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Trans Youth Highlight Key Issues They Face In New Report
The emotional pain and frustration of dealing with a system that does not always uniformly address a person's name and identity is what trans youth in this province have identified as one of the key i...
May 28, 2019
Worker Living Conditions Brought Under The Scope At Muskrat Falls Inquiry
The filthy living conditions of workers on the Muskrat Falls site were under the microscope at the Inquiry this morning. Pat McCormick visited the site several times as a representative of the Hotel a...
May 28, 2019 (Muskrat Falls Generation Facility, October 2018, Nalcor.)
Forensic Psychiatrist Concludes Testimony At Veitch Murder Trial
Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Nizer Ladha says 21-year-old Graham Veitch didn't appreciate his actions or consequences when he killed his mother's partner with a hammer. Ladha concluded testimony today at...
May 28, 2019
Growlers Heading To Toledo With 2-0 Series Lead
The Newfoundland Growlers are heading to Toledo with a 2-0 series lead after exciting back-to-back overtime victories in the first two games of the Kelly Cup Finals this weekend at Mile One. The Growl...
May 28, 2019
Woman Convicted Of Threatening Son With Rifle
A 51-year-old woman from Paradise has been convicted of pointing a firearm at her son and threatening to kill him. https://twitter.com/renell_legrow/status/1133014488796618752 Brenda Mercer was arrest...
May 27, 2019
Jack Harris Seeking Federal NDP Nomination In St. John’s East
A familiar face is offering himself once again for the NDP nomination in the federal riding of St. John's East. Jack Harris says it was an honour to represent the people of the riding in Parliament an...
May 27, 2019
Laser Strikes Targeting Aircraft A Serious Threat To Air Safety: Pilot
Laser strikes targeting aircraft and pilots are on the rise. In 2017, 337 cases were reported nationwide. Recently a WestJet pilot-on a flight from Newfoundland and Labrador-was placed on medical leav...
May 27, 2019 (Effects of laser light on an airplane's cockpit, via PSA published by Transport Canada.)
Sunny Weekend Ends In Fog Over Capital City
The weekend finally felt like spring weather with sunshine and temperatures in the double digits. And then the fog came back. https://youtu.be/g4kNZwu0jIA Around supper time Sunday, fog crept in acros...
May 27, 2019
DFO Unveils New Northern Shrimp Population Model, Precautionary Framework
DFO is rolling out a new population model to forecast Northern shrimp stocks and a precautionary approach framework throughout Shrimp Fishing Areas 4, 5 and 6. https://twitter.com/BenMurphyVOCM/status...
May 27, 2019
Newfoundlander Describes Deadly ‘Chaos’ At The Summit Of Everest
The Newfoundlander who was descending from the peak of Everest, as others were dying attempting the same feat, says it was chaos on top of the mountain. Mark Ballard reached the summit early May 22 an...
May 27, 2019 Picture courtesy Mark Ballard
