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Eastern Health and Partners Expand Production of Certified, Locally-Produced PPE
Eastern Health is working with Memorial University, Taskforce NL and others on the testing and manufacture of Health Canada-certified, locally-produced face shields and gowns. It will be the first tim...
Jun 29, 2020
Another Crash Reported in Rawlins Cross
Another collision has occurred at the intersection of Rawlins Cross. The city reverted the traffic convergence from a roundabout to an intersection in the spring. City officials argued that the rounda...
Jun 29, 2020 (File Photo/ Anthony Dunn)
Colony of Avalon Shifts Focus Online Following Decision to Keep Site Closed
The Colony of Avalon Archaeology Site and Interpretation Centre is another not-for-profit organization impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Board member Jane Severs says it was a financial decision to...
Jun 29, 2020 (File photo courtesy Colony of Avalon // Facebook.)
Steve Kent says Mount Pearl Should Have Done More to Ensure Protection of Privacy
Steve Kent maintains that the City of Mount Pearl should have done more to ensure his personal privacy was protected. The former Chief Administrative Officer has filed a lawsuit against his former emp...
Jun 29, 2020
Gyms Reopen with Altered Operations as Province Hits Alert Level Two
Gyms and fitness facilities are re-opening across the province today. However, the experience won't be the same as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are excited to get back into a gym and work...
Jun 29, 2020
Mine Exploration Resumes at Valentine Lake Gold Project
Exploration activities have resumed at Marathon Gold Corporation's Valentine Lake gold project in Central Newfoundland. Field activities were suspended in March due to the global pandemic, but the com...
Jun 29, 2020 (Close up shot of visible gold found at the Valentine Lake site in Central Newfoundland. Photo courtesy Marathon Gold.)
Trades NL Applauds Local-Priority Bidding, Highlights Areas of Concern in Local Trades
Trades NL says it's pleased with recent government initiatives to provide greater opportunities for local skilled trades, but a lot more needs to be done. Trades NL launched its campaign for an NL Ben...
Jun 29, 2020 (Darin King, file photo.)
Provincial Court Rolls Out COVID-19 Measures as Work Resumes on Backlog
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is advising the public of what to expect when arriving at court, as work on the backlog of court matters resumes. They are asking those who have retur...
Jun 29, 2020
Five St. John's Edge Players Win NLBC All-League Awards
Five players with the St. John's Edge have received the National Basketball League of Canada's (NLBC) All-League Awards. Montay Brandon has been named to the All NBLC Third Team, Cane Broome and Mike ...
Jun 29, 2020
Residents Raise Concerns as Atlantic Provinces Near Launch of Regional Bubble
The Atlantic Provinces will join their borders for a travel bubble in a few days' time, but many wish to keep current travel restrictions in place for Newfoundland and Labrador. On Friday, July 3, res...
Jun 29, 2020
