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Celebration in Isolation: Pride Week 2020 Kicks Off Across Province
Pride Week has officially started in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year's Pride 2020 - Celebration in Isolation - recognizes the unique situation presented by COVID-19. St. John's Pride has launched...
Jul 11, 2020
Home Renovations and A New ATV on Mind of Province's Latest Lottery Winners
A couple in Hearts Delight-Islington are the province's newest millionaires. When Sharon and Fred Worthman added Atlantic 49 to their lotto freeplay ticket, they never imagined they would win $1-milli...
Jul 11, 2020
St. John's Expediting Applications for Outdoor Decks Downtown
St. John's is speeding up the process by which establishments downtown can add outdoor seating. Bars and eateries in the area are applying to the city for outdoor extensions as they are seen as a sure...
Jul 11, 2020
Teaching Bystander Intervention Important in Combating Violence, says Women's Rights Activist
In order to make progress against intimate partner violence, some old attitudes and beliefs need to change. That's according to an expert panelist who has been studying the issue. In the first six mon...
Jul 11, 2020
Opposition Calls on Federal Government to Address Airports with Shelved Air Canada Flights
The PC Opposition Transportation and Works critic is expressing his concerns over Air Canada's decision to reduce services to regional airports in the province. Early last week, the national airline a...
Jul 11, 2020
$3,000 in Fishing Equipment Stolen on Port au Port Peninsula
Police are looking for tips on the whereabouts of expensive fishing equipment stolen from a boat on the Port au Port Peninsula. Bay St. George RCMP were informed that about $3,000 of gear was stolen f...
Jul 11, 2020 (Photos submitted by RCMP.)
MUN Political Scientist Explores Voter Eligibility Dispute in Liberal Leadership Race
The Liberal Party has had to explain itself after questions were raised about the process to vet supporters who have signed up to vote for the next party leader. Memorial University Political Scientis...
Jul 10, 2020 (Kelly Blidook, file photo.)
Province Eases Cap on Hospital Visitation, Changes Come Into Effect Monday
Government is relaxing restrictions on hospital visitation. Earlier this week it opened up long-term care facilities to six designated visitors/support and it has now included hospital patients. Each ...
Jul 10, 2020 (File photo.)
NL Electric Vehicle Charging Network Gets $1.77-Million in Joint Funding
The federal government is giving Newfoundland and Labrador $770,000 to establish car charging stations across the province. The announcement came today at Hydro Place in St. John's. The provincial gov...
Jul 10, 2020
Police Dog Tracks Down Poached Lobsters, Man Facing Charges
An RCMP police service dog helped DFO officials locate a hidden stash of poached lobster, resulting in charges against a Stephenville Crossing man. RCMP received a call for assistance late Thursday ev...
Jul 10, 2020
