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New Oral Treatment Approved for NLers Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living with psoriatic arthritis have a new, oral treatment option available to them. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects an e...
Jun 14, 2021 (Dr. Proton Rahman presents a report on predictive analytics at the March 17 COVID-19 update.)
Opposition Demands Full Disclosure in Emergency Debate on Terra Nova Project
An emergency debate on the future of the Terra Nova oil project took place this morning in the House of Assembly, as a couple of hundred people pushed for a solution outside on the steps of Confederat...
Jun 14, 2021
City Discontinues 'St. John's Days,' Encourages Residents to Take Part in National Indigenous Peoples Day
St. John's city council has decided to discontinue the celebration of St. John's Days in favour of recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day, which falls on June 21. Council announced the move today...
Jun 14, 2021
Four New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Western Region Not Connected with Cluster
Newfound and Labrador is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 today. All of the new cases are in the Western Health region. All are contacts of previous cases and not related to the cluster in region....
Jun 14, 2021
Corner Brook Police Searching for Man Wanted on a Number of Offences
Corner Brook RCMP are on the lookout for 24-year-old Ryan Martin Fewer, also known as Ryan Boland in relation to a number of criminal offences. On June 11, around 10:30 p.m., police received a report ...
Jun 14, 2021
NLMA President says Improved Payment Model Could Help Reduce Strain on Physicians
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association believes adopting a new payment model could go a long way in reducing the workload for physicians. Dr. Susan MacDonald took over as NLMA president dur...
Jun 14, 2021 (Photo courtesy NLMA.)
VOCM Cares Lions Club Radio Bingo Adjusts Schedule Due to Earlier Postponements
VOCM Cares Lions Club Radio Bingo has made changes to the schedule due to game postponements earlier in the season. Beginning this Saturday, the following weeks will be played: Week 15-which was suppo...
Jun 14, 2021
Upset After Two Schools in Metro See Pride Flags Stolen During Weekend; One Found Burned
Two schools in the metro area had their rainbow Pride flags go missing over the weekend. Schools around the province have been flying the flags in support of the LGBTQQIP2SAA community for Pride Month...
Jun 14, 2021
NOIA Releases Final Analysis of Financial Benefits of Terra Nova Project as Deadline Looms
The Newfoundland Offshore Industries Association has released the results of an analysis of the financial benefits of the Terra Nova project as the deadline set for a decision on the asset life extens...
Jun 14, 2021 (Photo courtesy Suncor Energy Inc.)
Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Labrador to Face Sentencing Hearing Today
A sentencing hearing will be held today for a Labrador man convicted of second-degree murder. 34-year-old Etienne Jacobish was originally charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of anot...
Jun 14, 2021 (Courthouse in Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
