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St. John's Council Extends Support to Debbie Hanlon Following Cancer Diagnosis
It's a difficult time at St. John's City Hall. Long-time councillor Debbie Hanlon is undergoing treatment for what her family says is an aggressive form of cancer, diagnosed only days ago when she sud...
Feb 27, 2024 Hanlon shown with family members at the Health Sciences Centre. (Submitted photo.)
Federal Government Introduces Online Harms Bill
The federal government has introduced long-awaited legislation to combat harmful content online, and that includes the sexual exploitation of children. Ottawa yesterday introduced Bill C-63, intended ...
Feb 27, 2024
Registered Nurses' Union to Rally Against Privatization of Health Care
The Registered Nurses' Union is holding a public rally this afternoon to demand that government stop "privatizing" health care. The rally is being held in response to revelations in a recent Globe and...
Feb 27, 2024 Yvette Coffey
Man Arrested in Corner Brook After Fleeing From Police in Stolen Vehicle
The driver of a car who stepped on the gas when the RNC flashed their lights on him will make a court appearance today. The incident began on Concorde Drive in Corner Brook around 7:00 Monday morning ...
Feb 27, 2024
RNC Investigating Serious Collision Near Ruby Line
A 33-year-old man remains in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive on Sunday night. First responders rushed to the scene near Ruby Line shortly after 8 p.m. whe...
Feb 26, 2024
Ottawa Funding New Housing Developments in Mount Pearl
The federal government has announced a five point multi-million dollar plan to develop 180 new housing units in the city of Mount Pearl. The $6.1 million dollars in funding is being used to come up wi...
Feb 26, 2024
FFAW Highlights Lack of Consultation on Bill C-49
The FFAW says they have been a part of virtually no consultation when it comes to bill C-49, which would amend the Atlantic Accord to allow for offshore wind development. The bill is currently making ...
Feb 26, 2024 FFAW President Greg Pretty
Bay Roberts RCMP Continue Search for Missing Man
Search efforts are continuing today for a missing Bay Roberts man. The RCMP say 63-year-old Michael O'Driscoll was last seen during the afternoon on Friday, and was reported missing the next day. A ti...
Feb 26, 2024
Federal Liberals, NDP Reach Deal on Pharmacare
The federal Liberals and NDP took the first step in implementing nation-wide Pharmacare last week. The deal was reached on Friday, ahead of the March 1 deadline to table legislation. More details on t...
Feb 26, 2024
Jann Arden, Rick Mercer Bringing Comedy Tour to St. John's
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jann Arden and political satirist Rick Mercer will be making a stop in this province as part of a Canada-wide comedy tour. Though it may seem like an unusual pairing, A...
Feb 26, 2024
