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Newfoundland and Labrador launches effort to 'transform' its police services

Newfoundland and Labrador launches effort to 'transform' its police services

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government launched an effort Monday to review policing services in the province, after concerted cries from community groups to reform the profession and the systems that hold officers accountable.
Some nurse practitioners in Canada not being paid for administering MAID

Some nurse practitioners in Canada not being paid for administering MAID

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — For the past year, Ellen Gretsinger, a nurse practitioner in Ontario's Niagara region, has been providing patients with medically assisted deaths — and not getting paid for it.
Nearly one-third of Newfoundland and Labrador seniors can't afford basic necessities

Nearly one-third of Newfoundland and Labrador seniors can't afford basic necessities

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Nearly a third of seniors in Canada's easternmost province can't afford basic necessities, including food, rent and medical supplies, a report by Newfoundland and Labrador's seniors' advocate has found.
Honour of lifetime: Work underway for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in St. John's

Honour of lifetime: Work underway for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Mark Brace is mining the earth in Newfoundland and Labrador for a timeless piece of granite that will become part of the final resting place for a "soldier known but to God.
Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — A contractor working for the federal Fisheries Department in Newfoundland and Labrador is accused of accepting bribes of seafood.
In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

In Newfoundland, a handful of practitioners are taking on skyrocketing MAID requests

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Newfoundland and Labrador to launch basic income program for residents aged 60-64

Newfoundland and Labrador to launch basic income program for residents aged 60-64

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is launching a basic income program for residents aged 60 to 64, part of a poverty reduction plan announced Wednesday that some advocates say could make a real difference.
Newfoundland oil platform employer loses fight to fire employee for using CBD oil

Newfoundland oil platform employer loses fight to fire employee for using CBD oil

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The group representing companies operating on the Hibernia oil platform off the coast of Newfoundland has lost its court battle to fire an employee for using oil made from cannabidiol, a compound found in marijuana.
B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premiers of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to share information on developing the hydrogen energy sector in both provinces in a bid to become more efficient.
At-risk Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now get details on partner's history

At-risk Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now get details on partner's history

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador has become the third Canadian province to enact a law allowing those at risk of domestic violence to get information from police about their partner's history, officials announced Thursday.
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