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New Snow Clearing Equipment Arrives in Province
Dozens of new pieces of snow clearing equipment have been delivered to depots across the island. 62 plows and 26 loaders began arriving in early November. 17 plows and seven loaders have been assigned...
Dec 15, 2020 Photo Credit Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine quietly arrived in the province. Premier Andrew Furey and Health Minister John Haggie were at St. John's International Airport earlier t...
Dec 15, 2020
Small Number of Residents Will Need to Repay CERB says Minister
The federal minister of Natural Resources says he has heard from some residents in his riding who are concerned by letters they've received from the CRA about having to repay the money they've collect...
Dec 15, 2020
Craig Reid 'Overwhelmed' After Winning 2020 Human Rights Award
It's been an overwhelming few days for Craig Reid, who took home top honours at the recent Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission virtual awards. The Human Rights Commission held their annu...
Dec 15, 2020
Man Convicted Following Break and Enter in St. John's
A man has been convicted of break and enter and robbery after an unusual incident in St. John's. Anthony Hutchings broke into a residence on Neptune Road in August 2019, and stole a ring off a finger ...
Dec 15, 2020
COVID Travel Restrictions May be Hampering Illegal Cigarette Trade in Atlantic Provinces According to Report
A new report out this week, suggests COVID-19 travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada may be hampering the illegal cigarette trade in the region. The EY study, conducted for the Convenience Industry Co...
Dec 15, 2020
Project Broken Takes Three Major Drug Traffickers Off the Streets
An Inspector with the RCMP says Project Broken holds even greater significance because it took three major drug traffickers off the streets. Project Broken led to the province's largest seizure of ill...
Dec 15, 2020
69-Year-Old Man Dead After Collision on Trans-Canada Highway Near Norris Arm
One man is dead as the result of a collision on the Trans-Canada yesterday evening near Norris Arm. RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between a pickup and an oil tanker around 7:20 p.m. The...
Dec 15, 2020 (Photo credit: S. Pottle)
West Coast and Labrador in Path of Storm
Mother Nature is taking direct aim at the west coast and the eastern half of Labrador for the next two days. It's a one-two punch with lots of the white stuff combined, in many areas, with high winds....
Dec 15, 2020
Minister Concerned about Long-Term Care Residents Given Day Pass
The health minister says concerns over leave being granted to some long-term care residents to join relatives at Christmas are "legitimate." Some residents and their families fear that allowing certai...
Dec 15, 2020 (File photo.)
