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Public Accounts Committee Following Up on Lack of Action on AG Recommendations
The House of Assembly's Public Accounts Committee is actively following up on what it says is a worrisome lack of action on recommendations made by the Auditor General dating back as far as 2016. The ...
Jun 03, 2024
Inquiry Into Innu Children in Care Resumes in Sheshatshiu
The inquiry into the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the child protection system is resuming hearings in Sheshatshiu today. Hearings are being held all week at the Sheshatshiu Ussiniun ...
Jun 03, 2024 (Inquiry Commissioners. Left to right: Dr. Mike Devine, Anastasia Qupee, James Igloliorte.)
Province Recognizes Pride Month With Flag Raising at Confederation Building
Colourful crosswalks are freshly painted and rainbow flags are flying across the province this month in recognition of Pride Month. The month of June has been dedicated to bringing awareness to the 2S...
Jun 03, 2024 Photo via Twitter
Potential Delay in New Ferry Launch Sparks Concern for NL Tourism Industry
Marine Atlantic's uncertainty as to when their brand new vessel will enter service has both government and tourism operators concerned. The Ala'suinu was supposed to begin sailing the Argentia run Jun...
Jun 03, 2024 (MV Ala’suinu courtesy Marine Atlantic)
New Corner Brook Hospital Was Worth the Wait, Says Mayor
A day many thought they'd never see has come and gone on the province's west coast. The new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook is now officially open, with patient transfers taking pla...
Jun 03, 2024
ACT NL Urging Careful Consideration of Lifetime Tobacco Bans
The Alliance for the Control of Tobacco is all for limiting tobacco use, but says it must be done with careful consideration. The province has expressed interest in upping the legal age for tobacco pu...
Jun 03, 2024 Kevin Coady
Man Caught Gassing Up Stolen Vehicle in St. John's
A man who stopped to gas up his stolen vehicle didn't get a chance to resume his joyride. RNC officers spotted him at the pumps in the centre city area of St. John's around 1:00 this morning and seale...
Jun 03, 2024
Paxlovid No Longer Available to COVID Patients at No Charge
A drug used to ease symptoms for those who test positive for COVID-19 is no longer available to all patients at no charge. Paxlovid, an anti-viral pill, first became available in pharmacies across the...
Jun 03, 2024
Government Inviting Public to Chime In on Active Living Action Plan
The provincial government has begun the consultation process for the development of its Active Living Action Plan. The plan will guide the development of policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at i...
Jun 02, 2024 Caley Vanular / Unsplash
Two NL Graduates Awarded $70,000 Scholarships
Two local students have been awarded TD Scholarships of $70,000 for their efforts in promoting food sustainability. Kasey Budgell of Valmont Academy in King's Point has been very active in the communi...
Jun 02, 2024
