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RCMP Investigating Bay Bulls Car Fire
Ferryland RCMP are investigating following a vehicle fire early this morning in Bay Bulls. Firefighters were called to the scene on Track Road Extension around 4:15 a.m. where a vehicle parked in a dr...
Mar 04, 2022 (Pictures via Facebook.)
Court Told Schools Could Be Next in RC Church Bankruptcy
Schools on property owned by the Archdiocese in St. John's could eventually be part of the selloff to pay out sex abuse claims from the former Mount Cashel Orphanage. Until now, bankruptcy proceedings...
Mar 04, 2022 The Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. John's (VOCM News)
Province Looking at Options to Alleviate Pressure of Rising Fuel Prices
The provincial government is looking at a range of options to alleviate some of the economic pressure caused by soaring fuel prices. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says the provincial portion of taxes...
Mar 04, 2022 (File photo.)
Lawyer Concerned NS Shooting Inquiry Rushing Through Key Evidence
A lawyer for victims at the shooting inquiry in Nova Scotia says he's troubled by efforts to gloss over facts that are embarrassing for the RCMP. Mike Scott is representing relatives of some of the 22...
Mar 04, 2022 Scazon / CC
CBS Teen Named NL Easter Seals 2022 Ambassador
Newfoundland and Labrador's Easter Seals Ambassador for 2022 is musician Brandon Bowen of CBS. Bowen, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, has made a name for himself in traditional music circles with hi...
Mar 04, 2022 (2022 ESNL Ambassador Brandon Bowen presenting Her Honour The Honourable Judy Foote Lieutenant
Governer of Newfoundland and Labrador with the 2022 Seals.)
Opposition Calling on Government to Reduce Taxes After Spike in Gas Prices
The official Opposition is sounding the alarm over the province's skyrocketing gas prices. Shadow Minister of Finance, Tony Wakeham, says the PCs have been calling for government to intervene on gas a...
Mar 04, 2022 (File photo.)
Eastern NL Gets More Snow Than Anticipated
The winter weather is not finished yet. After dumping 22 centimeters of snow on the Avalon overnight, another weather system is on its way, which may prompt another snowfall warning. Meteorologist wit...
Mar 04, 2022
COVID Testing Sites to Remain After Restrictions Drop
As long as everything remains stable, mandatory masking, distancing, capacity limits, and the VaxPass system will fall by the wayside as of March 14th. However, there will be some elements of the pand...
Mar 04, 2022
One-Hour Delayed Opening for Metro Area Schools
School in the metro area will have a one-hour delayed opening this morning as crews clean up overnight snowfall. School buses will begin one hour later than their regular time. Information on individu...
Mar 04, 2022
Former Golf NL President Named Golf Canada's Volunteer of the Year
A Past President of Golf NL has been named the co-recipient of Golf Canada's Bruce Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award for his achievements. Ken Casey's interest in golf dates back to his childhood w...
Mar 04, 2022
