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![Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie on Wednesday at his headquarters in downtown St. John's called on Liberal Leader Andrew Furey to immediately release the recommendations from the Economic Recovery Team to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. — Andrew Waterman/The Telegram]()
'The voters deserve the truth': Crosbie calls for immediate release Economic Recovery Team interim report
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![Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey bumps elbows with a supporter during a stop in Grand Falls-Windsor on Wednesday. Nicholas Mercer/SaltWire Network]()
Furey makes commitment to youth wellness during Grand Falls-Windsor campaign stop
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![Liberal candidate Gemma Hickey (right) campaigns with candidate's aid Audrey Hynes. CONTRIBUTED]()
Newfoundland and Labrador election slate diversity encourages candidates
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![Thomas Whittle of Conception Bay South is on trial in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in Corner Brook for allegedly causing the death of Justyn Pollard in a snowmobile accident at the Humber Valley Resort in February 2017.]()
Corner Brook court hears audio from interview conducted after fatal snowmobile crash
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![The Blue Puttees has been tied up indefinitely while Marine Atlantic and public health authorities investigate the case of a crewmember who tested positive for COVID-19 on the weekend. SaltWire file photo]()
N.L. Department of Health asking Marine Atlantic passengers to get tested for COVID-19
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![The owners of Play It Again Sports are retiring and selling the business after 28 years in operation.
Keith Gosse/The Telegram]()
Play It Again Sports ready to retire and hand off St. John's used sporting goods store
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![Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey bumps elbows with a supporter during a stop in Grand Falls-Windsor on Wednesday. Nicholas Mercer/SaltWire Network]()
Furey makes commitment to youth wellness during Grand Falls-Windsor campaign stop
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![The Blue Puttees has been tied up indefinitely while Marine Atlantic and public health authorities investigate the case of a crewmember who tested positive for COVID-19 on the weekend. SaltWire file photo]()
N.L. Department of Health asking Marine Atlantic passengers to get tested for COVID-19
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Temperature problem prompts Central Health to change vaccine transportation procedure
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![Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald was flying solo for Wednesday's live COVID-19 briefing as the premier and health minister are on the campaign trail. (image from video)]()
Flu has flown? Influenza virus still nowhere to be found in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Former NDP candidate in Corner Brook wants leadership review
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![Thomas Whittle of Conception Bay South is on trial in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in Corner Brook for allegedly causing the death of Justyn Pollard in a snowmobile accident at the Humber Valley Resort in February 2017.]()
Corner Brook court hears audio from interview conducted after fatal snowmobile crash
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![Cornwall councillor Peter Meggs stands by his 2004-2006 council photo (on the top, second from the right) at the town's hall on Jan. 20. Meggs will be resigning on Jan. 27.]()
Cornwall Coun. Peter Meggs resigns because he's moving to another Cornwall
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![Charlottetown City Hall in downtown Charlottetown.]()
Public meeting on short-term rental bylaw in Charlottetown on hold indefinitely
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![A three-member panel of the Nova Scotia Police Review board opened a scheduled two-week hearing Monday in Sydney into the conduct of four Cape Breton Regional Police officers. From left, board member Stephen Johnson, board chair Jean McKenna and board vice-chair Simon MacDonald. CAPE BRETON POST PHOTO]()
Cape Breton officer testifies he conducted compliance check on convicted murderer Christopher Garnier
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Cape Bretoners with ties to United States applaud 'historic day'
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![Jan. 20, 2021--After bringing his television out to his front porch James Gimian, a dual U.S. and Canadian citizen held an inauguration party on his front lawn to celebrate the swearing in of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president.]()
Halifax man marks Biden inauguration with viewing celebration outside home
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![The MV Blue Puttees ferry crossing was suspended due to an employee's COVID-19 positive test. SaltWire Network]()
COVID-19 closes Marine Atlantic ferry run between North Sydney and Newfoundland
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LETTER: Thinking outside the plane
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![U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris bump hands during inauguration ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.]()
PODCAST: Sheldon MacLeod on inauguration day in the USA
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![Jan. 15, 2021--Peggy's Cove is a beloved, iconic part of Nova Scotia and one of the province's most popular tourist areas. To help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and residents, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing $3.1 million to support the construction of an accessible viewing deck on the rugged shore.
ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald]()
MY TAKE WITH SHELDON MACLEOD: Is Peggy's Cove development spoiling nature or making attraction safer?
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BRUCE EVANS: Cancel culture runs riot in ominous sign for Biden era
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![Trumpers today believe they are above the law. Same for the traitors of 160 years ago, writes George Emerson.]()
GEORGE EMERSON: American insurrections interwoven with racism since 1775
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![Premier Andrew Furey takes questions Monday outside the Western Long Term Care Home in Corner Brook. Standing behind him is Dr. Ed Mercer, Western Health's regional chief of medicinal imaging. STEPHEN ROBERTS/SALTWIRE NETWORK]()
EDITORIAL: Check it out first
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![The tourism sector in this province would like to hear concrete plan for reopening the province on the election trail and how political parties plan to help the operators when the COVID-19 pandemic eventually subsides. Operators, such as Hare Bay Adventures, hope to have a seat at the table as the plan is coming into focus. Photo courtesy of Duane Collins]()
Newfoundland and Labrador tourism operators looking for assurances of post-pandemic plan
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![Brett Vokey is the founder and CEO of BreatheSuite, a technology company helping people make sure they're getting the most out of their inhalers. — Andrew Robinson/The Telegram]()
St. John's tech company's inhaler add-on helps people breathe easier
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![Skiers and snowboarders line up for the lift at the base of Ski Wentworth on opening day Jan 4. People are required to wear masks except while skiing, snowboarding or on the lift and must remain two metres apart, except within their bubbles.]()
THE PIVOT: Season pass sales up at Ski Wentworth as Mother Nature, COVID-19 push profits down
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![In this file photo, Ed Gillis, owner of Ed’s Books and More, stands outside of his store location on Charlotte Street in Sydney. He's expected to reopen in the spring. GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST]()
Ed’s Books and More in Sydney targeting spring reopening
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BMO's Brian Belski: What investors can expect from the Biden administration
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![The independent bookstore known as On Paper Books is now open on Charlotte Street. Part-owner Alison Uhma hopes the new store can be part of a ‘book district’ of sorts in a renewed downtown Sydney shopping areas. GREG MCNEIL/CAPE BRETON POST]()
VIDEO: New Cape Breton book store tapping into renewed interest in print
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![The Jamie Murphy and Jill Brothers rinks will represent Nova Scotia at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier and Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary. The two teams were selected for the national events after the provincial playdowns were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia. STOCK IMAGE]()
SPORTS CHAT: Nova Scotia Curling Association missed its shot, but can learn from provincial playdown drama
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![The checkered flag is waved as the cars cross the finish line in one of the stock car races at Sydney Speedway last October. Sydney Speedway is already preparing for its 2021 racing season. NICOLE SULLIVAN • CAPE BRETON POST]()
Sydney Speedway expanding roster, schedule for 2021 season
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![Island Junior Hockey League]()
Jamieson strong as Maniacs earn Island Junior Hockey League victory
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![Cédric Desruisseaux and his Charlottetown Islanders are built for a deep playoff run this year.]()
JASON MALLOY: Islanders have the ingredients for a few deep playoff runs
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![Newfoundland and Labrador Curling Association has been given the greenlight to hold its Tankard and Scotties Tournament of Hearts men’s and women’s provincial playdowns starting next week.]()
Newfoundland and Labrador Tankard, Scotties playdowns given greenlight to go ahead
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![In this 2019 file photo, Gavin Hatheway from the Halifax Road Hammers men’s team crosses the Cabot Trail Relay Race finish line first, helping his team secure the win and a new course record. The 2021 relay has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NICOLE SULLIVAN • CAPE BRETON POST]()
Organizers forced to cancel Cabot Trail Relay Race for second straight year due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Take your pic: the first Gosse's Gallery for 2021
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![Michelle House has been named interim CEO of Western Health.]()
20 QUESTIONS: Corner Brook's Michelle House is well prepared for new role as Western Health’s interim CEO
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![Photographers see abandoned structures as windows into a certain time period. Photo courtesy Cory Babstock]()
Newfoundland photographers are preserving historical buildings one shot at a time
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JANICE WELLS: R is for radicalism
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![Catherine Montgomery shows Cindy Day her temperature blankets.]()
Mapping the Temperature - One Stitch at a Time
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ON THE SHELVES: Running an online or ‘Bubble’ Book Club?
