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NDP MHA Seeks Removal of Restrictive Regulations for Gender-Affirming Chest Surgery
A petition was recently presented to the House of Assembly asking that the provincial government remove what are considered to be restrictive regulations set for those seeking gender-affirming chest s...
Jun 28, 2021 (File photo.)
Newfoundland Pony Society Celebrates Newborn Foal on West Coast
The President of the Newfoundland Pony Society is commending the owner of the province's only foal to be born this year. Jack Harris commends the commitment of pony owners like Paige Payne of Parson's...
Jun 28, 2021
PAL Launches Inaugural Flight Between Deer Lake and Fredericton, NB
Air travelers now have a direct return flight between Newfoundland and Fredericton, New Brunswick. PAL Airlines launched its inaugural flight this morning from Deer Lake. The air connection will be of...
Jun 28, 2021 (Photo via Fredericton airport.)
NL Ending Practice of 'Birth Alerts,' but Alternate Plan Still Under Discussion: Premier
The provincial government is ending the practice of social workers moving to remove a child at birth, but according to the Premier, it does not have an alternative policy in place. Social workers, dep...
Jun 28, 2021
Memorial University Appoints Catharyn Andersen as First Vice-President (Indigenous)
Memorial University has announced its first vice-president (Indigenous). Catharyn Andersen of Makkovik, Labrador was appointed to the role last week. The position will focus on continuing to build mea...
Jun 28, 2021
Tour Boat Operators Note Uptick in Out-of-Province Booking as NL Prepares to Reopen
The tour boat business on the Avalon Peninsula is nowhere near the level of activity it was prior to 2020, but with the province beginning to open up, operators at least have some reason for optimism....
Jun 28, 2021
Source of Nutrients Behind Salmon Cove Algal Bloom Under Analysis
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says it cannot yet say what one of the factors behind a recent algal bloom in Forest Pond near Salmon Cove might be. Algal blooms are caused by a combination of ...
Jun 28, 2021
Flights Restarting in Newfoundland as Airline Industry Looks Towards Recovery
Air travelers now have a direct return flight between Newfoundland and Fredericton, New Brunswick. PAL Airlines launched its inaugural flight this morning from Deer Lake. The air connection will be of...
Jun 28, 2021
Avalon Mall Celebrates Grand Reopening
The Avalon Mall held a grand reopening over the weekend. Over the past three years, a project to continue the development of the province's largest shopping centre has seen many new stores and tenants...
Jun 28, 2021 (shopavalonmall.com)
Canadian Forces Fighter Jet Fly-by Leaves Parts of the Avalon Abuzz
A Canadian Forces fighter jet buzzed towns on the northern half of the Avalon Peninsula last night, but not to worry, it was all part of the CF-18 demonstration team's planned fly-bys of cities and to...
Jun 28, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Mark Stares.)
