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Municipal, Federal Employment on the Rise, Says APEC's Latest Report
Public sector employment in Newfoundland and Labrador has increased significantly since the pandemic struck. The numbers are outlined in APEC's latest economic report. The report on Newfoundland and L...
Sep 16, 2021 rick / CC
Gas Prices See Minimal Increase Today
There's a slight increase at the gas pumps today. The regulated price of gas is up by just half a cent a litre. Diesel, stove and furnace oil are all up by less than half a cent. Propane is up by near...
Sep 16, 2021
Close Call After Hook Falls to Deck on Hebron Platform
ExxonMobil Canada is reporting a close call on the Hebron platform yesterday. The C-NLOPB, which regulates offshore activities, says the incident occurred during preparations to lift equipment. Offici...
Sep 15, 2021
Labrador Man Accused of Sexual Assault at Personal Care Home
A 59-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a resident of a personal care home in Labrador. RCMP in Mary's Harbour arrested Chesley Piercy on Monday night after receiving a complaint f...
Sep 15, 2021 (Whitbourne RCMP detachment.)
Coady Insists NL On The Economic Comeback Trail
The province's finance minister says there are positive signs that Newfoundland and Labrador's economy is rebounding from the lows of the pandemic. Siobhan Coady says there are many sectors that have ...
Sep 15, 2021 (File photo.)
Local Businesses and Leaders to be Recognized at Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards
A number of local businesses and business leaders will be recognized at the annual Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards in St. John's on Thursday, September 16. Honoured this year are: A. Harvey an...
Sep 15, 2021 Photo Credit: Turning The Tide Facebook Page.
Garbage Truck Fire Holds Up Traffic on TCH Near Bellevue
A garbage truck caught on fire along the Trans-Canada Highway Wednesday afternoon near the turnoff to Bellevue. The incident caused the temporary closure of the TCH in the area as members of the Norma...
Sep 15, 2021
Continued Economic Recovery Helped by Easing of COVID Restrictions, Says APEC
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says economic recovery in the region continues, helped along by further easing of COVID restrictions. Employment in Newfoundland and Labrador remains about 3,00...
Sep 15, 2021
Bayview Academy a Recipient of Indigo Canada's Adopt-a-School Program
Bayview Academy in St. George's on the province's west coast has been named a recipient of Indigo Canada's Adopt-a-School program. Marsha Alexander, a teacher/librarian at the school, says that means ...
Sep 15, 2021
NL Delays Move To Step 3 of Reopening; Reports 10 New Cases of COVID
The province is delaying a move to Step 3 of its reopening plan due to rising numbers of COVID cases in the Atlantic region and a fourth wave across the country. There are 10 new confirmed cases of CO...
Sep 15, 2021
