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'My Name Will Not Be on a Federal Election Ballot': Avalon MP Ken McDonald Not Seeking Re-Election
MP Ken McDonald will not be running in the next federal election. McDonald broke the news on the Tim Powers Show on VOCM this afternoon. "Before the House adjourned in June, I met with the Prime Minis...
Jul 02, 2024 (Ken McDonald File Photo)
Health Authority Expanding Home-Based Care to Include Lung Disease Treatment
Those who run the health care system are making changes to a program to enhance access to virtual care for those living in rural areas of the province. NL Health Services are also adding pulmonary reh...
Jul 02, 2024
Governor General Named Honorary Chief Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard
The Governor General has been appointed Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard. Mary Simon was officially appointed during a ceremony in St. John's this morning. Simon says she is hon...
Jul 02, 2024
Budgeting Key in Avoiding Excessive Summer Spending: BDO
Enjoying summer fun can be hard to resist, but a financial advisor is warning of the hefty impact it can have on the pocketbook. BDO Debt Solutions' Senior VP, Mike Braga says people tend to get a bit...
Jul 02, 2024
Gas Leak Ruled Out at Holy Redeemer in Spaniard's Bay
The MHA for the Spaniard's Bay area says a nearby gas station has no role to play as government continues trying to find the source of a foul odour at Holy Redeemer Elementary. The odour meant that st...
Jul 02, 2024
Province Carefully Considering Changes to Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Intimate Partner Violence
The province's justice minister agrees there are some gaps when it comes to mandatory reporting related to possible intimate partner violence. If someone shows up at emergency with gun shot or stab wo...
Jul 02, 2024
FFAW Calling on Ottawa to Reverse Reopening of Commercial Cod Fishery
On the 32nd anniversary of the 1992 cod moratorium the FFAW is calling on the federal government to reverse its decision to have a commercial cod fishery this year. The union wants a stewardship fishe...
Jul 02, 2024
Evacuation Order Still in Effect for Churchill Falls
We're closing in on two weeks since the evacuation of Churchill Falls, but there's no sign of the evacuation order being lifted anytime soon. The forest fire nearest the town remains a Category One as...
Jul 02, 2024 Gov NL Forestry Department. Taken at 4 p.m. on June 25, 2024.
Placentia Mayor Casts Doubt on Argentia Ferry Run This Summer
The mayor of Placentia doubts there will be a ferry run to the area this summer as mechanical issues continue to plague Marine Atlantic's brand new vessel. The Ala'suinu, which was supposed to set sai...
Jul 02, 2024 Keith Pearson
Thousands Watch Unknown Soldier Return Home During War Memorial Interment
Newfoundland and Labrador's unknown soldier has finally been laid to rightful rest at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's. The remains were returned to the province a month ago from the W...
Jul 02, 2024 Pallbearers bring the unknown soldier to the tomb at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's.
