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Union Sounds Alarm Over Elimination of Dedicated Firefighting Force at Wabush Airport
The union which represents firefighters at Wabush Airport is concerned about federal plans to eliminate a dedicated force. That would leave firefighting up to municipal departments in the region. Ryan...
Jun 16, 2020
In-Class Instruction Means More Resources, Reduced Class Sizes Needed: NLTA
The provincial government plans to have students back in school this fall-but to do so will require extra resources, according to the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association. Education Ministe...
Jun 16, 2020 (Dean Ingram. File photo.)
NL Reports No New Cases of COVID-19, Only One Known Case Remains Active
Newfoundland and Labrador has continued its 19-day streak with no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The total of confirmed cases in the province remains at 261, but the number of people having been tes...
Jun 16, 2020
Pandemic Restrictions Making Gambling Easier, says Gamblers Anonymous
Many lottery tickets such as scratch and win have been out of reach throughout the pandemic. Video lottery terminals have also been shut down. Alexander, a representative of Gambler's anonymous, says ...
Jun 16, 2020 (File photo.)
Essential Worker Support Program a 'Disappointment' to Union Members: NAPE
The province's COVID-19 Essential Worker Support Program is a disappointment to many NAPE members according to President Jerry Earle. Premier Dwight Ball and Finance Minister Tom Osborne announced ove...
Jun 16, 2020 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
Ottawa Extends CERB to Aid Those Unable to Resume Work
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be extended for another eight weeks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the economy is recovering from the mass closures required to fight the spread of COVI...
Jun 16, 2020 (File photo.)
Union Raises Questions About Steve Kent Investigation
The union representing Mount Pearl municipal workers is looking for a formal response to their letter of concern on the investigation into CAO Steve Kent. It has been eight months since Kent went on l...
Jun 16, 2020
Two Years After Disappearance, Family of Trevor Hamlyn Left with More Questions than Answers
Today marks two years since Trevor "Pepsi" Hamlyn was last seen, and with little information surrounding his disappearance, his family is still searching for closure. Hamlyn disappeared from his Imoge...
Jun 16, 2020
Questions Raised About Time it Has Taken to Get Domestic Abuse Phone Line Up and Running
The province is a step closer to having a phone line dedicated to victims of domestic violence, but the opposition is critical of the amount of time it is taking. Newfoundland and Labrador went into p...
Jun 16, 2020
Furey's Proposed Sports Liability Policy "Mind-Boggling" to Political Opponent
The two Liberal leadership candidates are sparring over policy. Liberal candidate Andrew Furey is assuring people across the province that he will help them get back to the sports and activities they ...
Jun 16, 2020
