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Advanced Landing System at St. John's Airport Hailed a 'Game Changer' During Persistent Fog
If there was ever a good test for St. John's Airport's CAT-3 fog-fighting technology, the past week-and-a-half has been it. The advanced landing system, installed a few years ago, has lived up to its ...
Apr 14, 2021
3 New Cases of COVID-19 in Eastern Region, NL to Raise Cap on Formal Gatherings
There are three new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today, bringing the total number of active cases in Newfoundland and Labrador to 14. All three new cases reported today are in the Easter...
Apr 14, 2021
Elderly Labrador Man Waits Day and a Half for Air Ambulance, Now on Life Support
A Labrador woman is raising the alarm about the state of our healthcare system after her father-in-law had to wait for 36 hours to be medevaced to St. John's for care. He has since had to be put on li...
Apr 14, 2021 (File photo.)
Gas Predicted to Go Down Slightly This Week
Gas prices are predicted to go down slightly this week. The consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices is anticipating a drop of about one cent for gas. All other fuel prices are predicted to remain virtually...
Apr 14, 2021
Waterford Hospital Site Inundated with Water Renews Debate of Building on Flood Plain
Images of the site for the replacement of the Waterford Hospital inundated with water have renewed debate over whether the flood plain is the best location for the new mental health facility. St. John...
Apr 14, 2021 (Photo: Brenda O'Reilly)
One Lane of Traffic Open on TCH Between Springdale and Sheppardville after Washout
Repairs are underway to reconnect either side of the Trans Canada Highway after a washout severed the province's main highway artery this week. Pictures from the scene-about seven km west of Springdal...
Apr 14, 2021 (Photo taken from video: earthspace101)
High School Students Across the Province Return to In-Class Instruction Today
High school students across the province return to in-class instruction today, through a blended model designed to help students adhere to COVID restrictions. Students will attend school on alternate ...
Apr 14, 2021
Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts on West Coast
Police on the west coast are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from two businesses in Stephenville. The first incident happened on April 2nd. Police say that sometime overnight catalytic...
Apr 14, 2021
Premiers Postpone Rejoining Atlantic Bubble Until May
The Council of Atlantic Premiers has decided to postpone the reopening of the Atlantic Bubble for at least another two weeks. The original plan was to loosen restrictions on Monday, April 19, but a re...
Apr 13, 2021 (File photo courtesy Nova Scotia government.)
Police Uncover Synthetic Opioids Manufactured to Look Like Prescription Drugs
The RNC is warning the public about the presence of dangerous synthetic opioids manufactured to look like prescription medication. The RNC's Drug Investigation Unit says Fentanyl and a synthetic opioi...
Apr 13, 2021
