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Royal St. John's Regatta Moving "Beyond the Pond" to Keep Spirit of Races Going
The Royal St. John's Regatta is moving online this year. People from all across the country can participate in the Royal Regatta Run (or Walk) on August 1. Jennifer Browne, Director of Rowing, says th...
Jul 02, 2020
CMOH Encourages Trust in Science as Province Opens Up
As the province moves towards reopening its borders to the other Atlantic Provinces, public concern is growing about how that will impact Newfoundland and Labrador's one-month track record of zero rep...
Jul 02, 2020
Veterans Remembered on Memorial Day Despite COVID Challenges
For the first time since the National War Memorial was unveiled in July of 1924, there was no Memorial Day Parade in St. John's but that did not stop people from paying their respects. Derek Winsor, w...
Jul 02, 2020
Health Minister's Attitude Towards NLMA Concerns Questioned
The Opposition Health Critic doesn't like what he calls the Health Minister's "dismissive" attitude towards the concerns raised this week by the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association. The NLMA...
Jul 02, 2020 (File photo.)
Drop in Gas Prices Expected This Week
The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices expects to see a drop across the board this week with a three and a half cent drop in gasoline. Spokesperson George Murphy's numbers show a two cent per litre de...
Jul 01, 2020
Over $13k Invested Into Vendor Training for Clarenville Inn Farm and Market
Over $13,000 is being put into mentorship and training programs for new and existing vendors at the Clarenville Inn Farm and Market. Minister Bernard Davis made the announcement. The market is open on...
Jul 01, 2020
Local Man with Immune System Disorder Forced to Continue Self-Isolation
A man who has an immune system disorder says he and his wife will be forced back into self-isolation with the opening of the Atlantic Bubble Friday. Vernon Duffy has Sjogren's syndrome. He and his wif...
Jul 01, 2020
Province Sees No New Cases of COVID-19 on Canada Day
Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and continues to have no active cases. The provincial total remains at 261. To date, 17,984 people have been tested.
Jul 01, 2020
RCMP in Stephenville Receive Over 100 Calls in Seven Days
It's been an unusually busy week for RCMP in Stephenville. The detachment responded to over 100 calls in just a single week ranging from reports of assault, intimate partner violence, break and enter,...
Jul 01, 2020
July is Automotive Heritage Month in the Province
It's been a great summer so far, meaning you've probably noticed more classic cars coming out of storage and hitting the highway. July is Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. The of...
Jul 01, 2020
