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Four Companies Based in NL Named to Best Work Places List
Atlantic Business Magazine has released its list of the 20 best places to work in Atlantic Canada, and four Newfoundland-based companies made the cut. The businesses were chosen out of 127 nominations...
Jan 03, 2023
Breen Non-Committal on Possible PC Leadership Bid
The PC leadership campaign is expected to ramp up in the new year. St. John's Mayor Danny Breen's name has been floated around as a potential candidate, but he says he is currently focused on his role...
Jan 03, 2023
NLMA Donates Car Seats to First Babies Born in 2023
The NLMA has donated a brand new car seat to the families of some of the first babies born in the province in 2023. Megan Vautier and Alan Howell welcomed Kacey Marie Howell into the world at the Jane...
Jan 03, 2023
Climate Change Biggest Challenge Facing Municipalities Says Outgoing MNL CEO
The outgoing CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador says the biggest single issue facing municipal governments now and into the future is climate change. Craig Pollett is handing the reins ov...
Jan 03, 2023
CBS Regional Community Centre in Early Planning Stage
Conception Bay South is in the early stages of planning for a regional community centre. It would be a multi-million dollar indoor facility with a stage, courts and other amenities. Mayor Darrin Bent ...
Jan 03, 2023 Darrin Bent, Mayor of CBS
Clarenville RCMP Arrest Wanted Man
The RCMP have arrested a man who was wanted on a number of breaches of court orders. Police say 46-year-old Donny White surrendered himself to RCMP on December 23. He was wanted on breaches related to...
Jan 03, 2023
Province Saw Spike in Influenza Cases Leading into Holidays
Lab-confirmed cases of influenza saw a huge spike in the weeks before Christmas, but whether cases will see another post-holiday surge remains to be seen. The latest influenza report for the province ...
Jan 03, 2023
Team Canada Heading to Semi-Finals Against United States at World Juniors
Connor Bedard scored in overtime to give Canada a 4 to 3 win over Slovakia and a berth in the semi-final against the United States at the World Junior Hockey Championship in the Maritimes. Zach Dean o...
Jan 03, 2023 (Photo via Hockey Canada Twitter.)
Bell Island ER to Close for 24 Hours Wednesday
Emergency services on Bell Island will be unavailable due to staffing challenges. The closure at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Centre runs for 24 hours: from 8 a.m. Wednesday through to Thursday at ...
Jan 03, 2023
Son of a Critch Returns for Season 2
Season two of the beloved sitcom based on a young Mark Critch is set to hit the screen tonight. 'Son of a Critch' is returning following a successful first season. Critch says season two will follow y...
Jan 03, 2023 (Photo via Son of a Critch TV Twitter.)
