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HVGB Mental Health Facility Contract Awarded to Mount Pearl Business
Work is slated to begin on a new mental health unit in Happy Valley-Goose Bay early next year. Moss Development Corp was awarded a $5.1-million contract to construct the new unit at the Labrador Healt...
Oct 14, 2020
Holyrood Radar Officially Online
While clear skies may not always be a reality in Newfoundland, weather-enthusiasts will now have a clearer picture of the skies as the Holyrood radar is officially back up and running. The station was...
Oct 14, 2020
Watermain Break Highlights City's Aging Infrastructure
A major water main break in St. John's Monday morning has been repaired but it's a tough reminder of how the city's old infrastructure doesn't stop aging during a pandemic, says Mayor Danny Breen. The...
Oct 14, 2020
Fuel Prices Predicted to Rise This Week
The price of fuel looks to be on an upward trajectory this week, according to the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices. The group says gasoline and diesel could both see an increase of just over one cen...
Oct 14, 2020
RNC Looking for Tips after Attempted Bank Robbery in Wabush
Police in Labrador West are seeking tips on an attempted bank robbery in Wabush late last week. According to the RNC, a man entered the Bank of Montreal on Grenfell Drive at around 3 p.m. on Friday. H...
Oct 14, 2020
Marine Institute Unveils New High-Tech Underwater Robotics Simulation Lab
A new high-tech lab that simulates working with underwater robotics was officially unveiled at the Marine Institute in St. John's today. The ribbon-cutting for the lab was done-appropriately enough-by...
Oct 13, 2020
NLC Partners with Corby Spirit and Wine to Bring New Production Line to Kenmount Facility
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has unveiled it's newest production line in partnership with Corby Spirit and Wine. The agreement will enable the production of Lamb's Sociables at the...
Oct 13, 2020
Eight Known Cases of COVID-19 Remain Active in NL, No New Cases Reported
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in Newfoundland and Labrador today. A total of eight active cases remain after a number of positive tests were reported this weekend. 271 people in this pr...
Oct 13, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Driver Tears Tire Tracks Through Grass at New Track and Field Facility
A disappointing discovery has come to light as deep tire tracks were torn through the grass at the new track and field facility near St. Paul's Junior High over the long weekend. The area-known as the...
Oct 13, 2020
Firefighters Bring Vehicle Fire Under Control in Shea Heights
Firefighters say a vehicle fire in the area of Shea Heights is now under control. Plumes of black smoke could be seen from a great distance, rising from the southside hills. St. John's Regional says c...
Oct 13, 2020 (Submitted photo.)
