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New Speaker Derek Bennett Promises to Strictly Enforce Respectful Debate in HoA
The member for Lewisporte-Twillingate is signaling his intention to restore civility to the House of Assembly after being elected to the role of Speaker by his fellow MHAs. Derek Bennett was elected o...
Apr 13, 2021
Most Important Thing is to Get Democracy Right and Know What Happened In This Election: Coffin
The NDP filed an application to the Supreme Court on Monday asking that the result of the provincial election be thrown out and a new election take place. NDP Leader Alison Coffin and a resident of St...
Apr 13, 2021
Additional Vaccination Clinics Opening in Western Health Region for 70+
More vaccination clinics will be opening up in the Western Health region this week. Clinics will be held in Stephenville, Burgeo, Isle aux Morts, Port aux Basques, Castor River, St. George's, and Poll...
Apr 13, 2021
Loud Rumble and Shake on Avalon Most Likely Blasting Amplified by Weather Conditions
Residents on the Avalon took to social media last night to report a loud rumble as homes and contents shook. The incident happened around 5:30 with many people reporting they felt and heard the same t...
Apr 13, 2021
Officials Monitoring Flooding Near King's Point and Springdale
Department of Highway officials are watching flooding on the main highway linking King's Point and Springdale very closely. A local brook has flooded its banks and the culvert under the highway is una...
Apr 12, 2021 (Photos courtesy Perry Gillingham.)
Claiming Charter Violations, NDP Petitions Supreme Court to Order New Provincial Election
The NDP is asking the Supreme Court to void all provincial election results and immediately order a new election to take place. The new court filings expand on last week's request for a recount in the...
Apr 12, 2021
Soccer Association Elects New Regional Directors at AGM
Soccer did get off the ground last year in Newfoundland and Labrador but the season was not your usual because of COVID restrictions. However, the soccer association anticipates a more complete summer...
Apr 12, 2021
NL Reports 0 New COVID-19 Cases, 110k Vaccine Doses Administered
There are no new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the province today and no new presumptive positive cases. COVID testing clinics set up in the Corner Brook and Meadows areas of the province are fully b...
Apr 12, 2021 (File photo)
Majority of Caregivers Report Pandemic-Related Burnout, Worsening State of Finances and Health: Survey
The pandemic has had a profound impact on a large, but widely unrecognized and anonymous group of people. There are thousands of caregivers across the country, many of whom provide a valuable service ...
Apr 12, 2021
Eastern Health Opens Vaccine Appointments for Those 70+
Eastern Health is inviting area residents 70 years of age and older to book an appointment online for their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, including those who have already pre-registere...
Apr 12, 2021
