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More Delays For Ala'suinu's Entry into Service
There is more bad news for Marine Atlantic and the Argentia crossing. The new ferry, the Ala'suinu, is still nowhere near ready as mechanics continue to find more debris in the lines for the vessel's ...
Jun 28, 2024 (MV Ala’suinu courtesy Marine Atlantic)
Williams Criticizes City's Response to Conflict of Interest Claims
St. John's City Councillor Ron Ellsworth hopes Danny Williams made a "misstep" when accusing him of being in a conflict of interest, but Williams is sticking to his guns. City staff recently responded...
Jun 28, 2024 Danny Williams (File photo)
Outdoor Fire Ban Lifted on the Island, Restrictions Remain in Labrador
The outdoor fire ban imposed last week because of the forest fire situation in Labrador has been lifted on the island. The ban remains in place in Labrador. That doesn't mean a free-for-all though. Se...
Jun 28, 2024
Man Charged After Break-In and Assault in St. John's
A man faces several charges after a break-and-enter in the east end of St. John's last night. RNC, who were called in at about 9:45, say the 43-year-old man who has been charged and the complainant kn...
Jun 28, 2024
Furey Defends Local Fishers Amidst New Cod Fishery Announcement
The Premier says he cannot support foreign fish harvesters participating in the commercial cod fishery given the small total allowable catch that has been set.. The federal government announced earlie...
Jun 28, 2024
Hibbs Gets 7 Years For Manslaughter in Waterford Valley Beating Death
Sheldon Hibbs has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter in the beating death of another man more than three years ago in St. John's. The body of 68-year-old Michael King was found o...
Jun 28, 2024 (Sheldon Hibbs in Supreme Court in St. John’s for his sentencing hearing. June 18, 2024)
Fewer Young Canadians Entering Workforce: Report
A new study by the Fraser Institute suggests fewer young people are getting out into the workforce. The rate of unemployment among Canadians aged 15-24 increased to 12.6 per cent in May of this year, ...
Jun 28, 2024 (Stock image.)
26-Year-Old Charged with Fleeing Police, Dangerous Driving
A man is in the lockup after he chose to hit the gas instead of the brake after police flashed their lights on him. RNC tried to stop the car in the east end of St. John's at about 6:00. They caught u...
Jun 28, 2024
Unknown Soldier Lying in State Starting Today
The remains of an unknown First World War soldier will begin lying in state at Confederation Building today. The remains will arrive at Confederation Building this morning at around 10:45. The casket ...
Jun 28, 2024
BBQ Mishap Causes Extensive Damage to Corner Brook Home
The RNC in Corner Brook are investigating after a fire, which stemmed from a BBQ, caused extensive damage to one home, and minor exterior damage to another. Emergency crews were first called to the ho...
Jun 28, 2024
