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New Provincial Program Encouraging New and Expecting Mothers to Eat Healthy
The provincial government is pushing to get the word out about a program to help expecting and new parents eat healthier. Yesterday, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, John Abbott a...
Jun 26, 2021
Norman's Cove Family Reflect on the Dangers of U-V Rays
It's days like this that bring a family in Norman's Cove to reflect on the dangers of U-V rays. Kelly Piercey lost her father, Hayward Smith, to skin cancer last fall. Smith, a former president of the...
Jun 26, 2021
Province Develops New Travel Form for Fully Vaccinated Canadian Travelers
The provincial government has developed a new form for vaccinated Canadian travelers hoping to visit Newfoundland and Labrador once the province opens up come July 1. The new online form will go live ...
Jun 26, 2021 (Photo by New York National Guard via Flickr)
Former Mayor Shannie Duff Recalls Fond Memories, Clashes on Council With Andy Wells
Former colleagues of the late Andy Wells have been reflecting on memories of the sometimes controversial political figure, as they share condolences with family and friends. Wells was sometimes known ...
Jun 26, 2021
Canadian Federation of Students to Rally Against Cuts to Post Secondary Education
A rally gets underway this afternoon against potential tuition increases and what the Canadian Federation of Students calls cuts to post-secondary education. The rally is being planned in response to ...
Jun 26, 2021
Province Sets Committee on Oil and Gas Recovery Recommendations
The provincial government has established a committee of industry experts to ensure that the 52 recommendations of the recent Oil and Gas Recovery Task Force are addressed. The committee members inclu...
Jun 26, 2021 (Photo: Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry Recovery Task Force Report)
Facing Criticism, Parks Canada Stands Behind Decision to Opt Out of Spruce Budworm Spray Program
Parks Canada is standing by its decision not to participate in the spruce budworm spray program this year in Gros Morne National Park. They have been criticized by industry and others who see an early...
Jun 26, 2021
First Hatchling of the Year for Beaumont and Hope on NF Power's NestCam
The family of osprey living near the power substation on Snow's Lane has grown by one, and Newfoundland Power's 24/7 nest cam is capturing all the details. It's another active season for Beaumont and ...
Jun 26, 2021
Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5-Years in Jail for Murder of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in jail for the murder of George Floyd. Following an extensive three-week trial in April, a jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of se...
Jun 25, 2021 (Image via C-SPAN.)
Common, Non-Toxic Algae Identified in Study of Discoloured Water Near Salmon Cove: DFO
A common, non-toxic green algae has been identified in samples taken from the head of Forest Pond near Salmon Cove according to DFO. Last week, area residents started raising the alarm about discolour...
Jun 25, 2021 Algae bloom in Salmon Cove in 2021. File Photo
