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Town of Torbay to Raise Taxes
Taxes are going up in the town of Torbay in 2022. The town delivered its draft budget in council chambers Wednesday. The residential mil rate is going up 0.8 mils to 7.5, and the commercial mil rate i...
Dec 16, 2021
MUN Student Hires Lawyer in Battle With University
The lawyer for a Memorial University student is seeking an apology, along with answers to a series of questions related to restrictions placed on him while an investigation is carried out into his all...
Dec 16, 2021 (Photo via Matt Barter Twitter.)
PANL Asking for Patience as They Work Through Logistics of Booster Rollout
Turns out it's not quite so clear-cut when it comes to the booster shot as walking into your pharmacy and getting the jab. Pharmacists were only learning of the changes and expectations of them yester...
Dec 16, 2021 (Photo by New York National Guard via Flickr)
Central Health Issues Multiple Exposure Notifications
There's a pop-up COVID testing clinic in Twillingate today, following an exposure notification. Anyone who visited Split Rock, R and J's, North 99 Lounge, or George Hawkins Arena at specific times on ...
Dec 16, 2021
RCMP Checking Into Possible Discovery Under Ice Near Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The RCMP are checking into a possible discovery under the ice of the Churchill River. Police say a man who was checking the ice, spotted something unusual and took a picture of it not knowing what it ...
Dec 16, 2021
Province Unveils Five-Year Renewable Energy Plan
The provincial government this morning unveiled a five-year renewable energy plan that supports its goal to transition to a greener landscape and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Entitled Maximizing...
Dec 16, 2021 (Industry, Energy and Technology Minister Andrew Parsons.)
Newfoundlander Derek Clancy Named Vancouver Canucks Assistant General Manager
A Newfoundlander is climbing the administrative ladder in the NHL. Derek Clancy has been named assistant general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Clancy, now 52, has worked most of his career in the ...
Dec 16, 2021
No Student Has Been Banned from Memorial University for Protesting, Says President
The President of Memorial University says no student has been banned from campus for protesting. Vianne Timmons is limited in what she can say in response to a student who is no longer able to access ...
Dec 16, 2021 (Vianne Timmons File photo.)
Newfoundland Rogues Holding Weekend Toy Drive for VOCM Happy Tree Campaign
The Newfoundland Rogues are gearing up for the last games before Christmas this weekend when they host the San Francisco City Cats at Mary Brown's Centre Saturday & Sunday. In spirit of the season, th...
Dec 16, 2021
Christmas Comes Early for Mother and Son, Recipients of the Collision Clinic Enriching Lives Car Giveaway
Christmas has come early for one St. John's family, who have been announced as the recipients of this year's Collision Clinic Enriching Lives Car Giveaway. The annual event, which is in its 18th year,...
Dec 16, 2021 2021 Enriching Lives Car Giveaway Winner, Faith Ann Vokey
