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Move to Modernize Elections Act Doesn't Mean There Were Problems With Recent Vote: Hogan
The new justice minister says the move to modernize the Elections Act doesn't necessarily mean there were problems with the recent vote. John Hogan told reporters yesterday that the current legislatio...
Apr 20, 2021
5 Wing Goose Bay Asking Public to Avoid Area as Snowclearing Efforts Underway
Snowclearing has begun on Dome Mountain Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to prevent spring washout caused by the runoff of melting snow and ice. Barricades will be placed west of the 4-way intersection ...
Apr 20, 2021
Two Men Arrested in Armed Robbery at Home in Stephenville Known to Victim
Two people have been charged following an armed robbery at a home in Stephenville late last week. It happened on Hillview Avenue shortly after 7:00 Friday evening. Bay St. George RCMP say a person ins...
Apr 20, 2021
Taxes on Super-Rich in Federal Budget Don't Go Far Enough: Federation of Labour
The super-rich will face some new taxes thanks to the federal budget. Luxury cars with sale prices of over $100,000, and boats for personal use with price tags of more than $250,000 will be subject to...
Apr 20, 2021 (File photo.)
Human Rights Complaint on Deaf Services in Education System Moves to Next Stage
The parents of an elementary-age deaf child in the metro region who filed a human rights complaint over the level of services available to him in the education system will have their case heard. The c...
Apr 20, 2021 (File Photo: Kim and Todd Churchill)
51-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Home Invasion in Curling
A 51-year-old man has been arrested following a home invasion in Curling late Monday morning. RNC were called to a home around 11:30 a.m. after a man gained access to the home while a resident was sti...
Apr 20, 2021
Health Minister Calls for Full Review of Air Ambulance Service at Labrador-Grenfell Health
The health minister has instructed Labrador-Grenfell Health to conduct a full review of the air ambulance service following the lengthy delay recently faced by a seriously ill man from Port Hope Simps...
Apr 20, 2021
Federal Government Tables Budget with Focus on Post-Pandemic Recovery
The federal government is spending its way toward post-pandemic recovery. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the first federal budget in two years in the House of Commons today, announcing $...
Apr 19, 2021 (Image via CPAC.)
Health Officials Considering Open Call for Those in Phase 2 of Vaccination Rollout
Health Minister John Haggie had some breaking news for reporters outside the House of Assembly today. According to the minister, health officials are considering an open vaccination call for everyone ...
Apr 19, 2021 (File photo.)
Province Introduces Two Interim Supply Bills Worth Nearly $3.5-Billion
The provincial government has introduced two interim supply bills totaling nearly $3.5-billion. The amount is based on allocations approved during last year's budget, unanimously approved by the House...
Apr 19, 2021
