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Province Solicits Land For Wind Projects as Global Interest Surges
The provincial government has announced the next steps for development of wind energy in the province. In April, the province lifted a 15-year-old moratorium on such projects. Now, they're accepting e...
Jul 27, 2022
Bay d'Espoir Highway Reopens Again Following Overnight Closure
The Bay d'Espoir Highway has reopened to traffic in both directions this morning. The road was closed again overnight as crews continued to tackle forest fires burning along the route. Travel along th...
Jul 26, 2022
Repatriated Remains of Newfoundland Soldier to be Interred at War Memorial in St. John's
A tomb containing the repatriated remains of a Newfoundland soldier will be installed at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's. The announcement was made at Confederation Building this morn...
Jul 26, 2022
Furey Addresses Paddick's Resignation From Churchill River Analysis Team
Premier Andrew Furey says he doesn't know if Brendan Paddick quit a secret Churchill River Energy Analysis Team because of their close ties. Furey said yesterday that Paddick indicated he was "busy an...
Jul 26, 2022 (File photo.)
Man Facing Raft of Charges Following Sexual Assault and Break-and-Enter Using Front-End Loader in Corner Brook
A 27-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after police say he sexually assaulted a woman and then used a front-end loader to try to steal an ATM in Corner Brook. The RNC received word of an a...
Jul 26, 2022
Nursing Shortage Getting Worse, Says RNU President
The nursing shortage could get worse before it gets better. The health care system all across the country is struggling to try to fill positions, including nurses and doctors. Yvette Coffey, President...
Jul 26, 2022 Yvette Coffey
22-Year-Old Man Charged with Sexual Assault Following Incident at Bowring Park
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a frightening incident in Bowring Park yesterday afternoon. Around 3:30 the RNC responded to a report of a sexual assault in the popular park....
Jul 26, 2022
Mental Health Commission Calling for Three-Digit Crisis Line
The United States recently implemented a three-digit centralized mental health crisis line that connects those in need directly with health care professionals who can help them. Pressure is mounting i...
Jul 26, 2022
St. John's to Continue Monitoring Mandatory Recycling Program
St. John's city council is holding the line on its recycling services, at least for now. At yesterday's regular council meeting the city looked at various strategies for securing blue recycling bags o...
Jul 26, 2022
Stolen Van Used to Break Into Steady Brook Orange Store
We have more information now about the bust-up at a North Atlantic Orange Store in Steady Brook over the weekend. A photo from the scene shows the front end of the store completely smashed in from the...
Jul 26, 2022
