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RNC to Make Presentation to Downtown Safety Coalition
The RNC will make a presentation today to members of the Downtown Safety Coalition regarding issues related to aggression and violence in downtown St. John's. The coalition was formed following meetin...
Jan 09, 2023
COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions in Place at Bell Island Health Centre
Visitor restrictions are in place on Bell Island due to COVID-19. Eastern Health says visitation is temporarily restricted at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre due to cases of COVID-19 among...
Jan 09, 2023
Stephenville Walmart Evacuated After Threatening Phone Call
Walmart in Stephenville had to be evacuated over the weekend due to a threatening phone call. On Saturday, January 7, the store received an anonymous phone call where threats were made against the sto...
Jan 09, 2023
Over $250,000 Lotto Ticket Won in Newfoundland and Labrador
One lucky person in this province was a winner in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. Someone in the province who purchased their ticket online has won over $276,000 after matching 5 numbers plus the bonus. Th...
Jan 09, 2023
German Army to Wrap Up Training in HVGB in February
Members of the German Army will be conducting training activity in and around 5 Wing Goose Bay over the next month. The Department of National Defense says 171 German soldiers and three members of Aus...
Jan 09, 2023 (Photo: happyvalley-goosebay.com)
Emergency Services Unavailable in Whitbourne, St. Lawrence Due to Staffing Shortages
Two more ERs are closed for the week due to staffing shortages. Both the ERs in Whitbourne and St. Lawrence are closed this week until Monday, January 16. Family practice clinics and lab services rema...
Jan 09, 2023
President Hopes Positive Changes Ahead for Labour Industry
The new President of the Federation of Labour says there have been a lot of lessons learned over the course of the pandemic which she hopes will lead to positive change. Jessica McCormick was acclaime...
Jan 08, 2023 Jessica McCormick
Wakeham Urges Government to Cut Unnecessary Taxes
As the provincial government prepares for a new budget this spring the Opposition finance critic is asking government to provide more ways to help people struggling with the rising cost of living. Ton...
Jan 08, 2023
City of St. John's Continues to Cope with Rising Costs
St. John's Mayor Danny Breen admits the cost of diesel had a big impact on city operations in 2022, but he's hopeful those inflationary pressures will smooth out over time. The city struggled with ris...
Jan 08, 2023 (File photo)
Police Investigate Sudden Death in Campbellton After Home Invasion, Arson
Police are continuing to investigate a sudden death and connected incidents in Campbellton early yesterday morning. Around 2:30 a.m., police were called to a home invasion at a residence on Route 340 ...
Jan 08, 2023
