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Jan. 21, 2019—Photo of Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home to go with future stories on senior care facilities. The group that represents non-profit nursing homes, which has grown to include some privately owned residences, hopes Stephen McNeil’s government will move quickly to hire more people and implement other recommendations in last week’s report from the expert panel on long-term care.
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What COVID-19 has taught us about long-term care

Building an equal future for women in Atlantic Canada

Richard Pellisier-Lush holds the National Indigenous Coaching Award he won in November.

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Twenty-six years ago, an Atlantic Canadian report indicated intimate partner violence laws weren't working. A Newfoundland woman who has suffered violence at the hands of her partner says she feels more at risk by going through the courts.

SPECIAL REPORT: Facets of family violence

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Shelburne pharmacist Colleen MacInnis delivers the COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at the prototype vaccination clinic in Shelburne. The three-day clinic for people 80 and over was held at the Shelburne Community Centre.

UPDATED: COVID-19 news and numbers

Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

Continuing coverage: Mass shooting in Nova Scotia

A new study shows deficit spending and growing government debt has become a trend for many provinces.

What's working for businesses in 2021?

Local

Registered nurses with Western Health, from right to left, Amanda Miller, Barbara Pittman, Trina Russell, Candice Payne, Katie Warren and Juanita Jacobs were among those who administered COVID 19 tests at a rapid testing site at the Valley Mall in Corner Brook from Feb. 18 to 22.
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Corner Brook area clinics fill up in response to community testing call

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If you asked people to describe the colour of St. John’s this past week, you’d probably hear a lot of responses using the word “grey.” But even in the gloom of the rain and fog, other hues can pop out, such as in this picture of two women walking along Duckworth Street in the east end of downtown. There’s the yellow of a fire hydrant, the aquamarine of the accompanying sign, the pinkish stripes of one umbrella, the mauve of gloves, the orange of a coat and wine red of pants, not to mention that hint of green in the grass, perhaps the promise of a fairer spring yet to come. — Joe Gibbons/The Telegram

POLL: On a grey, foggy week in St. John's

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Newfoundland and Labrador reports four new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, April 10

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A woman escaped serious injuries after the car she was driving overturned on Peacekeepers Way Friday night. Keith Gosse/The Telegram

Woman escapes serious injury following Peacekeepers Way rollover near Paradise Friday night

Published Apr 09, 2021 at 11:37 p.m.

Provincial

The CBN T’railway group is one of several groups that are working to rejuvenate the railbed system in Conception Bay North. Contributed photo

Conception Bay North trail work making most of old railway system

Updated Apr 07, 2021 at 10:47 a.m.

Thanks to donations, Chris Williams of Long Harbour was able to receive treatment on Thursday for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic condition that can damage the lungs. The treatment cost $4,062. Next week’s treatment is up in the air, he says.
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Newfoundland man with rare, life-threatening disorder now scrambling to pay for treatments; Liberals say caretaker government not to blame

Updated Mar 30, 2021 at 2:44 p.m.

Will seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador need a second COVID-19 vaccine dose earlier?

Updated Mar 30, 2021 at 2:45 p.m.

The Sheshatshiu RCMP are searching for Courage Pastitshi, who has been missing since March 19.

In brief: RCMP search for missing Sheshatshiu man

Updated Mar 22, 2021 at 12:41 p.m.

Canada

Karl Conlan, from Townsville, Australia, streaks a plate to test a patient’s sample for COVID-19 in the microbiology laboratory at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY

April 12: Nova Scotia reports seven new cases of COVID-19

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The Summerside Police Services building.

Summerside man faces child pornography-related charges

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An impaired driver in Summerside blew over three times the legal limit on April 11.

Summerside woman charged for driving while over three times the legal limit

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Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Trotter

Analysis: Canadian navy inquiry into bondage comments by senior officers shows military can’t be trusted to investigate itself: critics

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World

First dog Major to get extra training after White House biting incidents

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Africa must expand vaccine production, leaders say

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German Catholics chafe against Vatican's same-sex marriage ruling

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Philippines, U.S. launch military drills amid South China Sea tensions

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Karl Conlan, from Townsville, Australia, streaks a plate to test a patient’s sample for COVID-19 in the microbiology laboratory at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY

April 12: Nova Scotia reports seven new cases of COVID-19

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Conservative leader Erin O'Toole holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 6, 2020.

O'Toole to vote against Tory MP's bill on sex-selective abortion, but caucus has free vote

Debbie Dunham is excited to finally welcome patrons to Hole in the Wall, a new upscale dining establishment on Water Street in Windsor.

Hole in the Wall Italian restaurant opens in downtown Windsor

Musician Rhonda MacLellan, a friend of shooting victim Joanne Thomas and John Zahl, hosted a memorial in Portapique on Thursday for the couple in front of an old red door that stands on a property along Highway 2. The red door, located among a tall stand of lilacs, was a favourite sight for Joanne when the flowers were in full bloom.

THINKING OUT LOUD WITH SHELDON MacLEOD: Mental health, grief and Portapique one year later

The Canadiens' Jake Evans checks the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jason Spezza against the boards during game at the Bell Centre on Feb. 10. The Leafs won the game 4-2.

Canadiens Game Day: Habs face a big challenge against red-hot Maple Leafs

Two new members of the Maple Leafs, from left, David Rittich and Nick Foligno.

'IT'S GO TIME NOW': Addition of Foligno, Rittich excite Leafs

Chief medical officer of Nova Scotia Robert Strang. CONTRIBUTED

Cape Breton University to confer six honorary degrees

Dartmouth’s Matt Highmore appeared in 36 games for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. (CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS)

Dartmouth's Matt Highmore traded from Chicago Blackhawks to Vancouver Canucks

Registered nurses with Western Health, from right to left, Amanda Miller, Barbara Pittman, Trina Russell, Candice Payne, Katie Warren and Juanita Jacobs were among those who administered COVID 19 tests at a rapid testing site at the Valley Mall in Corner Brook from Feb. 18 to 22.
Photo Courtesy of Western Health

Corner Brook area clinics fill up in response to community testing call

Khem Birch in 2011 at the McDonald's All-American Game.

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The remains of a home at 200 Portapique Beach Road in Portapique, N.S., on May 7. According to property records, this was one of the properties owned by the gunman and was destroyed during his shooting rampage on April 18 and 19, 2020.

Nova Scotia gunman's brother-in-law headed to trial on ammunition charge