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Town Hall Meeting in Petty Harbour to Consider Development of Microbrewery in Old RC Church
A town hall meeting is scheduled in Petty Harbour this evening to consider an amendment to the town plan to allow for the development of a micro-brewery and restaurant in the old RC Church in Petty Ha...
Jul 12, 2023
Supreme Court to Determine Liability in Career Academy Saga
A quarter of a century after the collapse of the Career Academy, the former owners are finally getting their day in court to determine who was to blame. The Career Academy was the flagship of private ...
Jul 12, 2023
Opposition Justice Critic Calling on Government to Start Replacement of HMP
The Opposition Justice Critic says staffing concerns at Her Majesty's Penitentiary show the need for a new prison in the province. PC MHA Helen Conway Ottenheimer says that recent serious human rights...
Jul 12, 2023 Helen Conway Ottenheimer
Lotto Max Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Gander
Check your tickets-Newfoundland and Labrador has a new millionaire. An Atlantic Lotto ticket bought in Gander for the July 11 draw of Lotto Max fetches a cool million. The prize was awarded in the Max...
Jul 12, 2023
Capital City Awards $5.7 Million Contract for Phase One of Shared-Use Path
St. John's City Council has awarded a contract to the only bidder for the reconstruction of Elizabeth Avenue infrastructure and the development of a shared-use path. Pyramid Construction Ltd.'s bid of...
Jul 12, 2023
Premiers Talk Public Safety at Meetings in Winnipeg
The issue of public safety was on the table yesterday for the country's premiers. Premiers from across the country, including Premier Andrew Furey, are in Winnipeg for the Council of the Federation me...
Jul 12, 2023
NACI Recommending Fall COVID Booster
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending Canadians get another COVID-19 vaccine booster shot this fall. NACI says its advice applies if it has been at least six months since you...
Jul 12, 2023 CDC / Unsplash
Police Seeking Help Locating Missing ATV in Conception Bay North
Police are looking for a stolen ATV in Conception Bay North. Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating the theft of a green 2022 Polaris Sportsman 570 from a property on Betty's Drive in Salmon Cove between...
Jul 12, 2023
Tourism Elliston Releases Details of Roots, Rants and Roars Festival
Tourism Elliston has announced details on its upcoming Roots, Rants and Roars festival. The annual culinary festival celebrates the province's culture through food, music and storytelling. Among the c...
Jul 11, 2023
Water Restored to St. John's West End
A major water disruption that affected thousands of homes in the capital city's west end has been resolved. St. John's city councilor Sandy Hickman provided the update at today's council meeting. He s...
Jul 11, 2023
