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New Book Sheds Light on Province's History of Slavery
A new book is shedding a light on the history of slavery in the province. "Black Harbour", written by Xaiver Campbell and Heather Barrett, tells the history of slavery and black people in Newfoundland...
Oct 30, 2023
SJRFD Kept Busy With Two Major Fires, No Injuries Reported
The St. John's Regional Fire Department was kept busy this morning battling two major fires in the capital city region. The first occurred this morning on Lime Street where one home was destroyed and ...
Oct 30, 2023
Jiffy Cabs Owner Raises Questions on Ride-Sharing Regulation
The owner of a St. John's-based cab company has numerous questions for the provincial government in light of impending changes in legislation which will open the door for ride-sharing services such as...
Oct 30, 2023
Province Sorting Out New Federal Heat Pump Subsidy
Provincial officials are wading through the enhanced federal heat pump subsidy announced last week to see how the two mesh. West Coast MP and cabinet minister Gudie Hutchings says the maximum amount a...
Oct 30, 2023
Some Cancer Patients Still Being Treated in Ontario as Health Care Recruitment Continues
The Health Minister confirms that government is still sending some cancer patients to Ontario for treatment, one year after government started the practice due to staffing shortages. The measure was t...
Oct 30, 2023 (Photo: https://cancercarefoundation.ca/our-impact/)
MUN Professor Receives $2 Million Grant to Improve Sexual Health Services in NL
A MUN researcher has received a grant of nearly $2 million towards her work in improving access to sexual health services in the province. Dr. Debbie Kelly, a professor at Memorial University's School...
Oct 30, 2023 Photo via mun.ca
Sheshatshiu Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Violent Assault
A 32-year-old Sheshatshiu man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent assault in the community over the weekend. George Pastitshi was arrested on Saturday and charged with attempted...
Oct 30, 2023
Crews Douse Hotspots at Major Downtown Fire
Firefighters remain at the scene mopping up hotspots following a major fire in the capital city's downtown. The fire started in a home at the bottom of Lime Street around 7:45 a.m. this morning and sp...
Oct 30, 2023
Fire at Former Islander RV Building Under Control
A fire at Akita Equipment in the old Islander RV building on the Trans Canada at Paddy's Pond is under control. Firefighters were called to the area shortly after 11:00 a.m. this morning. All staff of...
Oct 30, 2023 (Submitted Photo)
RNC Finds No Evidence to Confirm Reports of Weapons Offence Near Waterford Hospital
The RNC say there is no evidence to confirm reports of a weapons offence in the area of the Waterford Hospital in St. John's. Officers are continuing to investigate in the Waterford Bridge Road, Topsa...
Oct 30, 2023
