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Salvation Army Raises Over $1-Million in Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign
$1,117,807 was raised in the days leading into Christmas through the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. That surpasses the $800,000 dollar goal set for this year's campaign. Major Rene...
Jan 07, 2022
RNC Seeking Public's Assistance Locating Wanted Man
The RNC is seeking the public's assistance in locating a wanted man. 25-year-old Adam Whalen of St. John's is wanted in connection with multiple incidents of property crime on the Northeast Avalon in ...
Jan 07, 2022 (File Photo)
Opposition Questions Why NL is Not Using More Rapid Tests
The Opposition Health Critic wants to know why Newfoundland and Labrador is not making greater use of rapid test kits. The Chief Medical Officer of Health last week indicated that rapid tests were bei...
Jan 07, 2022 Jernej Furman / CC
Newfoundland Rogues Games Suspended Until Further Notice
The Newfoundland Rogues were off to an impressive 6-0 start to their inaugural season before the latest surge of COVID cases brought that momentum to a screeching halt. Team president Tony Kenny annou...
Jan 07, 2022
In-Person Mental Health and Addictions Services Suspended in Eastern Health
Mental Health and Addictions services in the Eastern Health region are proceeding virtually. In-person service will continue for clients if it is clinically necessary. People with a previously schedul...
Jan 07, 2022
Much of Newfoundland Under Winter Storm Warning
Much of the island is under a storm warning this weekend with high winds and heavy accumulations of snow. The snowbelt in this case stretches from Gander to Corner Brook with 15 to 35 cm on the way. C...
Jan 07, 2022
Contract Talks Broken Down Between Pilots and PAL Airlines, says Airline Pilots Association
Talks between pilots and PAL Airlines have broken down. After two years of negotiations on a new contract, the union says it has been unable to secure an industry-standard collective agreement. Tim Pe...
Jan 07, 2022
MHA Concerned with Delay in Visitor Restrictions Following COVID Outbreak at Bay St. George Care Home
The Opposition is concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre. The facility put stricter restrictions in place yesterday in an attempt to contain the spread of th...
Jan 07, 2022 (File photo.)
Bell Island RCMP Seeking Public's Help After Residential Shed Broken Into Twice in One Week
Bell Island RCMP are seeking the public's help after a residential shed was broken into twice over the course of a week. The shed is located on Gull Island Road, near an ATV trail. Police say the firs...
Jan 07, 2022
Waterford Valley High Walk-In Booster Clinic Offering Shots to People Over 30
There will be another walk-in booster clinic at Waterford Valley High in St. John's today-this time for persons 30 and older. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Those looking to get their shot w...
Jan 07, 2022
