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Association for Community Living Calls for Action on Supported Decision Making in NL
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living has made a "Call for Action" to have supported decision-making recognized in law in Newfoundland and Labrador. The chair of the Steering ...
Jan 25, 2021
NDP Plans to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
The New Democrats have unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the minimum wage in the province to $15 an hour by the end of 2022. NDP Leader Alison Coffin made the election promise this morning at the...
Jan 25, 2021
No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL for Third Day Running
For the third day in a row, there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province. There are five active cases of the virus in Newfoundland and Labrador with one person still in hospital. To da...
Jan 25, 2021
Clark Bishop Excited for New Opportunities Following First Career Trade
A pro hockey player traded last week to the Ottawa Senators will report to Belleville of the American Hockey League once he passes his 14-day quarantine period. Clark Bishop, who was drafted by the Ca...
Jan 25, 2021
NAPE, Paramedics Respond to Eastern Health's Briefing Memo on "Dangerously Understaffed" Ambulance Service
A briefing note from Eastern Health telling government that increases in call volumes have left the metro ambulance service "dangerously understaffed" is being met with alarm by those closest to the i...
Jan 25, 2021 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Man Charged in Corner Brook with Impaired and Failure to Self-Isolate Released from Custody
A man who has been charged for violating rules around isolation and COVID-19 has been released. The 24-year-old, a resident of Fort McMurray, was pulled over by the RNC around 4 a.m. Sunday in Corner ...
Jan 25, 2021
Liberal Party Responds to Allegations it "Snubbed" Potential Candidate
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is responding to its denial of the candidacy of a former Liberal MHA. Neil King says he was "snubbed" by the party he once represented because of his men...
Jan 25, 2021
Liberals Promising Virtual Trade Desk to Help Businesses Connect with Foreign Investors
The Liberals are promising to create a virtual trade desk to make it easier for local entrepreneurs to connect with foreign investors. Premier Andrew Furey unveiled the party's plan to create Invest N...
Jan 25, 2021
Instruction to Remain Largely Online as MUN Staff Return Next Week
This time next week, Memorial University will be fully-staffed although the instructional component remains largely virtual. It's not yet known when students and faculty members will be back on campus...
Jan 25, 2021
Former Liberal MHA Accuses Party of Snubbing Him and Stigmatizing Mental Health
A former Liberal MHA says he's disappointed the party chose to snub him rather than support him through his recent mental health challenges. Neil King has suffered from bouts of anxiety and depression...
Jan 25, 2021
