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Bulk Cargo Carrier Stable at Anchor in Placentia Bay
The bulk cargo carrier Comanche is reported stable at anchor in Placentia Bay. The Canadian Coast Guard provided an update on the vessel on Friday. The Comanche, which was adrift off the province's so...
Mar 18, 2022
RNC Locate Missing Teen in Metro
The RNC is thanking the public for their assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl reported missing from St. John's. Police confirmed Monday morning that, Belle Collins, who was last seen on Saturday,...
Mar 18, 2022
NAPE: "The Gloves Are Off" as Talks With Choices for Youth Hit Snag
Talks between NAPE and Choices for Youth have broken off. The two sides have been trying to reach the first collective agreement for staff at The Lilly. The nine unionized workers at The Lilly have be...
Mar 18, 2022
RNC Seeking Public Assistance in Armed Robbery Investigation
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has issued a surveillance image in connection with their investigation into an armed robbery at the Ultramar on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's earlier this month. T...
Mar 18, 2022 (Photo via RNC.)
No Injuries Reported Following Near Miss on Hibernia Platform
There were no injuries after what's being described as a "near-miss" on the Hibernia platform on Tuesday, March 15th. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board says the Hibernia Ma...
Mar 18, 2022 (Photo via Suncor Energy Inc.)
Province Reminding Poultry Owners to Follow Biosecurity Measures as CFIA Investigation Finishes
The provincial department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding poultry owners, regardless of the size of their flock, to follow strict biosecurity measures to protect birds from the avi...
Mar 18, 2022 (File photo.)
RNC Appoints Two New Deputy Chiefs
The RNC has appointed two officers to the role of Deputy Chief. Colin McNeil and Stephanie Legace were both named in a ceremony on Friday. Legace's promotion marks a significant milestone, as she is t...
Mar 18, 2022
NDP Questions Plans for Refugee Supports in School System
The province is still a ways away from welcoming its first Ukrainian refugees, but the interim leader of the NDP is concerned about what kind of supports will be available for them when they get here....
Mar 18, 2022
Province Reports Three Deaths, 663 New COVID Cases
There are three deaths being reported due to COVID-19. The numbers are being reported through the province's COVID dashboard, which was updated at noon. There are 27 people in hospital with the virus,...
Mar 18, 2022 (Photo via GovNL.)
CMOH Offers Clarification on New Testing Criteria
The Chief Medical Officer of Health is offering clarification on a decision to move away from widespread public PCR testing. Eligibility criteria have been changed, focusing on more vulnerable populat...
Mar 18, 2022
