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Starting today, anyone entering a health care facility in Newfoundland and Labrador will have to wear a face mask. Government announced last week that masks would be making a temporary return in all h...

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is putting up over $600,000 towards numerous tourism-related developments on the province's west coast. The city of Corner Brook will receive the bulk of the u...

The Official Opposition is calling on the province to make full use of the Stephenville Airport for its Heart Force One program. PC leader Tony Wakeham says "it only makes sense" for the program to us...

Port Rexton Brewing Company is getting a $20,000 boost from the provincial government to grow their business. The popular brewery has taken off since opening its doors in 2016 and now distributes over...

NL Hydro wants to know what people think about its service, including reliability and rates. Hydro is inviting the public to participate in an online survey that will help them plan into the future. T...

Health Minister Tom Osborne says a cap is needed on virtual physician appointments to maintain a balance with in-person care. In Newfoundland and Labrador physicians can conduct a total of 40 virtual ...

The province's Eating Disorder Foundation is continuing its awareness efforts as prevalence of various eating disorders continues to increase. Executive Director Paul Thomey says an estimated 25,000 p...

Areas affected by power outages in metro this morning have been restored. Thousands of customers on the Avalon were without power due to ice on the power lines from freezing drizzle. Power was restore...

The fundraising effort for Sammy's Climb Higher Foundation continues following a successful special event. The Conception Bay Senior Blues held the second annual Sammy's Superhero Game this past Sunda...

The Premiers of Atlantic Canada have been recognized for their efforts in recruiting doctors to the Atlantic Physician Registry. The registry was launched in May of 2023 as a way to allow physicians a...