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NL Marks Another Six-Day Stretch with No New Cases of COVID-19
For the sixth day running, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador. One known case remains active as testing efforts continue. To date, 34,503 people have been tested for the v...
Sep 11, 2020
Strong Opposition to Reopening US Border Remains in Canada: Narrative Research
A new Narrative Research poll shows the majority of Canadians asked are opposed to reopening the border to the United States within the next month. Seven in 10 Canadians asked oppose the idea while mo...
Sep 11, 2020
Muskrat Falls Controversy Follows New CEO of MMSB
Premier Andrew Furey is defending the appointment of senior bureaucrat, Charles Bown, as CEO of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board. The Premier told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly he will not make ...
Sep 11, 2020 Charles Bown at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry
Premier Furey "Troubled" by Findings of Report Involving Gambin-Walsh
The Premier is taking some time to find a way forward following the recent investigation into an alleged breach of confidence involving a former Liberal cabinet minister. While no criminal charges wil...
Sep 11, 2020
Well-Known Cape Broyle Business Man, Kevin Dalton, Remembered
A well-known business owner will be laid to rest in Cape Broyle this morning. Kevin Dalton was known as a hard-working man with a big heart and a big smile. He passed away in March and a celebration o...
Sep 11, 2020
Three More Months of Interim Supply a "Nonsensical Request": Crosbie
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says the government will be seeking another three months of interim supply to keep government funded when the House opens on Monday. She described it as "the normal proc...
Sep 11, 2020
Uncertainty Surrounding West White Rose Leaving Industry Stakeholders on Edge
The Chair of the Burin Peninsula Joint Council is very concerned with the possibility that the West White Rose project could be mothballed. Chair Everett Farwell says should that happen, it will have ...
Sep 11, 2020
COVID Measures Aren't a Replacement for Annual Flu Shot, says Pediatrician
There might be a silver lining to the public health measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19, but a flu shot this season is still strongly recommended. That's according to local pediatricia...
Sep 11, 2020
Ensuring Transparency and Accountability Among Reasons for Complaint Behind Project Brave: RNC Chief
The man behind the complaint that sparked Project Brave-the investigation into an alleged breach of trust by former cabinet minister Sherry Gambin-Walsh-has issued a statement reacting to the case. RN...
Sep 11, 2020
Ashbourne House in Twillingate Destroyed by Fire
One of the most prominent homes in Twillingate is no more. Fire destroyed Ashbourne House, a significant and stately home on the waterfront facing Twillingate Harbour Just watched the Ashbourne House ...
Sep 11, 2020
