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FFAW Calls For Improved OHS Regulations At Fish Plants
The FFAW say a recent incident at the fish plant in Fortune highlights the need for improved Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in the province's fish plants. The union says four workers at th...
May 27, 2019
RNC Reminding Of Tire Maintenance Following Corner Brook Accident
The RNC is reminding drivers about proper tire maintenance after a single-vehicle accident in Corner Brook. The incident happened just after 1 p.m. yesterday when one of the tires on the vehicle poppe...
May 27, 2019
Liberal Supporter, Rare Disease Advocate, Simon Lono, Passes Away
A long-time Liberal and passionate advocate for those suffering with rare illnesses has lost his own battle. Simon Lono was with the Canadian Association for Rare Disorders and called on the province ...
May 27, 2019
Got Eyes For Bergs? App Lets Users Share Iceberg Sightings In Real Time
If you're looking for icebergs off and around the coasts of Newfoundland, there's an app for that! Iceberg Alley - Iceberg and Whale Sightings is an app that allows users to view and post iceberg and ...
May 27, 2019
Pre-Service Teacher Stresses Importance Of Ocean Sciences
A pre-service teacher is stressing the importance of teaching students about the ocean sciences. Hebron announced yesterday in St. John's a $1.25-million donation to help support ocean science program...
May 27, 2019
Alzheimer’s Society Hosting Fundraising Walk
The Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding a fundraising event this weekend to support those in the province with dementia. The IG Wealth Management Walk For Alzheimer's is a walk...
May 27, 2019 Via Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook.
Truck Stolen From Corner Brook Winds Up In King’s Point
Police on the west coast and in central are involved after a truck was stolen in Corner Brook. The RNC say somebody stole the truck overnight Thursday from the Elizabeth Street area. It was located la...
May 27, 2019
“Walking On Air” Tour To Celebrate Historic Alcock And Brown Flight
Two local tour guides are preparing to bring the story of Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown to life in St. John's. The British aviators made the first non-stop transatlantic flig...
May 27, 2019
Province Sending Resources To Help Fight Alberta Wildfires
Newfoundland and Labrador is sending some resources to Alberta to help with efforts to fight wildfires near High Level. An official with the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources says a forest fi...
May 27, 2019 (Smoke billows from the wildfire near High Level. Photo courtesy Lee Filliol via Facebook.)
Outstanding Election Counts Halting Cabinet Selection
The premier's next order of business following last week's election is selecting a cabinet, but there are two official election counts yet to be completed before MHAs go back to the Legislature. The e...
May 27, 2019
