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Police Officer Swiftly Resolves Armed Robbery in Downtown. St. John's
A police officer was johnny-on-the-spot downtown St. John's yesterday afternoon to unravel an armed robbery. The RNC officer was doing an unrelated investigation at a store when a staff member ran to ...
Nov 09, 2023
Price of Most Fuels Down Today
All types of gasoline are down this morning by 2.7 cents per litre while diesel costs 1.2 cents per litre less. Oil used for home heat went up overnight by a 1.43 cents. Stove oil on the island droppe...
Nov 09, 2023
City Finds Solution to Emergency Vehicle Access During Goulds Road Closure
The ward councillor for the Goulds says a solution has been found to a road closure that would have significantly extended the Goulds Fire Department's response time should an emergency call come in. ...
Nov 09, 2023
Kids Eat Smart Raises Nearly $400,000 Through Radiothon on VOCM
Children in schools across the province will have an opportunity to enjoy a nutritious breakfast thanks to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation who raised more than $379,500 as the result of a radiothon on t...
Nov 08, 2023
CNA Holds Mock Plane Crash for Paramedicine Students
Paramedicine students in Stephenville put their skills to the test, responding to a mock plane crash. Students in CNA's Primary Care Paramedicine Program at the Bay St. George Campus held its largest-...
Nov 08, 2023 Paramedics participating in a mock emergency exercise (CNA)
Province Announces New Child Poverty Measures
The provincial government has announced a number of new and expanded measures to help address child poverty in the province. Premier Andrew Furey says addressing child poverty is the first step to add...
Nov 08, 2023
Carbon Tax Continues to Dominate Discussion in House of Commons, Council of Federation
The carbon tax continues to dominate debate in the House of Commons with the Liberals, including all six Liberal MPs from Newfoundland and Labrador, voting against a Conservative motion to abolish the...
Nov 08, 2023 Paulo O / CC
Students Rally for Free Tuition, Accessible Post-Secondary Education During National Day of Action
The rain, drizzle, fog and wind failed to dampen the spirits of about 200 students and other supporters who rallied for free tuition and accessible post-secondary education for all today in St. John's...
Nov 08, 2023
Whitbourne Mayor Highlights Need for Increased Seniors' Health Care Supports in Rural NL
The Mayor of Whitbourne is looking for more detail on a new approach taken to health care for seniors. The health minister this week announced the creation of a series of Centres for Excellence in Agi...
Nov 08, 2023
Innu Nation Supports ITK's Open Letter Condemning False Claims to Inuit Identity
The Innu Nation says it "stands solidly behind" the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a national Inuit organization that issued an open letter this week warning against false claims to Inuit identity. The IDK ...
Nov 08, 2023 Innu Nation Grand Chief Simon Pokue
