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Black Lives Matter Rally Highlights Importance of Speaking Out Against Racism
Thousands gathered outside Confederation Building yesterday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Protests, rallies and marches have been happening around the world, sparked by the deat...
Jun 07, 2020
D-Day Ceremony on Juno Beach Commemorates 76th Anniversary
On June 6 1944, known as D-Day, Allied troops stormed German defences on the beaches of Normandy, France to open the way to Germany from the West. More than 5,500 Canadians lost their lives fighting t...
Jun 07, 2020 Canadian troops disembark at Juno Beach, June 6, 1944. Picture courtesy The Imperial War Museum.
Eastern Health Expanding Hospital Entry Points as Services Resume
In preparation for Alert Level 3 on Monday, Eastern Health is increasing entry points at a number of city hospitals as they anticipate an increase in patient appointments as more services resume. To a...
Jun 07, 2020
Family of Cortney Lake to Hold Virtual Vigil Marking Three Years Since Disappearance
Three years ago today, Cortney Lake climbed into a pickup truck in Mount Pearl and was never seen or heard from again. Lake's family has held vigils in her memory since her disappearance and murder bu...
Jun 07, 2020
Search Ends for Missing Man Involved in Jet Ski Incident in Gander Bay
The search for a missing man involved in a jet ski incident in Gander Bay Saturday afternoon has ended. The Canadian Coast Guard says it believes there will no longer be any reasonable chance of survi...
Jun 07, 2020
RCMP Recover Body from Placentia Bay Beach, Medical Examiners Working to Identify
The Chief Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify a body recovered from a beach in Placentia Bay yesterday. The remains were discovered by lobster fishermen on a beach at Doughboy Cove, acros...
Jun 06, 2020
Government Planning to Ease Long-Term Care Restrictions: Haggie
Visitation to long-term care homes and hospitals has been a major cause of concern for residents since public health measures were put into place. Now, government plans ease up some of those restricti...
Jun 06, 2020
ALC Launches Community Proud Contest to Help Local Charities
Atlantic Lottery has launched a new contest that gives people the chance to secure a $5,000 donation for a local charity they care about. President and CEO Chris Keevill says without summer festivals ...
Jun 06, 2020
New Partnership Focusing on Advancing Marine Industry in Conne River
A Canadian marine services company has partnered with Conne River to service opportunities in the local industry. Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services has come together after the recruitment and develo...
Jun 06, 2020
Thousands Gather for Black Lives Matter Protest at Confederation Building
"When you are silent you are shutting down the conversation, and we need to speak up." Those were the sentiments of one of the speakers at the Black Lives Matter Rally at the Confederation Building in...
Jun 06, 2020
