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Six New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Eastern Region, Three New Recoveries
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Eastern Health region, as the Chief Medical Officer of Health says a "small cluster" has popped up in St. John's. Four of the cases are travel-rel...
Aug 18, 2021 (File photo.)
Local Woman Concerned for Family Members, Population Living in Afghanistan
A woman originally from Afghanistan who is now living in this province is detailing some of the chaos and fear being felt in her native country after the Taliban seized control of the nation. Khadija ...
Aug 18, 2021
MHA Questions Delay in Opening Long-Term Care Home in Grand Falls-Windsor
An MHA in central Newfoundland is looking for answers as to why the new long-term care home in Grand Falls-Windsor is not yet open. Chris Tibbs, the MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, says they desp...
Aug 18, 2021
St. John's Seeking More Public Input on Budget
The City of St. John's, which is staring down a $13-million deficit, wants to see more public input on the budget. Response was brisk when the budget page was launched in July, but it has since waned....
Aug 18, 2021
Northeast Avalon Municipalities Look to Improve Tourism Signage
One thing you'll hear consistently from residents and tourists alike is the lack of signage on our highways and byways. Almost a dozen municipalities on the Northeast Avalon are putting their heads to...
Aug 18, 2021
Mike McCann Appointed as New President of Iron Ore Company
The Iron Ore Company of Canada has announced a change in leadership which will take place next month. Yesterday the company announced that Mike McCann has been appointed as President and CEO of the co...
Aug 18, 2021 (File photo.)
CUPE Calling on Grand Falls-Windsor CAO to Attend In Person Negotiations
The situation in Grand Falls-Windsor continues to deteriorate. The union representing workers at the town is calling on the town's Chief Administrative Officer to attend negotiations in person. CUPE L...
Aug 18, 2021 (CUPE protest outside Grand Falls-Windsor town hall on July 13.)
Government Accepting Applications for Accessible Taxi Grant
The province is continuing with the Accessible Taxi Grant for persons with disabilities. Government is now accepting applications for the $50,000 pot of funding which will be split between two cab com...
Aug 18, 2021 (File photo.)
Province About to Reach 70 Per Cent Second Dose Vaccination Rate
The province is drawing closer to another major milestone of its vaccination rollout. Close to 70 per cent of eligible residents have received their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. That's approaching...
Aug 18, 2021 (Photo via Gov of PEI.)
More Heat Warnings Issued for Large Portion of Province
Another round of heat warnings has been issued across the island with high temperatures and humidity expected over the next two days. Most of the island-Corner Brook-Buchans-Bonavista-Lewisporte-Baie ...
Aug 18, 2021
