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Carbonear Halts Plan to Scrap Historic Railway Landmark
Carbonear Mayor Frank Butt says he's absolutely overwhelmed by the response after the town council voted to scrap a long-standing landmark due to safety concerns. Since 1984 the #803 CNR locomotive en...
Dec 07, 2022
Privacy Commissioner Welcomes HoA Statutory Offices Review
The province's Privacy Commissioner welcomes a review of the statutory offices that report to the House of Assembly. Justice Minister John Hogan announced the review earlier this week in light of a se...
Dec 07, 2022 (Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey)
New Helicopter Highline Rescue System Already Making a Difference: Rovers SAR
A new piece of equipment being used by search and rescue teams across the province is already making a difference. The Rovers Ground Search and Rescue unveiled their new helicopter highline rescue sys...
Dec 07, 2022
Fourth Flight of Ukrainian Refugees Arrives in St. John's
A fourth flight of Ukrainian refugees touched down in St. John's last night, bringing the number of Ukrainian refugees in the province to 1,300. Many were filled with mixed emotions-sadness as the war...
Dec 07, 2022
SJSOWC Calling on Memorial University to Further Address Gender-Based Violence
A vigil held in memory of the 14 female victims of the cole Polytechnique massacre brought forward a number of issues surrounding gender-based violence in this province. Lisa Faye, Executive Director ...
Dec 07, 2022
Some Appointments Dedicated to Pediatric Illness at St. John's Walk-In Clinic
Eastern Health has dedicated a number of appointments at the Mundy Pond community walk-in clinic specifically for children. The move is in response to a spike in the number of children showing up at t...
Dec 07, 2022
Committee Highlights Money Offered to Municipalities by World Energy GH2
A committee on the Port au Port Peninsula says the proponent behind the green hydrogen project for the region has offered municipalities more money right before Christmas. World Energy GH2 plans to in...
Dec 06, 2022 A mock-up of what the project infrastructure would look like in Felix Cove Looking South. Via GH2 World Energy Inc.
Harbour Grace Police Arrest One Young Person, Search for Second Suspect in Carbonear Break-in
Harbour Grace RCMP have made one arrest and the investigation continues following an early morning break-in at Quality Vapor in Carbonear. The pair set off a notification to the owner around 2:00 a.m....
Dec 06, 2022
Phoenix Academy Students Publish Video Appealing State of Playground
The students of Phoenix Academy in Carmanville are proud of their school and the amenities it has, but they're fed up with the state of their outdoor playground space which has become the victim of ne...
Dec 06, 2022
RCMP Nab Impaired Drivers at Foxtrap Weigh Scales
Most people are compliant with drunk driving laws but on the weekend, police were able to nab a handful of those who chose to drink and drive anyhow. A large-scale checkpoint on the TCH at the Foxtrap...
Dec 06, 2022
