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Port aux Basques Mayor Delivers Keynote Address at Canadian Red Cross Conference
The Mayor of Port aux Basques delivered the keynote address at a Canadian Red Cross conference in Ottawa yesterday. Brian Button was invited to the conference to discuss the impact of Hurricane Fiona ...
Jan 31, 2024 PAB Mayor Brian Button
22-Year-Old Man Facing Charges in Intimate Partner Violence Investigation
A 22-year-old man is facing a list of charges following a series of violent incidents between August 2023 and January 27, 2024. RNC have charged the accused with sexual assault, two counts of assault,...
Jan 31, 2024
Coast Guard Deploys Boom Around Ferry Listing in Springdale
The Canadian Coast Guard has deployed a boom around a former provincial ferry tied up and listing in the water in Springdale. The Coast Guard got a call that the vessel, the former provincial ferry th...
Jan 31, 2024
Air Canada Introduces New Program for Passengers With Hidden Disabilities
Passengers with invisible disabilities flying with Air Canada will now be able to access further accommodations. Sunflower lanyards will be available to any passenger with a hidden disability that req...
Jan 31, 2024
Efforts Underway to Secure Remains of Shipwreck Near Cape Ray
Efforts are underway to secure what remains of a massive wooden vessel which suddenly appeared on the beach at Cape Ray a week or so ago. The wreckage has captivated people across the province and fro...
Jan 31, 2024 (Submitted photo)
Paradise Driver Ticketed After Posting Pictures of Open Alcohol in Vehicle
The RNC has issued a ticket to the driver of a vehicle who posted pictures on social media showing the driver and a passenger in a vehicle with two open beer bottles visible. The incident prompted a h...
Jan 31, 2024 RNC Cst. James Cadigan
World Energy GH2 Submits Amended Environmental Impact Statement to Government
World Energy GH2 has submitted its amended Environmental Impact Statement to government for its project on the southwest coast. The provincial government was supposed to make a decision on the controv...
Jan 31, 2024 Project Nujio’qonik Hydrogen Plant in Stephenville. (VOCM News)
Police Investigating After Numerous Trailers Vandalized in Cavendish
Whitbourne RCMP are investigating after vandals trashed more than 20 camper trailers in the community of Cavendish. Police believe the crimes were carried out within the past week at Bishops Field Par...
Jan 31, 2024
Fred Hutton Elected MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island
Fred Hutton has been elected as the MHA for Conception Bay-East Bell Island. Hutton garnered 2,603 votes. PC candidate Tina Neary comes in second with 2,152 votes, NDP candidate Kim Churchill takes th...
Jan 30, 2024
Federation of Labour: Increase in Minimum Wage Not Nearly Enough
The President of the NL Federation of Labour says the latest increase to the minimum wage "is just not going to cut it" for people who are struggling. Yesterday, the province announced that due to an ...
Jan 30, 2024
