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Experts Suspect Dead Flock of Bohemian Waxwings Were Startled by a Predator
Bird experts suspect that a small flock of Bohemian waxwings found dead on the pavement in Churchill Square may have been startled by a predator. Jamil Hussein owns NJ's Kitchen and noticed the birds ...
Jan 19, 2021 (Photo courtesy Jamil Hossain)
Equal Voice Highlights Gender Disparity Among Candidates in Provincial Election
Just over 30 of the candidates who are running in the election this time around are female-that's fewer than the ideal number according to Equal Voice, an organization that encourages women to run. Lo...
Jan 19, 2021
MUN On Track for Staff to Return to Campus in February
Memorial University is on track for staff to return to campus Monday, February 1, according to a post today by the two vice-presidents Dr. Mark Abrahams and Kent Decker. MUN assures that its campuses ...
Jan 19, 2021
Mother Who Lost Young Son 26 Years Ago Stresses Importance of Organ Donation
The mother of a young man killed in a car accident 26 years ago is stressing the life-giving importance of organ donation. Rita's Spurrell's son Chad died in 1994 at the age of 18. The budding biathle...
Jan 19, 2021
Eastern Health Responds to NAPE's Concerns over Possible Mental Health Cuts
Eastern Health has begun consultations with staff and unions at the Waterford Hospital ahead of the transition to the new Adult Mental Health and Addictions Centre and indicates no job losses are expe...
Jan 19, 2021
NAPE Still Waiting on Clarification on Eastern Health Memo Regarding Possible Mental Health Cuts
We're still waiting for some clarification from the authorities on a memo which NAPE fears outlines cuts to mental health services and facilities before the replacement for the Waterford even accepts ...
Jan 19, 2021 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
Premier Denying Massive Cuts to Public Service by Economic Recovery Team
Premier Andrew Furey is denying suggestions that the Premier's Economic Recovery Team is looking at massive cuts to the public service. Federation of Labour President Mary Shortall quit the team a few...
Jan 19, 2021
Disturbing Incidents of Online Trolling and Abuse Towards Female Candidates Since Writ Dropped
NDP Leader Alison Coffin says she's disturbed but not surprised by incidents of online trolling and abuse being heaped upon female candidates since the writ was dropped on Friday. Liberal candidate Ka...
Jan 19, 2021
Big Increase in Fines for Parking and Snow Clearing Violations Now in Effect in St. John's
The changes were made in the city budget last month but anyone who recently received a parking ticket in St. John's will notice a big increase in fines. Effective immediately, the fine for ordinary pa...
Jan 19, 2021
2020 Property Sales in Province Highest in Over a Decade
Property sales in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2020 were the highest they've been in over a decade. The NL Realtor's Association says a combination of factors came together to make 2020 the best year ...
Jan 19, 2021 (Association of Realtors CEO Bill Stirling; File photo)
