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PUB Breaks Down Carbon Tax Rate Changes
The Public Utilities Board is breaking down the changes in fuel taxes with the federal government's new tax coming down this weekend. Due to the new federal tax, the provincial government is dropping ...
Jun 29, 2023
Two Charged, Over 50 Weapons Seized in Suspected Harbour Grace Firearms Manufacturing Operation
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection to a suspected firearm manufacturing and trafficking operation in Harbour Grace. One section of wall at the Harbour Grace RCMP detachment was li...
Jun 29, 2023
Veterinarian Reminds Pet Owners of Dangers of Summer Heat
As the summer season settles in, bringing with it hot and humid weather, a local veterinarian is reminding of the dangers it can pose to pets. Dr. Maggie Brown-Bury says one thing to keep in mind is t...
Jun 29, 2023 (Photo courtesy Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Burnt Islands Residents Raise Questions Over Compensation
A woman from Burnt Islands, just west of Port aux Basques, says people in her community are totally in the dark about compensation and assistance from post-tropical storm Fiona. While Port aux Basques...
Jun 29, 2023
Province, Ottawa Launch New Oil to Electric Incentive Program
More money is being made available to people who wish to switch their heating system from oil to electric. The federal and provincial governments are allocating $157 million for conversion incentives ...
Jun 29, 2023 Environment Minister Bernard Davis
Workplace NL Appoints New CEO
Workplace NL has a new Chief Executive Officer. Ann Martin has been appointed to the role. Martin has been in the post on an interim basis for the past six months. She took over when Dennis Hogan left...
Jun 29, 2023
Price of All Fuels Down Today
We're getting a break on the price of gas today. It's down by 4.2 cents per litre while diesel drops by 2.5 cents in most areas of the province, it is down 4.4 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil and ...
Jun 29, 2023
Province Reiterating Stance Against Federal Clean Fuel Tax
The province is reiterating its stance against the federal government's clean fuel regulations as the clock ticks down to Saturday when the changes come into effect. It may be a few days before the ac...
Jun 29, 2023
18-Year-Old Facing Assault Charges Following Incident in Corner Brook
A man is in custody after a domestic assault in which a young woman required medical treatment. The incident happened in Corner Brook yesterday afternoon. An 18-year-old man has been charged by the RN...
Jun 29, 2023
Marystown Mayor Pleading with Residents Not to Drive Across Canning Bridge
Marystown Mayor Brian Keating says he shares the frustration over the continued closure of the Canning Bridge. But he says it doesn't trump the real risk of it collapsing while a vehicle is on it. Tha...
Jun 29, 2023 (Photo: Marystown Oldie Facebook)
