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MHAs New And Old Being Sworn In At House
The House of Assembly is reopening today with a very different configuration of chairs on the floor. https://twitter.com/BenMurphyVOCM/status/1138064852411437057 It's the first sitting since the provi...
Jun 11, 2019
Janeway Construction Work Expected To Disrupt Parking Around Health Sciences Complex
Construction work that starts today at the Janeway is expected to impact parking at the hospital. The work is aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing traffic congestion near the main entrance and...
Jun 11, 2019
Catering Company Makes Pitch For Regatta Beer Tent
When the Kinsmen walked away from the beer tent, Regatta President Chris Neary spoke confidently that others would jump on the chance to pick up the slack. He was correct. Executive Chef, a small cate...
Jun 11, 2019
Dialysis Patients Concerned After Mould Shuts Down Units At New Kidney Centre
News that six units at the kidney care centre in Mount Pearl Square had to be shut down due to mould has left a lot of patients worried. Trina Ralph, the executive director of the Kidney Foundation of...
Jun 11, 2019
Host Of Canada’s Worst Driver Says Growing Up In St. John’s Prepared Him For Anything
After a 14-year run, the host of Canada's Worst Driver says his Newfoundland roots helped him throughout the life of the show. Andrew Younghusband, who was born in Australia but moved to St. John's wi...
Jun 11, 2019
Kelly Cup On Display At Confederation Building This Afternoon
n case you missed the victory parade Friday, the Kelly Cup and your Newfoundland Growlers are going to Confederation Building. Starting at 3:30, the Cup will be available for pictures in the East Bloc...
Jun 11, 2019
Work Begins On New Paradise Roundabout
Work starts today on the roundabout in Paradise at the Topsail Road-McNamara Drive-Clearview Heights intersection. https://twitter.com/PaulRaynesVOCM/status/1138014307545952256 The traffic lights will...
Jun 11, 2019 Image courtesy Google Maps.
Local Insolvencies Up 50% Over Last Year
Consumer insolvencies in Newfoundland and Labrador have jumped dramatically in the last year. That's according to Credit Canada, a not-for-profit group which recently released a new poll showing almos...
Jun 11, 2019
Portion Of Gander Tennis Club Struck By Fire
The Gander Tennis Club was set ablaze as vandals struck in the early morning hours yesterday. That's according to Gander town councilor, Gina Brown. She says that around 3 a.m. Saturday morning vandal...
Jun 11, 2019
Punt Premises Reopen On Fogo Island
A historic property dating back to the mid-1800s reopened earlier today on Fogo Island. The Punt Premises consists of a restored salt-box style house, a traditional fishing stage and two fishing store...
Jun 11, 2019
