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Happy Valley-Goose Bay Provincial Court Changes Locations
Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is now operating out of a new location. The new location is on Kelland Drive. The old courthouse on Hamilton River Road is no longer in operation. Anyone wit...
Oct 18, 2021
House of Assembly to Reconvene for Fall Sitting
The fall sitting of the House of Assembly begins today, and there's lots to be discussed. One of the big topics heading in to the fall sitting will be healthcare. The province is still coping with the...
Oct 18, 2021
Western Health Releases List of Possible COVID Exposure Sites
Western Health has released a list of exposure sites as part of an investigation into recent COVID cases in the region. There was one case in Western Health announced on Friday, that being the sole ca...
Oct 17, 2021
Federation of Students Holding Rally at Confederation Building Monday
The Canadian Federation of Students is hosting the Fight for NL's Future Rally tomorrow in St. John's. Students will gather at the steps of confederation building, calling on the provincial government...
Oct 17, 2021
Study Reveals Nearly 1,500 Canadians Lost Vision Due to Optometrist Appointment Delays
Nearly 1,500 Canadians lost their vision in 2020 because of delayed eye examinations and treatment. That's according to a study from Fighting Blindness Canada. The study found that the delay of optome...
Oct 17, 2021
Opposition Calling on Government to Get NLMA Negotiations Back to the Table
The Opposition is calling on the Finance Minister to get back to the negotiating table with the province's medical association. Thursday, the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association suspended co...
Oct 17, 2021 (File photo.)
PerSIStence Theatre's "The Mirror" Opening This Week
A local feminist charity is putting off a new play as the flagship initiative of a year-long project. PerSIStence Theatre will be staging "The Mirror", as part of the VOTES FOR WOMEN 100 project. The ...
Oct 17, 2021
Woman Sent to Hospital with Minor Injuries Following Capital City Collision
One woman was sent to the Health Sciences last night due to a vehicle collision. At around 10:00, emergency crews arrived on the scene of a two vehicle collision in the east end of the capital city. B...
Oct 17, 2021
Qualifying Businesses Required to Present Documentation of Status Under Public Sector Vaccination Mandate
Details surrounding the enforcement of the province's new mandatory vaccination policy is expected in the near future. Premier Andrew Furey announced Friday that all public sector employees, as well a...
Oct 17, 2021
Runners Cross the Finish Line at 2021 Cape to Cabot
Runners have crossed the finish line at the 2021 Cape to Cabot race in St. John's. It's the first time the 20 km road race has been held since the start of the pandemic. The first to cross the finish ...
Oct 17, 2021
