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Virtual Celebrations Mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in NL
June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day to honour First Nations, Inuit and Mtis people across Newfoundland and Labrador. A sunrise ceremony is normally held at Bannerman Park to kick of...
Jun 21, 2020 Sunrise Ceremony Bannerman Park 2019
Garbage Collection Going Ahead on St. John's Day Holiday
Due to the St. John's Day holiday, the city council meeting for tomorrow will now take place Tuesday evening. However, garbage and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday. They will p...
Jun 21, 2020 (File photo.)
Fathers Take Time During Pandemic to Strengthen Bonds with Children
While COVID-19 restrictions over the last three months have not been ideal, they have provided a great opportunity for parents to bond with their children. Today is Father's Day. Wayne Hartrick is Pre...
Jun 21, 2020
Select Public Libraries to Open for Contactless Services
The provincial government has approved a proposal by libraries for a curbside drop-off and pickup service. Libraries have been closed for the past few months because of the pandemic but come Tuesday, ...
Jun 21, 2020
CAF Identify Remains of Four Victims of Helicopter Crash Near Greece
The remains of four of the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in the helicopter crash off the coast of Greece on April 29 have been identified. Captain Kevin Hagen, Captain Maxime Miron-Miron, S...
Jun 21, 2020
More Time Needed to Prepare for Atlantic Bubble, says Premier
There is still no firm date on when Newfoundland and Labrador will be opening up to the Atlantic Provinces. That from Premier Dwight Ball who says there is still more work to be done with public healt...
Jun 21, 2020
More Government Employees to Begin Transition Back to Office
The provincial government will step up its "return to the office" mode starting Thursday as Newfoundland and Labrador moves to Alert Level two. Government says the notice will provide time for workers...
Jun 20, 2020
Overnight Frost Advisory Issued for Metro
The first day of summer will be a little chillier than expected. A frost warning is in effect for the metro area tonight. Meteorologist with the Gander Weather Office, Todd Anstett says the advisory w...
Jun 20, 2020
Gros Morne Preparing for Gradual Reopening of Campgrounds
Gros Morne is opening up to limited camping services this month. Starting June 29th, visitors to Berry Hill Campground and Green Point Campground will have access to camping for trailers and RVs, as w...
Jun 20, 2020
Previous COVID Patient Produces Positive Test, Health Officials say Not an Active Case
It's been 23 days with no new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador, however there was one positive test recorded yesterday. The result was from an asymptomatic employee at Eastern Health who...
Jun 20, 2020
