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Charges Laid in Separate Conception Bay Forest Fire Investigations
Charges have been laid against two people following two separate forest fires on the same date in Conception Bay last spring. A Cupids man was convicted and fined in provincial court in Harbour Grace ...
May 16, 2023
SEA-NL: Economics Forcing Crab Harvesters to Hit the Water
A disheartened president of SEA-NL says sheer economics are forcing harvesters to cave and go out fishing despite the current dispute between the FFAW and Association of Seafood Producers on price. Pa...
May 16, 2023
Lifewise Launching Warm Line for First Responders
The province has announced funding for a warm line dedicated specifically to first responders. Lifewise NL has been given $236,000 to pilot the project for one year. It will be available 12 hours a da...
May 16, 2023
Corner Brook to Mark Rugby Day With Special Events
If you've ever wanted to try the sport of rugby, June 10 is your opportunity. Saturday, June 10 is Rugby Day in Corner Brook. The fun-filled day is for all ages and skill-levels to come out, try, and ...
May 16, 2023 (Photo courtesy Newfoundland Rugby via Facebook.)
Royal St. John's Regatta Committee Accepting Nominations for 2023 Hall of Fame
The Royal St. John's Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2023 inductees into the Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame. Nominations are open in three categories: Rower/Crew, Coach/Coxsw...
May 16, 2023
19-Year-Old Ontario Woman Charged with Child Abduction Following Incident in Appleton
A 19-year-old woman from Ontario has been arrested and charged with child abduction following an unusual incident in Appleton late last week. Gander RCMP were called to Appleton around 8:30 last Frida...
May 16, 2023
Capital City Approves New Traffic Calming Policy
The City of St. John's has a new traffic calming policy. The updated policy includes a petition from people who live on a street, data collection on site, and installation of trial temporary measures....
May 16, 2023
Bay Roberts RCMP Investigating E-Bike Theft in North River
Bay Roberts RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating an e-bike reported stolen last week. Police say the electric-powered bike was taken from a shed on a residential property in North River ...
May 16, 2023
Tennis Enthusiast Says Upgrades to Riverdale Courts Will Help Grow Sport
Upgrades to the Riverdale Tennis courts in St. John's for the 2025 Canada Summer Games will reap far-reaching benefits for athletes and the sport. That's according to enthusiast and Tennis NL board me...
May 16, 2023
Mexican Workers in Limbo During Crab Fishery Impasse Welcomed by St. Mary's Bay Residents
Communities in St. Mary's Bay are pulling out all the stops to make a group of idle Mexican workers, hired to process crab at the St. Mary's fish plant, welcome in hopes they may return. Some 140 work...
May 16, 2023
