

New provincial cabinet officially sworn in
Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward/Facebook Premier Tony Wakeham and his cabinet were sworn in this morning at Government House in St. John's. There are several Ministers serving in multiple roles, and some bigger portfolios have been combined, including Finance and Health. There are 14 ministers. The latest Cabinet members are the following: Premier, President of Executive Council, and Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs – Tony Wakeham Deputy Premier, Minister of T
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Mask mandate returning to health care facilities
Newfound News has learned that NL Health Services will be bringing in a mask mandate on Monday. As of Monday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m., there will be a mask mandate in place at all NL Health Services facilities across the province. This includes all clinical care areas and all inpatient ambulatory care areas. A clinical area is anywhere that a client or patient is receiving care. The mask mandate will be reevaluated on March 31, 2026.
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Police arrest armed suspect after disturbance on Kenmount Road
Photo: Ryan Smith A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a disturbance involving a weapon on Kenmount Road Tuesday evening. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers with Operational Patrol Services were called to a business in the area around 6:50 p.m. on October 28. When police arrived, the suspect had already fled on foot. A K9 officer later located the man at another nearby business. Following a brief foot pursuit, the officer took
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Jays bounce back and beat the Dodgers 6 to 2
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series by a score of 6 to 2. The series is now tied at 2 to 2. The Jays managed to bounce back after a defeat in Game 3 that lasted over six hours, the longest of any game in World Series history. Game 5 takes place tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at 9:30 p.m. Newfoundland time.
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Studded tires permitted as of November 1
Another sure sign that colder weather is on the way, the Department of Government Modernization and Service Delivery is reminding motorists that they should consider having their winter tires installed before snow and ice affect road conditions. Those who choose to use studded tires may do so as of Saturday, November 1. With snow inevitable, here are some tips to remember this winter: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions. Give yourself extra time to get to your
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