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NL Joins British Columbia's Opioid Class Action Suit
Newfoundland and Labrador has joined British Columbia's class action against opioid manufacturers and wholesalers. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons says they have been monitoring the various recent dev...
Sep 26, 2019
Massage Parlour Ban One-Sided, Didn't Address Safety Concerns: SHOP
The Safe Harbour Outreach Project says lifting the ban on massage parlours, along with proper safety regulations, is the best way to protect sex workers. St. John's originally cracked down on massage ...
Sep 26, 2019
Advocate Challenges Cultural Attitudes Surrounding Province's Senior Demographic
Don't use the term "grey tsunami" with Seniors Advocate Dr. Suzanne Brake. She released a report on seniors issues this week. The advocate told VOCM Morning Show co-host Gerri Lynn Mackey that languag...
Sep 26, 2019
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic in Capital City
A multi-vehicle crash in the capital city slowed traffic in surrounding areas late Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the area of Brier Avenue and Old Pennywell Road, following reports...
Sep 26, 2019
C-NLOPB Approves Plan to Resume Operations at Hibernia After August Spill
The C-NLOPB has approved Hibernia's plan to resume drilling and production on the Hibernia platform following a second spill in the offshore on August 17. The offshore regulator says a comprehensive i...
Sep 26, 2019
One Taken to Hospital Following Accident at Yacht Club in Manuels
One person was taken to hospital following an accident at the yacht club in Manuels earlier this afternoon. Police, ambulance and Occupational Health and Safety were called to the scene after one of t...
Sep 26, 2019
Board Approves Power Rate Increase for the Island
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has finalized numbers on the electricity rate increase which comes into effect in a few days. Customers on the island will be paying an average 6.4 per cent more for th...
Sep 26, 2019
DBRS Maintains NL Credit Rating, but Outlook Remains Challenging for Province
A financial rating agency says further structural measures are required if Newfoundland and Labrador is to meet its projections on the deficit. Four years ago, the province had a deficit of $2.2-billi...
Sep 26, 2019
Last Chance to Grab a Ticket for Easter Seals Cabin Lottery
Today is your last chance to buy tickets for the Easter Seals luxury cabin, worth half a million dollars. The lottery has been running all summer and tonight at midnight is the deadline for tickets. T...
Sep 26, 2019 (Photo via Easter Seals NL.)
Salad Kits Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall for salad products that could be contaminated with Listeria. The products from Randsland Farms Inc. include the Randsland Super Salad Kit and Ra...
Sep 26, 2019
