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Elder Receives First Moderna Vaccine in Labrador
An elder was the first resident of Nunatsiavut to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Willie Ford received the vaccine this morning in Makkovik. There are heightened fears in Labrador about the pote...
Jan 11, 2021
An Election Before Spring Would be Dangerous and Irresponsible says NL Alliance Leader
The leader of the NL Alliance says it would be dangerous and irresponsible for Premier Andrew Furey to call an election before the spring, let alone this week. Speculation is rampant that the writ wil...
Jan 11, 2021
City Legally Able to Ensure Mile One Remains Sports and Entertainment Centre, says Lawyer
Newfoundland Growlers owner Dean MacDonald is making long-term guarantees that if he were to purchase Mile One Centre from the City of St. John's, it would not be repurposed somewhere down the road. A...
Jan 11, 2021
Lawyer in HMP Case says Many Unanswered Questions with "the Pen Ten"
The names of ten correctional officers charged in the death of an inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary have been released in court documents, but the lawyer who represented the inmate says many questi...
Jan 11, 2021 Bob Buckingham (VOCM News)
NAPE says Inmates Should be Considered on Priority List for Vaccines
The President of NAPE is coming down against recent comments from federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole suggesting that "criminals" not be given priority for COVID vaccines. Jerry Earle says inmate...
Jan 11, 2021 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
COVID Shining a Light on Vulnerable Indigenous Communities Due to Chronic Neglect says MHA
The rollout of the Moderna vaccine in isolated regions of Labrador is set to begin today, and while it is welcome news, one MHA says the prioritization points to longstanding healthcare issues in the ...
Jan 11, 2021
Local Woman Creating Reflective Gear to Make Life Safer for Pedestrians
A local performance artist and activist is getting noticed in her efforts to make life safer for pedestrians in the capital city. Anne Pickard-Vaandering has made a name for herself in recent years fo...
Jan 11, 2021
Town of Appleton Withdrawing Seniors Discount on Property Tax
The Town of Appleton is withdrawing a discount available to seniors on their property tax. The discount allowed seniors 65 years or older to pay 10 per cent less on their property tax. Mayor Garrett W...
Jan 11, 2021 (Photo: Google Street View)
One New Case of COVID-19 in NL on Sunday
Newfoundland and Labrador reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, the first since January 5. The case involves a woman between the ages of 20 and 39 in the Eastern Health region. She is a residen...
Jan 10, 2021
Need for Foster Parents Great in Province, says NLFFA
There is always a need for foster parents in Newfoundland and Labrador, and right now that need is great. Executive Director of the NL Foster Families Association, Diane Molloy says there are so many ...
Jan 10, 2021
