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As the Mount Pearl municipal workers' strike nears the two-month mark, negotiations have stalled, while the union and city management exchange public accusations of retribution and dangerous tactics.

More than 200 people represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2099 have been on the picket line since July 7.

More than 200 workers with CUPE 2099 went on strike shortly after midnight Thursday.

The money means the last area of St. John's will finally be connected to primary wastewater treatment services, and raw sewage from the Goulds neighbourhood won't end up in the ocean.

The City of Mount Pearl has issued a cease-and-desist order to both the Elizabeth Fry Society and the building's owner.

The future is uncertain for newly established housing for formerly incarcerated women in Newfoundland while a property owner awaits a ruling in provincial Supreme Court.

We know dogs have an impact on our emotional and mental wellbeing. A new study shows how a 10-minute visit with a dog while in the emergency department can also reduce pain.

For the City of Mount Pearl and the Town of Conception Bay South, 2021 brought falling property values and mounting COVID-19 costs. Still, the two municipalities managed to table balanced budgets while avoiding mill rate increases for residents and businesses.

Owner Dean MacDonald says he may want to build a new arena to house the embattled Newfoundland Growlers outside of St. John's.

The City of Mount Pearl was ranked among the lowest for cities in Canada in terms of preparedness for a potential zombie invasion.