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Masking is mandatory at N.L. health facilities, after uptick in respiratory illnesses and outbreaks Original
Cautious support in N.L. for abolition of the Indian Act
Nfld. & Labrador·New Some Indigenous people in Newfoundland and Labrador are cautiously supporting the Manitoba premier's call for the abolition of the Indian Act. They agree the legislation adopted in 1876 should be scrapped, but they want assurances that whatever replaces it will be better.
N.L.'s new health minister says negotiating a federal pharmacare deal is a top 'priority'
Nfld. & Labrador·New Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister says reaching a pharmacare deal with the federal government is one of his highest priorities. That comes despite the federal health minister's past statement that deals with other provinces will expire.
Consent, not conflict: what Carney’s infrastructure push needs to succeed
Prime Minister Mark Carney has staked his agenda on building things fast—pipelines, mines, ports, transmission lines, the “nation-building” projects he argues Canada needs to compete in a more dangerous world. But as Ottawa fast-tracks major projects, the legal ground ... To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider. Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription. Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper. Cancel anytime.
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for thefts, break-ins in Conception Bay North
Nfld. & Labrador·New A Western Bay man convicted for in a string of break-and-enters in small towns along the north shore of Newfoundland’s Conception Bay has been given a three-year prison sentence.
Arthritis crisis: Research shows the individual and societal costs of the disease are staggering Original
Nfld. & Labrador·New More than 100,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador have arthritis and according to a report commissioned by the Arthritis Society Canada, it costs the province’s health-care system and workforce half a billion dollars annually.
$1.9M donation adds up to help for MUN students struggling with math
Nfld. & Labrador·New Memorial University says students can count on getting more help with math this year through a $1.9 million donation from the Hibernia Project which promises to give first-year students. Students will have access to supports like small group tutorials, review sessions Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Sep 02, 2026 9:39 AM EDT | Last Updated: 39 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
PC and NDP support call for measures to protect students from substance abuse
Nfld. & Labrador·New Politicians in Newfoundland and Labrador are reacting to a call for measures to protect children and teens from substance abuse. The recommendations come from a recent report from a provincial child death review committee. It's looking for changes at the province's schools.
How Cape Race, N.L., helped North America get its news — by fishing it out of the sea
Nfld. & Labrador·New Before there was internet, television and radio, Cape Race, N.L., was at the centre of how North America got its news. Theresa O'Leary's book Race to the Cape tells us how, and why it started here.
$500M ambulance contract lacks oversight, no performance targets, says N.L. health minister
Nfld. & Labrador·New Newfoundland and Labrador's health authority has not set up an oversight office for the half-a-billion dollar deal to provide ambulance services, and no performance-related targets have been set to ensure Medavie is fulfilling its contract.
In face of skyrocketing food prices, advocates calling on N.L. government to take action
Nfld. & Labrador·New Newfoundland and Labrador food banks say the high cost of groceries is bringing more people through their doors to help put food on the table. Bridges to Hope’s food bank had its busiest month on record in May Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Retired major calls on Ottawa to keep promise and bring Afghan man to safety in N.L.
Mr. Frank doesn't hesitate when asked what will happen if he is sent back to Afghanistan. "I'll die. Maybe they will kill me. That's it," he told CBC News over the phone from the U.S. Mr. Frank worked at NATO's Kandahar Airfield for more than a decade. The Taliban government that took control of Afghanistan in 2021 believes he's a traitor who should be punished.
Vibe coding works best when we treat it like a 3D printer – you read that right
A robot in front of a digital screen, touching some of the symbols with its outstretched finger. Every major technology shift follows a familiar pattern. A new capability emerges, early results look impressive, enthusiasm grows, and the pressure for adoption intensifies. It’s typically not until months later that organizations begin to reassess and separate the hype (and risks) from the opportunity. We’re at this inflection point right now with vibe coding.
N.L. doctors fear app lets patients see 'catastrophic' medical results without support
Nfld. & Labrador·New Physicians are calling for a change to prevent patients from receiving tragic medical news alone, without compassionate support from a health-care provider. App that provides patients with quick access to medical tests and imaging results is optional, says NLHS Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: May 22, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 12 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Advocates fighting to save national pharmacare program Ottawa says will expire
Nfld. & Labrador·New The Council of Canadians says it won't allow the Liberal government’s promise to build a national pharmacare program die a slow, quiet death. Federal health minister says pharmacare deals with three provinces, one territory, will end naturally Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: May 11, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
I lost my job to AI. Here’s why mass layoffs won’t transform your company
In 2022, I was hired to build AI operations at a health-tech startup. At the time, we were pioneering the use of AI in healthcare, which required significant human oversight until one day, it didn’t. GPT-4 launched and within a short period of time, I realized my role no longer made sense. My employer came to the same conclusion. There was no plan to retrain me or redeploy my skills into a new version of the work. My job simply disappeared. I say this not as a cautionary tale, but as context.
I lost my job to AI. Here’s why mass layoffs won’t transform your company
4 hours ago Nobody before or since has made consoles like Sega did in the 1990s. The company was constantly trying new things, many of which involved attaching clunky accessories like the Sega CD or 32X onto a Genesis console. Between 1983 and 2001, it released a whopping 15 different pieces of hardware. Sega …
Physicians want N.L. to hit pause on a mandatory, province-wide electronic health information system
Nfld. & Labrador·New Doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador says quick implementation of a province-wide electronic health information system threatens to harm patients and push some physicians to retire or leave the province.
N.L. working to end fees for patients seeing nurse practitioners
Nfld. & Labrador·New Newfoundland and Labrador is taking steps to meet Ottawa's demand that medically necessary services provided by nurse practitioners are covered by provincial health plans. Health minister says N.L. pilot project to pay nurse practitioners will be made permanent Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Mar 16, 2026 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Indigenous-led primary care clinic will save N.L.'s health system millions, says First Light
Nfld. & Labrador·New First Light is proposing a solution for urban Indigenous people who don't have access to primary care that it says will save Newfoundland and Labrador's health system millions of dollars annually. The Indigenous group is planning to open a health clinic at its facility on Quidi Vidi Road in St. John's. It's calling on the provincial government to fund it with $1 million dollars annually.
Your AI’s Personality Is Losing You Customers
CIOs are under insane pressure to integrate AI and hit aggressive targets for ROI. One of the best ways to show immediate results is to swap out your customer service department with an AI chatbot. But there’s a major issue with this approach, and it goes deeper than helpdesk efficiency – customers are being turned away by the personality of companies’ public-facing AI. Research shows 70% of CMOs have already expressed concerns about AI’s impact on brand voice.
Why Incentives Are the Key to Successful AI Adoption
As employees struggle to integrate AI into their work, many managers are asking “Where do I even begin with AI integration?” The answer isn’t in chasing the latest LLM or proving AI competency to clients; AI transformation starts with motivating people first. Think about this moment as similar to computer adoption in the ‘90s: companies that were the first in their fields to effectively integrate this technology left their competitors in the dust.
Making AI Your Brand’s Best Ambassador - Innovation & Tech Today
Call any major enterprise’s customer service line and you’re increasingly likely to be met with an uncanny generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) voice on the other end. These chatbots are meant to streamline customer inquiries and have been trained on more hours of previously recorded conversations than one person can digest in their adult life. So why does it feel like they’re still years away from emulating how a real, human representative of a brand would sound?
When AI replaced me, I decided to beat it at its own game
Mark Quinn|Published 35 minutes ago . Image: Sviatlana Herasimenka/Adobe Stockl; Avector/Adobe Stock In 2022, I was hired to build outAIoperations at a health-tech startup—at the time, we were pioneering the use of AI in healthcare, which required abundant human oversight. Over time, new GenAI models were launching at an unprecedented pace and new iterations like GPT-4 could solve a case in 30 seconds, compared to the four months it took my team.
AI replaced me, so I decided to ride the AI wave
In 2022, I was hired to build out AI operations at a health-tech startup—at the time, we were pioneering the use of AI in healthcare, which required abundant human oversight. Over time, new GenAI models were launching at an unprecedented pace and new iterations like GPT-4 could solve a case in 30 seconds, compared to the four months it took my team.
AI replaced me, so I decided to ride the AI wave
“Instead of thinking about what AI was going to do to me, I shifted my mindset to explore what it could do for me.” [Images: Sviatlana Herasimenka/Adobe Stockl; Avector/Adobe Stock] Listen to this ArticleMore info In 2022, I was hired to build out AI operations at a health-tech startup—at the time, we were pioneering the use of AI in healthcare, which required abundant human oversight.
AI replaced me, so I decided to ride the AI wave
1 hour ago Google on Thursday announced the second cohort to take part in its AI Academy American Infrastructure Academy, which seeks to support companies using AI to address issues such as cybersecurity, education, and transportation. The four-month program is designed for companies at a seed to Series A …
Phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas harbour tumour-initiating SOX2+ stem cells
Abstract Phaeochromocytomas (PCCs) and paragangliomas (PGLs), are rare neuroendocrine tumours that arise in the neural crest (NC)-derived adrenal medulla and the paraganglia, respectively. Approximately 10%-15% of patients with PCCs and 35%-40% with PGLs go on to develop metastatic disease, leading to a reported median overall survival of 7 years. The development of prognostic markers and subsequent personal therapeutic strategies are hindered by a lack of understanding of tumourigenesis.
Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens on After the Act
Having previously ran at the New Diorama in London and toured nationally, Ellice Stevens and Billy Barrett’s musical, with music by Frew, about the Tories’ anti-gay legislation that came into force in 1988 – and remained in law until 2003 – arrives at the Royal Court Theatre. We caught up with Stevens and Barrett to find out more. Tell us what After the Act is about?
Manhunt review - Royal Court Theatre, London ★★☆☆☆
Until now Robert Icke’s output has largely been focused on updating classics for modern times — with great success, it should be said. Last year’s Oedipus with Mark Strong and Lesley Manville picked up four Olivier Awards, including Best Revival. Glance at his CV and you’ll note productions of 1984, Oresteia, The Doctor, Uncle Vanya, Mary Stuart, The Wild Duck and The Crucible.
Clinical, genetic, radiological characteristics and management of mediastinal paragangliomas: a literature review and case series
Keywords: paraganglioma; mediastinal; SDHB; SDHD; neuroendocrine tumours Introduction Paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours that arise from the autonomic paraganglia and can occur anywhere these cells exist, from the base of the skull to the pelvis (Fig. 1). When they occur in the adrenal medulla, they are called phaeochromocytomas (PCCs).
DFO stock assessment predicts return to 'average' year for capelin Original
NL·New DFO scientists are predicting the capelin stock will be lower in 2025 than it was in 2024 when it was close to its post collapse high. Capelin stock was close to a post-collapse high in 2024 says stock assessment biologist Ron Lewis Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Mar 11, 2025 2:45 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago Capelin are an important source of food for fish, sea mammals and birds.
Sexual assault victim vows to 'fight tooth and nail' to prevent attacker from profiting from her pain Original
NL·New A woman who was brutally raped by Sofyan Boalag when she was 15 says he deserves no compensation after he was violently attacked at a federal prison. Sofyan Boalag is suing the federal government for compensation after he was stabbed repeatedly in prison Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2025 4:30 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 minute ago One of Sofyan Boalag's victims is speaking out about the lawsuit he has filed claiming he is a victim.
Lawyers make final arguments at murder trial of Nunavut man in St. John's Original
NL·New Patrick Sulurayok is accused of killing Bernard Otuk in June 2021 Patrick Sulurayok accused of killing Bernard Otuk in June, 2021 Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Feb 13, 2025 2:17 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes ago Patrick Sulurayok, 34, of Arviat, Nunavut is facing a second-degree murder charge following the death of another Nunavut man in Newfoundland and Labrdor in 2021.
You’re GPTing Wrong: Collaborative Context Transforms AI
Mark Quinn · Follow 10 min read · -- AI is transforming the way we work, create, and solve problems. In a previous article, “You’re a Wizard, Harry: Demystifying Generative AI for Today’s Leaders”, I suggested that AI can function like a wizard — a transformative force that can be anyone and help you with anything. Yet, many users are left disappointed by its output, frustrated by seemingly irrelevant or shallow responses. Why? The culprit is often a lack of context.
Example Conversation With GPT On AI Development And Usage Policy, Demonstrating Collaborative Context Practices
Mark Quinn · Follow 13 min read · -- What follows is a real conversation I had with GPT (specifically ChatGPT-o1) regarding the implementation of AI development and usage standards at a fictitious company. I chose this subject as it’s one that’s real and relevant for many of us, and also a topic that most of us don’t yet know how to navigate. This isn’t SOC2 or GDPR. The rules haven’t been written yet. Yet you still need to stay ahead.
'If you like ducks, don't feed them,' says MUN professor worried about ongoing risk of bird flu Original
NL·New Memorial University has put up more signs on it's St. John's campus, asking people to avoid feeding birds to prevent the spread of avian influenza. Feeding birds might help spread avian influenza Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Jan 30, 2025 11:47 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Mallard ducks are one of the many species of birds that congregate at Burton's Pond on Memorial University's St. John's campus.
Trial of Nunavut man accused of 2nd-degree murder begins in St. John's Original
NL·New The trial of a Nunavut man accused of second-degree murder has started in St. John's. Patrick Sulurayok, 34, appeared in Supreme Court Tuesday, accused of causing the death of another Nunavut man on June 22, 2021. Patrick Sulurayok was charged in 2021 after death of another Nunavut man near Makinsons Mark Quinn · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2025 2:35 PM EST | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago Patrick Sulurayok speaking with his lawyer in a St. John's courtroom.
You’re A Wizard Harry! Demystifying Generative AI for Today’s Leaders
We’re living in a time where AI is constantly discussed — on news, at conferences, in boardrooms, and over coffee — but many still don’t truly understand what AI is, let alone how to use it. While the conversations are everywhere, the comprehension is not, and that gap is growing more costly every day. The reality is, your competitors are already using AI to work faster, smarter, and at a fraction of the cost.
Nain's loved ones are being disrespected at broken morgue, says Labrador MHA
NL·New A Labrador MHA says people who die in Nain are being treated with "utter disrespect" in the morgue at the community's Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services clinic, where the cooling system has been broken for up to two years.
Mark Dean Quinn: Why I'm Eating Cheese for an Hour at 1.50am - Entertainment Now
Mark Dean Quinn’s show ‘Mark Dean Quinn: Oh No That’s Not My Cheese’ has become one of the most talked about shows on the Fringe. Here, in his own words, he explains why he’s eating so much cheese and why he is doing it in front of an audience. His show, at 1.50am at Banshee Labyrinth is part of PBH Free Fringe, and has been attracting huge crowds every night. So why do you eat so much cheese you ask? The things I love can rarely be explained. I’m not opposed to jokes but I find them limiting.
Acrobats who defected from Russia in 1992 return to thank Newfoundland 'mom'
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Acrobats who defected from Russia in 1992 return to thank Newfoundland 'mom'
NL·New Russian acrobats who defected to Canada in 1992 have returned to St. John's to celebrate a Newfoundland woman who helped them restart their lives. The former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus and their growing families continue to perform across North America. Alex and Elena Arestov say Judy Tulk helped them take their first steps in Canada Mark Quinn · CBC · Posted: Apr 09, 2024 8:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 41 minutes ago The Arestov family, from left: Sasha, Ivan, Elena and Alex.
Acrobats who defected from Russia in 1992 return to thank Newfoundland 'mom'
NL Russian acrobats who defected to Canada in 1992 have returned to St. John's to celebrate a Newfoundland woman who helped them restart their lives. The former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus and their growing families continue to perform across North America. Alex and Elena Arestov say Judy Tulk helped them take their first steps in Canada Mark Quinn · CBC · Posted: Apr 09, 2024 8:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago The Arestov family, from left: Sasha, Ivan, Elena and Alex.
Afghan interpreter hunted by Taliban safe after campaign by retired brigadier-general in Newfoundland
NL·New After more than two years of evading the Taliban and a dogged campaign led by retired Canadian military members urging the federal government to keep its promise, Afghan interpreter Mohammad Arif Yousafi is safe in Alberta. Mohammad Arif Yosafi says he won't rest until his brothers are in Canada too Mark Quinn · CBC · Posted: Mar 27, 2024 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago Mohammad Arif Yousafi and his family made it on a plane bound for Canada earlier this month.
Retired general in N.L. fears Canada will abandon Afghan interpreter sought by the Taliban
A retired brigadier general in Newfoundland fears the federal government won't help an Afghan interpreter who risked his life working with the Canadian military. The interpreter, who CBC is calling "Joe" to protect his safety, has been contacted by Canadian officials. He's been told they are processing immigration applications for him, his wife and three children. But the former Armed Forces member who is trying to help him says Joe has heard nothing since November and he fears the worst.
The plan was to slash N.L.'s wait list for heart surgery. Instead, it's even longer
Close to 200 Newfoundland and Labrador patients are waiting for heart surgery, an indication of a waitlist that is stubbornly growing despite the recruitment of surgeons and help from doctors at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. A year and a half ago, when COVID-19 restrictions were still in place, the waitlist for heart surgery in the province hovered around 150 patients. At that time the clinical chief of the cardiac care program said he hoped to get the list down to 50 or 60 patients.
Pain relief needed for health system Original
Mark Quinn is the outgoing president of Physiotherapy New Zealand. OPINION: A message for the incoming minister of health: good luck. You might need it. The New Zealand health system is in chronic pain. It’s been underfunded for decades, and hospital staff are overworked and burning out as a result. Patients are falling through the gaps of this pressurised system, and we’re regularly seeing news stories about patient experiences that are simply unacceptable.
Pilot project aims to relieve overworked doctors with physician assistants
NL·New Newfoundland and Labrador is hiring a handful of physician assistants for a pilot project that aims to lead to widespread use of the health-care profession already working in many other provinces. 10 physician assistants coming to 5 sites across Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador is hiring a handful of physician assistants for a three-year pilot project that's expected to lighten doctors' workloads and improve access to health care.
Back from the brink: Caribou are thriving once more on the Grey Islands
NL·New In 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador's wildlife division undertook a project to populate both the upper and lower Grey Islands with caribou. They took 13 caribou from a healthy herd on Fischot Islands in Hare Bay and put them on the Grey Islands. Since then the population has doubled.
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