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One Ship Anchored Off NL with COVID Outbreak Has Left Province with Another Scheduled to Leave Today
One of three ships anchored in Newfoundland waters due to COVID outbreaks has left the province, while another anchored in Conception Bay is scheduled to leave today. The vessel that had been anchored...
Jul 22, 2021
Fuel Prices Down Slightly in NL After Weeks of Record Highs
After weeks of increases, the regulated price of gasoline is down today. Gas is down by nearly a cent and a half a litre (1.4). Diesel is also down by one and a half cents. Furnace and stove oils are ...
Jul 22, 2021
Difficulties Accessing Motor Registration Services Province Wide Issue, PCs Not in Favour of Online and Appointment Based System
The PCs aren't in favour of leaving Motor Vehicle Registration as an online and appointment-based system with no walk-in service. The minister responsible, Sarah Stoodley, said yesterday that they hav...
Jul 22, 2021 (Loyola O'Driscoll / Facebook)
Vast Majority of American Travellers Granted Exemptions Fully Vaccinated, Encouraging News as Canada Set to Open to US: Fitzgerald
Canada is set to reopen its borders to residents of the United States on August 9th, and while there is always concern about virus importation, officials in this province are encouraged by what they h...
Jul 22, 2021
Mount Pearl Proposes New $9-Million Civic Centre
The City Of Mount Pearl has unveiled plans to build a new civic centre. The proposed $9-million facility would replace the Park Place Community Centre, which was acquired from the Royal Canadian Legio...
Jul 22, 2021
Irish Descendants Reunion Show at Iceberg Alley Sold Out
The first show in 25 years by the original Irish Descendants will be a memorable one. And now, an exclusive one. The band's September 18th reunion performance at the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent has...
Jul 22, 2021
MNL Campaign Encourages More Diversity in Municipal Elections
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a new campaign to encourage more people from diverse backgrounds to run in upcoming municipal elections. The digital storytelling series Make Your...
Jul 21, 2021 (Photo: @MunicipalNL)
Indoor Mask Rules Could Be Lifted Within a Month Pending Vaccine Rates
Mandatory mask rules in the province could be lifted as early as mid-August if vaccination rates remain on target. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald made the announcement during We...
Jul 21, 2021
Marine Atlantic Adding New Vessel In 2024
Marine Atlantic is adding a new vessel to its fleet, albeit not until 2024. The ferry operator says it has inked a five-year deal with U.K.-based Stena North Sea Ltd. to charter a new so-called "ro-pa...
Jul 21, 2021
Susan Glynn, Who Fought Ovarian Cancer Herself and For Others, Loses Battle With Disease
Susan Glynn, praised as a tireless warrior and advocate for ovarian cancer awareness, has died. Glynn passed away Tuesday while in palliative care at the Miller Centre. She was 55. Glynn took it upon ...
Jul 21, 2021
