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Category Archives: Local News
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
Federal Government Forthright with Rate Mitigation Commitments, says Provincial Finance Minister
The province's finance minister believes the federal government is "sincere" in working towards providing rate mitigation. Tom Osborne says the feds have indicated their desire to help the province on...
Jan 12, 2020
Too Much Household Clutter Can Cause Health Issues, says Professional Organizer
A professional organizer in St. John's says having a lot of clutter in the house can cause health problems. April Miller says it's not uncommon for households to have a buildup of clutter around this ...
Jan 12, 2020
Mass Alert to People in Ontario Sent in Error, Government Issues Retraction
A mass alert sent out to people in Ontario this morning was sent out in error, says Ontario Power Generation. Earlier this morning an emergency alert was sent out applying to people within 10 kilometr...
Jan 12, 2020
"A Towering Figure": Former Premier Remembers John Crosbie
A former Premier who worked very closely with the late John Crosbie is remembering him as a "towering figure" of both the province and the country. Clyde Wells worked alongside Crosbie as members of J...
Jan 12, 2020 Clyde Wells and John Crosbie
Man Displaced by Fire in Cape St. George
A house fire in Cape St. George over the weekend has left one man displaced. Crews responded to a fire on Ocean View Drive, about 50 kilometres west of Stephenville, early Saturday morning. Canadian R...
Jan 12, 2020 (File photo.)
Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident Sends Two to Hospital in Mount Pearl
Two people remain in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Mount Pearl last night. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., a man and woman were struck by a car travelling southbound near the intersection of Dr...
Jan 12, 2020
