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C.B.S. Eliminates and Reduces Permit Fees to Encourage Inclusive Housing Builds
The Town of Conception Bay South is signaling to developers that it is open for business and eager to contribute to building more inclusive housing. The town included what it calls a "proactive stance...
Dec 23, 2023 Conception Bay South Town Hall
Port of Agentia Welcomes Provincial Funding to Expand
The Port of Agentia is welcoming more than $15 million in funding to help expand its terminal and develop a multi-tenant docking facility. The expansion will see a new multi-purpose, ice-free marine b...
Dec 23, 2023
Big Game Hunters Reminded to Submit Licence Returns and Wildlife Samples
Big game hunters are reminded to submit their licence returns and wildlife samples back to the wildlife division. Officials say that information is crucial to wildlife management as it is used in the ...
Dec 23, 2023 (Photo via Gov NL Moose Management Plan 2022-2026.)
Corner Brook Woman Charged with Impaired After Crashing Into Snowbank
A 37-year-old Corner Brook woman is facing an impaired driving charge after crashing into a snowbank. Shortly after 11 p.m., west coast police responded to a report of a speeding vehicle that ended up...
Dec 23, 2023
Province Gives Local Company $550,000 to Develop AI Health Program
The provincial government is putting up funding towards a program utilizing artificial intelligence in health care. Over $550,000 is being put into the development of SiftMed, a platform that will use...
Dec 23, 2023
Seniors to Receive Letter to Register for Federal Dental Program in New Year: O'Regan
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's representatives in the federal cabinet says by June of 2024 they're hoping to have more seniors in dental chairs. The federal government is working towards implement...
Dec 23, 2023 (Image via CPAC.)
Year in Review 2023 - March: Heat Rises
The province was rocked in March by a shocking incident at Prince of Wales Collegiate. On the morning of March 9, a 16-year-old boy was violently attacked and seriously injured by a group of young peo...
Dec 22, 2023
More Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Needed Before 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate: NL Automobile Dealers Association
The NL Automobile Dealers Association says the federal government's new regulations calling for the complete phase-out of the sale of new combustion cars, trucks and SUVS by 2035 does not seem to have...
Dec 22, 2023
Mental Health Supports Available Over Holiday Season
Christmas can be a tough time for some, and the provincial government is offering a reminder to the public about mental health and addictions services available through the holiday season. The Provinc...
Dec 22, 2023
RNC Offering Safety Tips to Prevent Vehicle Thefts
It will be a busy weekend for businesses and people looking to pick up last minute gifts as Christmas day approaches. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is offering safety tips for holiday shoppers a...
Dec 22, 2023 RNC Constable James Cadigan
