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Family Member Outlines Heartache of COVID Restrictions
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on families whose loved ones are nearing the end of life. At least one woman has shared the heartache and frustration public health measures-in place to preve...
Feb 26, 2021
Childcare Industry Hoping More Information Provided When Further Changes Made to Alert Levels
Early childhood educators and childcare operators are hoping answers to questions surrounding the operation of childcare centres will be forthcoming if and when any further changes are made to alert l...
Feb 26, 2021
NDP Looking for Information on Barriers Faced During Election
The NDP has launched a campaign to collect information from people about the barriers they faced during this election. Alison Coffin says people are frustrated that many of the barriers could have bee...
Feb 26, 2021
St. John's Couple Shocked to Find an Arrow-Like Projectile Lodged Into Siding of Home
A St. John's woman is cautioning her west end neighbourhood after she and her husband found what looked like an arrow lodged into the siding of their home. Donna Osmond says a few days ago her husband...
Feb 26, 2021
PCs Documenting "Numerous Inconsistencies" That Could Possibly Form Basis to Challenge Legitimacy of Election
The Tories are getting their legal ducks in a row on the off chance they want to challenge the legitimacy of the provincial election. PC Leader Ches Crosbie told reporters yesterday he'll wait until a...
Feb 26, 2021 (File photo.)
Vaccination Plan and Update on Alert Level Restrictions Expected in Today's COVID Briefing
A decision is coming today regarding Level 5 restrictions across the province. The measures were put in place province-wide two weeks ago today, meaning it is time for Public Health to decide whether ...
Feb 26, 2021
Nurses' Union Hoping Front-line Worker Childcare Issues Can Be Resolved
The Registered Nurses' Union is working through childcare issues as it relates to front-line healthcare staff. The plight of nurses has been well-documented over the course of the pandemic. RNUNL Pres...
Feb 26, 2021 Registered Nurses Union President Yvette Coffey
Moving Company Teams with Food Delivery Start Up to Meet Increased Demand
Two local entrepreneurs are expressing gratitude to another local company following a gesture of kindness that came when it was needed most. At a time when Alert Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions are caus...
Feb 25, 2021
Police Respond to Disturbance in St. John's
RNC were called to the Feild Street area early this afternoon to reports of a disturbance. Police were called to the area shortly after 2 p.m. Officers were still in the area mid-afternoon continuing ...
Feb 25, 2021
10 New Cases of COVID-19 in Eastern Health, 5 People Now in Intensive Care
The Department of Health and Community Services is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region as the number of people in hospital continues to rise. There are now 10 people in hos...
Feb 25, 2021
