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Raleigh Couple Wins Set for Life
Yet another couple in this province has won Set for Life. Karen Patey and Terrance Simms of Raleigh are the latest winners, opting to take the lump sum payment of $675,000. Patey and Simms were high s...
May 20, 2022
Major Drop in Fuel Prices Today
Some massive decreases in fuel prices across the province today. Gas costs just over 10 cents less province-wide, while diesel has fallen by just over 43 cents on the island and 59.5 cents in Labrador...
May 20, 2022
Association of Seafood Producers, FFAW Weighing in on St. Mary's Fish Plant Debate
The debate continues over whether the provincial government should grant a licence to a bay that used to have seven fish plants and now has none. The owners of the plant in St. Mary's have applied to ...
May 19, 2022
Joyce, Legislative Standards Commissioner Resolve Financial Disclosure Dispute
Independent MHA Eddie Joyce has resolved his latest dispute with the Commissioner for Legislative Standards Bruce Chaulk. The House formally heard Wednesday that Joyce has supplied additional financia...
May 19, 2022
Government Announces New Commissioners to Independent Appointments Commission
The provincial government has appointed several commissioners to the Independent Appointments Commission. Chair Karen McCarthy, William Mahoney, Brendan Mitchell, and Jamie Schwartz are the new commis...
May 19, 2022
RNC Marking Road Safety Week
This week is Road Safety Week in Canada. This year's campaign theme is "Safer You. Safer Me." with a focus on the elimination of impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and driving w...
May 19, 2022 (The Trans-Canada Highway outside Terra Nova Cottages.)
Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre Opens in Bonavista
The brand new Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista has officially opened. The centre provides access to primary healthcare services, public health, home and community supports, and mental ...
May 19, 2022
Opposition Continuing to Probe Government on Alleged Bullying Report
A report into alleged bullying and harassment of staff at Elections NL continues to be shrouded in secrecy, with the Opposition now saying they're 100 per cent sure of its existence. Tory Leader David...
May 19, 2022
Leading Sports Psychologist Stressing Importance of Recreation
A leading sports psychologist is stressing the importance of recreation on mental health. Dr. David Scott, an Associate Professor of sports psychology at the University of New Brunswick and consultant...
May 19, 2022
Biting Fly Control Program to Begin at 5 Wing Goose Bay
The annual "biting fly control program" will soon begin at 5 Wing Goose Bay. According to the Canadian Armed Forces, the program reduces mosquito and black fly larvae in their habitats before they can...
May 19, 2022
