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More Information Needed From World Energy GH2 for Environmental Assessment
No decisions will be made on World Energy GH2's proposed wind and hydrogen development on the Port au Port Peninsula until at least early in the new year. Environment Minister Bernard Davis announced ...
Nov 02, 2023 Environment Minister Bernard Davis
Province to Announce Details of Clare's Law
The provincial government will unveil details on a new law concerning the disclosure of interpersonal violence-known as Clare's Law. Justice Minister John Hogan will make the announcement this morning...
Nov 02, 2023 Premier John Hogan (VOCM News)
CIHI Information Shows Health Care Spending Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Canadian Institute for Health Information shows that spending on health care is starting to moderate, going back to levels of spending seen before the pandemic struck. Across the country, health c...
Nov 02, 2023
All Fuel Prices Drop Overnight
There's a break in the pocket book today for drivers and those topping up their oil tanks. The regulated price of gas is down 2.7 cents a litre, while diesel is down by 3.4 cents. Furnace oil has drop...
Nov 02, 2023
Police Search for Missing Baie Verte Man
Deer Lake RCMP are trying to confirm the safety of a Baie Verte man last seen nearly two months ago. Twenty-nine-year-old Ashton Decker was last seen in Baie Verte on September 11. It is possible that...
Nov 02, 2023
Dental Hygienist Details Impact of Halloween Treats on Teeth
A dental hygienist is warning parents about the impacts of sugar and snacks on the teeth now that the kiddies have brought in their Halloween haul. Nicole Kielly of the Dental Hygiene Studio says diff...
Nov 01, 2023
Man Charged for Break and Enter at Gander Pizzeria
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a recent break-in at a pizza restaurant in Gander. RCMP responded to an alarm at Little Caesars on Roe Avenue just before midnight on...
Nov 01, 2023
Person Sent to Hospital After Musgrave Harbour Stabbing
One person was injured and a suspect has been identified in connection with a stabbing in Musgrave Harbour on Halloween. Gander RCMP were called last evening. The victim was treated in hospital for mi...
Nov 01, 2023
Cain's Quest Registration Reopening Next Week
Registration for Cain's Quest, billed as the toughest snowmobile endurance race, is reopening for a limited time. Last year's race was abruptly cancelled for safety reasons after an unusual late-winte...
Nov 01, 2023
Province Introducing New Municipal Legislation for Easier Decision Making
The provincial government is moving forward with new, modernized municipal legislation that is aimed at making municipal decision-making easier. Municipal Affairs Minister John Haggie today outlined t...
Nov 01, 2023
