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Terra Nova National Park's Moose Reduction Program Begins This Week
The annual moose reduction program in Terra Nova National Park begins this week. The park's moose management area is made up of two zones, to allow hunters and visitors to use the park. Zone 1 is open...
Oct 08, 2023
City of St. John's Seeks Feedback From Seniors on What it Means to Be an "Age-Friendly City"
The City of St. John's is looking for feedback from seniors and those interested in seniors' matters on what it means to be an age-friendly city. The City of St. John's has been recognized by the Worl...
Oct 08, 2023
MHA Lane Accuses Provincial Government of Hypocrisy Regarding Stance on Carbon Tax
Independent MHA Paul Lane is accusing the provincial government of hypocrisy in urging the federal government to reconsider the impact of the carbon tax on rising inflation. Health Minister Tom Osborn...
Oct 08, 2023 Paul Lane (VOCM News file photo)
NDP Believes Government Lacks "An Appetite to Address the Issue" of NL's Housing Crisis
The NDP is calling on government to acknowledge that the province's housing crisis is getting worse. NDP Leader Jim Dinn was referencing recent figures released by government that show that rental rat...
Oct 08, 2023
Province Moving Forward with Canning Bridge Replacement in Marystown
The Department of Transportation is moving forward as quickly as possible in coming up with a plan to replace the Canning Bridge in Marystown, which was shut down for safety reasons last winter. The c...
Oct 08, 2023
RNC Makes Multiples Arrests in Metro Saturday
The RNC responded to a number of incidents on Saturday in the metro area. Responding to a break-in in the west end of St. John's, a 31-year-old male was arrested for breaking and entering and breach o...
Oct 08, 2023
Legislative Changes Required to Accommodate Ride-Sharing Services in St. John's, says Breen
The city of St. John's says legislative changes are needed to accommodate and regulate ride-sharing services. The city is governed by the City of St. John's Act, a piece of provincial legislation. May...
Oct 08, 2023 Mayor Danny Breen
Seasonal Road From Planned Mining Site in Quebec to Northeast Coast of Labrador Proposed
Three separate levels of government will conduct environmental impact assessments on a proposed rare earth mining project in Quebec that will require a seasonal road crossing Labrador. Torngat Metals ...
Oct 07, 2023
Province Moving to Virtual Recruitment Efforts in India Due to Ongoing Diplomatic Rift
The provincial government is setting up virtual recruitment efforts in India due to the continued diplomatic rift between that country and Canada. India stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens and ...
Oct 07, 2023 Health Minister Tom Osborne
MHA for Topsail-Paradise Says there's a "Definite" Need for a High School in Paradise
The MHA for Topsail-Paradise acknowledges that there's always an ebb and flow when it comes to school enrollment, and he believes the need for a high school in Paradise is "a definite." Paul Dinn was ...
Oct 07, 2023
