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Corner Brook Tables 2021 Budget
There will be no residential tax increases in the city of Corner Brook in the coming year, but changes are coming for some businesses. Last night the city tabled a $35-million budget for 2021. Busines...
Dec 08, 2020
First Doses of COVID Vaccine Arriving in Province Next Week
The Health Sciences Centre will receive 1950 doses of Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine next week with another shipment coming the following week. Newfoundland and Labrador is one of 14 vaccine distributi...
Dec 08, 2020 (Photo: Pfizer Inc. Instagram)
Crosbie Questions Effectiveness of Cash Infusion After Layoffs at West White Rose Project
The leader of the provincial PC Party is coming down hard on the Liberal government after Husky Energy announced some 75 layoffs at the West White Rose project. Ches Crosbie is questioning government'...
Dec 07, 2020 (File photo.)
Police Charge Man Following Stabbing in Natuashish
A 28-year-old Natuashish man is facing charges after a stabbing in the community on Friday. RCMP were called after a man was taken to the local clinic suffering from stab wounds. The patient was airli...
Dec 07, 2020
Mobile Testing Site Being Established in Harbour Breton
Concerns are heightening in the Harbour Breton area with confirmation of two recent COVID cases, both connected to the local Health Centre. The two cases-both of which are under investigation-involve ...
Dec 07, 2020
St. John's Increases Fees and Cost-Cutting Measures to Balance 2021 Budget
The City of St. John's has passed its budget for 2021, and while there's no increase in property taxes, there are a slew of fee increases and other cost-cutting moves that reflect the financially crus...
Dec 07, 2020
First Vaccine Doses to Arrive in NL Next Week, Province Extends Bubble Separation
Premier Andrew Furey says Newfoundland and Labrador will host one of the 14 COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites, as announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At the start of today's provincial...
Dec 07, 2020
Trades NL "Shocked" by Layoffs at West White Rose Project After Millions Pledged in Funding
Trades NL says it's "shocked" with word of 75 layoffs on the West White Rose project. The notification came down the day after both the federal and provincial government announced $41.5-million in fun...
Dec 07, 2020 West White Rose construction at Argentia lastr year. (Photo courtesy Trades NL)
Business Owner Highlights Government Disconnect on Christmas Parties
A local business owner who has seen booked holiday events cancelled due to suggestions that people reconsider their Christmas parties and gatherings is asking questions in the wake of news of at least...
Dec 07, 2020 Todd Perrin (File photo)
Power Outage Affecting Great Northern Peninsula Caused by Wind Damage
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says wind damage caused a power outage affecting a large portion of the Great Northern Peninsula yesterday. After some time patrolling the lines, Hydro crews discovered...
Dec 07, 2020
