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Gas Predicted to Fall 8 Cents
An analyst says all the numbers from the markets in New York are pointing to a big drop in the price of gasoline. The Public Utilities Board sets the price schedule at midnight tonight and Dan McTeagu...
Aug 31, 2022
Sale of St. Lawrence Mine Expected to Close in October
The firm overseeing the sale of the St. Lawrence fluorspar mine says there was global interest in the property. And not all of the proposals had continued operations in mind, according to the court-ap...
Aug 31, 2022 (Photo via Canada Fluorspar.)
St. John's Councillor Explains Decision to Close Pedestrian Mall After Labour Day
A St. John's city councilor is providing some information on why the city has chosen to end the downtown pedestrian mall after Labour Day. Public discussion has picked up recently about possibly exten...
Aug 31, 2022 The Downtown Pedestrian Mall is the proposed site of the Walk of Fame.
Commercial Vehicles Taken Off Road for Deficiencies by RCMP, Service NL
Three of four commercial vehicles which recently underwent roadside inspections had to be taken off the road for a variety of deficiencies. RCMP and Service NL teamed up last week to conduct a commerc...
Aug 31, 2022
Eastern, Western and Labrador-Grenfell Health to Provide Update on Mammography Review
Three of the province's health authorities have called a virtual news conference for this morning at 11:00 to discuss the results of a preliminary review initiated after issues were discovered with th...
Aug 31, 2022
Federal Cabinet Shuffle Today
A federal cabinet shuffle is in the works for today reportedly to accommodate a minister who is stepping down for "personal reasons." Reports out of Ottawa indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Aug 31, 2022 (File photo. Image via CPAC.)
Water Truck Crashes into Downtown St. John's Home
No injuries have been reported after a water truck crashed into the side of a downtown St. John's home Tuesday evening. The accident happened near the corner of Barnes Road and Belvedere Street, with ...
Aug 31, 2022
Portion of 5 Wing Goose Bay Closing to Traffic During Fire Hydrant Replacement
A portion of 5 Wing Goose Bay will be closed to traffic today to accommodate the replacement of a broken fire hydrant. Loring Drive will be closed between 8:30 this morning at 4:00 this afternoon. Sig...
Aug 31, 2022 (Photo: happyvalley-goosebay.com)
FFAW to Elect New Secretary-Treasurer
An election is taking place this morning to choose a new Secretary-Treasurer for the province's fisheries union. The secret ballot election is part of the FFAW's Joint Council Meeting. Long-time union...
Aug 31, 2022
St. Lawrence Health Centre ER Closing Due to Staffing Challenges
The emergency room at the U.S, Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence is closing again due to staffing challenges. ER services will not be available starting this morning at 8:00 through to 8:00 a.m. ...
Aug 31, 2022
