The Telegram: Local News

Air foodlift subsidy program commences for Labrador north coast

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:00 GMT

The basic Air Foodlift Subsidy program (AFS) has commenced for Labrador’s North Coast communities and Black Tickle.

Charges laid in connection with Blackhead Road fatal car accident

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT

The 22-year-old female driver of a vehicle that went off Blackhead Road in October resulting in the death of a 23-year-old passenger has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Crimestoppers names its volunteer of the year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT

Crimestoppers has named Cordell Hillier of the Lewisporte Crimestoppers Branch as its volunteer of the year.

Hunters reminded to obey snaring requirements

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Illegal snaring wire has been determined the cause of several recent pine marten deaths in the province, the provincial government announced today.

Jewelry store hit by afternoon robbery: Crime Store owner's son chases down first thief, while second gets away

Rosie Gillingham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

Shattered glass littered the floor of Timeco jewelry store Thursday minutes after it was targeted in a brazen afternoon robbery.

Man charged in jewelry store robbery to have bail hearing Monday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:00 GMT

One of the men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in downtown St. John’s Thursday afternoon will have a bail hearing Monday afternoon.

Marine Atlantic report hopefully will lead to action, not fee increases: Opposition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT

The federal auditor general’s special report on Marine Atlantic confirms many problems the people of the southwest coast have highlighted over the past number of years, says Kelvin Parsons, Liberal MHA for the District of Burgeo-Lapoile.

Mass immunization clinics open to general public

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

All individuals will be eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine, effective immediately, Health Minister Jerome Kennedy announced today.

More government action needed on Northern Peninsula: MHA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Many workers are falling through the cracks of government’s Community Enhancement Employment Program (CEEP), says Marshall Dean, MHA-elect for the Straits-White Bay North.

Navy destroyer slated for dismantling arrives in Nova Scotia port

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT

The first of two old Canadian navy destroyers slated for dismantling at a Nova Scotia shipyard has arrived in Pictou harbour.

NDP wants home heating rebate increased

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:00 GMT

Lorraine Michael wants a commitment from the Danny Williams government that low-income people will receive a home heating rebate again this year.

Personal bankruptcies jumped 43.3 per cent in September, compared to year earlier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:00 GMT

A federal regulator says bankruptcies in September jumped 43.3 per cent from the same month a year earlier.

Proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec leaves Atlantic premiers divided

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Atlantic Canada’s premiers emerged from a meeting today in Labrador divided over the proposed sale of New Brunswick’s public power utility company.

Public Service Commission website to be upgraded

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT

The Public Service Commission job competitions website will be upgraded Nov. 26 to better assist people searching and applying for public service job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

RCMP investigating cabin break-ins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:00 GMT

The Placentia/Whitbourne District of the RCMP is presently investigating a number of cabin break, enter and thefts that occurred in the Fair Haven area sometime between Sunday, Nov.

RCMP investigating suspicious Bell Island fire

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:00 GMT

RCMP are investigating a break and enter and subsequent fire at the Department of Transportation and Works depot on Bell Island early this morning.

Respiratory flu assessment clinic to close Saturday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

Eastern Health is advising the public that the Respiratory (Flu) Assessment Clinic on Ropewalk Lane in St.

Six deaths being reviewed to assess what role H1N1 played in those deaths

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:00 GMT

The provincial government said today six additional deaths are being reviewed by the Chief Medical Examiner to assess what role H1N1 may have played in these deaths.

Unions oppose plan to eliminate nurses from blood-donor screening

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:41:00 GMT

The Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union (NLNU) and other Canadian nurses unions are calling for a halt to plans to eliminate nurses from blood-donor screening.

Update: Proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec leaves Atlantic premiers divided

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT

Atlantic Canada’s premiers emerged from a meeting Friday in Labrador divided over the proposed sale of New Brunswick’s 89-year-old public power utility company to Hydro-Quebec.

Sister dismayed by treatment at Health Sciences: health

James McLeod — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

Linda Frampton is demanding answers after she and family members were left waiting in the Health Sciences Centre's emergency room, unable to get information about her sister being admitted to hospital.