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Could Speed Cams Have Prevented Some Recent Examples of Excessive Speeding? Loyola O'Driscoll says Government Needs to Act
The MHA for Ferryland says recent incidents of excessive speeding on the province's roadways highlights what he calls the urgent need for speed cameras to be installed. The province recently issued an...
Oct 28, 2024 Fisheries minister Loyola O'Driscoll
FFAW Seeks Compensation for Placentia Bay Harvesters Affected by Dredging Work
The FFAW is looking for compensation for Placentia Bay harvesters affected by dredging work, which is needed in order to allow the concrete gravity structure constructed at Argentia to be towed to the...
Oct 28, 2024
The Gathering Place Plans Major Expansion to Address Rising Demand
The Gathering Place is gearing up for a large-scale expansion, which will nearly double the number of beds available for those in need. The group plans to add dozens of beds in the coming weeks as it ...
Oct 28, 2024
St. John's Awaits Provincial Strategy Before Implementing Costly Organic Waste Pickup
The capital city is examining the possibility of curb-side pickup of organic waste but is waiting for a provincial organic waste strategy to be in place before that happens. Mayor Danny Breen says org...
Oct 28, 2024
Premier Furey Urges Federal Action to Reduce Airfare Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador
The premier has written federal Transport Minister Anita Anand seeking Ottawa's help in achieving more affordable air fares for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Andrew Furey recently met with ...
Oct 28, 2024
Daughter of Man Lost in Driftwood Inn Fire Humbled by Support from Locals
The daughter of an American man who lost his life on a dream hunting trip to Newfoundland says she's developed so many close relationships with the people of Deer Lake that she's already determined to...
Oct 28, 2024 (Submitted)
Government's Solution to Bed Shortage at Corner Brook Hospital Not Sitting Well With Opposition
Corner Brook's long-term care facility is about to see 15 of its private rooms converted to double occupancy. Health officials made the announcement Friday afternoon in response to overcrowding at the...
Oct 28, 2024 NL Health Services Western Vice President and CEO Teara Freake (VOCM News)
Mandatory Masking Returns to Health Care Facilities Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, masks will be mandatory for all visitors to health care and long-term care facilities in the province. NL Health Services is introducing the policy in light of a surge of respirator...
Oct 28, 2024
Man Charged Following East End Assault
A 53-year-old man is now under court orders to keep his distance after getting physically violent with another man at a home in east end St. John's. Officers arrived at the scene early Sunday afternoo...
Oct 28, 2024
Woman Seriously Injured After Centre City Robbery
A woman was seriously injured after a robbery at a home in centre city St. John's in broad daylight. RNC were called after a man assaulted a woman and took off with her purse over the over the lunch h...
Oct 28, 2024
