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Bridges to Hope Receives $25,000 From ExxonMobil
Bridges to Hope has received a significant donation from ExxonMobil, through the United Way just in time for the holiday season. Earlier today Bridges to Hope Manager Jody Williams was presented a che...
Dec 21, 2021
27 New Cases of COVID in NL For Second Day in a Row
Another 27 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Newfoundland and Labrador today. That's the exact same number reported on Monday. Nine of the new cases are in the Eastern Health regio...
Dec 21, 2021
RNC Investigating Hit and Run
The RNC is investigating a recent hit and run in the capital city area. Police were called after a collision on Torbay Road at Highland Drive around 5:00 p.m. Sunday. A black SUV, which ended up on th...
Dec 21, 2021
'Tis the Season for Giving
'Tis the season for giving and special donations to local charities continues. UA Local 740, which represents pipe trades members, made a major donation to the Gathering Place to help with Christmas m...
Dec 21, 2021
Police Arrest Wanted Man in Chapel's Cove
RCMP have arrested a 35-year-old wanted man who tried to flee from police after ramming a number of marked police vehicles in Chapel's Cove over the weekend. Matthew Scott, wanted on a number of outst...
Dec 21, 2021
Douglas Snelgrove Released from Jail Pending Appeal of Sexual Assault Conviction
Convicted sex offender Douglas Snelgrove has been released from jail pending the outcome of his appeal of his guilty verdict and sentence. Snelgrove, who remains suspended as an RNC constable, was gra...
Dec 21, 2021
Government Providing COVID Updates Every Day This Week
The provincial government will provide the latest COVID numbers today and every day for the rest of the week. A live COVID briefing will be provided tomorrow to answer any questions heading into the C...
Dec 21, 2021 (File photo.)
Eastern Health Cancels Public Health Nursing Programs Until December 21
Eastern Health has cancelled all public health nursing programs from December 21 to the 24th except for urgent services to help with COVID response. Anyone with a booked appointment for those days wil...
Dec 21, 2021
Province Appoints Committee to Assess the Teacher Allocation Model
The provincial government has appointed a committee to provide recommendations on the current Teacher Allocation Model. The Teachers' Union has been raising concerns about class sizes and composition ...
Dec 21, 2021
Province Provides Update on Climate Change Action Plan
The province released an update on its Climate Change Action Plan on Monday, with 30 of 45 recommendations now implemented halfway through its five-year mandate. The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas...
Dec 21, 2021 (File photo.)
