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All But One of Ten People who Died of COVID in Central This Fall Were Not Vaccinated: Health Official Says
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador is 17 after five new cases of COVID-19 were reported yesterday. Four of the cases are in the Eastern Health region and one is in the...
Dec 09, 2021
PC Opposition Accusing Government of Playing Favourites on Awarding Big Contracts
The Opposition Tories laid into the government Wednesday, alleging only companies with Liberal connections are getting the big contracts. Specifically, the PCs cited a report by the news outlet allNew...
Dec 09, 2021 (Barry Petten, file photo.)
Snow, Rain Underway in Eastern Newfoundland
Travel is not recommended in many areas this hour as the snow continues to fall but it is turning to rain in metro. Many schools are either closed outright or are delaying opening for two hours. That'...
Dec 09, 2021
RCMP Look to Identify Pair Following Convenience Store Thefts in Holyrood, Clarenville
Police are searching for a couple after they stole from two Orange Stores in Eastern Newfoundland. On November 21, there was a theft from the convenience store on Liam Hickey Way in Holyrood. Two peop...
Dec 09, 2021
Bed Shortage at St. Clare's Forces Cancellation of Some Surgeries
Eastern Health confirms that some surgeries and procedures scheduled at St. Clare's were cancelled or postponed on Monday due to a shortage of beds and "an unanticipated shortage of available staff." ...
Dec 09, 2021
Contingency Plans in Place for Exams Should Memorial University Close Due to Weather
Memorial University says contingency plans are in place for exams in the event of a closure due to extreme weather. The University says that in-person exams, including in-person exams for online cours...
Dec 09, 2021
Gas Prices Down by Nearly Four Cents
Gas prices are taking another welcome dip. The regulated price of gas is down by nearly 4 cents a litre. Diesel, furnace and stove oils are all down by just over two cents a litre. Propane heating fue...
Dec 09, 2021
Lionel Kelland Hospice Receives Multi-Year Commitment From VOCM Cares Foundation
The Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor is another step closer to opening its doors, thanks to a three-year commitment from the VOCM Cares Foundation. The residential hospice will provide a ...
Dec 08, 2021
Hyundai Opens Largest Canadian Dealership in St. John's
Canada's largest Hyundai dealership resides in St. John's. Capital Auto Group President Frank Howard says the 68,000 sq. ft. facility is more than double the size of its previous location, and takes a...
Dec 08, 2021
Province Braces for First Winter Storm of the Season
A major winter storm system is bearing down on the eastern portion of Newfoundland, with heavy snowfall and winds exceeding 100 km/h. Meteorologist with the Gander Weather Office, Justin Boudreau says...
Dec 08, 2021
