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Gas Up, Diesel Down in Overnight Price Adjustment
The price of most fuels fell overnight, with the exception of gasoline. Gas is up by 2 cents this morning, while diesel dropped by 4.6 cents per litre. Furnace oil is down by 4.19 cents. Stove oil is ...
Feb 22, 2024
No Injuries in Collision Involving Ambulance With Patient on Board: NL Health Services
NL Health Services says there were no injuries in a collision involving an ambulance with a patient on board earlier this week. The crash occurred at the intersection of Newfoundland Drive and Logy Ba...
Feb 22, 2024
Investigation Continues: RCMP Receive Blood Sample Results From Fatal Crash
RCMP have received the results of a blood sample taken from a man following a fatal crash near Arnold's Cove a month ago today. But they're not saying what the results show. The two-vehicle head-on co...
Feb 21, 2024
Heart and Stroke Care Enhancements Expanding Across Province
Enhanced cardiac and stroke care is being expanded across the province in a move that cardiologist Dr. Sean Connors calls "transformative." The improvements include EVT (endovascular thrombectomy), a ...
Feb 21, 2024 Dr. Sean Connors
Inmates on Remand at HMP Not Getting Required Access to Important Legal Representation; John Howard Society
The John Howard Society agrees with recent concerns raised by the Law Society of NL that the inmates at HMP are being denied their basic human rights. The Law Society says inmates are not able to meet...
Feb 21, 2024
Ottawa, Atlantic Provinces Sign $30 Million Agreement to Promote Tourism
A $30 million, four-year agreement has been signed to help promote the tourism industry in Atlantic Canada. Minister responsible for ACOA, Gudie Hutchings made the announcement this morning at the Qui...
Feb 21, 2024
Winter's Grip Tightens: Eastern NL to Face Mixed Precipitation
The relentless winter on eastern areas of the island continues with a mix of snow, ice and rain on the way Thursday night and into Friday. The Avalon Peninsula could see several hours of freezing rain...
Feb 21, 2024
City Council Weighing In on Location of New St. Clare's After Minister Casts Doubt on Use of Grace Hospital Site
Government all-but ruling out the former Grace Hospital site as the location for the new St. Clare's Hospital has grabbed the attention of city council. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister John...
Feb 21, 2024 St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
Tourism Rebounds, but Many Restaurants Still Struggling According to Restaurants Canada Quarterly Report
Sixty-two per cent of restaurants are operating at a loss or barely breaking even according to Restaurants Canada's latest quarterly report. That represents a 10 per cent increase over the last quarte...
Feb 21, 2024 Ibrahim Boran / Unsplash
Hospitality NL Launches Plan to Attract Workers into the Industry
A gathering of players in the tourism and hospitality industry kicked off today with the launch of a Tourism Workforce Action Plan. Hospitality NL is hosting its annual conference at the Delta in St. ...
Feb 21, 2024 (Photo courtesy Ritche Perez.)
