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Driver Involved in Grand Falls-Windsor Hit and Run Turns Self Into Police
RCMP say the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run in Grand Falls-Windsor this week turned himself in to police. The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, January 10. The man is now f...
Jan 12, 2024
Fraser Institute: Newfoundlanders, Labradorians See Highest Rates of Government Debt
People in Newfoundland and Labrador have the highest rates of government debt in Canada, according to a new study from the Fraser Institute. The study, which looks at combined federal-provincial debt,...
Jan 12, 2024
Music NL CEO has Mixed Emotions Moving On
Music NL is saying goodbye to their CEO. Rhonda Tulk-Lane is moving on after four years with the organization to take on the CEO position with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. During her tenure, Tulk...
Jan 12, 2024 Rhonda Tulk-Lane (File Photo)
Province Launches Long-Term Care, Personal Care Home Review Online Survey
The province has launched an online survey as part of its long-term care and personal care home review. MNP was awarded a contract valued at nearly $400,000 to conduct the review last fall. Those who ...
Jan 12, 2024
New Book Explores RNC History Prior to Confederation
A new book has officially been launched detailing the 70 year history of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary leading up to Confederation with Canada. "Much More Than Police: A History of The Royal New...
Jan 12, 2024
Judge Intent on Limiting Delays in Dean Penney Murder Case
Dean Penney was back in court this afternoon, charged with first-degree murder in the presumed death of his estranged wife. Jennifer Hillier-Penney disappeared from the St. Anthony area more than seve...
Jan 12, 2024
NL Facebook Users Part of Proposed $51-Million Settlement
Meta, the company behind Facebook, is offering the social media platform's users in Newfoundland and Labrador, and three other provinces, $51 million dollars to settle a class-action lawsuit which cla...
Jan 12, 2024 (Image via Meta YouTube.)
NDP Call for Rent Control to Stop Opportunistic Price Gouging
The NDP is raising the alarm after speaking with a landlord who admitted that he has raised his rent not because of increased expenses, but because of demand. Party Leader Jim Dinn believes rent contr...
Jan 12, 2024
Pharmacists' Association Concerned With Legislation Allowing Export of Drugs to US
The province's pharmacists' association says new legislation allowing for the export of drugs to the United States is a concern, but they're not going into panic mode just yet. Association President D...
Jan 12, 2024 Laurynas Mereckas / Unsplash
Health Officials Give Details of New Ambulatory Care Hub
Health officials have given more detail on the transformation of the old Costco building in the capital city's east-end into what the Department of Health calls an Ambulatory Care Hub. The provincial ...
Jan 12, 2024
