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British Columbia Couple Raising Awareness for Missing, Murdered Indigenous People Visit NL
A husband and wife from British Columbia have just concluded a cross-Canada journey, spreading awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people. Charity and Cameron West of Prince George have be...
Oct 04, 2023
Seven People Inducted Into Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Seven prominent Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have received the province's highest civilian honour. The latest recipients of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador were honoured at a ceremony earli...
Oct 04, 2023
NL Housing Staff Meets With Tent City Occupants
NL Housing Minister Paul Pike says staff members have met with a group of people who have set up camp outside Confederation Building seeking action on access to affordable housing. Among those at the ...
Oct 04, 2023
Human Remains Discovered Near CBS Talc Mine
The RNC have confirmed the discovery of human remains in the area of the old Talc Mine in Conception Bay South. The area was the scene of an intensive search effort late last month when a vehicle belo...
Oct 04, 2023
Hurricane Philippe On Track to Miss Newfoundland
It appears as though Hurricane Philippe, which is slowly churning northward in the Atlantic, will bypass Newfoundland, setting its sights on Nova Scotia. The storm is expected to weaken and make landf...
Oct 04, 2023
Food Security Advocate Calls for Benefits to Be Calculated in Connection to Inflation
An advocate for those struggling to make ends meet says it's time that Newfoundland and Labrador revert back to the way it calculated benefits during the days of the Poverty Reduction Strategy. From 2...
Oct 04, 2023
Metrobus Introduces On-Demand Service
Metrobus has introduced a new on-demand service in the metro region. The pilot will provide users with another option between the downtown transit hub on Water Street and Signal Hill, Forest Road and ...
Oct 04, 2023
Additional Funds Available Under Adult Dental Program
More money is now available to residents for dentures under the provincial government's Adult Dental Program. As of Tuesday, the maximum payable amount for standard dentures increased to $900 from $75...
Oct 04, 2023
Tim Hortons Ups Price of Hockey Cards in NL
Tim Hortons confirms that the price of its popular hockey cards has increased in Newfoundland and Labrador. Collectors are outraged after learning that the company is charging people in this province ...
Oct 04, 2023 Photo taken October 3, 2023
Homecare Association Applauds Government Rate Increases
The Homecare Association of Newfoundland and Labrador says recent rate increases implemented by the provincial government for home support agencies are badly needed. Government is providing nearly $8 ...
Oct 04, 2023
