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RNC and Rainbow Riders Launch Equine Therapy Program for First Responders
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has officially launched a new partnership with Rainbow Riders to help first responders living with PTSD. The mounted unit of the RNC has moved part-time to the Rain...
Apr 28, 2021 (Constable Kelsey Muise.)
City says Vacant Properties Are Monitored, After Fire Near School Raises Concerns
The City of St. John's says it monitors abandoned properties to ensure that minimum standards are met. The city was responding to questions raised about a derelict property immediately next door to on...
Apr 28, 2021
Incident in Capital City Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Two Armed Robberies
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man who they believe is responsible for two armed robberies earlier this week following an incident earlier today in the capital city Between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m., th...
Apr 28, 2021
Group of Former Workers File Lawsuit Against Come by Chance for Wrongful Dismissal
More court documents will be filed today on behalf of Come By Chance refinery workers who were laid off last year as a result of the pandemic. Almost a dozen separate lawsuits have been filed against ...
Apr 28, 2021
83% of COVID Cases in April Identified as Variants of Concern; 4 New Cases Today in NL
There are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province today-all related to travel. There are three in the Western Health region and one in Central Health. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. ...
Apr 28, 2021
Missing the Links?: Another Busy Golf Season Getting Underway
Golf balls are again flying as people take to the links following one of the best years for the sport in a long time. Golf is one of those sports in which physical distancing was more easily accomplis...
Apr 28, 2021
Labour Mourns Dead and Fights for the Living on National Day of Mourning
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour says there were 35 work-related deaths last year in the province. Today is the National Day of Mourning for workers who have died at work or through ...
Apr 28, 2021 (Photo: trainingnetwork.ca)
Provincial Government Launches New Site Dedicated to Protecting Wildlife and Environment
The provincial government has launched a rebranded website dedicated to protecting local wildlife from poaching activity, as well as conserve and protect the natural heritage of the Province of Newfou...
Apr 28, 2021 (Photo: Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture NL)
Investigation Continues into Human Remains Found Inside Burned-Out Vehicle in Natuashish
The identity of human remains found inside a burned-out vehicle abandoned at the back of the Natuashish Band Council garage has not yet been confirmed. The remains were discovered Friday evening. The ...
Apr 28, 2021
New Vendors Setting Up at Bannerman Park This Spring
New vendors are setting up in Bannerman Park. St. John's City Councillor Jamie Korab says two new businesses will be providing food and beverage services at the park. The Nickel Caf, a locally-owned f...
Apr 28, 2021
