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Gas Up 3.5 Cents; Stove Oil Skyrockets in Labrador
Gas prices across the province have increased once again, and the price of stove oil has skyrocketed in Labrador. Gas has gone up by 3.5 cents, bringing the maximum price to $2.28 on the Avalon, and o...
May 19, 2022
Lane Says Report Alleges Bullying, Harassment at Elections NL
The Opposition is alleging that a report regarding bullying and harassment at Elections NL is being unduly withheld from the public. Media first began receiving information about the report last week....
May 18, 2022
Province Reviewing Animal Health and Protection Act and Regulations
The Provincial Government is reviewing the Animal Health and Protection Act and Regulations to help ensure the legislation continues to reflect the highest possible standards for animal welfare. The A...
May 18, 2022
Province, Ottawa Working to Create New Protected Areas in NL
The provincial government is working with Ottawa to accelerate the creation of new protected areas in Newfoundland and Labrador. To try and protect biodiversity and support nature conservation efforts...
May 18, 2022
Marystown RCMP Seize Small Number of Prohibited Knives From Store
The RCMP in Marystown has seized a small number of prohibited knives from a store in the town, and are asking anyone who may have purchased them to turn them in to police. Police say the knives were s...
May 18, 2022
Increased Paxlovid Availability Positive Move in Fighting COVID Says Pharmacists' Association
Paxlovid, the COVID-19 antiviral pill, is now available at pharmacies across the province. This offers a treatment option for people who have tested positive and have been symptomatic for five days or...
May 18, 2022 (File photo)
Advocacy Group "Disappointed" in Lack of Improvements to Argentia Access Road
The provincial government has released its list of approved road and highway projects for the upcoming construction season, but one group is not happy a road they've been advocating for is not on the ...
May 18, 2022
Three New Paths Added to East Coast Trail
Three new paths have been added to the East Coast Trail. The East Coast Trail Association announced today that a new 52 kilometre northern section has been added to the trail, running from Topsail Bea...
May 18, 2022
Mount Pearl Mayor Confident City Can Adapt to Rising Fuel Costs
Ballooning fuel prices are hitting every municipality in the province hard, including the city of Mount Pearl. However, Mayor Dave Aker is confident the city can find ways to adapt to the rising costs...
May 18, 2022
One Death; 14 Hospitalizations Reported in Latest COVID Update
Newfoundland and Labrador's number of hospitalizations has nearly doubled since the last update last Friday. There are currently 14 people in hospital with the virus, up from eight last week. There ar...
May 18, 2022 (Photo by CDC from Pexels)
