Local News from Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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There's an urgent need for people with type O-negative blood to donate
Only 7 per cent of people in Canada have O-negative blood which is vital in emergency care when seconds count.
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RCMP Traffic Services west impounds three vehicles in one day at traffic stops on the Northern Peninsula
Police say the third driver, a 61 year old man, was stopped north of Eddie’s Cove for excessive speeding doing 144km in a 90km zone.
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Cases of measles are up in Canada by over 4,000 and some people may require a booster vaccine
Dr. Shawnda Slipp says there is an age group who might require a booster for measles those born before 1970 and after 1983.
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$50K available for people with disabilities to modify a vehicle for accessibility
Since 2020, a total of 80 individuals and their families have benefited from this funding.
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Corner Brook's Priscilla Boutcher and Maureen Mennie get Seniors of Distinction Awards
It recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors and older persons throughout the province.
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Festival season is in full swing and the RNC encourage people to watch out for each other
Cst James Cadigan says it’s important to keep this conversation going. He says substances can affect decision-making and lower awareness, which may increase the risk of harm.
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All Party Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction releases final report
This includes addressing the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, poverty, a focus on children, youth and families and Indigenous People and communities.
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York Harbour man facing charges after RNC find guns in a home
He’s been charged with careless use of a firearm, contravention of use, storage, handling and transport regulations, possession at an unauthorized location and possession of a prohibited (and restricted) firearm with ammunition.
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AG tables audit on the RNC finding failure to manage inventory and employee training
Denise Hanrahan says their inventory is valued at just shy of twenty million dollars and there were gaps in policies and procedures.
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Government announces 15 new childcare locations in the western region
They will be located in Baie Verte, Burgeo, Cape St. George, St. George’s, Stephenville, Lourdes, Mainland, Robinsons, Corner Brook, Pasadena, Pilley’s Island, Port Saunders, and Springdale.
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