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Minister in Eastern Labrador to Discuss Infrastructure Needs
The transportation and infrastructure minister is in Labrador this week to meet with municipal leaders and stakeholders about the needs of the region. Accompanied by Labrador Affairs Minister and area...
Aug 09, 2023
Popular Downtown Drag Lounge Closes Doors
About one year after first opening their doors, Kaleidoscope, a popular drag lounge in the capital city, is closing its doors. In a post to Facebook, the owners say today will be their last day of ope...
Aug 09, 2023
Marine Atlantic Cancels Port aux Basques Crossings Due to High Winds
The gulf ferries are tied up today because of high winds in the Cabot Strait. Winds will gust to over 100 km/h in the Wreckhouse today and tonight before subsiding tomorrow. Marine Atlantic has scrubb...
Aug 09, 2023
West Coast Police Catch Wanted Man at Corner Brook Business
A man who was wanted on a warrant is in the lockup on the west coast after being picked up in the Broadway area. RNC were tipped off over the supper hour that the 29-year-old was inside a business in ...
Aug 09, 2023
Health Officials: Permanent Positions Being Filled Despite Mostly Unchanged Vacancy Rates
Even though Newfoundland and Labrador's recruitment efforts aren't quite moving the needle in terms of vacancies, officials believe they are making a difference. The province says more than 40 physici...
Aug 09, 2023 Health Minister Tom Osborne
MUN Implements Canada Games Steering Committee as Preparations Ramp Up
Memorial University is ramping up preparations for the 2025 Canada Summer Games. The event is now just two years out and some of the preparations are already evident-such as construction on the new tr...
Aug 09, 2023
Corner Brook Woman Faces Charges After Assaulting Officers, Hospital Worker
A woman faces charges after three police officers and a hospital worker were assaulted. The RNC heard a drunken woman crying in the area of West Street last night so officers detained her for her own ...
Aug 09, 2023
Accessible Trail Opening at Topsail Beach
A new accessible trail is opening up at one of metro's most popular beaches today. The new trail is located at Topsail Beach in Conception Bay South. Children, Seniors, and Social Development Minister...
Aug 09, 2023 (Photo courtesy Town of Conception Bay South.)
Vandals Significantly Damage Walls, Ceiling of Labrador City Park Bathroom
Vandals have once again struck public facilities in Labrador City. The town took to social media on Monday to share that they are "truly diappointed" that more property has been damaged. This time, th...
Aug 09, 2023
Progress Being Made on Facility Construction and Upgrades for 2025 Canada Summer Games
We now have more details on facility construction and upgrades for the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's. Two facilities built for the 1977 Games-the Aquarena and the Green Belt Tennis Club-will ...
Aug 08, 2023
