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Government Lowers Required Percentage of Community to Vote in Favour of Resettlement
Government says a revision of its relocation policy is not about accelerating the shutdown of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The percentage of full-time residents required to vote in favour of reloc...
Oct 29, 2021 (Municipal Affairs Minister Krista Lynn Howell)
Trimper Excited to Work with Labrador's Newest Independent MHA
An Independent MHA is welcoming the growing number of members who are sitting independently in the House of Assembly. Half of the four seats in Labrador are now represented by Independent members afte...
Oct 29, 2021 (File photo.)
Association for New Canadians Securing Housing for Afghan Refugees
The Association for New Canadians doesn't believe they will have much trouble in finding housing for the 116 Afghan refugees that will now be calling the province home. Executive director Megan Morris...
Oct 29, 2021
RNC Seeking Public Assistance in Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
The RNC are looking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a recent armed robbery in St. John's. Police were called to a convenience store in the Airport Heights area around 10:40 on Saturd...
Oct 28, 2021 Photo via RNC
Charges Laid in Connection With Operation Rhino Drug Bust
The RNC's Drug Investigation Unit has released more information related to charges laid in connection with a major drug bust, which took place in the capital city back in September of 2019. Operation ...
Oct 28, 2021
Fred's Records Founder Passes Away
A long-time St. John's businessman and supporter of the local music industry has passed away. Fred Brokenshire, the founder of Fred's Records, a staple in the capital city's downtown for half a centur...
Oct 28, 2021
Opposition Questioning Status of NL Benefits Agreements Following Trades NL Conference
Trades NL kicked off its two day Conference in the capital city today, prompting the Opposition to raise questions about the status of a NL Benefits Agreement long sought by Trades NL. Opposition Lead...
Oct 28, 2021
Association for New Canadians Helping More Than 100 Afghan Refugees Settle in
Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan arrived in the province earlier this week, and the Association for New Canadians has been busy working to set them up in their new homes. Executive Director Megan Mo...
Oct 28, 2021 Photo courtesy: Ritche Perez
Man Arrested in Catalina After Single-Vehicle Crash
Bonavista RCMP have arrested a man after a single-vehicle crash in Catalina last night. Shortly after 9:15 p.m., police responded to a crash on East Point Road where a car drove into a retaining wall....
Oct 28, 2021
Discovery Healthcare Foundation Radiothon Raises Nearly $74,000
The Discovery Health Care Foundation Radiothon has raised almost $74,000 in a radiothon held today. Kevin Parsons, Chair of the foundation, expressed his thanks as this morning's broadcast came to a c...
Oct 28, 2021 Photo via Discovery Healthcare Foundation Facebook
