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Whitbourne Ambulance Operator Clarifying Service Not Tied to Union Dispute
An ambulance operator on the Avalon is making it clear that his service is not tied into the current dispute with the Teamsters Local 855. The union says talks with Freake's and Fewer's are at a stand...
May 25, 2021
More Competition Needed as Fish Price Setting Panel Sets Cod Well Below $1 Per Pound: FFAW
The union that represents fishery workers says what's needed is more competition in the industry. The Fish Price Setting Panel has again come in with a price for cod at well below $1 per pound. FFAW P...
May 25, 2021 (File photo: Keith Sullivan)
Newfoundland Experiences Windiest May 24th Weekend in Recent Memory
The long weekend began as a decent one weather-wise but gradually deteriorated as the weekend wore on with howling winds, falling temperatures, rain, and even some snow. It's the 24th of May and w...
May 25, 2021
NLTA President Critical of Decision to Push Teachers Into Classrooms During Alert Level 4
NLTA President Dean Ingram is critical of the decision to push teachers back into the classroom when Level 4 clearly recommends people work from home. Many schools in the central region are closed to ...
May 25, 2021 (File photo: Dean Ingram, President of the NLTA.)
Variant First Found in India Suspected in Central Newfoundland Cluster
A large swath of the province is on partial lockdown due to community spread of COVID-19 from the Notre Dame Bay cluster. The catchment zone stretches from Gambo to Badger on the TCH and points north ...
May 25, 2021 (Map of communities currently under Alert Level 4)
Local Company Working on New Weather Forecasting Project to Help Offshore Workers
A local weather forecasting company is working on a project to help workers traveling to the province's offshore. Wood's Met-Ocean and Digital Environmental Solutions is based in St. John's and provid...
May 24, 2021 (Photo via Suncor Energy Inc.)
Two Vehicles Impounded in Metro Over the Weekend
Two men in the Metro area had their vehicles impounded over the weekend. A 38-year-old man had his vehicle seized after it rolled over in the west end of St. John's Saturday night. Shortly before 8:00...
May 24, 2021
Food First NL's Food System Kickstarter Winners Announced
Food First NL has announced the winners of its Food System Kickstarter. Five teams pitched and developed a concept to improve the local food system. First place was awarded to Mirella Leis for the Fis...
May 24, 2021 Photo: Food First NL website
Northern Labrador Communities Receiving $2.8 Million to Support Clean Energy Projects
Federal funding to the tune of $2.8 million dollars is being provided to help support three community-led clean energy projects on the north coast of Labrador. Residents there, currently rely heavily ...
May 24, 2021
Rugby 7s Chosen as Host City's Sport for 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's
Young aspiring rugby players in the province will have a chance to shine on home soil when St. John's hosts the Canada Summer Games in four years' time. As revealed this week, Rugby 7s is the host cit...
May 24, 2021 (Photo courtesy Newfoundland Rugby via Facebook.)
