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Virtual Public Engagement Session Planned for Churchill Square Development
Residents of St. John's are being asked to provide their input on the Churchill Square development through an online public engagement session. The city says Churchill Square has become an important p...
Jun 06, 2020
Outfitters Could Face 100 Per Cent Revenue Loss in 2020: Outfitters' Association
The pandemic and subsequent provincial and federal travel bans have had a devastating impact on outfitting businesses in the province. Non-resident licences have not been available for the spring blac...
Jun 06, 2020
MUN Beginning Steps to Bring Faculty Back to Campus
Memorial University expects to have more information this coming week on when faculty can begin returning to their offices. MUN will stick with online learning for the fall semester, but is going to i...
Jun 06, 2020
St. Teresa's COVID Clinic Staying Put for Now, Plan being Formulated for Fall
Eastern Health is contemplating what to do with a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic set up at St. Teresa's Elementary in St. John's. It's hoped that some form of in-class instruction will be able ...
Jun 06, 2020 The COVID-19 mobile testing site set up at St. Theresa's school in St. John's.
Vehicle and Building Damaged in Corner Brook Collision
The investigation continues into a two-vehicle collision in Corner Brook yesterday evening. Around 5:00 p.m., RNC, paramedics and the Corner Brook Fire Department responded to a collision in the area ...
Jun 06, 2020
Province Continues Lobbying for Offshore Supports
The provincial government is still seeking incentives to help stimulate exploration in the Newfoundland offshore. This week the federal government announced that offshore exploration wells will be mov...
Jun 06, 2020 (File photo.)
36-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assault in Downtown St. John's
A 36-year-old man was arrested following an incident in downtown St. John's last night. Just before midnight, RNC responded to reports of an assault at a residence. A man was arrested and charged with...
Jun 06, 2020
Avalon Mall Sets Precautions as Some Stores Prepare to Reopen
The province is set to enter Alert Level 3 on Monday and that means some stores at the Avalon Mall will be opening up. General Manager, Donna Vincent says there will be a limited number of stores open...
Jun 05, 2020
Ottawa Creates $14-Billion 'Safe-Restart' Pool to Help Provinces, Territories
The federal government is offering $14-billion to the provincial and territorial governments for measures to keep COVID-19 at bay. How the money is distributed will depend on reaching what PM Trudeau ...
Jun 05, 2020 (Image via CPAC.)
CBS Hires Engineering Firm to Review Safety at Topsail Beach
The Town of Conception Bay South has hired an engineering firm to review safety enhancements at one of the most popular attractions in metro, Topsail Beach Rotary Park. The park offers a place for swi...
Jun 05, 2020 (Photo courtesy Town of Conception Bay South.)
