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Affordable Childcare Critical For Keeping Young Families In NL: Advocate
If the province is serious about attracting and keeping young families in Newfoundland and Labrador, leaving affordable childcare out of the equation is "dangerous." That's according to Gillian Pearso...
Jun 14, 2019
A Matter Of Attrition: NDP Press Liberals On Staff Burnout
The topic of downsizing and government's attrition policy came to attention during Question Period in the House of Assembly this afternoon. NDP MHA Jim Dinn questioned finance minister Tom Osborne abo...
Jun 14, 2019 (File photo.)
Woman Arrested At Ferry Terminal For Allegedly Abducting Son
Bay Roberts RCMP are investigating a case involving the alleged abduction of a child by the boy's mother. Police received a complaint from a man on Tuesday evening that his son was abducted after scho...
Jun 14, 2019
Growlers Extend Contract Of Head Coach John Snowden
The Newfoundland Growlers have signed head coach John Snowden to a two-year contract extension. Snowden took over bench duties from Ryane Clowe after Clowe left because of health issues. Snowden went ...
Jun 14, 2019 (John Snowden, courtesy Maple Leafs via Twitter.)
Witnesses Testify About Day Of Fatal Stabbing At Craig Pope Murder Trial
The jury heard from more witnesses, today, at the murder trial of 33-year-old Craig Pope. He's facing second degree murder after allegedly stabbing 36-year-old Jonathan Collins during a daylight alter...
Jun 14, 2019 (VOCM File Photo.)
Safety Of Children Emphasized Ahead Of Edible THC Legalization
It's still four months away but concerns remain about the legalization of edibles set for this fall. Children are already showing up in emergency rooms across the country with signs of cannabis intoxi...
Jun 14, 2019
Ed Martin Returns To Muskrat Falls Inquiry For Second Round Of Questioning
The chief driver of the Muskrat Falls project was accused by the Inquiry co-counsel today of abdicating his responsibility by not providing what he saw as crucial numbers to the provincial government....
Jun 14, 2019
Study Finds Dogs Affected By Stress, Anxiety Felt By Owners
Can your dog be affected if you are under stress? Absolutely, says a new study that shows owners who experience long-term stress and anxiety can pass it on to their dogs. Local veterinarian Maggie Bro...
Jun 14, 2019
New RCMP Oversight Board Has No Teeth: Merlo
A former RCMP officer says the new civilian advisory board announced by the federal government has no clout. Last week Ottawa announced the board with a mandate to overhaul what has often been referre...
Jun 14, 2019
Gulls, Not Eagles, The Target Of Wildlife Management Efforts, Says City
The city of St. John's is responding to information being shared through social media regarding gull management at the Robin Hood Bay waste disposal site. A post to the Newfoundland Birdwatching Group...
Jun 14, 2019
