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NL Reports 2 New Cases of COVID-19; Clusters in Central, Western Remain Under Investigation
There are two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador today. One case in the Central Health Region, which is a contact of a previous case, the case is not related to the cluster i...
May 31, 2021
RNC Investigating Suspicious Death on St. John's Trail
Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body in the west end of St. John's late Sunday. The body was found on a pathway that leads from the rear of the Waterford Hospital toward Topsail Road...
May 31, 2021 Police hold the scene at the rear of the Waterford Hospital in this May 2021file photo.
"No Major Job Losses," Tax Increases for Highest Income Earners: Province Releases Budget 2021
Greater autonomy for MUN, NLESD to be folded into Department of Education, review of Nalcor among highlights of today's budget. The provincial government has started the process to implement immediate...
May 31, 2021
NL Anti-Colonial Researcher Has No Doubt More Remains Will be Found at Former Residential Schools
Many public buildings at all levels of government are lowering flags in mourning the gruesome discovery of the remains of 215 children - some as young as three - on the grounds of an old residential s...
May 31, 2021 (Photo Flickr: BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives)
Man Changes Plea to Guilty in Murder of Metro Area Woman
There will be no trial for the man accused of killing 36-year-old Victoria Head in November 2017. Steven Bragg had been charged with first-degree murder but in a surprise twist this morning he pleaded...
May 31, 2021
Province to Release Reopening Plan This Week, Tourism Industry Pushing for July 1st
The local tourism industry is eagerly awaiting the provincial government's reopening plan, set to be announced this week. New Brunswick and PEI announced their reopening plans last week and Hospitalit...
May 31, 2021
St. John's City Council to Make Decision About Proposed Fireworks By-Law Today
St. John's city council will make a decision today about its proposed fireworks by-law. The legislation would prohibit the use of personal fireworks outside of a 5-hour timeframe on New Year's Eve and...
May 31, 2021
Health Officials Vaccinating Children in Schools on Port au Port Peninsula After Outbreak in Region
Western Health has released details of its testing plans for the Port au Port Peninsula. They're encouraging everyone 12 and older, especially in the Kippens and Stephenville area, to get tested wheth...
May 31, 2021
Furey Government to Outline First Steps in Reducing Massive Deficit in Today's Budget
The majority Furey Government will bring down the budget today, and while it's not expected to be the same kind of "hold-the-line" document introduced back in September, the Premier says his governmen...
May 31, 2021
Anonymous Business Covers Fees for Five Performance Companies "Hit Hard" by the Pandemic
A local company is giving thanks for an anonymous act of good will during these trying times. Spirit of Newfoundland took to social media recently to give thanks to a business that stepped up to pay t...
May 30, 2021 (Photo via Spirit of Newfoundland Facebook)
