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NLHS explores idea of weapon detection systems in health-care facilities
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services says it's exploring the idea of implementing weapon detection systems at health-care facilities across the province, in an effort to shore up safety for patients and staff.
Woman who impersonated nurses pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft
Lisa Driscoll, who worked at various long-term care homes in Newfoundland without proper credentials, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and identity theft.
Residents of C.B.N. say wildfires show need for improved rural cell coverage
Residents in the Newfoundland and Labrador town of Small Point–Adam's Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove say the recent wildfire emergency should serve as the latest warning that cellular service in rural parts of the province needs to be greatly improved.
Evacuation order, state of emergency ends in C.B.N. communities
A wildfire that forced residents of a rural Newfoundland community to flee their homes was pushed back on Thursday, and is now under control. The province says people are now free to return to their properties.
Fleeing C.B.N. fire was like 'the gates of hell opened,' Adam's Cove resident says
Richard Hayward was one of many residents in the town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam's Cove running from an out of control wildfire.
Adam's Cove fire contained, state of emergency continues in C.B.N.
A wildfire that forced residents of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove in Conception Bay North to flee their community has now been deemed as contained, but a state of emergency continues.
Uber's expansion across N.L. could address rural transportation gaps, says business leader
It took years of lobbying before Uber planted itself in St. John's, and now the company is expanding across the rest of Newfoundland and Labrador.
'As bad as it gets': C.B.N. fire destroyed buildings and homes, residents say
Residents in the community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove have been forced to flee from a raging wildfire that has destroyed buildings and homes.
Beloved Newfoundland musician Mark Hiscock has died
Mark Hiscock, a lifelong musician based out of St. John's, has died. He was 53 years old.
Bell pulls out of deal to bring high-speed Internet to northern Labrador
Bell Canada has pulled out of an agreement that would have brought high-speed Internet and cell service to the north coast of Labrador, citing ballooning costs and challenging geography.