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Newfound Gold, Marine Institute to Further Investigate WWII Plane Crash at Gander Lake
Further underwater probes are planned after a team conducting hydrographic surveys of Gander Lake on behalf of Newfound Gold and with the help of a Marine Institute survey vessel discovered a WWII pla...
Jun 28, 2022
Bruce Chaulk Suspended From Role as Chief Electoral Officer, Commissioner for Legislative Standards
The Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner for Legislative Standards, Bruce Chaulk has been suspended from his position. The provincial government today accepted the recommendation of the House of A...
Jun 28, 2022 (Photo courtesy Elections NL.)
Fish Harvesters Outraged by Price of Shrimp, Says FFAW
The FFAW says shrimp harvesters across the province are outraged with what they see as the paltry amount set by the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel. The union says the decision to side with the Asso...
Jun 28, 2022 (Keith Sullivan file photo.)
55th Anniversary Coasters Tour Kicks Off at Confederation Building
The 55th Anniversary Coasters Tour has kicked off in St. John's. Classic vehicles of all makes and models lined the front of Confederation Building for the event. Government marked the occasion by sig...
Jun 28, 2022
St. John's Releases Public Feedback on Active Transportation Options for Canada Drive
A public consultation process on options presented to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians and promote active movement on Canada Drive in the city of St. John's resulted in some serious qu...
Jun 28, 2022
Royal St. John's Regatta to Make Full Return This Summer
The Regatta is back in full swing for the first time since the pandemic and the president of the committee couldn't be happier. The 204th rowing of the Royal St. John's Regatta will see crowds and con...
Jun 28, 2022
Many Newcomers to NL Choosing to Stay: Immigration Minister
Some encouraging stats in relation to the retention rate of recent arrivals. Newfoundland and Labrador has been working on trying to boost immigration to the province, with the aim of attracting 5,100...
Jun 28, 2022 (File photo.)
Woman Arrested in St. John's After Failing to Pay Cab Driver
A young woman is facing charges after skipping out on cab fare yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., police on patrol in the Kenmount Road area saw a woman exit a taxi and run on foot, before the...
Jun 28, 2022
Government Exploring Options for Campaign Finance Reform
Premier Andrew Furey believes there should be limits put on campaign donations to political parties. Furey says he has had conversations about the situation with Justice Minister John Hogan. Currently...
Jun 28, 2022
Capelin Drawing Humpback Whales Close to Shore
The caplin run is drawing in whales on their annual migration north. In recent days some amazing video has been posted to social media showing humpbacks feeding close to shore. In one case in Job's Co...
Jun 28, 2022 (Photo via Dr. Jack Lawson Twitter.)
