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Study Shows One-Third of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Believe Gun Violence on the Rise
New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that about one-third of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians believe gun violence is on the rise in this province. Their survey found that 34 per cent believe ...
May 17, 2022
Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla Visit Confederation Building as Part of Canada-Wide Tour
About four hours after they arrived, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are wrapping up their whirlwind stop in St. John's. Their Royal Highnesses arrived to less fanfare than they would have...
May 17, 2022
Susan Walsh Nominated to Become Next Seniors' Advocate
Susan Walsh has been nominated to become the province's new Seniors' Advocate. A resolution was introduced in the House of Assembly Monday to name Walsh to the role. She has had an extensive career wi...
May 17, 2022
T'Railway Council President Supportive of New Off-Road Vehicle Laws
It's going to be a different May 24th Weekend for some people as helmets and seatbelts on machines equipped with them will be mandatory for the operation of all off-road vehicles in Newfoundland and L...
May 17, 2022
Kellie Loder Taking the Stage at Canada's Got Talent Finale
Tonight's the night Kellie Loder, a singer/songwriter from this province, takes to the stage for the finale of Canada's Got Talent. Loder has garnered a lot of attention as a fan favourite since their...
May 17, 2022 (Photo via Kellie Loder Twitter.)
Provincial Response Needed to Combat Sexual Exploitation: CASEY Coordinator
Sexual exploitation is happening all across Newfoundland and Labrador, and there is a need for provincial response. That from the Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth coordinator, Amnest...
May 17, 2022 rupixen.com / Unsplash
Paxlovid Now Available at Pharmacies in Province
Paxlovid, the COVID-19 antiviral pill, is now available at pharmacies across the province. According to the Pharmacists' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, pharmacists are now able to assess fo...
May 17, 2022
Police Searching for Fleeing Car on Veterans Memorial Highway
Police are searching for a vehicle that fled from them on the Veterans Memorial Highway on Tuesday. Police are looking for a baby blue 4-door Hyundai Accent with a black hood, a damaged windshield, an...
May 17, 2022
27-Year-Old Facing Charges for Allegedly Attempting to Run Over Man with Side-by-Side
A 27-year-old man has been charged after allegedly trying to run over another man in Stephenville Crossing with a side-by-side. The incident is said to have happened last Friday morning. The victim wa...
May 17, 2022
Ashored Innovations Tests New Technology at Marine Institute
Ashored Innovations, the Dartmouth-based maker of fishing equipment that reduces accidental harm to marine animals such as whales, is moving forward with the testing of their new device. It's made up ...
May 17, 2022
