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Premiers Offer Apology for Inappropriate Dig at Ches Crosbie
Premiers Dwight Ball and Francois Legault have apologized for comments made yesterday during a photo op with media ahead of the Atlantic Premiers meeting in St. John's. The Quebec Premier offered his ...
Jan 13, 2020
Businessman Reflects on Struggles Ahead of Store Closure
The owner of Broken Books admits, it's been a challenge keeping his business going, and the municipal tax burden on small businesses hasn't helped. Matt Howse announced earlier this week that he will ...
Jan 12, 2020
Dwight Ball Meets with Quebec Premier Ahead of Atlantic Premiers Meeting
Premier Dwight Ball is meeting with Quebec Premier Francois Legault ahead of Monday's Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting. The two have met in the past, and Ball says that's been mostly around the La...
Jan 12, 2020
More Snow Headed for the South Coast of Newfoundland
The southern portion of the island will see more snow overnight. Environment Canada Meteorologist Justin Boudreau says a snowfall warning has been issued for the south coast of Newfoundland with snow ...
Jan 12, 2020
'Hot and Heavy' Stars Challenging Stereotypes in New Show
Adrianna Harris is the latest Newfoundlander to become a reality TV star. She's on the new TLC show Hot and Heavy which follows plus size women and their thinner significant others. Harris says she is...
Jan 12, 2020
Collaborative Approach Key to Developing Affordable Housing: O'leary
Partnerships are the key to developing affordable housing in municipalities. That's from Sheilagh O'leary, the city of St. John's lead on housing. O'leary says finding an affordable place to live is s...
Jan 12, 2020 (File photo.)
Institutional Food a Focus of Food First NL Moving Forward, says CEO
The newly appointed CEO of Food First NL says access to nutritious, safe and culturally appropriate food in the province's institutions is one of the focuses of the group in the year ahead. Josh Smee ...
Jan 12, 2020 (File photo.)
NunatuKavut Community Council Launches Two Financial Assistance Pilot Programs
The NunatuKavut Community Council has launched two pilot programs that it says will contribute to the health and well-being of southern Inuit and communities. The $1.75-million Medical Transportation ...
Jan 12, 2020
St. John's International Airport Recognized as Top Employer in Atlantic Canada
St. John's International Airport is being recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's top employers. The announcement was made this week. The airport offers in-house training, employee tuition subsidies fo...
Jan 12, 2020
Early Fiscal Penalties Being Considered for Offshore Oil Spills: Natural Resources Minister
The province's natural resources minister says discussions are ongoing with C-NLOPB to potentially include an early financial penalty for operators when it comes to oil spills in the offshore. Lost re...
Jan 12, 2020
