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NL Hydro Continues to Restore Power in Black Tickle
NL Hydro is hoping to have power restored to all customers in Black Tickle this morning. Poor weather conditions has caused significant damage to hydro infrastructure, leaving many residents in the La...
May 14, 2023
Crab Fishery Shutdown Having Little Impact on Local Retailer
A local seafood processor and retailer doesn't believe the current issues plaguing the fishing industry will impact supply for his business. Labrador Gem Seafoods recently began selling some of their ...
May 13, 2023
Province Awards Various Contracts Towards Highway Improvements
Government has awarded nearly $25 million dollars in highway upgrades for various contracts. The money is part of the $1.4 billion announced for the province's roads and highways over the next five ye...
May 13, 2023
Progress Being Made in Addressing Nursing Shortage, Says MUN Dean
The interim Dean of the School of Nursing at Memorial University says nursing not only consists of bedside practice, but many other opportunities abound. The province is experiencing a real crunch in ...
May 13, 2023
RNC Arrest Suspect Following Two-Hour Search in Shea Heights
Multiple RNC units descended on the Shea Heights area of St. John's today searching for a stolen van, and a man with a long criminal history. Police arrested 38-year-old Gary Hennessey around 2 p.m. t...
May 13, 2023
Local Florist Touts Importance of Mother's Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner and florists are busy preparing for one of the busiest days of the year. Kristyna Adamova, the owner of Newfoundland Floral Design, says they've had hundreds of...
May 13, 2023
NL Economy Strong in Economic Council's Spring Update
The Atlantic Province's Economic Council's Spring Update finds that the economy in the region is off to a good start in 2023. Patrick Brannon, senior researcher with APEC, says employment growth in Ne...
May 13, 2023
PC MHA Raises Concerns Over New Car Dealership Regulations
The opposition is asking questions about changes to the registration process for car dealerships that they say could force some shops out of business. PC MHA Chris Tibbs says government's new dealer w...
May 13, 2023
The Bee's Knees: St. Bonaventure's Students Show Off Project
Today is World Bee Day and the grade 7 students at St. Bonaventure's College have been busy studying and researching the life cycle of honeybees, the art of beekeeping and the importance of honeybees ...
May 13, 2023
Wicked Fright Film Festival Debuts in Stephenville Tonight
A new locally produced horror film is set to bring terror on audiences in Stephenville this evening. Wicked Fright, a series of short horror films shot and produced by local theatre students and gradu...
May 13, 2023
