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Mercer and Newhook Along with Team Canada Face First Real Test Against Finland Tonight
It's game day for Team Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador's Alex Newhook and Dawson Mercer. Canada is coming off a rest day following a 10-0 routing of Switzerland on Tuesday night. The New Year's E...
Dec 31, 2020 (Photo: Hockey Canada)
Province Allocates $70,000 in Federal Money to Help Economic Recovery on Great Northern Peninsula
The Viking Trail Tourism Association will expand their horizons thanks to new funding from the Provincial Government. Premier Andrew Furey has announced $70,000 of federal money for the Viking Trail T...
Dec 31, 2020
On-Street Parking Allowed Overnight New Years in Corner Brook
The City of Corner Brook and the RNC are allowing on-street parking from 8:00 p.m. Thursday to 8:00 a.m. Friday in an effort to dissuade impaired driving. This measure only applies to the winter ban f...
Dec 31, 2020
Tough Year Ahead for Municipalities in Economic Recovery
Municipalities across the province are heading a new year amid the uncertainty that persists due to the pandemic. Many towns and cities were forced to tighten their belts in 2020 in order to maintain ...
Dec 31, 2020 (File photo)
No New Cases of COVID-19 Today, Yesterday's Case Related to Travel
Some positive news regarding Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 numbers. There are no new cases of the virus today and there has been one new recovery. There are now 18 active cases in the province,...
Dec 30, 2020
Government Reminding Public of Travel Rules Following Labrador-Quebec Boarder Crossing Increase
The Department of Health and Community Services is reminding the public of the travel rules in place and self-isolation requirements following an increase in cross-border travel between Labrador and Q...
Dec 30, 2020
Kintsugi Saying Goodbye on New Year's Eve
The couple behind Kintsugi, the Facebook page documenting life in isolation after the resettlement of the town of Little Bay Islands, are saying goodbye tomorrow. Mike and Georgina Parsons are asking ...
Dec 30, 2020 Photo via Kintsugi Facebook
Byfield Leads the Way in Dominant Win Over Switzerland
Alex Newhook, Dawson Mercer and Team Canada are enjoying a rest day after a dominant 10-0 win over the Swiss last night. Quinton Byfield led the way with two goals and four assists, elevating Canada t...
Dec 30, 2020 Photo Courtesy of Hockey Canada
Newfoundland Man One of Two Killed in Bulldozer Collision in Fort McMurray
A Newfoundland man is one of two people who died following a crash at Fort Hills Suncor Mine in Fort McMurray. The fatal crash involving a bulldozer and a pick-up truck occurred on the Suncor site sho...
Dec 30, 2020
MusicNL Launches New Partnership with Songistry
MusicNL has launched a strategic partnership with Songistry, allowing members access to the service's MDIIO and MDIIO+ platforms. The partnership will help members register and copyright their music w...
Dec 30, 2020
