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Government Collects Nearly $17 Million in Sugar Tax
The provincial government has collected nearly $17 million in sugar tax since it was first introduced. Information posted to government's Access to Information site indicates that between September 1,...
Apr 09, 2024
Harvesters Refusing to Fish Despite Weekend Start to Crab Season
Fish harvesters are choosing to tie up despite the weekend start of the crab season due to continued concerns over price and getting their "fair share." The FFAW says harvesters refuse to fish for any...
Apr 09, 2024 (Stock photo.)
Man Arrested for Using Slingshot to Break Windows Out of Bonavista Home
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after somebody broke out the windows of a home in Bonavista with a sling shot. Police were called after someone fired at the home with a sling shot from inside a ve...
Apr 09, 2024
Elections NL: 732 Votes Cast in Advance Polls for Fogo Island-Cape Freels
Elections NL has released the number of ballots cast in the advance poll in the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels. 732 votes were cast in the advance polls in Carmanville, Change Islands, Fogo Islan...
Apr 09, 2024
26-Year-Old Happy Valley-Goose Bay Man Facing Drug Trafficking Charges
A 26-year-old Happy Valley-Goose Bay man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in the community last week. Police pulled over a vehicle on Thursday afternoon, and seized a quantity of cash, ...
Apr 09, 2024
Crowds Gather in Central Newfoundland Town for a 'Gander' at Eclipse
Gander is the place to be according to Stingray's Randy Connors who compares the excitement and activity leading up to today's eclipse to Come From Away. Connors says hotel rooms have been booked in a...
Apr 08, 2024 A submitted photo shows the sun starting to become eclipsed by the moon.
Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Crashing Dirt Bike in Stephenville
An 18-year-old was rushed to hospital Saturday night with life-threatening injuries after crashing his dirt bike into a building on Main Street in Stephenville. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, h...
Apr 08, 2024
RNC Searching for Man Wanted in Connection to Firearms Offences
The RNC is searching for a man wanted on a number of weapons offences related to the search of a home on Froude Avenue in St. John's on Sunday. An arrest warrant has been issued for 36-year-old Johnat...
Apr 08, 2024
Tribunal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Finds Medical Resident Guilty of Professional Misconduct
A medical resident has been found guilty of professional misconduct following a complaint made by a member of the public. According to the agreed statement of facts, Dr. Etienne Archambault met with t...
Apr 08, 2024 Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash
Ottawa Announces Details of Updated Defence Policy
The Federal Government has announced the details of its updated defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement earlier ...
Apr 08, 2024
