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Police Investigate Attempted Child Abduction in Central Newfoundland
RCMP are investigating an attempted child abduction in Central Newfoundland. It's alleged to have occurred last Friday night around 7:30 p.m. in the community of Frederickton, near Carmanville. Police...
Jul 28, 2022
Local Group Launches Fundraiser to Buy Historical Building From Church
A fundraiser has been launched to purchase a historic and iconic building on the Burin Peninsula. Built over 100 years ago, St. Gabriel's Hall has served the Town of Marystown as an event centre for t...
Jul 28, 2022
Police Arrest One, Searching for Two Suspects in Central Break-and-Enter Investigation
Two men have been arrested and one other is wanted by police in connection with a rash of break-and-enters in Central Newfoundland. The break and enters occurred between July 17-26 at numerous commerc...
Jul 28, 2022
Cenovus Energy Records Upswing in Profit in Latest Quarter
Cenovus Energy Inc. recorded a massive upswing in profit in its latest quarter amid increased commodity prices and higher margins. The Calgary-based oil producer had net earnings of $2.4 billion in th...
Jul 28, 2022 West White Rose construction at Argentia lastr year. (Photo courtesy Trades NL)
First 'Probable' Case of Monkeypox Detected in NL
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting its first probable case of the newly-emerging Monkeypox virus. If confirmed, this province will be the sixth with at least one case of the virus, which can be ve...
Jul 28, 2022
Province, Ottawa Announce Funding for High-Speed Internet for Five Labrador Communities
The provincial and federal governments have announced funding to bring high-speed internet service to five communities in Labrador. Premier Andrew Furey, Minister Lisa Dempster, and MPs Yvonne Jones a...
Jul 28, 2022
NAPE To Begin Ratification Process For 16 Collective Agreements
Government and NAPE have quietly reached deals on 16 collective agreements. Each is subject to ratification by over 21,000 union members across the province. Those tentative agreements will go to the ...
Jul 28, 2022
St. John's International Circus Festival Returning for Fifth Year
The circus is coming to town. The St. John's International Circus Festival is returning to the capital city for the fifth year this coming September. The event, taking place from September 21-25, feat...
Jul 28, 2022
Virtual ER To Back Up Doctors at Two West Coast Health Centres
Western Health is adding virtual ER services for the Bonne Bay Health Centre and Rufus Guinchard Health Centre due to doctor shortages. On-site emergency services at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Nor...
Jul 28, 2022
Impaired Driving Charges Laid Following Makinsons Rollover
A man from Makinsons is facing impaired driving charges after rolling his car in the community early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 5:45 a.m. on the main road in the community just west ...
Jul 28, 2022
