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RNC Search for Man Missing From Centre-City
The RNC is searching for a man reported missing from the St. John's area. Fifty-two-year-old Michael Butler of St. John's was last seen in the centre-city area on Sunday, September 10. He is described...
Sep 18, 2023
Fisherman Sent to Hospital Following Shark Bite
A fisherman ended up being treated in hospital and released following an unusual incident off Fogo Island yesterday. The man, who was involved in the cod fishery, was trying to free a shark from his g...
Sep 18, 2023 (Porbeagle PSAT tagged by DFO-NL Shark Team/ Trevor Maddigan)
St. John's International Women's Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
The St. John's International Women's Film Festival has announced this year's lineup. The five-day festival will see events split between two locations-with all screenings taking place at the Majestic ...
Sep 18, 2023
Office of Forestry and Wildlife Services Moves in Corner Brook
The office handling provincial forestry and wildlife services in Corner Brook has moved. Front line services previously available at the Massey Drive Forest Management District Office have been moved ...
Sep 18, 2023 (Photo via Gov NL Moose Management Plan 2022-2026.)
High Temperature Records Reached in Parts of NL on Sunday
If you thought it was unusually sticky in many parts of the province yesterday-you'd be right. Tropical air pushed northward by the remnants of Hurricane Lee caused temperatures and the humidity to ri...
Sep 18, 2023
Two Arrested Following Drug Bust on Bell Island
Two people have been arrested and charges are pending following a drug bust on Bell Island late last week. RCMP searched a home on Bell Island last Thursday, September 14, and seized a quantity of dru...
Sep 18, 2023
Provincial Survey Shows Average Family Food Basket Costs $309 Per Week
The cost of that Nutritious Food Basket continues to climb, topping $300 per week on average for Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest provincial food survey for 2022 shows a 12 per cent increase, on ...
Sep 18, 2023
Stoodley Responds to Calls for Rent Stabilization
The provincial government is reluctant to put any additional regulations in place on the local rental market to address rising rental rates. Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, Sarah Stoodl...
Sep 18, 2023 Sarah Stoodley
Local Author Wins Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humor
An author from this province is taking home an award for his memoirs. Wayne Johnston has been named the winner of the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour for his book "Jennie's Boy". Named after...
Sep 18, 2023 (Photo via The Leacock Medal)
Working Group Reviewing Fish Price Setting Process
A working group has been formed and work is now underway to review the province's fish price setting process. This year's crab fishery experienced a lengthy delay due to a dispute over crab prices tha...
Sep 18, 2023 Environment Minister Bernard Davis
