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Former Stephenville Councilor Blames Mayor for 'Complete Anarchy'
One of three people who recently resigned from the Stephenville town council is pointing his finger directly at the mayor for what he claims is a chaotic situation on council. Mayor Tom Rose recently ...
Feb 09, 2024
Late Bid for Harbour Grace Shipyard Delays Approval of Sale to Blaine Sullivan
A local company is poised to breath new life into an enterprise that recently fell on hard times. Harbour Grace Ocean Enterprises built a successful business in the historic town, but ran into financi...
Feb 09, 2024
Black Bean Dip Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Rojo's brand Black Bean 6 Layer dips sold in this province, as well as Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. The dips, which have best-before dates for Fe...
Feb 09, 2024
Markus Hicks' Lawyer Gets Wish; Has All Evidence to Enter Pleas
The defence now has access to all the evidence against Markus Hicks, who stands accused of nearly 100 sexual violence charges. The Crown told the court today that the last package was forwarded to def...
Feb 09, 2024
Local Company Offering Global Commercial Drone Certification After Seeing Gap
A St. John's based drone service provider is expanding its operations and has positioned itself as the first global certification body for ISO 2184-3 unmanned flight and operational procedures. AltoMa...
Feb 09, 2024 Via AltoMaxx on YouTube.
Details of Canadian Folk Music Awards Festivities Announced
More details have been released about the upcoming Canadian Folk Music Awards to be held in St. John's this April. The event will be held from April 3rd to the 7th at various locations in the capital ...
Feb 09, 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards board president Graham Lindsey and local chair Wade Pinhorn are shown last year at The Ship Pub during the announcement of the awards coming to St. John's.
Edsel Bonnell Passes Away at Age 88
A man who left a lasting legacy in the province through his work in journalism, public relations, music and the public service has passed away. Edsel Bonnell passed away on February 7 following a brie...
Feb 09, 2024
Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Arrest of Wanted Man
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man believed to be in the Bay St. George area. Forty-eight-year-old Matthew Francis O'Quinn is wanted for violating the conditions of a long-term supervisio...
Feb 09, 2024
Tentative Deal Reached in AAHP Negotiations with Government
A tentative deal has been reached between the provincial government and the Allied Health Professionals. The AAHP represents more than 750 health care workers in the province in a wide range of profes...
Feb 09, 2024
Former Stephenville Town Councillor Speaks Out after Stepping Down; Describes 'Complete Anarchy' on Council
One of three people who recently resigned from the Stephenville town council is pointing his finger directly at the mayor for what he claims is a chaotic situation on council. Mayor Tom Rose recently ...
Feb 09, 2024
