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Worker Marks 50 Years of Service at Fish Plant
A fish plant worker in Arnold's Cove marked a significant milestone this week. Hubert Warren first walked through the doors of the fish plant back on February 1st, 1971. He still works at the plant, w...
Feb 02, 2021
Federation of Labour Hosting Leader's Debate Tonight, Furey Notably Absent
The Federation of Labour is hosting a Leader's debate this evening, but one notable party leader will not be in attendance. Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will attend tonight's deba...
Feb 02, 2021
Another Dose of Messy Weather On the Way for Newfoundland
A special weather statement is in effect for the island portion of the province this week. Rob Carroll with Environment Canada says a messy system will be moving into southwestern areas of the island ...
Feb 01, 2021
City Estimates Three Weeks Until Public Release of Report Into Potential Sale of Mile One
St. John's City Council announced yesterday that they've received the KPMG report into the potential sale of Mile One, but it won't be released publicly for three more weeks. The Board of St.John's an...
Feb 01, 2021
Police Catch Driver at 170 km/h in Snowy, Slushy Conditions
A 26-year-old from Bristol's Hope lost his vehicle and licence after police caught him breaking the speed limit by 70 km/h despite hazardous conditions. Officers were patrolling the Trans-Canada Highw...
Feb 01, 2021
No New COVID-19 Cases in NL, Source of Eastern Cluster Still Unknown
Public health officials are still probing the source of a cluster of COVID cases confirmed last week. There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today with 13 active cases in the province i...
Feb 01, 2021
MUN Faculty of Nursing Seeking Participants for Study on Memory Loss and Dementia
Memorial University's Faculty of Nursing is conducting a research study on memory loss and dementia. They're looking for people in the St. John's, Bonavista, Carbonear, Clarenville and Marystown areas...
Feb 01, 2021 (Dr. Karen Parsons, via Memorial University.)
Furey Campaign Vows to Triple Immigration Targets to Address "Demographic Challenges"
Premier Andrew Furey says he understands and recognizes the "significant demographic challenges" faced by the province and that government must act swiftly to address it. Furey today vowed to build Ne...
Feb 01, 2021
NDP Renews Call for End to CERB Clawbacks for Those on Income Support
The provincial NDP is calling for an end to income support clawbacks for those who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit - or CERB. NDP Leader Alison Coffin says thousands of Newfoundlanders ...
Feb 01, 2021
Bay Roberts Woman Arrested for Drug-Impaired Driving
A 53-year-old Bay Roberts woman was arrested for drug-impaired driving after allegedly speeding through a school zone last week. RCMP noticed a vehicle driving 78 km/h through a school zone in Bay Rob...
Feb 01, 2021
