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Province Preparing for September Budget, says Premier
The premier has committed to a public statement regarding the financial situation of this province before he leaves office in early August. This coming off of a call for a detailed recovery plan from ...
Jun 13, 2020
Much Room to Mushroom in NL, According to Homesteader
Mushroom cultivation is becoming increasingly popular in the province. That's according to Steve McBride, a local homesteader who, along with his wife Lisa, is working hard towards food self-sufficien...
Jun 13, 2020 Dmitry Eliuseev / CC
Home Care Workers Overlooked by System for PPE Supply: NAPE
The president of the province's largest public sector union says home care workers were the very last considered when it came to the supply of personal protective equipment despite their essential rol...
Jun 13, 2020
Spots Quickly Fill Up as Campsite Reservations Open
Campsites at some of the province's most popular parks were grabbed up in short order when online reservations opened up earlier this week. The minister responsible for the parks, Bernie Davis, says h...
Jun 13, 2020
Unique Sight Creates Whale of a Time in the Narrows
A couple of humpback whales created a bit of attention in the Narrows yesterday afternoon. The creatures forced mariners to be put on notice for a brief period of time, before they eventually moved ba...
Jun 13, 2020 Screen grab of a video posted to Facebook by Sheilagh O'leary.
Police Issue Warning After ATV Stolen From Brigus Junction Cabin
Holyrood RCMP are warning cabin owners in the broader region of several break-ins. They're asking people to lock cabins and sheds and secure valuable items or consider removing them altogether. Police...
Jun 13, 2020
Bell Island No. 2 Mine Tour and Museum to Remain Closed for Season
Museums are now able to open their doors to the public, with physical distancing and proper hygiene measures in place. However, Bell Island's main tourism attraction will remain closed for the year. P...
Jun 12, 2020 (Photo via Facebook.)
Province Slates $9.6-Million to Build Up Forestry Sector
The provincial government is pledging about $9.6-million to help the forestry sector for several projects, including a spray program to combat the spruce budworm. Minister Gerry Byrne made the announc...
Jun 12, 2020
Pandemic Highlights Challenges of Childcare, Need for Universal System: Community Advocate
The pandemic is making it very difficult for many parents to put solid plans in place for childcare. Childcare centers have limited capacity and no one really knows when life will return to the new no...
Jun 12, 2020
Officers Largely Supportive of Body Cameras, says RCMP NL Assistant Commissioner
Members of the RCMP in this province would largely support the use of body cameras while on duty. That's according to the Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ches Parsons....
Jun 12, 2020
