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NL's Ukrainian Population Continues to Grow, Says Immigration Minister
The province's Ukrainian population is continuing to grow every day according to Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne. The total number of Ukrainian refugees is currently over 1,800, with roughly one fami...
Jan 26, 2023
Newfoundland Rogues Defeated by London Lightning
The Newfoundland Rogues suffered their first loss at Mary Brown's Centre last night 115 to 101 to the London Lightning. Armani Chaney contributed 28 points and 5 assists for the home team and Brandon ...
Jan 26, 2023
Local Industry Essential to Addressing Food Insecurity: Farmer
Young farmers say the industry is essential in addressing food insecurity issues in the province, but it's difficult as consumers are not the only ones dealing with rising costs and inflation. Nelson ...
Jan 26, 2023
Gas Prices Up Across the Board
All types of fuel have gone up in Newfoundland and Labrador. Gas costs an extra 5.2 cents per litre and diesel went up by 8.8 cents. Furnace oil is up by 7.75 cents, stove oil on the Island increased ...
Jan 26, 2023
Memorial University Defends Spending More Than $100,000 on Fogo Island Retreat
Memorial University is confirming and defending the spending of more than $100,000 on an event that included a weekend retreat at the lavish Fogo Island Inn. The four-day Arctic Forum was hosted by MU...
Jan 26, 2023
RCMP Seize Six Vehicles Following Traffic Stops in Central
A number of vehicles were seized earlier this week for various offences in central. On Monday, RCMP stopped a driver in Carmanville for having expired registration but found the driver operating witho...
Jan 26, 2023
SJRFD Knock Down House Fire Near The Rooms; Police Seeking Help Identifying Arson Suspect
The RNC has released the image of a suspect believed responsible for a fire at a heritage home next to The Rooms. Firefighters knocked down the blaze just before sunset yesterday evening. Crews were c...
Jan 25, 2023 Photo by Edward Harold Butler
Charges Dropped Against Blue Water Agencies in Workplace Injury Incident Case
Charges have been dropped against one of two companies following an industrial mishap that left a man with serious injuries. The incident occurred in July of 2020 at a laydown yard off Fowler's Road i...
Jan 25, 2023
Recovery Efforts for Missing West Coast Man Ongoing
RCMP on the west coast say recovery efforts are continuing for a 41-year-old man who has been missing since last week. Troy Blais was last seen in the Blue Beach area one week ago. A missing person's ...
Jan 25, 2023
Woman Accused of Impersonating Nurse Granted Bail
The woman accused of lying and falsifying documents to get jobs as a nurse in the province has been granted bail. Forty-three-year-old Lisa Driscoll, a.k.a. Lisa Strickland, is charged with fraud, ide...
Jan 25, 2023
