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Over 300 Healthcare Workers Vaccinated for COVID-19
Over 300 healthcare workers have been vaccinated for COVID-19 since the first shipment of Pfizer's vaccine arrived in the province earlier this week. Health Minister Dr. John Haggie says only a few vi...
Dec 19, 2020 (Photo: Pfizer Inc. Instagram)
Newfoundland Entrepreneur Lands Biggest Deal in Dragon's Den History
A central Newfoundland entrepreneur has landed the largest deal in the history of CBC's Dragon's Den. 27-year-old Mark Brace of Bishop's Falls is behind Ocean Floor Granite. He made his pitch highligh...
Dec 19, 2020 Mark Brace (Photo via Ocean Floor Granite)
Canadian Mental Health Commission Promoting Positive Emotional Health Throughout Holidays
The ongoing pandemic has changed how many celebrate the holiday season and the changes may be the catalyst for anxiety and loneliness. With this in mind, the Canadian Mental Health Commission has rele...
Dec 19, 2020
Dave Lane Stepping Down After Seven Years on St. John's City Council
After seven years on St. John's City Council, Dave Lane is stepping down. Monday was the last formal city council meeting of the year. Lane and his family have moved to Torbay, and Lane agreed to stay...
Dec 19, 2020
Haggie Allays Fears Over Recent COVID-19 Cases
Health Minister John Haggie is allaying fears with 13 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province in the last few days. Nearly all of the province's cases can be linked directly or indirectly to tr...
Dec 19, 2020 (Submitted photo.)
Man Charged with Impaired After Driving Vehicle into Ditch in CBS
A 48-year-old man has been charged with impaired after driving his vehicle into a ditch in CBS. Police were called to the scene shortly after 7:00 last night. The man, who was uninjured, has been rele...
Dec 19, 2020
Police Respond to Robbery at West End St. John's Bank
There was a robbery at the CIBC bank on Hamlyn Road yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the area just after 4 p.m., however, the suspect had already fled the scene. There were no injuries. No a...
Dec 19, 2020 Photo via Google Maps.
26-year-old Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder on Southern Shore
A 26-year-old man is being held in custody pending a court appearance this coming Wednesday, December 23, on a charge of second-degree murder and a list of other alleged violent offences. Brandon Noft...
Dec 18, 2020 (File photo.)
Gonzaga High School, Local Singer Launch Collaborative Mental Health Initiative
A collaborative mental health initiative between a St. John's high school and a local singer is having a big impact on students. Recently, Gonzaga High School and singer Ray Lake launched the "It's Go...
Dec 18, 2020
Province Reports Five New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Today
Newfoundland and Labrador have five new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Three of the cases are in Central Heath and are all travel-rated. They include a woman between the ages of 20 and 39, a man in his ...
Dec 18, 2020
