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Work Underway to Replace Culvert on TCH Near Foxtrap Weigh Scales
Commuters on the Avalon Peninsula can expect some slowdowns on the TCH as culvert replacement work gets underway near the Foxtrap Weigh Scales. Farrells Excavating has been awarded the $260,000 contra...
Jul 14, 2022 (File photo.)
Newfoundlander in Sweden for Official Launch of James Webb Space Telescope Images
A Newfoundlander is in Sweden for the official launch of some of the first images released from the James Webb Space Telescope. Bethany Downer, European Space Agency Hubble Telescope Chief Communicati...
Jul 13, 2022 Photo by NASA of the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region
Mount Pearl Mayor Alleges Disrespectful Conduct By Protestors
Relations between Mount Pearl and the striking workforce are deteriorating with the mayor alleging disrespectful conduct by some of the picketers. The 200-plus workers have been on strike for a week b...
Jul 13, 2022 (File photo.)
City Fee for Mandatory Blue Bag Recycling Dismissed at Committee of the Whole
The option of implementing a fee for the mandatory blue bag recycling program in St. John's was bandied about Wednesday morning at the Committee of the Whole meeting but dismissed. Mandatory recycling...
Jul 13, 2022
Coast Guard Vessel Formally Dedicated in St, John's Harbour Ceremony
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship John Cabot was formally dedicated in a ceremony held on the south side of St. John's Harbour. Regional Director, Science with DFO, Atef Mansour says the vessel, which was...
Jul 13, 2022
Ukrainian Doctor Raises Concerns Over Province's Accreditation Process
A Ukrainian doctor with eight years of experience in general practice wants to work in Newfoundland and Labrador, but says it will take too long to get accreditation in this province. Dr. Marina Sagor...
Jul 13, 2022
Former Chief Justice Appointed to Undertake Elections NL Citizen Rep Report Review
Former Chief Justice Derek Green has been appointed to undertake an independent review of the Citizen's Rep's report into alleged harassment and bullying in the Chief Electoral Office. Chief Electoral...
Jul 13, 2022
Commissioner Named to Hold Public Hearings for Parish Lane Development
A commissioner has been named to hold public hearings into a controversial development on Queen's Road in downtown St. John's. Lawyer Chantelle MacDonald Newhook with conduct one hearing in person, an...
Jul 13, 2022
Kelly Ford Exploits Valley Salmon Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
Grand Falls-Windsor is getting ready for the annual Kelly Ford Exploits Valley Salmon Festival. Like most major events and festivals, it's the first Salmon Fest in two years thanks to COVID. The big k...
Jul 13, 2022
One Man in Custody After Stephenville Police Operation
One man is in custody following a police operation in Stephenville Wednesday morning. Officers converged on the St. George's Avenue and Woodland Drive area of the town, and were asking people to stay ...
Jul 13, 2022 Photo via Karen Bennett
