine
A 38-year-old man from Moncton, New Brunswick is dead following a workplace incident at Tata Steel’s mining site in Labrador West. The RNC was notified by the company yesterday…
Kids Eat Smart Raises Nearly $400,000 Dollars Through Radiothon on VOCM
Children in schools across the province will have an opportunity to enjoy a nutritious breakfast thanks to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation who raised more than $379,500 dollars as…
Province Announces New Child Poverty Measures
The provincial government has announced a number of new and expanded measures to help address child poverty in the province. Premier Andrew Furey says addressing child poverty is the first…
Repeat Offender Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop
(Justin Jennings, file photo.) A repeat offender is back before the courts on charges of trafficking in drugs, including fentanyl. The RNC say 38-year-old Justin Jennings was arrested yesterday…