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NDP Promise Hiring Boost for Long-Term Care
The New Democrats are promising to hire more staff for long-term care facilities to ease the load on health care professionals, particularly licensed practical nurses and personal care attendants. Par...
Feb 04, 2021 (File photo.)
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Man Wanted on Weapons Charges
Bay Roberts RCMP are looking for the public's help locating a man who they say is actively avoiding them on firearms charges. On January 16, a firearm belonging to 31-year-old William Reid of Marysval...
Feb 04, 2021
School District Offers Clarification on Decision to Host Polling Stations at Some Schools
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is clarifying the board's rationale for allowing Elections NL to use some schools for polling on election day. Chair of the NLESD Board of Trustee...
Feb 04, 2021
Elections NL says Protocols in Place in Case of Winter Storm
Questions are being asked about what wiggle room is available should certain areas see a major winter storm on election day. Major storm systems are not uncommon in mid-February and this election is s...
Feb 04, 2021
IOC Donates $30,000 to Help Improve Safety of Child Care in Labrador West
The Iron Ore Company of Canada has donated $30,000 to Labrador West Child Care Incorporated to purchase new equipment and provide an "even safer environment" for children in daycare during the pandemi...
Feb 04, 2021
Psychiatric Assessment Extended for Man Accused of Threatening to Stop Election by Executing Politicians
The west coast man accused of threatening politicians in an effort to stop the provincial election from happening made another brief court appearance today. 66-year-old George Brake listened in via te...
Feb 04, 2021
One New Confirmed Case, One Presumptive Case of COVID-19 in Eastern Region
There is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the province today, and one new presumptive case. The confirmed case is related to the cluster in the Eastern Health Region, and was the suspected case a...
Feb 04, 2021
Furey Releases Liberal Election Platform Titled 'Rising to the Challenge'
The Liberals released their full election platform today, albeit less than 10 days before the provincial election. The document, entitled Rising to the Challenge, focuses on five priorities including ...
Feb 04, 2021
Veterinarian Encourages Pet Owners to be Proactive as Clinics Feel Pandemic Strain
A local veterinarian says providing care for animals has been challenging due to the increased demand for services through the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the country, vets, breeders, and animal adoptio...
Feb 04, 2021
Cain's Quest Postponed Until Winter 2023
The team behind Cain's Quest has decided to postpone the popular Labrador endurance race until winter 2023. The intensive race requires a full year of planning, and event organizers say they've been l...
Feb 04, 2021 (Photo courtesy Cain's Quest.)
