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Bell Aliant Expanding 5G Service in Metro
Bell Aliant is expanding 5G service to more areas of the province. The company has announced that it will be expanding service to St. John's, Mount Pearl, Portugal Cove-St. Philips and Paradise in the...
Jan 11, 2023
Winter Storm Warning Ended for Avalon Peninsula
Environment Canada has ended its winter storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula. Schools, businesses and government offices throughout the region shut down this morning in anticipation of significant s...
Jan 10, 2023
Clarke's Beach Man Arrested After Money Seized From West Coast Hotel Room
A Clarke's Beach man, already before the courts on charges related to alleged drug trafficking, has been arrested on the west coast. According to the RCMP, 28-year-old Christian Woodford was arrested ...
Jan 10, 2023
Labour Shortages Affecting Local Vet Clinics
Local vet clinics are encountering some of the same labour shortages faced by other industries, limiting access to vet care in some areas, and affecting affordability for veterinary services. Dr. Magg...
Jan 10, 2023 (Photo courtesy Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador)
RNC Seeks Help Locating Wanted Man
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for the public's help locating a wanted man. They say 51-year-old Edward Escott has a warrant out for his arrest. No information is given about what he i...
Jan 10, 2023
Downtown Safety Coalition Meeting Falls Short of Expectations Says Musician Attendee
There appears to be a divide in expectations related to safety concerns raised by musicians performing in the capital city's downtown. A downtown safety coalition was formed including business owners,...
Jan 10, 2023
Winds to Reduce Visibility on Avalon Peninsula
Schools, businesses and most offices are closed due to the Avalon's first major snowfall of the season. The system started slowly, but as of the lunch hour accumulations started to increase, causing v...
Jan 10, 2023
Man Facing Impaired Charges Following Single-Vehicle Crash in Spaniard's Bay
A man was taken to hospital and is facing impaired charges following a single-vehicle crash on the weekend. On January 7 around 3 a.m., police were called to a crash on the Conception Bay Highway in S...
Jan 10, 2023
Regionalization Will Help Address Problems with Essential Services: Campbellton Mayor
The mayor of Campbellton says regionalization will help to address some of the serious problems facing rural communities like hers in trying to recruit essential services. Maisie Clark says the town h...
Jan 10, 2023
Mayor Calling for Return of Obstetrical Services at Gander Hospital
The Town of Gander is urging Central Health to begin taking measures to reinstate obstetrical services at James Paton Memorial Hospital. Percy Farwell says Central Health's steering committee-formed t...
Jan 10, 2023 Percy Farwell
