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NDP MHA Denies Trouble at the Top, Fully Supports Party Leader Coffin
A member of the NDP caucus is downplaying rumblings of division within the party and disgruntlement with its leadership. St. John's Centre MHA Jim Dinn says he can't speak for everyone in the party, b...
Sep 20, 2020 (File photo)
One Person Sent to Hospital Following Stabbing in Downtown St. John's
RNC responded to another reported stabbing in the Metro area, for the second time in three days. Shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday morning, RNC responded to a report of a stabbing in the downtown area of S...
Sep 20, 2020
Road Repair Underway as Tropical Cyclone Advisory in Effect for Southern NL
Remnants of Hurricane Sally brought heavy rainfall to the eastern portion of Newfoundland this weekend. Most areas expected to receive anywhere from 50 to 100 mm of rain or more. However, Placentia fa...
Sep 20, 2020
St. John's Status of Women's Centre Opens to Public Monday
The St. John's Status of Women's Centre is opening its office to the public starting tomorrow. The centre has been offering virtual support to the public since mid-March, but walk-in support will resu...
Sep 20, 2020
Government Reminds Labrador West Residents of COVID-19 Measures at Quebec Border
The provincial government is reminding residents of Labrador West of public health measures in effect as it relates to the Quebec Border. Government is issuing the reminder due to six confirmed cases ...
Sep 20, 2020
Child, Youth Advocate Invites 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth to Join Awareness Campaign
The province's Child and Youth Advocate is inviting young people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to help with a 30 for 30 awareness campaign. Jackie Lake Kavanagh says many young people in that communit...
Sep 20, 2020 Jackie Lake Kavanagh
What's the Buzz?: Applications Open for NL Honey Bee Program
The province is accepting applications for its Honey Bee Program. $300,000 is available for training and support, allowing eligible beekeepers to purchase local honeybees and apiary supplies, pest and...
Sep 20, 2020
MUN Committed to Supporting International Students While Many Study From Out of Province
It's hoped that Memorial University, which has seen great success in the past in recruiting international students, will once again lead the charge on attracting immigration to the province. COVID-19 ...
Sep 19, 2020
COVID Testing Centre at Janeway and Modifications to 811 Among Changes Made to Address Healthcare Backlogs
A new COVID-19 testing clinic for school age children is now up and running at the Janeway Hospital. It's part of a number of new measures in place by Eastern Health to address wait times and backlogs...
Sep 19, 2020
Long-Time Party Faithful of Provincial NDP Calling for Leadership Review Amid Allegations of "Toxic" Environment
The provincial NDP has lost five staffers in the last month amid allegations of a "toxic" work atmosphere, and serious questions about the party leadership. The party is declining comment, calling the...
Sep 19, 2020
