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Possible New Parking Regulations to Include Mandatory Bicycle Parking
St. John's has drafted new parking regulations with minimums and maximums and, for the first time, bicycles are included. The updated regulations are broad-ranging, but new developments will have to a...
May 11, 2020
St. John's 'Cheats' Its Way to Rank #2 Among Canadian Cities for Sign-ups on Infidelity Site
A website developed for those looking to cheat on their significant other says St. John's has among the highest number of cheaters in the country. Data released by the popular cheating website Ashley ...
May 11, 2020
School District Distributing 'Learning at Home' Resource to Households Across NL
The English School District has developed a four-page printed resource that highlights ideas and activities to support continued learning at home. The resources, which are being delivered to all house...
May 11, 2020
No Charges Laid in Connection with Weekend Protest at FFAW: RNC
Despite concerns over the large gathering of protesters outside the FFAW offices on Saturday, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary indicates that no charges were laid in connection with the protest. Fr...
May 11, 2020
Avalon 'Triple Crown' Takes Hiatus, Regatta Day Holiday to likely Fall on a Monday
The triple crown of regattas on the Avalon Peninsula will sit the year out. St. John's was first off the mark last week followed by Harbour Grace and now Placentia. That means all associated events wi...
May 11, 2020
Liberal Candidate Asks Party to Delay Resumption of Leadership Race
A candidate for provincial Liberal leadership is calling on the party to delay the resumption of the race. John Abbott is up against Andrew Furey for the role as Liberal leader, and thus Premier of Ne...
May 11, 2020
NLACL Raises Concerns Around 'Discriminatory Triage Policy' in Case of COVID-19 Case Spike
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living says people with intellectual disabilities could be denied health care due to what they say are discriminatory triage guidelines set in t...
May 11, 2020
NL Lightens Some COVID-19 Restrictions as Government Shifts to "Alert Level 4"
After weeks of lockdown, the provincial government is easing some restrictions today as the province now enters Alert Level 4. It marks the first time restrictions have been lifted since the Public He...
May 11, 2020
St. John's Reopens Municipal Parks, Dump with List of Restrictions
Municipal parks in the capital city reopen today, but physical distancing rules still apply. Robin Hood Bay reopens for residential use, however they're asking residents to visit the site on designate...
May 11, 2020
NL Reports No New Cases of COVID-19
The provincial government says there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the province today, leaving the total number of cases at 261. Four people are currently in the hospital due to the virus, and two p...
May 10, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
