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Province Reports Two New Deaths, 43 Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19 Today
The province is reporting two new deaths due to COVID-19 today. That brings the provincial death toll to 106. There are 43 people currently in hospital due to the virus, with nine of those in critical...
Apr 04, 2022
60-Year-Old Man Dead in St. John's House Fire
A man in his 60s was the victim of a fatal house fire on Coronation Street in the capital city's downtown late Saturday night. The man was one of a number of residents of the home, which was destroyed...
Apr 04, 2022 (Photo by Rolanda Ryan.)
Man Dead After Snowmobile Crash Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay
A 42-year-old man is dead as the result of a snowmobile crash on the ice near the mouth of the Goose River near Happy Valley-Goose Bay. RCMP were called just before midnight on Saturday, April 2. Poli...
Apr 04, 2022
RNC Investigating Fatal Collision on Pitts Memorial Drive
The RNC confirm the death of a man following a two-vehicle collision on Pitts Memorial shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 3. The RNC say a black Ford pickup and black GMC Terrain collided on the ...
Apr 04, 2022
Two Taken to Hospital with Serious Injuries Following Double Shooting in Harris Point
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a double shooting in Harris Point, Gander Bay early this morning. Gander RCMP were called shortly after midnight to reports that a man...
Apr 04, 2022
Government Receives Rothschild Review of Province's Assets
The provincial government has received its report on a review of the province's assets, but it's unlikely that the report's findings will be made public. Government issued the $5 million contract to R...
Apr 04, 2022 (File photo.)
Provincial Government Requests Auditor General Review of Spending at Memorial University
The provincial government has formally requested that the Auditor General conduct a "full and comprehensive review" of operations and spending at Memorial University. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady an...
Apr 04, 2022
Eastern Health Expands Online System for Blood Collection Appointments in St. John's
Eastern Health has extended its online appointment system for blood collection to include St. Clare's Hospital in St. John's. Patients can access online booking for both St. Clare's and the Major's Pa...
Apr 04, 2022
Stephenville Hoping to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees
The town of Stephenville already has a Ukrainian population and is hoping to welcome more should Ukrainians choose to come to Newfoundland and Labrador. Mayor Tom Rose says a number of local companies...
Apr 04, 2022
Snow On the Way for West Coast, Parts of Central
Winter is not quite finished with us just yet. Environment Canada has snowfall warnings out for the west and southwest coasts as well as central Newfoundland. The snowbelt for this system will be roug...
Apr 04, 2022
