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Province to Introduce Changes to Limitations Act
The provincial government plans on introducing changes to the Limitations Act. John Hogan made the announcement in the House of Assembly yesterday. Newfoundland and Labrador is currently one of only t...
Apr 24, 2024
Advocate Calling for Inquiry on Vessel Safety
A long-time marine safety advocate is calling for an inquiry on vessel safety following the latest tragedy to befall the fishing industry. Two men died on the weekend after falling into the water near...
Apr 24, 2024 Merv Wiseman
MHA Questions Availability of Mental Health Supports Following Incidents in Glovertown
The MHA for Terra Nova raised questions about available mental health supports in the wake of some recent incidents in his district. Lloyd Parrott made the comments during budget debate in the House o...
Apr 24, 2024 Lloyd Parrott Terra Nova
Uber Launches Ride-Sharing Service in NL
The Uber puns were flying fast and Furey-ous during the launch of the ride-sharing service in this province yesterday. The premier was just one of many to declare it an "uber-exciting" step toward pro...
Apr 24, 2024
Vigil Held to Remember Two Lobster Fishermen Following Tragedy in Lark Habour
The community of Lark Harbour held a vigil Monday evening to remember the two lobster fishermen who died after their boat capsized on Sunday. Deputy Mayor Ria MacDonald says it was "beautiful" to see ...
Apr 24, 2024
27-Year-Old Arrested Following Robbery in St. John's
There was a robbery at a shopping centre in St. John's yesterday. RNC arrived at about 4:30 p.m. in time to locate a man running down a nearby street. Officers pursued him on foot for a short distance...
Apr 24, 2024
Age-Old Challenges Remain for Women Entrepreneurs: NLOWE
Women in the local business community are looking to the future at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs annual conference. The two-day conference continues in St. John's t...
Apr 24, 2024
Driver Clocked at 150 km/h on Kenmount Road
The RNC removed a car from one of the busiest roads in the capital city yesterday after it was clocked driving at nearly three times the posted speed limit. Kenmount Road, a four lane stretch lined wi...
Apr 24, 2024
Could Cape Ray's Mystery Ship be the Ill-Fated SS Southern Cross? A Clarke's Beach Man Believes It Is
A Clarke's Beach man with a keen interest in the province's history believes the identity of the mysterious wreck found near Cape Ray over the winter could solve enduring questions surrounding the los...
Apr 23, 2024 (Submitted photo)
Health Authority Not Concerned With Surface Cracks Developing at Janeway
The province's health authority says it is not concerned with surface cracks that have developed on concrete floors at the Janeway Hospital. NL Health Services says surface cracking is a normal occurr...
Apr 23, 2024
