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RNC Officer Cleared of Interfering with Investigation Involving Teenage Son
An RNC officer has been cleared of interfering with an investigation involving their teenage son. The teen was being investigated for allegedly sharing a below-the-belt photo of a buddy, without his c...
Jun 15, 2023
Government Taking New Service-Sharing Approach to Regionalization
The provincial government says its vision for regionalization has shifted to a more service-sharing approach. Premier Andrew Furey and then Municipal and Provincial Affairs Minister Krista Lynn Howell...
Jun 15, 2023 (Photo via St. John's Board of Trade,)
Growing Season Stunted by Cool, Wet Weather in Parts of NL
A local gardening expert says the cool, wet spring being experienced in many parts of Newfoundland and Labrador is proving to be a challenge. Horticulturalist with Memorial University's Botanical Gard...
Jun 15, 2023 Dan Gold / Unsplash
Slight Changes to Fuel Prices Overnight
There are some slight changes in the price of fuel this morning. Gas has increased by 1 cent per litre, while diesel is up by 0.5 cents on the island, and 0.8 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil and s...
Jun 15, 2023
Furey Shuffles Cabinet in Wake of Derrick Bragg's Cancer Diagnosis
It was an emotional afternoon at government house, as Premier Andrew Furey shuffled his cabinet. The shuffle was brought on following Minister Derrick Bragg's cancer diagnosis. Both he and the premier...
Jun 14, 2023
House of Assembly Management Commission Reviews MHA Restrictions on Mailing and Advertising
Politicians are about to relax restrictions on material which they send to constituents through mailings and advertising. That includes allowing them to expense Christmas cards. The privilege was revo...
Jun 14, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government Joins Call for Subsidized Air Travel in Northern Labrador
The Nunatsiavut Government is joining with Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans and Makkovik Mayor Barry Andersen in calling on the provincial government to subsidize air travel in the region. Ice conditi...
Jun 14, 2023
Questions Raised on Uber Impact on Cab Companies, Labour Standards
Questions continue to be raised as the debate over the introduction of Uber services heats up in the province. Local cab companies have been struggling in recent years trying to deal with a labour cru...
Jun 14, 2023
Labrador MP Yvonne Jones Returns to House of Commons After Breast Cancer Treatment
Labrador MP Yvonne Jones is back in the House of Commons after undergoing treatment for breast cancer. It's her second battle with the disease, her first coming when she was a member of the House of A...
Jun 14, 2023
Man Accused in Abduction to Remain in Jail at Least Until Friday
One of three people charged in the alleged abduction of a teenage girl will remain in jail at least until Friday. 72-year-old Wilbur Jerome Crockwell of New Brunswick is accused of abducting a minor a...
Jun 14, 2023 (Wilbur Jerome Crockwell and Attorney Bob Buckingham)
