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Mount Pearl Company Faces Charges After Construction Accident in Gooseberry Cove
A Mount Pearl company has been charged under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as the result of an investigation into a construction accident in June of 2022 that resulted in injuries to a worker...
May 28, 2024
A Veteran's Tribute: MHA Lloyd Parrott's Emotional Speech About Beaumont Hamel Visit
Among those who made the pilgrimage to Beaumont Hamel this week to accompany the remains of an unknown soldier back home to Newfoundland, was PC MHA Lloyd Parrott a veteran himself. Parrott delivered ...
May 28, 2024
More Ferry Woes on Fogo Island-Change Islands Run, Debate Heats Up in House of Assembly
People on Fogo and Change Islands will have to make do with a 30-car ferry while the Kamutik W comes out of service for regular maintenance. Adding to the aggravation according to Fogo Island Mayor An...
May 28, 2024
Easter Seals Encouraging People to Don Red Shirts on Wednesday
People are being encouraged to wear red tomorrow to show support for people with disabilities and their families. Samantha Parrell, Fund Development and Communications Manager with Easter Seals in New...
May 28, 2024
Section of Salmonier Line Closed Due to Serious Collision
One lane of traffic has opened on the Salmonier Line following a serious collision. The crash occurred about three km in from the Trans Canada Highway, heading towards the Wilds golf course. RCMP will...
May 28, 2024
Government Approves Two More Ride-Sharing Providers
Two more ride-sharing services have been given the green light. Ride Technologies Inc and GrandHubX are now licenced to operate ride sharing services in the province. The province made legislative cha...
May 28, 2024
FFAW Releases List of Candidates for Executive Board Elections
The FFAW has released the official list of candidates for its Executive Board election to fill a total of 16 possible seats. Running for union President are Dave Callahan, Abe Solberg and Dwan Street ...
May 28, 2024
Green Belt Tennis Club Bidding Farewell to Bubble
The Green Belt Tennis Club is bidding adieu to a structure that has withstood the test of time. The famous bubble, which has been providing shelter for players for the last 40 years, is coming down in...
May 28, 2024
Medical Benefits Being Offered to Child Care Workers
Nearly 1,600 child care workers across the province will soon have access to medical benefits. Minister Krista Lynn Howell made the announcement this afternoon on the heels of Early Childhood Educator...
May 28, 2024
Independent MHA Expressing Concerns Over Lack of Long Term Care Beds Available as Services Transfer to New Hospital
The MHA for Humber-Bay of Islands is applauding the opening of the new hospital in Corner Brook, but is expressing concern about long-term care patients who will be left in limbo, far from home until ...
May 28, 2024
