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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
MUN Core Science Centre to Open by September
Memorial University's Core Science Centre is expected to be open by September of this year. MUN President Vianne Timmons credits former President Dr. Gary Kachanoski for the vision in getting the stat...
Jan 10, 2021
Garbage Collection Route Changes Coming for 15,000 Households in St. John's
Some changes will soon be happening to waste collection routes in the capital city. The city of St. John's says they have modified their collection routes. This will result in changes to the waste col...
Jan 10, 2021 (File photo.)
Government Support Still Available for Artists Impacted by COVID-19
To date, the provincial government had paid out just over $1-million through its Artist Support Program. The initiative was started back in November to support artists and musicians impacted by COVID-...
Jan 10, 2021
Metro Drivers Cautioned as Black Ice Leads to Poor Road Conditions
Freezing drizzle and a drop in temperatures in the metro region have resulted in less than ideal road conditions. Roads are slick and covered in black ice. It's been a busy morning for emergency crews...
Jan 10, 2021
Salvation Army Raises Over $1-Million in Record 'Kettle's On' Campaign
The Salvation Army has announced the final total raised by their 2020 "Kettle's On" campaign in the province. The annual campaign greatly passed their $700,000 dollar goal, brewing up more than $1.1-m...
Jan 10, 2021
More Funding Possibly Needed for Twillingate Arena Following Kraft Hockeyville Win
A structural assessment on the George Hawkins Arena in Twillingate shows that the building needs some significant upgrades. Mayor Grant White says while the $250,000 dollars won in the recent Kraft Ho...
Jan 09, 2021
Opposition Calls for Support from Province for Local Entrepreneur
The official opposition is calling on the provincial government to provide support for a local entrepreneur after landing the deal of a lifetime. 27-year-old Mark Brace of Bishop's Falls, the CEO of O...
Jan 09, 2021 (File photo.)
Vial from Province's First COVID Vaccination Donated to The Rooms
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald has made a historic donation to the Rooms. The vial from the province's very first COVID-19 vaccination has been donated for use in an exhibition ...
Jan 09, 2021
