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RNC, RCMP Locate Person in Distress on Southern Shore
The RNC and RCMP joined forces late last night to locate a person on the Southern Shore who was in distress. Police located the person around 1:30 this morning. They were taken to hospital for assessm...
Jun 07, 2023
St. Lawrence Mayor Optimistic as Court Approves Sale of Fluorspar Mine
The idled St. Lawrence fluorspar mine has a new buyer, breathing new hope and optimism into the Burin Peninsula region. The identity of the buyer and details of the purchase remain sealed by court ord...
Jun 07, 2023 (Photo via Town of St. Lawrence.)
FFAW President in Ottawa to Call for Support for Crab Fishery Workers
FFAW President Greg Pretty is in Ottawa today to make the case for federal support for those affected by what the union calls the post-pandemic collapse in the snow crab market. Pretty says generous p...
Jun 07, 2023 FFAW President Greg Pretty
RNC Concerned for Safety of Missing Teen
The RNC are renewing their calls for assistance locating a missing teenager, noting they have "significant concerns" for her safety and well being. Fourteen-year-old Melissa Morell was last seen on Fr...
Jun 06, 2023
Search Continues for Elderly Man Overdue From Fishing Trip
The search effort continues for an elderly man reported overdue from a trout fishing trip on the Avalon near the Rod and Gun Club. Holyrood RCMP received a report that the 76-year-old man was missing ...
Jun 06, 2023
Review of Independent Appointments Commission Makes 23 Recommendations
The final report of the statutory review of the provincial government's current legislation governing independent appointments is now available. David Conway's review of the Independent Appointments C...
Jun 06, 2023
NL College of Social Workers Finds Local Worker Guilty in Spring 2021 Case
An adjudication tribunal of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers has found a local social worker guilty of conduct deserving of sanction. Specifically, Kirk Quilty was found guilty ...
Jun 06, 2023
RNU President Honoured With Leadership Award
Registered Nurses Union President Yvette Coffey has been recognized with a special award at the Canadian Federal of Nurses Unions Biennial Convention in PEI. Coffey was presented with the Bread and Ro...
Jun 06, 2023 Photo via Twitter
Three Drivers Charged With Stunting After Bay Wheels Car Show
Bay Roberts RCMP ticketed three drivers with stunting following the annual Bay Wheels Car Show on the weekend. Police were keeping a close eye on the roads following the show, due to a tendency for dr...
Jun 06, 2023
MHA Calls for Air Borealis Flights at Ferry Rates for Communities Affected by Ice Conditions
Several communities on the coast of Labrador won't be able to avail of the regularly-scheduled summer ferry service because of ice conditions. The MHA for the area is calling on government to arrange ...
Jun 06, 2023
