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President of UNIFOR Local 2121 Calling on Government to Take Equity Stake in Terra Nova FPSO
The president of the union representing workers on the Terra Nova FPSO says news of an impasse between government and stakeholders took the wind out of him and blew his mind. Dave Mercer, President of...
Jun 12, 2021 Photo via Twitter
Newfoundland and Labrador Reporting Six New Confirmed Cases and Two Probable Cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Six new confirmed positive cases and two probable positive cases of COVID-19 are being reported in the province today. Four of the cases are males under 20-years-old in the Western Health region and a...
Jun 12, 2021
SEA-NL Membership Signup Open to Licensed Inshore Fish Harvesters.
First there was FISH-NL; now the Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, or SEA-NL, is offering itself as a "distinct voice" of the province's licensed commercial inshore fish ha...
Jun 12, 2021
Government Approves Expansion of CBS Boundary to Include Long Pond Harbour
The provincial government has approved a revision to the Conception Bay South Municipal Planning Boundary. The issue arose following a decision of the Eastern Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board that l...
Jun 12, 2021 (Architect's render of the proposed development, courtesy Ocean Choice International.)
Nevaeh's Pantry Food Drive Being Held in Memory of Nine-Year-Old Girl
A food drive is being held in the Goulds today in memory of a little girl who touched the hearts of many throughout the province. Nevaeh Denine passed away in 2018 at the age of 9 following a battle w...
Jun 12, 2021
George Murphy Laid to Rest Today
Thousands took in the final send-off for George Murphy today. Interest in his funeral service was so great the live stream crashed. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians were shocked to learn of Murphy's s...
Jun 12, 2021
Gros Morne Opts Out of Spruce Budworm Spray Program
Gros Morne National Park is opting to not participate in the provincial spruce budworm spray program. Spruce Budworms are pests that can cause damage to forests as they feed on fir and spruce trees. W...
Jun 12, 2021
70% of Eligible NL Residents Have Received First Dose of Vaccine: Department of Health
Over 70 per cent of eligible Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The major milestone was announced yesterday afternoon as part of the Department of Hea...
Jun 12, 2021
No Intention of Federal Equity Stake, but Minister O'Regan Hopeful for Future of Terra Nova
Time is winding down on a deal being secured for the Terra Nova project, but the Federal Minister of Natural Resources isn't giving up hope. The companies involved have set Tuesday as the deadline for...
Jun 12, 2021 Seamus O'Regan
Few Details Released as SIRT Investigates Fatal Shooting in Grand Falls-Windsor
Very few details are being released regarding a police shooting that claimed the life of a man early yesterday morning in Grand Falls-Windsor. The Serious Incident Response Team-NL has been called in ...
Jun 12, 2021
