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Pair Briefly Displaced by Apartment Fire in St. John's
Two people have been "briefly" displaced by a small fire early this morning in the east end of St. John's. The blaze on Wadland Crescent was first reported around 2 a.m. this morning. It was confined ...
Apr 20, 2022
Price of Gas, Diesel Predicted to Rise This Week
The price of fuel skyrocketed this week and some categories aren't finished yet. Dan McTeague, analyst with Canadians for Affordable Energy, expects to see gas go up by another 2 cents or close to it ...
Apr 20, 2022
Nunatsiavut Government Offers Condolences on Passing of Inuit Elder, John Jararuse
The Nunatsiavut Government is offering condolences on the passing of a respected Inuit elder. John Jararuse passed away Monday night at the age of 74. Born in Hebron, at the age of 11, he and his fami...
Apr 20, 2022
Government Monitoring Oil Leak in Shoal Point
The PC MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port calls news of an oil leak in Shoal Point "very concerning." Images from the area show a pipe coming from out of the ground and leaking oil into the water. The ...
Apr 20, 2022
RNC Investigating Robbery on Kenmount Road
There was a robbery at a business on Kenmount Road yesterday. The incident happened over the lunch hour but the RNC has not named the business. Nobody was injured and the robber remains at large. Poli...
Apr 20, 2022
Comments Made by Health Minister Draws Ire of NLMA, College of Family Physicians
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association and the College of Family Physicians are not taking kindly to what they call "repeated inaccurate statements" made by the province's Health Minister. ...
Apr 20, 2022 (File photo.)
Family, Friends Gather to Remember Life of Paul Pope
Friends and family gathered yesterday to remember the life and accomplishments of Paul Pope. The funeral service was held at Gower Street United Church, and featured songs by Amelia Curran, Jody Richa...
Apr 20, 2022 (Paul Pope, via Hudson and Rex Twitter.)
Province to Make Come Home Year Announcement in Corner Brook
An announcement is coming later this morning regarding multicultural celebration opportunities as a part of Come Home Year festivities. Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne will make the announcement at t...
Apr 20, 2022 (File photo.)
Bed Bug Scent Detected at St. John's Provincial Court
Bed bug scent has been detected in St. John's Provincial Court. The court says the service provider for pest control confirmed the presence of bed bug scent while performing a sweep of the court, spec...
Apr 19, 2022
Alcohol Prices Increasing by Nearly Four Per Cent in May
The overall price of alcohol in the province is going up as of May 1. The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation says that they allow their suppliers to provide a re-quote of their products annu...
Apr 19, 2022
