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Price of Gas, Diesel Down Again
As predicted, gas and diesel are both down again this morning. The regulated price of gas has dropped by 9.3 cents a litre, while diesel is down by 7.9 cents. Stove oil on the island is also down by 2...
Nov 18, 2022
Grand Falls-Windsor Company Charged with OHS Violations Following Workplace Fall
A Grand Falls-Windsor company has been charged with Occupational Health and Safety violations following a workplace incident that resulted in serious injuries to a worker two years ago. The incident, ...
Nov 18, 2022
Salvation Army to Launch Christmas Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army is launching its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign today. The campaign is the Salvation Army's largest fundraising drive of the year, with donations financing programs throughout the y...
Nov 18, 2022
Health Minister Admits Compensation Levels, Competition Among Greatest Challenges in Radiation Therapist Retention
Health Minister Tom Osborne admits compensation levels and competition with other jurisdictions are among the greatest challenges in keeping radiation therapists. Among the more alarming health care u...
Nov 17, 2022
Carino Processing CEO Welcomes Improvement to Seal Science
The CEO of Carino Processing is welcoming federal plans to improve marine science. Dion Dakins attended last week's two-day Seal Summit in St. John's involving industry players, researchers and decisi...
Nov 17, 2022 A seal is caught in the act of gutting and consuming a codfish. (File photo)
Police Search for Stolen Firearms After Burin Peninsula Break-In
Burin Peninsula RCMP is searching for a number of firearms stolen this past weekend. Police received a report of a break, enter and theft of firearms and ammunition from the Natural Resources Building...
Nov 17, 2022
Lane Looks for AG to Set Sights on Oilco Following Nalcor Report
The MHA who first formally asked the Auditor General to inspect the books at Nalcor six years ago says it's clear that the Crown corporation was totally out of control. AG Denise Hanrahan has found th...
Nov 17, 2022
CIHI Reports Shows Healthcare Workers Logging More Overtime, Moving to Self-Employment
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Health Information shows that healthcare workers are working more overtime and that a growing number are moving on to self-employment or agency jobs. The Regi...
Nov 17, 2022
Provincial Public Safety Department Joins Call for Primary Labrador SAR Resources
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is calling for "immediate action" from Ottawa to improve federal search and rescue operations in Labrador. The call comes after an impassioned plea from Jea...
Nov 17, 2022
Capital City Getting $34-Million Track and Field Facility For 2025 Canada Games
A new $34-million track and field facility has been formally announced for the City of St. John's. First revealed by government on November 2 in the House of Assembly, it will be a key venue for the 2...
Nov 17, 2022
