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Ottawa to Continue Partnership with Indigenous Communities to Address Housing Issues
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will continue to work with communities like Nain to address issues through the Indigenous Housing Strategy. He and several of his ministers were in Labrador l...
May 15, 2023 (Photo via MP Dan Vandal.)
Family of Three Displaced by House Fire in Grand Falls-Windsor
A family of three has been displaced by a weekend fire at a house on Main Street in Grand Falls-Windsor. The fire, which broke out late Saturday night, caused extensive damage to the house. Canadian R...
May 15, 2023
Masks No Longer Required at Health Care Facilities
One of the last reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic is going by the wayside. Health care facilities have required people to wear masks for the past couple years, however, those restrictions are all but...
May 15, 2023
Province Sending Support to Fight Alberta Wildfires
Newfoundland and Labrador is sending help to Alberta as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn. Over 80 fires are raging throughout that province, with thousands displaced and seeking help. Premier...
May 15, 2023
42-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assault Following Disturbance in Corner Brook
The RNC have charged a man after a disturbance Sunday evening near Main Street in Corner Brook. A 42-year-old has been charged with assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering th...
May 15, 2023
Serco Begins Fire Hydrant Flow Testing at 5 Wing Goose Bay
Serco will conduct annual flow testing of fire hydrants at 5 Wing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay starting today. The testing will continue throughout the summer months until September 30. The program inclu...
May 15, 2023
Popular NL Attractions On Display at Toronto Exhibit
Little pieces of Newfoundland and Labrador will be on display in Toronto starting next week as Little Canada launches a new display. Little Canada has been named as Ontario's 2022 Top Attraction of th...
May 14, 2023
Issues Plaguing Airlines Felt at Gander Airport
Connecting smaller regional airports has been a real challenge during COVID recovery. The Gander International Airport Authority says 2022 was their toughest year yet, but they're managing to hold the...
May 14, 2023
Pandemic Shutdown Inspires Man's Career in Therapeutic Recreation
The pandemic caused a lot of workers to shift their focus and priorities, and Tyler Kearney was among them. Kearney had worked as a personal trainer in the health and fitness field for a decade when C...
May 14, 2023
ATM Stolen Using Excavator in Witless Bay
Ferryland RCMP are investigating after an excavator was used to steal an ATM in Witless Bay. Early this morning, police were called to an alarm sounding at the Credit Union, caused by an excavator bei...
May 14, 2023 Photo Credit: Don Walsh
