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56 New Hospitalizations Reported in Latest Provincial COVID Update
The latest COVID numbers for the province in the month of September are out. It shows that since the last update in late August, there were 56 hospitalizations due to the virus and two deaths. One add...
Oct 25, 2023 (Photo by CDC from Pexels)
Tourism Minister Joins Canadian Delegation to Japan
Tourism Minister Steve Crocker is off to Japan to participate in a Team Canada trade mission to promote the province's creative industries and tourism opportunities. Crocker is part of a provincial de...
Oct 25, 2023
Twillingate Mayor Worried About Economic Impact of Scotiabank Closure
The Mayor of Twillingate is worried about the economic impacts of the closure of the local Scotiabank branch in the community. Unlike some of the other communities facing similar closures, Twillingate...
Oct 25, 2023 (Photo via Google Street View)
Police Search for Missing St. John's Man
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man missing from St. John's. Twenty-eight-year-old Jesse Butt-Carter was last seen on October 13 in the capital city's west end. He's described as...
Oct 25, 2023
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
