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Sad End to Search for Overdue Northern Peninsula Snowmobiler
A sad end to the search for a missing snowmobiler on the Northern Peninsula. Police say the 46-year-old man, who was travelling alone, was reported overdue around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday after he failed...
Jan 23, 2023
Government Relief Measures Could Stoke Inflation: Policy Analyst
The rising cost of living and increased inflation has many people turning to government for help, but one analyst says there are concerns that some government relief measures could actually make infla...
Jan 23, 2023
House of Assembly Paves Way for Emergency Debate on Ambulance Strike
It took awhile but the Legislature has finally paved the way for debate to begin on the declaration of private ambulance operations as an essential service. NDP Leader Jim Dinn stymied efforts twice t...
Jan 23, 2023
Gros Morne National Park Undergoing Infrastructure Upgrades
A number of upgrades have been announced for popular destinations and infrastructure in Gros Morne National Park. The federal government announced $25 million towards numerous projects in the park ove...
Jan 23, 2023
Two Snowmobilers Safely Located Near Corner Brook
Searchers have found two people overdue on a snowmobiling trip on the west coast alive and well. RNC in Corner Brook were contacted last night after the man and woman failed to turn up after heading o...
Jan 23, 2023
Fundraiser Launched for Local Businessman Battling Cancer
A Go Fund Me has been set up for a well known local businessman who is facing a serious illness. Scott Hillyer, the owner of Coffee Matters, has been diagnosed with what Mount Pearl councillors Isabel...
Jan 23, 2023
Preliminary Inquiry to Begin for Man Accused in Waterford Valley Murder
The preliminary inquiry is scheduled to start this morning for one man accused of killing another in the west end of St. John's. Twenty-eight-year-old Sheldon Hibbs is charged with second-degree murde...
Jan 23, 2023
Makkovik Elder, Musician Gerald Mitchell Passes Away
The Nunatsiavut Government is mourning the loss of a Makkovik elder and musician. Gerald Mitchell passed away in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Thursday. Mitchell is known for his accomplishments as a musi...
Jan 23, 2023
House of Assembly Opening for Emergency Debate on Ambulance Strike
The House of Assembly is reopening this morning for an emergency debate to enact new legislation to have private ambulance services declared essential. Premier Andrew Furey says the Essential Ambulanc...
Jan 23, 2023
Derek Butler Named Executive Director for Nunavut Fisheries Association
A familiar face has been hired as the new executive director of a group that represents four Inuit-owned fishing companies in Nunavut. Derek Butler, who served as the Executive Director of the Associa...
Jan 22, 2023
