Partner of N.L. man who died waiting in hospital ER calling for inquiry | Unpublished
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Publication Date: February 3, 2026 - 04:30

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Partner of N.L. man who died waiting in hospital ER calling for inquiry

February 3, 2026

Robert Power, 69, died after a long wait for emergency care at the Carbonear General Hospital. His wife is calling for an inquiry into his death.


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Valerie Whelan
February 3, 2026

I was a patient sitting near Mr. & Mrs. Power in the waiting room that night.  If someone would like to reach out to me about the lack of attention while he waited in the ER, they may contact me as a witness to this tragedy.  My heart goes out to the family for their loss.


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