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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
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
