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Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Officials to Resume Search for Missing Hiker
Family members of a hiker from St. John's missing in Manning Park in the Vancouver area for more than a week are urging people to sign an online petition in hopes of re-starting the official search. A...
Oct 20, 2020
Vehicle Fire Causes Backups on ORR
An earlier vehicle fire on the Outer Ring Road near the Allandale exit has now been cleared up. Pictures and video from the scene show the front end of a silver Honda completely engulfed in flames. Th...
Oct 20, 2020
CBS in Hot Water Again Over OCI Project
Residents who live in the area of Long Pond Harbour in Conception Bay South say the town council has again failed to adequately consult them on the Ocean Choice International proposal. Even the town i...
Oct 20, 2020 (Sample rendering of proposed OCI development in Long Pond.)
Furey to be Sworn in as MHA Thursday
Premier Andrew Furey will be officially sworn in as the MHA for Humber-Gros Morne on Thursday. Furey took the seat by a landslide in a byelection on October 6. Once Furey is sworn in, he can take his ...
Oct 20, 2020
MHA says PCSP Should Have Own Inclusive Education System
An MHA in the metro region says Portugal Cove-St. Philip's should have its own inclusive education system, including a high school. PCSP is the eighth-largest municipality in the province, but high sc...
Oct 20, 2020
Appointments Needed This Year for Flu Shot Clinics
The public flu shot clinics begin tomorrow, but appointments are necessary this year because of the pandemic. No walk-ins will be permitted. Appointments can be booked online using a new online tool: ...
Oct 20, 2020
Election Day in St. Johns Ward 2
It's election day in Ward 2 of St. John's as residents get set to choose their new council representative. Eight candidates came forward for the seat left vacant by Hope Jamieson. She resigned after a...
Oct 20, 2020
Nunatsiavut Government Welcoming Investigation into Arrest of Inuk Man
The Nunatsiavut Government says it welcomes an investigation into the arrest of an Inuk man that sparked controversy online. In the video shared by Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans, a man in handcuffs...
Oct 20, 2020
Baby Alexander Makes History in HOA
MHA and Minister Sarah Stoodley made a little history in the House of Assembly yesterday, introducing her 12-day-old son Alexander to the legislature. A recent change to the House rules opened the doo...
Oct 20, 2020
Getting Flu Shot Could Reduce Strain on Health Care System: PANL
The Pharmacists' Association is encouraging everyone to take advantage of a new program that allows residents to get their flu shot free of charge from their community pharmacy. The provincial governm...
Oct 20, 2020
