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Wakeham Questions Pay Discrepancies for Rural Chemotherapy Nurses
The official Opposition is asking questions about what they say are discrepancies in pay for chemotherapy nurses in rural parts of the province versus those in St. John's. PC Leader Tony Wakeham first...
Apr 17, 2024
Arts NL Receives $3 Million from Province for Year of the Arts
Arts NL has received a boost from the provincial government to the tune of $3 million as part of Year of the Arts. Executive Director Melanie Martin sums up how the funding will be used by saying "ver...
Apr 17, 2024
Corner Brook Man Ticketed for Speeding in Construction Zone
A 26-year-old Corner Brook man was ticketed for driving at speeds of 60 km/h more than the posted limit in a construction zone yesterday morning. RCMP pulled the vehicle over after it sped through the...
Apr 17, 2024
Canada's Top Earners Facing Tax Hike on Capital Gains in 2024 Federal Budget
Ottawa's 2024 budget plans to tax some of Canada's highest earners in order to bolster housing and benefit younger Canadians. Finance minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the economic blueprint on Tuesda...
Apr 16, 2024 Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables federal budget.
Crews Working to Repair CBS Water Break
Expect some disruptions in the Town of Conception Bay South this evening after a water break in the area of Anchorage Road. Residents may notice low or no water pressure for the next few hours as crew...
Apr 16, 2024
RNC Appeal to Public for Man Wanted On Violent Offences
The RNC is searching for a man wanted in connection with a violent assault in the capital city. Police were called to a home in the centre city just after midnight Tuesday morning and found a woman in...
Apr 16, 2024
Fogo Island-Cape Freels By-Election Results Indicate Desire for Change, Says MHA-Elect
The MHA-elect for Fogo Island-Cape Freels says the numbers in yesterday's by-election speak volumes. Jim McKenna of the PCs defeated Liberal Dana Blackmore by about a thousand votes with a voter turno...
Apr 16, 2024 Jim Mckenna
Increase in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Reported Across Canada
Fire chiefs across Canada are raising the alarm about the increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are used to charge up everything from smart phones to watches, ear buds, toys...
Apr 16, 2024 Photo via Health Canada
Goulds Man Facing Numerous Charges After Deer Park Carjacking
A 34-year-old Goulds man was arrested by Holyrood RCMP following a reported carjacking in Deer Park on Sunday. RCMP were called on Sunday morning after a car was reportedly stolen at knife-point on Vi...
Apr 16, 2024
Examination of Government Contract with Private Agency for Travel Nurses Passed from Comptroller General to AG
The provincial government has revealed that an investigation by the Comptroller General into the contract signed with Canadian Health Labs for the provision of travel nurses has been handed over to th...
Apr 16, 2024
