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Province Implementing Virtual Physician Coverage Program
The province will soon unveil the details of new virtual physician coverage to help people with access to primary care. Health Minister Tom Osborne says the program will provide virtual coverage to re...
Oct 25, 2023
Private Housing Units Fall Far Short of Expectations; Minister Says Homeless Campers Offered New Shelter Options
The leader of the provincial NDP is speaking out against the government inspection process after people had to be transferred out of an emergency shelter due to what's been described as unsanitary and...
Oct 25, 2023
City to Provide Free Menstrual Products at Select City-Owned Buildings
St. John's is going to provide free menstrual products at some city-owned buildings. City council approved $12,000 to buy personal items for city hall and six recreation facilities where staff are pre...
Oct 25, 2023
DFO Changes Approach to Northern Cod Assessment, Stock Moves Out of Critical Zone
DFO has changed its approach to assessment of the northern cod stocks, moving the stock up from the Critical to the Cautious Zone. A peer review of the northern cod assessment model resulted in a seri...
Oct 25, 2023
Furey: No Election Coming Before Christmas
The premier has ruled out a provincial election any time soon-at least not before Christmas. The rumours have been swirling for a couple of weeks now. But after some initial coyness, Furey finally put...
Oct 25, 2023
Royal Canadian Legion Looks for Poppy Campaign Volunteers
The Royal Canadian Legion is looking for volunteers to help with the Poppy Campaign. The campaign is launched each year in the days leading up to Remembrance Day. Jenn Deon, who is with the Royal Cana...
Oct 25, 2023 Rod Deon
Terra Nova MHA Questions Uber Impact on Rural NL
The MHA for Terra Nova district is questioning whether a rural lens was put on amendments to allow ride-sharing services to be allowed in the province. Lloyd Parrott welcomes the introduction of ride-...
Oct 25, 2023 Lloyd Parrott Terra Nova
Capital City Looks to Eliminate Daycare Red Tape
The City of St. John's is taking steps to reduce restrictions and the amount of red tape to go through for people who wish to open a daycare. Parts of the province, including metro, are experiencing a...
Oct 25, 2023
Province to Expedite Lab West Housing Units Lost in Fire
The provincial government says they will be working expeditiously to replace two NL housing units in Labrador West lost to fire two years ago. Area MHA Jordan Brown raised the issue during Question Pe...
Oct 25, 2023
Government to Introduce Amendments to Complete School Board Integration
Government is introducing proposed amendments to the School Act to accommodate the absorption of the English School District into the Department of Education. The changes include the dissolution of th...
Oct 25, 2023
