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Heavy Rain, Snow and Wind to Hit Parts of the Island Tuesday Evening
Environment Canada is warning of some heavy rain, snow and wind on the way for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas, as well as Eastern and Central Newfoundland regions Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. ...
Dec 07, 2020
Harbour Breton in Partial Lockdown After Two Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Public Health officials say out of "an abundance of caution" St. Joseph's Elementary and King Academy in Harbour Breton are closed today. The closures are to allow for additional time for cleaning fol...
Dec 07, 2020 (Harbour Breton.)
Victoria Volunteer Fire Department Issuing ATV Safety Reminder Following Crash
The Victoria Volunteer Fire Department is issuing a reminder of its own regarding the safe operation of ATVs following a crash in the community Friday night. According to police, the collision happene...
Dec 07, 2020
Privacy Commissioner Launching Formal Investigation into Use of Body Cams
Happy Valley-Goose Bay's ongoing use of body cameras for enforcement officers has prompted the province's privacy commissioner to launch a formal investigation into the practice. Michael Harvey says h...
Dec 07, 2020 (File/Motorola Solutions)
Eight Cases of COVID-19 Over Weekend, 30 Active Cases
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the province over the weekend, bringing the total number of active cases to an even 30. Five of the cases are in the Eastern Health region, while the other...
Dec 07, 2020
'Pack the Back' Has Best Year for Donations Yet
Paramedics in St. John's and Carbonear spent the last two weekends 'packing the back' of ambulances with food, clothing and toys for families in need over the holiday season. The initiative has been o...
Dec 07, 2020 Pack the Back 2020
VOCM Santa Calls Return To The Air
Another beloved VOCM Christmas tradition is making its return today, thanks to the support of CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador. VOCM has re-established the connection with Santa's workshop in the North ...
Dec 07, 2020
MUN Pediatrics Professor Recognized for Pandemic Response
A MUN Pediatrics professor is being recognized for her pandemic response. Dr. Natalie Bridger is being honoured with a Pediatric Chairs of Canada 2020 COVID Leadership Award. Dr. Bridger educated fron...
Dec 07, 2020 (Photo: gazette.mun.ca/)
St. John's Budget Released Today, Fee Increases Expected
The capital city is releasing its budget for the upcoming fiscal year today. City council had a large mountain to climb in preparing this year's budget, amongst what has become a vastly different econ...
Dec 07, 2020
Local Tech Firms Receive Funding From Province
The provincial government is providing more than $100,000 to help two local start-up tech firms further their research and development. Averro Robotics and Technology, which develops robots to help co...
Dec 06, 2020
