The Telegram: Local News

Vaccinations 20 per cent done: 100,000 people inoculated in province so far

Alisha Morrissey and James McLeod — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

With 20 per cent of the province's population now vaccinated against H1N1 flu, the disease continued its sweep through the rest of the population.

Briefing notes confidential, premier says

Rob Antle — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Members of the public should "absolutely not" be allowed to see briefing notes prepared for him or his ministers, according to Premier Danny Williams.

Private ambulance services shut down: Health Only emergency calls will be answered until deal emerges

Ashley Fitzpatrick and James McLeod — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

At 4 p.m. Friday, private ambulance services in communities across the province shut down, leaving only the minimum of emergency services still running.