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EG.5 COVID-19 Subvariant Now the Dominant Strain in Circulation
While it's been around for years, the EG.5 subvariant of the COVID-19 virus has become the dominant strain in circulation. The good news is, the subvariant does not appear to be of any greater concern...
Aug 14, 2023
Woman Who Assisted Ukrainian Newcomers Questions Province's Resettlement Program
The provincial government's Ukrainian resettlement program has not been as successful as one might think, according to one woman who has been helping newcomers get settled away. Pat Power started help...
Aug 14, 2023
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Discussing Ways to Address Rising Crime Rate
The President of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association says conversations are ongoing with management on ways to address the rising crime rate in Newfoundland and Labrador. Staff Sergeant Mi...
Aug 14, 2023
Clean Fuel Regulations Already Driving Up Cost of Living in NL: Brazil
The provincial PCs are once again decrying the federal government for their clean fuel regulations. Leader David Brazil says the federal Liberals' decision to "ignore" people in the province and press...
Aug 14, 2023 David Brazil
Corner Brook Mayor Pleased with West Coast RNC Expansion
The Mayor of Corner Brook says he is pleased to see the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary expanding on the west coast, so long as local resources are maintained. The province announced the expansion of ...
Aug 14, 2023 (Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons. Photo via Facebook.)
Port of Argentia Receives First Shipment of Wind Turbine Monopiles
The Port of Argentia has received its first shipment of those massive offshore wind turbine foundations. Earlier this year it was announced that the port was being established as a transit route and l...
Aug 14, 2023 (Port of Argentia)
NL Health and Safety Association Sending Condolences Following Workplace Fatality in Holyrood
The Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Safety Association is sending condolences after a workplace fatality last week. On Thursday morning, a worker at the Holyrood site was seriously injured after ...
Aug 14, 2023
Association for New Canadians Launches Homestay Hosting Program
A new program is hoping to integrate Ukrainian newcomers into communities across Newfoundland and Labrador by using host families. The Association for New Canadians has launched the Homestay Hosting P...
Aug 14, 2023
Local Cartoonist Looks to Fill Publishing Gap With New Company
A new publishing company is looking to fill the gap for local comic creators. Cartoonist Kevin Woolridge is launching Heavy Sweater Comics, a publishing company for comic books made in Newfoundland an...
Aug 13, 2023
Emergency Services Unavailable in St. Lawrence This Week
The emergency room in St. Lawrence will be closed for all of this coming week due to a staff shortage. The ER will close tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m., and will not re-open until 8:00 a.m. the followi...
Aug 13, 2023
