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Conflict of Interest Allegations Against Commissioner for Legislative Standards Dismissed
Allegations of conflict of interest made by Eddie Joyce against Commissioner for Legislative Standards, Bruce Chaulk have been dismissed in the House of Assembly. Joyce made the allegation Monday in r...
May 03, 2022
First Flight of Ukrainian Refugees Bound for Canada Landing in St. John's
Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne has confirmed that the first flight of Ukrainian refugees bound for Canada is scheduled to land in St. John's on May 9. The charter will be carrying about 175 refugees...
May 03, 2022 (Photo via Andrew Furey Twitter page.)
Marystown Shipyard Families Alliance Calling for Investigation of Workers Compensation
The co-chair of an organization that represents injured workers at the Marystown Shipyard is calling for an investigation into Workers' Compensation and those involved in case diagnosis and decision-m...
May 03, 2022
NAPE Named Official Bargaining Agent for Choices For Youth Shelter Workers
NAPE is now the official bargaining agent for eight youth mentors working at The Shelter, a facility run by Choices For Youth. The facility operates as an emergency shelter for young men and gender no...
May 03, 2022
NL Bee Association Promoting "No Mow May" Campaign
The Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association has started a campaign asking people not to mow their lawns for the entire month of May. The "No Mow May" challenge aims to keep dandelions and oth...
May 03, 2022 Photo via Kim Dooley
Province Unveils Mock-Up Rooms for New Mental Health and Addictions Facility
The provincial government is providing its first look at some of the rooms and amenities that will be in the new Mental Health and Addictions facility. Mock-up rooms have been constructed to allow gov...
May 03, 2022
MyGovNL Online Services Temporarily Unavailable
The provincial government's online services are temporarily unavailable. Officials say users are having trouble logging onto the system and work is underway to get it back up and running as soon as po...
May 03, 2022 Kaitlyn Baker / Unsplash
Appointments Available for Second Booster Shots in Eastern Health Region
Appointments are now available through Eastern Health for those who are eligible for a second COVID booster. The second booster dose should be given at least 20 weeks after the first booster. The seco...
May 03, 2022
Privacy Commissioner Calling for Legal Framework Surrounding Facial Recognition in Policing
The province's Information and Privacy Commissioner has joined his counterparts across the country in calling for a clear legal framework for police in the use of facial recognition technology. Privac...
May 03, 2022 (VOCM News File photo)
Fewer Insurance Options in NL a Challenge for Car-Sharing Services: IBC
The Insurance Bureau of Canada is weighing in on car-sharing service Turo coming to the province. Some concerns have been expressed about its effects on a person's regular insurance, with Turo recentl...
May 03, 2022
