News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador (Page 16)

NL A possible return to low-level flying at Goose Bay remains up in the air, as consultations continue with Indigenous groups. DND says it’s ‘open to future requests,’ as Quebec Innu ‘formally and unanimously’ reject resumption This is one of the final German jets to come to Goose Bay forContinue Reading

NL About 60 nurses rallied at Confederation Building in St. John’s on Tuesday, demanding the auditor general investigate the provincial government’s spending on private nursing agencies. Health minister says the health authority has assured him proper protocol was followed for contracts Arlette Lazarenko · CBC News · Posted: Feb 27,Continue Reading

NL Health Minister Tom Osborne says there are full-time jobs for every nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador but the jobs may not be in the specific units or locations students want. Tom Osborne says there’s a full-time job for every nurse in the provinceJessica Singer · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

NL·Video Often when tourists come to St. John’s, travelling the hilly and winding, road to Cape Spear is a must-see for its Atlantic ocean views, restored lighthouse and the first sunrise every day in Canada. B.C.-based professional snowboarder spots a slide during a recent visit to Newfoundland Jeremy Eaton · CBCContinue Reading

NL Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the provincial government is going to investigate multimillion-dollar contracts with private nursing agencies, contracts that “may be problematic.” ‘Sometimes things go off the rails for whatever reason,’ says premier Jessica Singer · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2024 4:21 PM ESTContinue Reading

NL The RCMP is asking the Newfoundland and Labrador government for additional help to bolster its law enforcement efforts in Conception Bay North following a surge last year in crime and mental health-related calls. Justice minister slams door on increased funding, saying the RCMP needs to address vacancy rates Terry RobertsContinue Reading

NL Bob Buckingham says Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer should call for an inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Her Majesty’s Penitentiary inmate Seamus Flynn. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner holds the power to recommend an inquiry but never has Ariana Kelland · CBC News ·Continue Reading

NL Hot on the heels of the Valentine’s Day storm, the Avalon Peninsula is snowed in again. The Sunday morning storm led to a number of closures and delayed openings. Hot on the heels of the Valentine’s Day storm, the Avalon is snowed in againCBC News · Posted: Feb 18,Continue Reading

NL Whether wandering around the Avalon Mall or walking along the harbourside during cruise ship season, Matthew and Jay Howlett regularly draw curious glances from passersby. Proudly perched on either one’s shoulder is a pigeon wearing pants, and chances are his name is Mr. Earl Grey. Pet pigeons may beContinue Reading