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Gander Flight School President: Pilot Shortage Only Worsening
The president of the province's lone flight school says a global pilot shortage is only getting worse. Patrick White, President of Gander Flight School, says many airlines have ramped up their service...
Dec 21, 2023 (Photo: GFT: Gander Flight Training)
Health Canada Stresses Importance of Buying Age-Appropriate Toys
Many children will be looking forward to toys under the tree this Christmas, but Health Canada is reminding consumers of the importance of putting safety first. Local Product Safety Officer with Healt...
Dec 21, 2023
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Makes Large Donation to CBS-Paradise Food Bank
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has donated some 400 pounds of food to the CBS-Paradise Community Food Bank. The donation was part of a nationwide Million Pounds of Food initiative to support f...
Dec 21, 2023
No Injuries in Collision Between Two Tractor Trailers Near Paddy's Pond
There were no injuries following a collision between two tractor trailers on the Trans Canada near Paddy's Pond over the lunch hour. The incident closed an eastbound lane for a period of time earlier ...
Dec 21, 2023
Wanted Man Turns Self Into Baie Verte RCMP
Police have arrested a wanted man after he turned himself in. Thirty-six-year-old Michael Slade was wanted on charges of aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, and mischief...
Dec 21, 2023
Snow, Ice Pellets Wreaking Havoc on Holiday Travel Plans
It's going to be a tricky day or two on the roads for those traveling across the province ahead of the holidays. Heavy snow is falling on the west coast and is expected to move eastwards over the even...
Dec 21, 2023 (Image via Daniel's Harbour Highway Camera)
Applications Open for Ride Sharing Services in NL
The provincial government is now accepting applications from operators interested in offering ride sharing services in the province. The province updated taxi regulations in the last sitting of the Ho...
Dec 21, 2023
Hunter Charged Following Investigation Into Alleged Illegal Hunting in Goobies
A hunter has been charged with a number of offences following a recent investigation into alleged illegal hunting in the area of Old Mill Road in Goobies in late October. As a result, one person is no...
Dec 21, 2023
John Howard Society Disappointed With HMP Replacement Saga
An organization that advocates for those involved in the criminal justice system was hoping for something more substantive than a "back to the drawing board" type announcement on the replacement for H...
Dec 21, 2023
Days to Lengthen Out as Today Marks Winter Solstice
Today is the winter solstice, the period of shortest daylight hours in the year. After 11:57 p.m. tonight Newfoundland time, (11:27 p.m. in Labrador), the daylight hours will start lengthening out aga...
Dec 21, 2023
