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Heavy Rain, High Winds In Store for Parts of Island
It's a pleasant Friday on the island but things go south on the weekend with a steady rainfall. The water starts coming down in the morning in the south, then spreads throughout by lunchtime. As well,...
Oct 20, 2023
Muslim Association Calls on Governments to Speak Out on 'Injustice of Any Kind'
The President of the Muslim Association of NL is urging governments and leaders to call out injustice of any kind as violence escalates in the Middle East. Dr. Syed Pirzada says the Muslim Association...
Oct 20, 2023 (Dr. Syed Pirzada. File photo.)
Province to Deliver State of the Province Address to St. John's Board of Trade
The Premier will deliver his annual State of the Province address to the St. John's Board of Trade next week. Furey will outline some of government's priorities, and address some of the issues of impo...
Oct 20, 2023
Mayor Stresses Need for More NL Housing Units in Corner Brook
The City of Corner Brook needs more NL Housing units as it grapples with a backlog of people seeking safe and affordable housing. Mayor Jim Parsons says there are only 12 new NL Housing builds allocat...
Oct 20, 2023 (Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons. Photo via Facebook.)
Newfoundland Growlers' Fifth Season Opens Tonight
The Newfoundland Growlers launch their fifth season tonight in St. John's with a three-game set against the Reading Royals. The ECHL team lost some veteran players in the off-season but picked up some...
Oct 20, 2023
Gathering Place Staff Vote in Favour of Joining CUPE
Staff at the Gathering Place have voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining CUPE. The 84 employees provide services, meals and shelter for people in need of emergency shelter. CUPE organizer Aaron Bri...
Oct 20, 2023
Gemma Hickey Receives Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case
A Newfoundlander is among a group of people named to the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The awards recognize Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the a...
Oct 20, 2023
PC Leader Calling on Government to Find Ways to Fill Vacancies in Public Sector
Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham says government needs to be more efficient in finding ways to fill vacancies in the public sector. The President of CUPE Local 1860, the union representing construction ...
Oct 20, 2023
Pediatrician Hopeful Continuous Glucose Monitoring Program Pilot Will Be Expanded
A pediatrician is hopeful that eventually the newly-introduced continuous glucose monitoring program can be expanded for more people who have diabetes. Details of the program were announced yesterday,...
Oct 20, 2023 Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Janeway, Dr. Heather Power
NL Federation of Labour President Commends Work of Shortall, Payne
The significance of two female labour leaders from this province now at the helm of major national organizations is not lost on delegates attending the NAPE convention in St. John's this week. Last we...
Oct 20, 2023 Jessica McCormick
