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Marine Atlantic Increases Cleaning Measures Over COVID-19 Concerns
Marine Atlantic has started the first phase of its 'Pandemic Plan' for COVID-19 as concerns grow over the spread of the virus. While the Public Health Agency of Canada says the risk to Canadians remai...
Mar 11, 2020
Cain's Quest Champions Cross Finish Line at End of 3,100 km Endurance Race
Through unforgiving conditions, wind chills near -40C, and against an initial roster of 50 teams, Cain's Quest 2020 officially has its champions. Shortly before 4 p.m. local time, Team 21 - Mighty Hau...
Mar 11, 2020 (Team 21 - Mighty Haulers, courtesy Cain's Quest.)
Federation of Agriculture President Resigns Amid Apparent Discord in Local Industry
There are some major changes in the local agriculture industry over some apparent discord within the industry and with the provincial department responsible. Merv Wiseman has resigned from his positio...
Mar 11, 2020 (File photo.)
Team Member Airlifted to Hopedale Clinic Following Cain's Quest Accident
A member of a team competing in Cain's Quest had to be airlifted for medical attention following an accident near Hopedale this morning. Cain's Quest confirmed that a member of Team Bernice-consisting...
Mar 11, 2020
Julia Mullaley Leaving Role as Auditor General to Become CEO of NL Housing Corp
One of the more high-profile civil servants is changing jobs. Julia Mullaley, who uncovered a culture of entitlement among some school board employees in Eastern Newfoundland, is leaving the Auditor G...
Mar 11, 2020
After Years of Efforts, Beothuk Remains to be Returned to Newfoundland
An announcement is expected this evening, marking one of the darkest periods of Newfoundland and Labrador history. Premier Dwight Ball will announce the repatriation of the remains of Demasduit and he...
Mar 11, 2020
44 People Tested for COVID-19 in NL, No Confirmed Cases Yet Identified
COVID-19 has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and while there are no confirmed case of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador a number of people are in self-isolation. For...
Mar 11, 2020
Eight Officials Under Self-Isolation After Returning from Conference in Toronto
Eight officials from a provincial government department who recently attended a conference in Toronto are in self-isolation. A person from elsewhere, who was at the same conference, has tested positiv...
Mar 11, 2020
Former Nalcor CEO Ed Martin Takes Aim at Muskrat Falls Report
The man who was at the helm of Nalcor when Muskrat Falls was sanctioned has come out swinging following the release yesterday of a damning report by Commissioner Richard LeBlanc. Martin says as the Mu...
Mar 11, 2020
Students, Faculty Against Proposed Tuition Increase at MUN
As Memorial University grapples with reduced funding, a new report is recommending significant tuition increases. The Integrated Planning Committee at MUN says the cost of courses will have to jump fr...
Mar 11, 2020
