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Basilica Doors Smeared With Red Paint
The Basilica was smeared with red paint earlier today, in what appears to be a form of protest against the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. The paint was smeared on the doors a...
Jul 01, 2021
Salmon Cove Sands Safe for Swimming After Algal Bloom Upstream
The beach in Salmon Cove is once again open. The town is announcing that they've received confirmation that all bodies of water, with the exception of Forest Pond, are safe to swim in. Solutions are a...
Jul 01, 2021
Eastern Health Updating Visitor Restrictions as Province Starts Reopening
Eastern Health has updated its visitor restrictions in line with phase one of the province's reopening. As of today, visitors from outside Atlantic Canada will be allowed inside Eastern Health facilit...
Jul 01, 2021
Wreath-laying Ceremony Honours Sacrifices on 105th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel
A somber ceremony took place this morning marking the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. Veterans, government officials, and members of the general public turned out in the rain to mar...
Jul 01, 2021
Investigation Underway Into Sudden Death in Central Newfoundland
An investigation is underway into the sudden death of a man in central Newfoundland. The body of the 54-year-old was discovered on the old rail bed between Badger and Grand Falls-Windsor around 9:00 M...
Jul 01, 2021
Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Pandemic Travel Restrictions
The province's Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt at a class-action lawsuit against the government over pandemic travel restrictions. Special Measures Orders introduced in May 2020 limited travel ...
Jul 01, 2021
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial in Beaumont Hamel Undergoing Restoration
A memorial site in France that honours the sacrifice of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment is being restored. It's the 105th anniversary of the Battle of the Beaumont-Hamel, when some 800 soldiers of the...
Jul 01, 2021
Eastern Health Setting Up Temporary Testing Clinics for Travellers
Eastern Health is setting up a new temporary drive-through COVID testing clinic for travellers from outside the province who require a COVID test on arrival in the St. John's area. The province is eas...
Jul 01, 2021 (File photo)
Swilers Rugby to Host Canada Versus United States in World Cup Qualifiers This September
World Rugby is coming back to the rock. Rugby Canada has announced that two matches between Canada and the United States will be played at the Swilers Rugby field in September. Those games will serve ...
Jul 01, 2021
NL Begins Easing Restrictions as Province Enters Step 1 of Reopening Plan
Starting today, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can reunite with loved ones living away and gather in larger numbers in restaurants, bars, and at weddings and other special occasions. Step 1 of the p...
Jul 01, 2021
