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Transportation Safety Board to Release Report on Loss of the Sarah Anne
A report on the tragic loss of a fishing vessel in Placentia Bay two years ago will be released by the Transportation Safety Board this morning. The vessel, the Sarah Anne was lost in late May of 2020...
May 18, 2022 (Courtesy Lisa Loder.)
Canadian Blood Services Issues Call for Donations
Canadian Blood Services has put out a call for donations following a 25 per cent decline in the national blood inventory since the start of April. The organization says they are feeling the strain to ...
May 18, 2022
18-Year-Old Arrested in Harbour Grace for Possible Drug-Impaired Driving
An 18-year-old man from Harbour Grace is under investigation for driving while under the influence of cannabis. Shortly after 9 p.m. Friday, police noticed a car without its headlights speeding on Wat...
May 18, 2022
Irish Ambassador to Canada Visits Harbour Grace
The Irish Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Dr. Eamonn McKee visited Harbour Grace on Tuesday to commemorate the upcoming 90th anniversary of Amelia Earhart's solo transatlantic flight from the com...
May 17, 2022 Photo via Town of Harbour Grace
Online Petition Calling for Government Intervention With Rising Price of Fuel
An online petition for government to address the rising price of gas is garnering attention. The petition, started by Leanne Pitcher, has more than 7,500 signatures and counting. Pitcher says the cost...
May 17, 2022
MUN Hosting Virtual Information Session for New Students
Memorial University is hosting a virtual event Wednesday night for parents and other supporters of new students at the university. The event is aimed at those connected to students coming to MUN in th...
May 17, 2022
Canadian Medical Organizations Present Plan to Address System Issues to Ottawa
Healthcare systems across the country have been put under immense strain over the last two years as the global pandemic has coupled with staffing shortages and other issues. Now, several medical organ...
May 17, 2022
Study Shows One-Third of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Believe Gun Violence on the Rise
New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that about one-third of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians believe gun violence is on the rise in this province. Their survey found that 34 per cent believe ...
May 17, 2022
Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla Visit Confederation Building as Part of Canada-Wide Tour
About four hours after they arrived, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are wrapping up their whirlwind stop in St. John's. Their Royal Highnesses arrived to less fanfare than they would have...
May 17, 2022
Susan Walsh Nominated to Become Next Seniors' Advocate
Susan Walsh has been nominated to become the province's new Seniors' Advocate. A resolution was introduced in the House of Assembly Monday to name Walsh to the role. She has had an extensive career wi...
May 17, 2022
