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Team Canada to Play for Gold in IPC World Para Hockey Championship
Canada's National Para Hockey Team will play for gold at the 2021 IPC World Para Hockey Championship after beating RPC 2-1 in the semifinals on Friday in the Czech Republic. Liam Hickey led the offenc...
Jun 25, 2021 (Photo via Hockey Canada.)
Another Day with No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL, Western Cluster Investigation Ends
The active number of cases of COVID-19 remains in the single digits as Newfoundland and Labrador reports another day with no new cases and no new recoveries. Just seven active cases are being reported...
Jun 25, 2021
Former St. John's Mayor Andy Wells Passes Away
Former St. John's Mayor Andy Wells-a colourful and controversial political figure, described by many as "larger than life"-has passed away. Mayor Danny Breen says all of council and city staff are sen...
Jun 25, 2021
Police Investigating Case of Arson After Boat Destroyed by Fire in Springdale
Police believe that a fire that destroyed a boat in drydock in Springdale was deliberately set. The fire broke out on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 2, on Bayview Road in Springdale. Firefighters ma...
Jun 25, 2021
Flowers Left in Memory of Young Mother at Scene of Tragic Accident
A makeshift memorial has been created at the scene of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a young mother last week. RNC are investigating the incident, which occurred in the area of the crossw...
Jun 25, 2021
Parts of Newfoundland Dealing with Swarms of March Flies
Residents of central Newfoundland must be feeling like they're part of some strange horror film. The region has been dealing with sudden swarms of flies, commonly known as March flies. The harmless cr...
Jun 25, 2021 (Sharon Budgell/Lori West/ Facebook)
Restrictions on Some Salmon Rivers Due to Low Water Levels, High Temperatures
High water temperatures and low water levels have resulted in restrictions to angling on a number of salmon rivers in the southern Avalon and Placentia Bay areas. DFO says some rivers in zones 9 and 1...
Jun 25, 2021
Government Tables Report on Indigenous Children in Care
A provincial report on child welfare services involving Indigenous children, youth and families outlines the overrepresentation of Indigenous children and youth in care in the province, but also point...
Jun 25, 2021
Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Forest Fire in Middle of Bishop's Falls
That fire in central Newfoundland yesterday came close to wiping out some homes. But area residents credit the quick work of firefighters for preventing disaster. Mayor Bryan King says firefighters we...
Jun 25, 2021
Eastern Health Opens Up More COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
More first and second-dose COVID appointments are now available in the Eastern Health region, with more appointments added next week. Eligible residents will be able to book their appointments through...
Jun 25, 2021 (Photo: Pfizer Canada)
