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Burin Peninsula RCMP Search for Stolen Trailer
Police are looking for a camper stolen from the Burin Peninsula. RCMP say that a Mallard Lite Trailer was taken from Little Barasway between Grand Bank and Grand Beach on Route 210. Its believed the t...
Dec 28, 2023
Folklorist Sheds Light on Pagan Roots of NL Christmas Tradition
Many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are familiar with the mummering tradition over the 12 days of Christmas, but many might not be familiar with the very early pagan roots of the activity. Among the...
Dec 28, 2023
Police Investigate Sudden Death in West End
Police in St. John's are investigating the sudden death of a man in the capital city last night. RNC officers responded to the call shortly before 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. They say they were dispatc...
Dec 28, 2023
NDP Leader Jim Dinn Cites Housing as Province's Top Challenge
According to provincial NDP leader Jim Dinn, housing has been the province's most significant challenge this year. Dinn says he and his party caucus have long been sounding the alarm on housing issues...
Dec 28, 2023
St. John's Sports & Entertainment Optimistic About Improvements in 2024
The team at St. John's Sports and Entertainment is working on strategies to increase activities at Mary Brown's Centre and the Convention Centre in the coming year. The organization's subsidy was incr...
Dec 28, 2023
St. John's Advocate Continues Mental Health Campaign on Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a joyous time for many who celebrate the holiday, but for one mental health advocate in St. John's, it was a time of action. Kristi Allen has demonstrated weekly at various locations ...
Dec 28, 2023 Advocate Kristi Allen standing in front of Confederation Building.
Avalon and Burin Brace for Snow, Ice and Freezing Rain
Some messy weather is on the way for parts of the Avalon and Burin Peninsula tomorrow into the weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement predicting a mix of snow and ice pelle...
Dec 28, 2023 Photo Courtesy of Environment Canada.
Chief Medical Officer Urges Caution Against Holiday Illness Spread
Christmas is a time when various viruses and illnesses can spread as people gather for the holidays. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says that as cases of flu, COVID and other il...
Dec 28, 2023
Premier Furey Remains Noncommittal on 2024 General Election
The Premier has yet to provide a clear answer regarding the possibility of a general election in 2024. Rumours have been swirling for months that the writ could be dropped sometime in the new year. Pr...
Dec 28, 2023
56-Year-Old Man Charged Following Domestic Disturbance
A 56-year-old man is facing assault charges following an incident in Mount Pearl late last night. Just before midnight, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a report of a domestic disturba...
Dec 28, 2023
