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Taxes Increasing for Many as St. John's Releases 2022 Budget
Taxes are going up for many in the city of St. John's in 2022 as the city brings down its $319-million budget today. Mil rates in the capital city are going up by 0.6 mils for residential properties a...
Dec 13, 2021
NL Reports 15 New Cases of COVID Since Friday
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory on Friday. Four of the new cases are in the Eastern Health region, while there are 11 new cases in Wester...
Dec 13, 2021
COVID-19 Booster Shots Available to Everyone 18 and Older
COVID-19 booster shots are now available for all individuals over 18. Public Health is announcing that boosters are available to everyone over 18 if six months have passed since they received their se...
Dec 13, 2021 (Asian Development Bank/Flickr)
A Third of Current Pet Owners in Canada Adopted During the Pandemic
The pandemic was a lonely time for many people. Some brought a new pet into their homes, perhaps to help them cope with the stress and isolation. Narrative research has just released survey results on...
Dec 13, 2021 (Stock photo.)
Province Announces Members of New Net-Zero Advisory Council
The provincial government has announced the members of its newly-established net-zero advisory council. The council consists of eight people. It will be chaired by Kieran Hanley, with Carolann Harding...
Dec 13, 2021
RNC Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in St. John's
One person was taken to hospital after an RNC vehicle hit a pedestrian in St. John's Sunday evening. The collision, which occurred just before 6 p.m. on Harvey Road, left the person with minor injurie...
Dec 13, 2021
Marine Atlantic to Release 2020/21 Review of Activities
Marine Atlantic's review of the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2021 will be available tomorrow morning. The corporation had 1,498 sailings over that period, transporting 139,988 passengers during th...
Dec 13, 2021
ASP Raises Safety Concerns with Changes to Maximum Vessel Size for Inshore Fishery
The Association of Seafood Producers is sharing safety concerns raised over changes to the maximum length for vessels used in the inshore fishery. Last week SEA-NL raised the alarm after Transport Can...
Dec 13, 2021 (File photo: Derek Butler)
Child and Youth Advocate Highlights Accomplishments During Her Time in Office
The province's Child and Youth Advocate is retiring at the end of the month, but she says the work of her department is far from complete. Jackie Lake-Kavanagh says she is disappointed that she will b...
Dec 13, 2021 Jackie Lake Kavanagh
St. John's Collaborative Team Clinic Moves Locations
As of today Eastern Health has moved its Collaborative Team Clinic from its former location at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John's to 7 Pippy Place, Suite 100. Patients have been notified of the relocati...
Dec 13, 2021
