Fire ban lifted on the island but still in effect in Labrador

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• Weekend car accident in Corner Brook leads to search of the woods for a possible occupant

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• Premier Tony Wakeham focused on healthcare funding and Canada's defense strategy at last week's Premiers meetings

  Wakeham said 80 percent of the cost of healthcare delivery across the country is about people and retention and recruitment. 

• St. Anthony RCMP seizes a vehicle from unlicensed, uninsured driver for second time this week

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• Gov of NL, extended coverage for patients with cleft lip and/or palate

  Department of Health and Community Services said several changes have been introduced to reduce the financial burden on families.