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St. John's to Deliver 2022 Budget
The city of St. John's is bringing down its budget for 2022 today following what has been yet another difficult year for the city. The city is facing financial challenges similar to what it had to con...
Dec 13, 2021
Local Hockey Player Makes Professional Debut with the Growlers
From patrolling the streets of St. John's to patrolling the Growlers blueline, it was a whirlwind weekend for Outer Cove native, Dan Cadigan. Cadigan made his professional hockey debut this past weeke...
Dec 13, 2021 (Photo via Newfoundland Growlers Twitter.)
Atlantic Provinces Partner to Recruit and Retain Doctors
The four Premiers in the Atlantic region have put their heads together to try to come up with a way to put a dent in a big problem in our health care system. They are establishing a "regional accord" ...
Dec 13, 2021
Dominion Gives Back to Community with 12 Days of Christmas
A local grocery store chain is taking to the streets this holiday season to give back to the community and spread a little Christmas cheer. Dominion store workers across the province have taken to com...
Dec 13, 2021
Motor Registration in Mount Pearl Extending Hours on Thursday
Motor Registration in Mount Pearl will be extending its hours on Thursday. The DMV will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to provide photos for drivers who need to update their photo and anyone who ...
Dec 13, 2021
Man Charged After Hit and Run Incident in the Goulds
A man is facing numerous charges after an incident in the Goulds Saturday afternoon. At approximately 4:00 p.m. officers were flagged down by the victim of a hit and run incident in the area. They qui...
Dec 12, 2021
Heavenly Creatures in the Running to Receive Grant From International Non-Profit
A local organization dedicated to helping ensure the safety of animals is in the running a financial boost ahead of the holiday season. Heavenly Creatures is in the running to receive a grant from My ...
Dec 12, 2021
Reduction in Number of Surgeries Performed During Pandemic on Par with Rest of Nation
A drastic drop in surgeries performed on a monthly basis during the pandemic in Newfoundland and Labrador mirrors similar trends across the country. The Canadian Institute for Health Information has r...
Dec 12, 2021
Western Health Issues COVID Exposure Advisories in Corner Brook and Deer Lake
Western Health has issued several potential COVID exposure notifications in Corner Brook and Deer Lake. Anyone who visited the following locations at the times specified are asked to arrange for COVID...
Dec 12, 2021
SEA-NL Challenges Fines Dished out to Inshore Fishermen
SEA-NL is pushing back on fines handed out to inshore fishermen who had their vessels modified or cut in length without advance approval. The organization says that fisherman have been told for years ...
Dec 12, 2021
