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Debate Returns Over Shifting Newfoundland Time Zone by Half Hour
Back before COVID-19, John Connors penned an open letter proposing that the province move the Newfoundland time zone ahead another half hour. Debate has been sparked yet again now that the province ha...
Nov 02, 2020
NL Continues Streak with No New Cases of COVID-19
There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report in Newfoundland and Labrador today. In its latest update, the Department of Health says three cases remain active, and the total number of recove...
Nov 02, 2020
Man Facing Multiple Charges Including Sexual Assault at Bay Roberts Retirement Home
A Brigus man is scheduled to appear in court later this month on charges related to a shocking alleged incident at a retirement home in Bay Roberts. 44-year-old Christopher Power, a personal care atte...
Nov 02, 2020 (Bay Roberts Retirement Centre, via Google Maps.)
No Changes to Province's COVID-19 Plan for Rotational Workers
The province will continue with a pilot project introduced two months ago that eases some of the restrictions for rotational workers. The provincial government has released a review of a rotational wo...
Nov 02, 2020
Corner Brook Moving Ahead with 'Reversed' Santa Claus Parade
The City of Corner Brook is going to have a Santa Claus Parade this year but it will look much different. Residents will drive their vehicles through a special display in Corner Brook's downtown core....
Nov 02, 2020
Drill Rig Leaving NL for Norway Today
It's a bittersweet time in the offshore oil industry. Two new discoveries in the Bay du Nord field announced last week was a pick-me-up in an otherwise beleaguered industry. But today, the province is...
Nov 02, 2020 The Transocean Barents (via Equinor)
Brenda O'Reilly Named as Chair of Hospitality NL
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador has a new chair. Brenda O'Reilly takes over from Steve Denty, who stepped down to try his hand at provincial politics. Craig Foley, the CEO of Hospitality NL, say...
Nov 02, 2020
Red Cross Helps Residents Following Townhouse Fire in Grand Falls-Windsor
The Canadian Red Cross has stepped in to help following a townhouse fire in Grand Falls-Windsor over the weekend. Three adults were displaced as a result of the fire, which crews contained to a single...
Nov 02, 2020
Child Care Providers Told to Cut Rates for $25-a-Day Care
A regulated child care provider has been told she has to accept reduced daily rates in order for her families to avail of $25 a day child care services. Kendra Harrigan operates a home-based daycare i...
Nov 02, 2020 (Stock photo.)
John Abbott Seeking Liberal Party Nomination for St. John's East
A former contender for the leadership of the Liberal Party wants to run in St. John's East. John Abbott, who was runner-up to Premier Andrew Furey in the two-horse race, wants the party nod in St. Joh...
Nov 02, 2020
