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Province Reporting Twelve New Cases of COVID-19
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. Nine of the cases are in the Eastern Health region with three of those related to travel and six either under investiga...
Sep 10, 2021
Capital City Preparing for Hurricane Larry
The City of St. John's says it's as ready as can be for Hurricane Larry's arrival tonight. The city's deputy manager for public works, LynnAnn Winsor, briefed reporters this morning outside the munici...
Sep 10, 2021 Sherry Colford
Insurance Bureau Reminding Home Owners to Check Storm Coverage
The Insurance Bureau of Canada is advising residents on what compensation they can receive should Hurricane Larry cause damage. They say with a threat like Larry on the horizon, it is always good to k...
Sep 10, 2021
Man Arrested in St. John's Following Multiple Threats of Violence
The Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit of the RNC has arrested a man in the metro region on incidents involving threats of violence. They were called in to investigate incidents of phone calls involv...
Sep 10, 2021
Red Cross Helps Residents of Apartments Damaged by Fire in Corner Brook
At least three adults have been displaced by a fire that damaged three apartments in an addition at the back of a two-storey house in Corner Brook. The fire broke out yesterday. Canadian Red Cross vol...
Sep 10, 2021
Government, Fire Department Reminding Residents to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Larry
Hurricane Larry is roaring towards Newfoundland, and the St. John's Regional Fire Department wants to make sure people are staying safe when the storm makes landfall. Gary Power, Fire Prevention Offic...
Sep 10, 2021
Larry Makes Landfall as Powerful Category 1 Hurricane
Thousands are without power as Larry makes landfall as a powerful category 1 hurricane. Reports of damage to buildings and downed power lines are coming in as Larry batters the area. Reports of coasta...
Sep 10, 2021
Province to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th
Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that it, too, will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. The day will honour survivors and raise awareness about the victims ...
Sep 10, 2021
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Car Fire at Gas Station in Clarenville
A car fire yesterday caused a few tense moments for members of the Clarenville Fire Department. The vehicle caught fire just feet away from the pumps at a gas station. Firefighters were quick to the s...
Sep 10, 2021 (Photo via Joshua Lander YouTube.)
NAPE President Invites Health Minister to See Paramedic Working Conditions First-Hand
The president of NAPE is inviting the health minister on a ride-a-long with paramedics to get a first-hand feel for what they face in a shift. Jerry Earle extended the invitation to John Haggie during...
Sep 10, 2021
