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Province Opens New Emergency Shelter in St. John's
The province is opening a new emergency shelter and warming centre in the capital city. The Safe Haven Shelter, operated through a partnership of NL Housing and the Anglican Church of the Good Samarit...
Sep 27, 2023 Photo via NL Housing
Osborne Pledges Tit for Tat in Recruiting Spat With Saskatchewan
The provincial government is telling other provinces to back off and not poach our health care workers. Health care recruiters from Saskatchewan are on the ground in Newfoundland and Labrador attempti...
Sep 27, 2023 Health Minister Tom Osborne
26-Year-Old Dead After TCH Crash Near Badger
A 26-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada near Badger. The accident happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. yesterday morning. According to the RCMP, the vehicle left t...
Sep 27, 2023
Smoking, Vaping Ban Now in Effect at Provincial Buildings
A ban on smoking and vaping on all provincial government properties is now in effect. The ban includes parking lots and vehicles, and applies to all employees, visitors, and contractors. Government ho...
Sep 27, 2023
Premier to Make Education Infrastructure Announcement
An education infrastructure announcement is coming down tomorrow. Premier Andrew Furey will be at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre in St. John's to make the announcement. He'll be joined by Educa...
Sep 27, 2023
Federal NDP Call for Ottawa to Lower EI Required Hours for Snow Crab Harvesters
The federal NDP are joining the FFAW's call for support for snow crab harvesters in this province. NDP Fisheries Critic, Lisa Marie Barron, and NDP Employment Critic Daniel Blaikie are calling on Otta...
Sep 27, 2023
Labrador Affairs Minister Wraps Meetings in Nunavut
The Labrador Affairs Minister says a partnership with Nunavut will be beneficial for both jurisdictions due to shared challenges. Lisa Dempster has just wrapped up extensive meetings with government m...
Sep 27, 2023
24-Year-Old Caught Driving 107 Km/h on Torbay Road
A 24-year-old man is without his vehicle after he was caught driving at an excessive speed in St. John's Tuesday night. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., police clocked the driver going 107 km/h in a 50 zone...
Sep 27, 2023 (File photo.)
PC Leader Seeking Clarity on Province's Hydro Development Discussions with Quebec
Opposition Leader David Brazil says recent comments from Quebec Premier Francois Legault raise greater questions about how far ahead talks with this province are when it comes to hydro development. Le...
Sep 27, 2023 (File photo.)
Psychologist Shares Advice for Parents of Sexual Assault Survivors as Investigation Continues Into Teacher Sexual Violence Case
A local psychologist says it is important for the parents of sexual assault survivors to validate their feelings when they come forward. The investigation into sexual offences allegedly committed by 3...
Sep 27, 2023
