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Nunatsiavut Government Informs Members of Privacy Breach of Personal, Health Information
The Nunatsiavut Government is alerting its members of a privacy breach of personal and health information. Nunatsiavut became aware of the breach in late July after Advanced Data Systems, which develo...
Sep 15, 2023
Province Asking Ottawa to Remove Tax on New Rental Housing Builds
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is asking Ottawa to intervene and help alleviate the current housing crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady has asked the feder...
Sep 15, 2023
One Person Dead Following Crash Near Butter Pot Park
One person is dead following a crash on the TCH near Butter Pot Park yesterday. The accident happened around mid-afternoon near Exit 38. Traffic was affected for a period of time as RCMP investigated....
Sep 15, 2023
Tractor Trailer Crashes on TCH West of Salmonier Line
A tractor trailer crashed on the TCH west of Salmonier Line this morning. Holyrood RCMP says traffic is reduced one lane in both directions. Drivers should expect traffic delays. There is no word on a...
Sep 15, 2023
Energy Minister Responds to Quebec Premier's Tweet on Gull Island
The province's energy minister is allaying concerns raised following a tweet from Quebec Premier Francois Legault regarding development of the Gull Island hydro project. Speculation was fueled in this...
Sep 15, 2023 Andrew Parsons Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
Bonavista Mayor Recounts Experience During Earthquake in Morocco
The Mayor of Bonavista is recounting his experience in the midst of a major earthquake in Morocco. Around 3,000 people were killed when the 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Marrakesh area John Norman,...
Sep 15, 2023 (Bonavista Mayor John Norman)
Music Community Receives $700,000 in Preparation for Year of the Arts
Several musical programs and initiatives have received funding in preparation for the province's Year of the Arts in 2024. About $700,000 is being divvied up between three groups for programs and even...
Sep 15, 2023 Andrea Rose
RCMP Investigating Break-In at South River Ultramar
Bay Roberts RCMP hope to identify a suspect captured on surveillance footage during a break-in at the Ultramar in South River this week The break-in occurred at around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9....
Sep 15, 2023
Man Facing Second-Degree Murder Charge to Enter Pleas October 11
A day after he was cleared of a stabbing on George Street, Robert Belbin was back before the courts Thursday, charged with murder and dozens of gun offences. In February, the 21-year-old was charged w...
Sep 15, 2023 Robert Belbin
Hurricane Lee to Become Post Tropical Storm as it Reaches Atlantic Provinces
Hurricane Lee is forecast to reach the Maritimes tomorrow in the form of a post-tropical storm. Lee will weaken by the time it makes landfall in the area of the Bay of Fundy, bringing gusty winds and ...
Sep 15, 2023 Canadian Hurricane Centre
