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Success in Getting Healthy Dependent on Where Your Focus Lies: Nutritionist
Those who focus on healthy eating and living often see greater long-term success than those focused on weight loss. That's according to Tara Antle, a nutritionist and owner of Healthy Balance. She say...
Jan 09, 2021 Tara Antle (stock photo)
Justin Trudeau Condemns Violence in Washington as "Assault on Democracy"
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls the actions of rioters an "assault on democracy" following an insurrection this week in Washington, D.C. Leading his public address yesterday afternoon, Trudeau acc...
Jan 09, 2021
27-Year-Old Charged Following Altercation at St. John's Home
A 27-year-old man has a date with the court following an altercation in the capital city early this morning. Police were called to a centre city residence around 2 a.m. to respond to reports of threat...
Jan 09, 2021
Nunatsiavut Government Releases Vaccination Schedule
The Nunatsiavut Government has released its schedule for Moderna vaccinations in each of the five Labrador Inuit communities: Makkovik on Monday Rigolet on Tuesday Postville on Wednesday Hopedale on W...
Jan 09, 2021 (The Moderna vaccine first arriving in Labrador. Photos via PAL Airlines. )
Charges Sworn Against Ten Correctional Officers in Death of Inmate
Charges have been sworn against ten correctional officers in the death of an inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary. 33-year-old Jonathan Henoche died following an altercation at the prison in November ...
Jan 08, 2021
Corner Brook PET Scanner Discussion Draws Conflicting Messages
The MHA for Corner Brook says there will definitely be a PET scanner for the new Corner Brook hospital but the minister of health is not so sure. MHA Gerry Byrne was responding to widespread concerns ...
Jan 08, 2021 (Render of the new hospital in Corner Brook.)
NL Marks Third Day with No New Cases of COVID-19
No new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in the province today. It's the third day in a row with no new cases in Newfoundland and Labrador. The province has nine active cases including on...
Jan 08, 2021 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Company Fined After Precarious Load Halts Highway Traffic
The owner of a transport truck stopped by police and highway enforcement officials on the Trans-Canada yesterday has been fined. The eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada between Butter Pot and the Foxt...
Jan 08, 2021
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP Seeking to Identify Suspect in Theft
RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor are investigating the theft of approximately $1200 worth of merchandise from the local Dominion last month. Police have released CCTV images in hopes of identifying a suspe...
Jan 08, 2021
Parent of 15-Year-Old ATV Operator Charged by RCMP
This doesn't happen too often but a parent of an underage driver of an ATV operating illegally in Bay Roberts will be charged. RCMP Traffic Services East were on patrol on Veterans Memorial Highway at...
Jan 08, 2021
