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Poilievre commits to oil and gas, fishery sectors at campaign stops in N.L.
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made commitments to boosting Canada's oil and gas sector during a visit to St. John's on Tuesday morning as part of his Atlantic swing on the campaign trail.
Thousands attend Sci-Fi on the Rock in St. John's for its busiest convention yet
The annual Sci-Fi on the Rock convention saw a record breaking number of people over the weekend. Pop culture fans gathered to shop the many vendors, attend panels and show off their cosplays. Sword and Weaponry company Fire and Steel, featured on CBC's Dragon's Den, was among the most popular vendors.
Delivery app drivers' constant food mistakes are hurting local restaurants, say owners
Local restaurants in St. John's say they're losing money using delivery apps. They say drivers are constantly making mistakes that they have to pay for, and apps take a high commission rate. Now, they're encouraging customers to buy directly from them.
Overfilled emergency rooms and rising violence are threatening nurses in N.L., union says
Yvette Coffey, president of the province's nurses' union, says there has been a surge of patients in emergency rooms and increasing violence in hospitals, creating unsafe working conditions for nurses.
NLMA calls for system upgrade after audit reveals MCP problems
The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says the outdated MCP system needs to be upgraded, after an auditor general report found problems.
Tough leadership, gender equality top of mind for N.L. orgs as federal campaign begins
Organizations in St. John's say they want strong leadership and strong commitments to community as the federal election campaign begins. A federal election has been called for April 28.
How to avoid getting sick during stomach flu season
The stomach flu is circulating schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. Itali Malkin offers some tips on how to avoid catching the virus.
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Q&A: This St. John's drag performer started a non-profit to support the community
Misty Manifest started a non-profit to support other drag performers in St. John's. She spoke to CBC about drag, the community and her organization while getting ready for the Newfoundland Drag Awards.
Carney acknowledges protesting N.L. fish harvesters during 1st campaign stop
Liberal Leader Mark Carney kicked off his election campaign in St. John's on Sunday, promising tax cuts and also acknowledging the hundreds of protesting fish harvesters outside the city's convention centre.
Mark Carney to kick off federal Liberal campaign from St. John's today
Mark Carney is set to kick off his election campaign at 7:00 p.m. in St. John's.