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Pharmacists Surprised by Omission from Province's Health Care Plan
The Pharmacy Association was disappointed that despite recent conversations and a presentation made to government, no mention was made of the role of pharmacists in a plan announced this week to renew...
Oct 21, 2021
Health Officials Share Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating This Halloween
Halloween is just over a week away and public health officials are providing some tips to make sure kids end up with treats and not COVID. Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rosann Seviour, s...
Oct 21, 2021
Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce Launches Shop Local Campaign
The Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce has launched its new shop-local campaign, which will give shoppers the opportunity to win and spend $10,000 at participating businesses in the region. Know...
Oct 21, 2021 (File photo.)
Province, Police to Outline Upcoming Changes to Off-Road Vehicle Legislation
The province is set to outline changes coming to off-road vehicle legislation. The last few weeks have seen a number of tragedies involving the use of off-road vehicles. Service NL Minister Sarah Stoo...
Oct 21, 2021
Record Number of Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Sold in Central
Tim Hortons restaurants in Central Newfoundland are grinning ear to ear as they have surpassed their previous record of Smile Cookies sold. All proceeds of the Smile Cookies go towards local charities...
Oct 21, 2021
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The price of gas is continuing its upward creep. The regulated price of gas is up by just over three cents a litre. Diesel is up by just over two cents, and furnace and stove oil are both up by close ...
Oct 21, 2021
Government Announces Changes to Vaccine Passport ID Requirements
Newfoundland and Labrador's vaccine passport system comes into effect tomorrow, and the province has announced some changes to how the system will work in practice. The changes come as part of the ID ...
Oct 21, 2021
Pouch Cove Warns of Dog Park Closure Amid Waste Cleanup Concerns
The Town of Pouch Cove is warning that it will be closing its dog park if pet owners don't abide by the rules. The park, which was developed to meet demand in the town, is being used regularly, but fo...
Oct 20, 2021
Canadian Beverage Association Critical of Province's Sugary Drink Tax
The makers of our soft beverages would prefer a different approach than a tax on those products to reduce sugar consumption. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is imposing a 20-cent per litre...
Oct 20, 2021
Atlantic Groundfish Council, OCI At Odds With FFAW Over Redfish Fishery
The Atlantic Groundfish Council, which represents year-round offshore harvesters, and OCI called a news conference this morning to dispel some of the misconceptions they say are being spread by the FF...
Oct 20, 2021
