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Motor Registration Working Towards Keeping Online and Appointment System; Walk-In Service May Not Return
People just may have to get used to the new model of motor vehicle registration - the online and appointment system may be here to stay. Stories abound of people spending hours on the phone trying to ...
Jul 21, 2021
Amnesty International Warning of New iPhone Hack
Amnesty International is warning of a new hack that is affecting Apple iPhones. The spyware doesn't require the victim to click on a provided link or program as other phishing or hacking software does...
Jul 21, 2021
Cape Broyle Man Facing Fine After Firing Gun Near Playground in Attempt to Kill Moose of Wrong Sex
A Cape Broyle man is facing a fine for firing his gun near a playground. Vincent Hawkins was charged by wildlife officers after discharging a gun within one kilometer of a playground to kill a moose o...
Jul 21, 2021
SIRT-NL To Investigate Sexual Violence Allegations Against RNC Officers
The RNC has engaged SIRT-NL after learning the identity of at least one more officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman after giving her a ride home from downtown St. John's. SIRT-NL, the province...
Jul 21, 2021 SIRT-NL Director Mike King
St. John's and Corner Brook Splitting Nearly $100,000 in Funding from Ottawa to Support Initiatives that Lower Carbon Emissions
The cities of St. John's and Corner Brook are splitting about $100,000 from the federal government to support initiatives that lower carbon emissions. Through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities...
Jul 21, 2021 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities/ Twitter)
Eastern Health Reminding People to Cancel COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments No Longer Required
Eastern Health is reminding people of the importance of canceling appointments that are no longer required at vaccine clinics. This includes previously scheduled appointments due to a change in time o...
Jul 21, 2021
Newfoundland Airline Expanding Operations Despite Pandemic
Gander-based EVAS Air is continuing to expand its operations despite the pandemic. President Patrick White says EVAS is now producing air ambulances and cargo aircraft for global markets. The company ...
Jul 21, 2021
Ground Search and Rescue Inquiry Opens Preliminary Consultations
A first draft of issues to be tackled by the inquiry into ground search and rescue has been posted on the inquiry's website for all to see and pass comments on. The discussion paper has been distribut...
Jul 21, 2021 (PUBLIC INQUIRY RESPECTING
GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR
LOST AND MISSING PERSONS/ Discussion Paper)
Federal Government Begins Public Engagement Process on Proposed Legislation for Transition to Low Carbon Future
The federal government has begun a public engagement process on proposed legislation focused on the transition to a low carbon future. Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan officially launched the...
Jul 21, 2021
Government Announces Funding for CNA to Develop Mining Technology
The College of the North Atlantic, with funding from the provincial and federal governments, is working on advancing technology in the mining industry. A total of $4.5 million has been pledged to CNA ...
Jul 21, 2021
