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Gas Prices Predicted to Rise for the Foreseeable Future
A gas price watcher expects prices to rise in Newfoundland and Labrador not only tomorrow but for the foreseeable future. Dan McTeague of Canadians for Affordable Energy predicts that gas, diesel and ...
Jan 05, 2022
Government Asking People Not to Call 811 with COVID Questions
There appears to be a fair amount of confusion surrounding how to get answers to COVID-related questions amid a surge in cases. The provincial government is asking people not to flood the 811 phone li...
Jan 05, 2022
Son of a Critch Makes Television Debut
The TV series Son of a Critch made its television debut last night, and for series star and producer Mark Critch it's the culmination of a special project. The series is based on Critch's memoir of th...
Jan 05, 2022 (Photo via Son of a Critch TV Twitter.)
Department Responds to Rumours That Health Minister Held Event During Holidays
The Department of Health and Community Services is responding to some rumours that recent COVID cases in the Harbour Breton area can be linked to a function hosted by Health Minister John Haggie at th...
Jan 05, 2022 (File photo.)
Walrus Makes Unexpected Stop in Grate's Cove Harbour
An unexpected visitor created a lot of attention early in the new year. A walrus hauled up on the boat launch in Grate's Cove on January 2. The massive creature drew plenty of visitors to the northern...
Jan 05, 2022 (Photo via Grates Cove Studios Facebook.)
Another Walk-In Booster Clinic for Those 70 Plus in St. John's Today
There will be a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic today at Waterford Valley High for people 70 and older. The clinic, which runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., will offer the Moderna vaccine. To meet the 22-wee...
Jan 05, 2022
Province Working with Indigenous Leaders to Ensure Labrador Communities Equipped for COVID Surge
Premier Andrew Furey says the province has been working closely with Indigenous leadership to ensure that communities have the supplies and resources needed to deal with the current surge in COVID cas...
Jan 05, 2022 (Premier Andrew Furey in Sheshatshiu administering COVID-19 vaccines.)
Eastern Health Reduces Number of Public Entrances at Hospitals
Eastern Health has reduced the number of public entrances to its facilities to help with COVID screening. Signage has been placed around various facilities including the Health Sciences, St. Clare's, ...
Jan 05, 2022
T'railway Users Asked to Avoid North West Brook Trestle During Repairs
T'railway users should avoid the North West Brook trestle in the T'railway Provincial Park this week while repairs are being done. The trestle is located just outside Port Blandford. Contractors will ...
Jan 05, 2022
Growlers Reschedule Games Postponed Due to COVID-19
The Newfoundland Growlers have announced the schedule for games postponed due to the Omicron variant outbreak. The games scheduled for this weekend with Trois-Rivires Lions and next weekend with the M...
Jan 05, 2022
