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Protected Areas Plan Could Stifle Mineral Exploration and Impact Economy says Prospectors Association
The Newfoundland and Labrador Prospectors Association is concerned about the adoption of WERAC's provisional protected areas plan for the island. The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Counci...
Jan 27, 2021
Mount Pearl Selects Dana Spurrell as New Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Mount Pearl has hired a new Chief Administrative Officer. Dana Spurrell has been appointed as the city's new CAO, beginning on February 10. Spurrell has 25 years of public service experien...
Jan 26, 2021
Premier's Team says Furey the "Likely Target" of Deer Lake Incident
The Premier's Office says Andrew Furey was likely the intended target of a frightening incident in Deer Lake today. RCMP say a man was arrested outside "the office of a current political candidate." O...
Jan 26, 2021
End Homeless St. John's to Distribute $410k Among 10 Groups to Bolster Housing Support
End Homelessness St. John's (EHSJ) is spreading money among ten like-minded organizations to improve housing stability for our most vulnerable. The $410,000 will be used to bolster activities that pro...
Jan 26, 2021 (Photo courtesy Ritche Perez.)
Pickup Truck, Tools Stolen from Business in Grand Falls-Windsor
RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor are looking for the public's help in their investigation into a commercial break-in that resulted in the theft of a pickup truck and a number of tools. RCMP were alerted to...
Jan 26, 2021
Two New Recoveries, No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL
For the fourth day in a row, Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, there have been two new recoveries, leaving just three cases active in this province. O...
Jan 26, 2021
Ottawa to Launch New Business Support Program, New Travel Restrictions En Route
The federal government is launching a new program to help businesses affected by the second wave of the pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced during a COVID-19 briefing carried live on VOC...
Jan 26, 2021 (Image via CPAC.)
Marriage Commissioners Can't Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples: Supreme Court
The province's Supreme Court has ruled that marriage commissioners can't refuse to marry same-sex couples based on their own religious beliefs. Last week's decision involves a woman who was appointed ...
Jan 26, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador Has Highest Average Price of Gas in the Country
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest average price of gas of any province in the country. It costs almost $1.27 per litre, about two cents more than in British Columbia. However, that's about 15 ...
Jan 26, 2021
St. John’s Asks Candidates to Avoid Nailing Signs to Trees
St. John's City Council is asking provincial election candidates to be mindful of the environment when putting up signs. During yesterday's meeting, the councillor for Ward 5, Wally Collins, said they...
Jan 26, 2021 (File photo.)
