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Growlers Discussing Neck Guard Policy After Death of Former NHL Player
The Newfoundland Growlers are having conversations around a mandatory neck guard policy. In the days following the tragic on-ice death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, who suffered a fatal inju...
Nov 02, 2023
Province Establishes Women in Resources Advisory Committee
The provincial government has established a "Women in Resources Advisory Committee" to provide advice in a number of areas. About 2,2000 women were employed in the resources sector in Newfoundland and...
Nov 02, 2023
MNL President Supports Elimination of Poll Tax in New Municipal Legislation
The umbrella organization for towns and cities is taking a deep dive into new legislation governing the operation of towns and local service districts. The provincial government has brought in a repla...
Nov 02, 2023 MNL President Amy Coady
Province Implements Law in Hopes to Reduce Domestic Violence
People living in Newfoundland and Labrador now have an avenue to collect information on a current or former intimate partner in situations where they fear for their safety or well-being. It's known as...
Nov 02, 2023
Minister Abbott Optimistic Government Can Address Business Owners Concerns on War Memorial Project
The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure says they are working with business owners in downtown St. John's who are affected by work at the War Memorial, and he is optimistic that they will be...
Nov 02, 2023
NLMA Raise Questions Over Virtual Health Care Contract
The NLMA is looking for answers after the province announced that a company has been chosen to provide round-the-clock virtual support for rural ERs, and to help those without a family doctor. Health ...
Nov 02, 2023 NLMA President Dr. Gerard Farrell
Waterford Valley High Students Give Three Van Loads of Donations to Local Food Bank
Demand at local food banks is increasing, so imagine the surprise of volunteers from the St. Teresa's food bank when they collected three van loads of donations thanks to students of Waterford Valley ...
Nov 02, 2023
Local Activist Ashamed of Canada Not Demanding Cease Fire in Middle East
Local social justice activist Lorraine Michael says she's ashamed of the Canadian government for not demanding a cease fire in the war in the Middle East. Michael says while the attacks on Israeli cit...
Nov 02, 2023
Furey Continues Residential School Apologies
Premier Andrew Furey is currently on a tour of Labrador, where he is issuing a series of apologies to survivors of residential schools in Nunatsiavut. The Premier is scheduled to visit Makkovik and Ho...
Nov 02, 2023
Government Eliminating Poll Tax in New Legislation
The way property taxes are collected in some towns across the province will soon be changing. Government announced the details of the new Towns and Local Service Districts Act yesterday. The new legis...
Nov 02, 2023
