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Gahan House Enters NL Market with New Location on Harbour Drive
Gahan House, a restaurant with operations in all three Maritime provinces, is entering the Newfoundland and Labrador market. The new location, Gahan House Harbourview, will be situated at 135 Harbour ...
Jul 30, 2021 (Gahan House will open shop at 135 Harbour Drive—the former home of Bier Markt and Mill Street Brewpub.)
Opposition Calling on Government to Remove Come By Chance Gas Tax
The Opposition is calling on the Provincial Government and Public Utilities Board to remove the 5-cent per litre tax on gasoline which was tacked on as an interim measure for the Come By Chance oil re...
Jul 30, 2021 (Photo: Silverpeak)
Masks Still Important, Even in Places with Low COVID Cases: Immunologist
Newfoundland and Labrador has zero active cases, and as many provinces are looking to drop mask mandates, one doctor believes it may be best to keep masks around for now. Dr. Lisa Barrett, an assistan...
Jul 30, 2021
Transportation Minister Defends Major Closure of TCH Between Holyrood and Foxtrap Access Roads
The transportation minister is defending the closure of a major section of the Trans-Canada Highway this weekend for road work. Elvis Loveless says there's never a good time to shut down any section o...
Jul 30, 2021 (File photo.)
Portion of Federal Funds for Affordable Housing Set Aside for Vulnerable Population
A quarter of the $5-million in federal funding for new affordable housing units in St. John's has been set aside for women, their children and other marginalized communities. The federal government is...
Jul 30, 2021 (File photo.)
PAL Launches Inaugural Flight Between St. John's and Ottawa
Provincial Airlines will launch a new service to Ottawa today. The first flight is scheduled to leave the nation's capital this morning and arrive at St. John's International Airport around 1:30 p.m. ...
Jul 30, 2021
Innu Nation Demanding Full Disclosure of Rate Mitigation Deal
The Innu Nation is demanding full disclosure of the $5.2-billion agreement between Ottawa and the province on rate mitigation. In a fiery statement, Grand Chief Etienne Rich accused both governments o...
Jul 30, 2021 (Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich.)
Great Horned Owl at Salmonier Nature Park Passes Away
Salmonier Nature Park has announced the death of one of its great horned owls, which has called the park it's home for almost 25 years. The owl was discovered with a broken wing in Manuels in late Aug...
Jul 30, 2021
WorkplaceNL App to Help Prevent Work-Related Injuries
WorkplaceNL has launched a new app that they hope will improve the safety of workplaces by breaking down barriers in understanding Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Dennis Hogan, the CEO of ...
Jul 30, 2021
TCH at Deer Lake Reopens Following Washout Repairs
The highway near Deer Lake has reopened to traffic after an emergency culvert repair was conducted following a washout earlier this week. However, drivers are being advised of a reduced speed limit an...
Jul 29, 2021 (Construction continues in this photo from Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.)
