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Cruise Ship Ban in Canadian Waters Extended to February 2022
The federal government's ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters and pleasure craft in northern waters has been extended for another year. Federal Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra made the announce...
Feb 05, 2021 (File photo.)
Criminal Charges Laid in Connection with Dental Procedure at Gander Clinic
Three people are facing charges in connection with dental work carried out on an inmate of the Bishop's Falls Correction Centre at a Gander dental clinic in October of last year. 49-year-old Dr. Louis...
Feb 05, 2021
Liberals Release Long-Awaited Party Platform
The Liberals released their long-awaited election platform yesterday, albeit just nine days before voters go to the polls. Premier Andrew Furey says the document, entitled Rising to the Challenge, add...
Feb 05, 2021
Two Drivers Owing $46,000 Combined in Fines Caught By RNC in St. John's
A 34-year-old man with a massive amount of outstanding fines and a number of warrants is awaiting a court appearance after being stopped by police in the capital city Thursday morning. RNC stopped the...
Feb 05, 2021
19-Year-Old Facing Slew of Charges Including Assaulting a Police Officer with a Weapon
A 19-year-old is facing a long list of charges including assaulting a police officer with a weapon following an altercation at a hotel last night. Police responded to a hotel in the west end of St. Jo...
Feb 05, 2021
Coast Guards Newest Fisheries Science Ship to Arrive in St. John's Today
The Coast Guard's newest fisheries science ship is due to steam through The Narrows of her home port of St. John's around 3:00 p.m. today. Initially, the time was estimated for noon, however, it has s...
Feb 05, 2021 (Photo: Twitter Seaspan Shipyards)
PC Party to Unveil Complete Policy Platform at Noon
The PC Party will unveil its Blue Book at noon today. The Tories are the last of the parties registered in the provincial election to release their complete policy platform. Earlier this week, busines...
Feb 05, 2021
Winter Attractions on West Coast Postponed Once Again Due to Mild Conditions
More bad news for winter attractions on the west coast. Snowmobiling seasons in Gros Morne National Park and the opening of Marble Mountain have both been postponed once again. This is the latest letd...
Feb 05, 2021
Stress Levels Among Staff in Long Term Care Worst Ever Witnessed says CUPE President
CUPE president Sherry Hillier says the level of physical and mental stress among staff in long-term care homes is the worst she's ever witnessed. Hillier herself worked as a licensed practical nurse f...
Feb 05, 2021 (Sherry Hillier via Facebook.)
Eating Disorders and Severity of Illness on the Rise During Pandemic
The Eating Disorder Foundation says both the number and severity of eating disorders are on the rise as a result of the pandemic and the impact on the healthcare system is showing. This is Eating Diso...
Feb 05, 2021
