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Golfers Ready to Tee Up as NL Allows Courses to Reopen
Enthusiasts can hit the links again as courses slowly begin to open across the province. Golfers have been waiting patiently to get at the clubs, but courses are now permitted to open under the provin...
May 13, 2020
Rawlins Cross Pilot Project Coming to an End
After nearly two years, one of the more controversial traffic projects in the capital city is coming to an end. The pilot project at Rawlins Cross which saw the intersection converted into a roundabou...
May 13, 2020 (Courtesy City of St. John's.)
Excessive Speeds and Devastating Effects Highlighted During Road Safety Week
RCMP issued 19 speeding tickets over a three-hour period yesterday on the Trans-Canada Highway in Terra Nova Nation Park even though traffic volume was low. One driver was clocked at 150 km/h in a 90 ...
May 13, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19: Health Officials Clarify Restrictions on Gatherings Ahead of May 24 Weekend
With the Victoria Day long weekend around the corner, the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is offering further clarity on the easing of restrictions on formal gatherings. No new cases are re...
May 13, 2020
Resumption of Healthcare Services Done Slowly to React to Potential Spike in Cases
The health care system is gradually resuming some services after being significantly reduced over the past two months. Medical imaging, endoscopy, cardiac diagnostic, and surgical services have been i...
May 13, 2020
Man Sustains Serious Injuries During Violent Assault in Hopedale
An 18-year-old man from Hopedale has been arrested after a violent assault left another man with serious injuries. The incident unfolded Monday afternoon as police got a call that a man had been murde...
May 13, 2020 (File photo.)
Fuel Price Increases Expected Across the Board this Week
The Consumer Group for Fair Gas prices predicts an increase at the pumps this week. Spokesman George Murphy says gasoline will increase by 5.4 cents a litre while he expects diesel to increase by 3 ce...
May 13, 2020
Follow Social Distancing Rules or the Parks Will Close, Warns St. John's Mayor
Parks in the capital city opened on Monday much to the delight of residents, but it didn't take long for people to break the rules. St. John's Mayor Danny Breen says people were gathering in groups an...
May 13, 2020
Donations Pouring in to Help Crash Victim's Family
Efforts are underway to pay tribute to one of the victims of that horrific crash on Topsail Road on Monday night. 44-year-old Chad Pitcher was on his motorbike, waiting at a light, when he was struck ...
May 13, 2020
Health Minister Pays Tribute to the Late Dr. Y.K. Jeon
Tributes are pouring in for a well-respected physician and surgeon who passed away on the weekend. Dr. Y.K. Jeon-who came to the province in 1966-established himself in the area of Bonavista North now...
May 13, 2020 (File photo of the Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre)
