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PCs Question Why Province Can't Confirm if Ransom Was Paid During Health Care Cyber Attack
The federal government recently revealed whether they have ever paid a ransom due to a cyber attack, and that's leading the Official Opposition to wonder why the provincial government can't do the sam...
May 12, 2023 (PC Leader David Brazil)
Snowbirds Returning to Province for C.B.S. Show in June
The Snowbirds are coming to Conception Bay South next month to mark the town's 50th anniversary celebrations. The Canadian Forces' air demonstration team is scheduled to perform over Conception Bay on...
May 12, 2023
Portrait of Senator George Furey Unveiled in Ottawa
A portrait of Senator George Furey was officially unveiled in Ottawa yesterday. Furey retires from the Senate today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Furey for helping to steer the Upper Chamber ...
May 12, 2023 (Photo via Premier Andrew Furey Twitter)
Bonavista Plant Worker Urging Government to Help End Crab Fishery Impasse
A Bonavista plant worker is imploring government to take action to help bring an end to the impasse that is holding up the crab fishery and affecting thousands of plant workers. Beverly Dyke told VOCM...
May 12, 2023
FFAW Members Hold Impromptu Rally Outside ASP
Members of the FFAW launched an impromptu rally outside the Association of Seafood Producers office in the capital city's east end this morning. Talks between the union and ASP broke down yesterday am...
May 12, 2023 (Photo via FFAW Twitter.)
Trudeau Attends Inuit Crown Partnership Committee Meeting in Nain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Nain, Labrador to attend Inuit Crown Partnership Committee meeting. The Prime Minister is among a number of federal government officials. Trudeau is co-chairing the...
May 12, 2023 (ITK President Natan Obed and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Nain. Photo via Nunatsiavut Government)
Survivor Highlights the Difference Fundraising Can Make to Cancer Patients
A cancer survivor is sharing her story of hope and survival through an unbelievably challenging time. Yesterday, Newfoundland Power announced a $250,000 donation to the Cancer Care Foundation that wil...
May 12, 2023
42-Year Old Man Arrested for Assault in St. John's
A 42-year-old Badger's Quay man has been arrested and charged following an early morning disturbance at a home in the capital city's downtown. RNC were called to the area around 3:10 where they were i...
May 12, 2023
More Calls for Government to Extend EI for Crab Fishery Workers
It appears as though the two sides in the crab fishery have become even more entrenched, leading to calls for government to step in and offer extensions to EI benefits to those affected by the 6-week ...
May 12, 2023 FFAW President Greg Pretty and ASP Executive Director Jeff Loder
Steering Committee Established to Eliminate Hepatitis C in NL
A steering committee has been created to eliminate Hepatitis C in Newfoundland and Labrador by 2030. Thursday was Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day. The steering committee announced yesterday b...
May 12, 2023
