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Privacy Commissioner Rules Against Justice Department's Decision to Withhold Surveillance Footage
The Privacy Commissioner says the Justice Department should get with the times when it comes to its video surveillance system. Michael Harvey's comments stem from a request for several hours of video ...
Mar 03, 2021
Former Cabinet Minister Jim Hodder Passes Away at 80
A former provincial cabinet minister in the Peckford era has passed away. Jim Hodder, who was a teacher before entering politics, won five elections in the Stephenville area. Hodder was first elected ...
Mar 03, 2021
Natuashish Snowmobilers Located Safe and Sound
Two snowmobilers, reported missing from Natuashish were located safe and sound overnight last night. RCMP received a report that the pair was overdue after they set out from Natuashish-believed to be ...
Mar 03, 2021
NL to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout by Extending Period Between Doses
The province is hoping that more people will be able to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine after deciding to extend the period between the first and second doses. Chief Medical Officer of Health...
Mar 03, 2021
RCMP Caution Drivers After Collisions Reported in Whiteout Conditions
It's a blustery day on parts of the island with snow squalls coming and going, and high winds. The TCH between the Witless Bay Line and Butter Pot has reopened. It was closed for a period this afterno...
Mar 03, 2021
Atlantic Destiny Sinks Off Coast of Nova Scotia, All 32 Crew Rescued
A scallop dragger belonging to St.John's-based Ocean Choice International has sunk off Nova Scotia but all personnel had been safely removed and are on dry land. OCI says 28 crew members of FV Atlanti...
Mar 03, 2021
Eastern Health Temporarily Reducing Entrance Points at Facilities
Eastern Health is temporarily reducing the number of entry points, or entrances, to its facilities. When arriving at the Health Sciences, the Janeway, St. Clare's, Carbonear General or the G.B. Cross ...
Mar 03, 2021
'Small Mall' Won't Cut It: Business Owners Warn Against Changes to Pedestrian Mall
A group of downtown business owners has written St. John's City Council responding to plans to eliminate a section of Water Street from this year's pedestrian mall. The so-called "small mall" concept ...
Mar 03, 2021
Sale of Mile One Can Turn Economic Burden Into Economic Benefit says Downtown Business Owner
A local business owner who operates directly across the street from Mile One Centre was surprised to hear that the City of St. John's requires more information before making a decision on the sale of ...
Mar 03, 2021 (Google Maps)
St. John's Based Company Gets Health Canada Approval for Nasal COVID Testing Swabs
A local company has received Health Canada approval to supply nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing to the domestic market. The Granville Swab has been deemed to be as effective as leading swabs on the mar...
Mar 03, 2021 (Twitter: Granville Biomedical)
