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Industrial Accident in Paradise Sends Man to Hospital
There was an industrial accident in St. Anne's Industrial Park overnight. A 54-year-old man was rushed to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The RNC, St. John's Regiona...
Apr 22, 2021
Increased Share of Gas Tax Among Boons for Municipalities in Federal Budget
The biggest benefit to municipalities from this week's federal budget will be the increase in what was previously known as the Gas Tax. A portion of the taxes paid on gas products go to fund municipal...
Apr 21, 2021
Police Deem No Public Risk After Responding to Village Shopping Centre
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says there is no risk to public safety after officers were called to the area of the Village Shopping Centre. The police issued a statement at around 3:30 that they...
Apr 21, 2021
Salmonid Council says New Enforcement Options Not Enough to Protect Main River
The Salmonid Council of Newfoundland and Labrador says new powers given to resource enforcement officers to enforce regulations under the Environment Protection Act and the Water Resources Act will do...
Apr 21, 2021 (Photo via Gov of NL.)
Seal Carcasses Washed Ashore as Result of Poor Ice Conditions Off NL: DFO
This story contains information that some readers may find unsettling. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says reports of headless seals washing ashore on beaches across the province are the resul...
Apr 21, 2021
House Rejects Independent Report Suggesting Increase in MHA Salaries
The House of Assembly has voted to ditch an independent report recommending an increase in the salaries we pay our MHAs. Bill 10, introduced by Government House Leader Steve Crocker this morning, cont...
Apr 21, 2021
One New Travel-Related Case of COVID-19 in NL; 27 Active Cases
There is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the province today-a man in his 50s in the Eastern Health region. The case is travel-related. There is one recovery, leaving 27 active cases in Newfoundl...
Apr 21, 2021
Two Displaced by Early Morning Fire in Corner Brook
A man and woman have been set up with emergency lodging, food, and clothing after a fire consumed their home in Corner Brook early this morning. The Canadian Red Cross says the pair managed to escape ...
Apr 21, 2021
RNC Arrest Wanted Man
The RNC has arrested a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Darrin Burke was arrested without incident and is being held in the lockup pending a court appearance tomorrow. The RNC is thanking th...
Apr 21, 2021
Gas Prices Predicted to Increase 2.5 Cents a Litre Tomorrow
Looks like the relentless climb upward in gas prices will continue tomorrow. The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices predicts that gas will go up by another 2.5 cents a litre with similar increases in ...
Apr 21, 2021
