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Resumption of More Services Continuing in St. John's
Some city services in St. John's have opened up with the province's transition to Alert Level Two. St. John's City Council will resume in-person meetings in the council chambers on Monday, July 6, but...
Jun 26, 2020
Candidates Spar Over Provincial Issues, Leadership Qualifications in Debate
Liberal Leadership candidates John Abbott and Andrew Furey agreed on several topics during a debate last night, but they both challenged one another on their experience. During a Liberal Leadership de...
Jun 26, 2020
Changes to CERB and EI Thresholds Could Help Address Substitute Teacher Shortage, says NLTA
The President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association wants to see some major changes to the way substitute teachers are compensated. On Thursday, the NLTA sounded the alarm stating tha...
Jun 26, 2020
Two Men Charged with Assault Following Separate Incidents in Metro
Two men are facing the judge this morning following two separate incidents involving assault. Police were first called to the center city of St. John's shortly after 1 p.m. when they received a call a...
Jun 26, 2020
Province Reopens Labrador-Quebec Border for Travel to Nearby Communities
The Labrador borders are reopening for travel to neighbouring Quebec communities. Premier Dwight Ball made the announcement today after meeting with various Labrador leaders. The borders in Lab West a...
Jun 25, 2020
RCMP Arrests Man for Arson After Fire Set at Health Clinic in Natuashish
A Natuashish man has been arrested after a fire that police say was deliberately set at the Labrador-Grenfell Health clinic in the town this morning. RCMP responded to a fire at the clinic around 4:15...
Jun 25, 2020
Mental Health Commission Broadening Resources to Aid Those Affected by Pandemic
Uncertainty surrounding people's jobs, their health, relationships with family, and trouble coping with isolation have been factors playing on the mental health of Canadians ever since the pandemic be...
Jun 25, 2020
Delivery Delays Driven by Number of Factors Including Immense Volume of Parcels, says Union Rep
As physical stores have been shut down for months, many people have resorted to ordering products online. However, social media has been full of people venting frustrations about wait times and delays...
Jun 25, 2020
Steve Kent Files Statement of Claim Against Mount Pearl for Constructive Dismissal, Breach of Privacy
Steve Kent says he's been left with "no choice" but to file a statement of claim against the city of Mount Pearl for constructive dismissal and breach of privacy. The Chief Administrative Officer with...
Jun 25, 2020 (Steve Kent, submitted photo.)
Police Seek Footage Related to Galway Roundabout Rollover
The RNC is looking for the public's help gathering information about a crash in one of the roundabouts to Galway last Friday. Around 11:20 a.m., police were called to the area to find a transport truc...
Jun 25, 2020
