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Russian Ambassador to Canada Visits Province to Mark Significant Anniversaries
The Russian Ambassador to Canada is paying a visit to the Crow's Nest Officers' Club in St. John's later today to recognize the courage and heroism of Newfoundland veterans who served during the Murma...
Dec 08, 2021 (S.S. Bellaventure. Photo via MUN Maritime History Archive.)
MHA Calls for Canada Post to 'Get Its Act Together' Following Spaniard's Bay Closure
The MHA for the Spaniard's Bay area is calling on Canada Post to "get its act together" and return postal service to the town. Spaniard's Bay has been without mail service since last week following th...
Dec 08, 2021
Court to Decide if Joyce Lawsuit Against MHAs, Former Premier Ball Can Proceed
Lawyers for several current and former MHAs are in Supreme Court today seeking to have a lawsuit against them dismissed. Former premier Dwight Ball and the province's commissioner for legislative stan...
Dec 08, 2021
BBB Warning Shoppers of Fraudulent Website Claiming to Be Based in St. John's
The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about where they purchase those "must have" holiday toys after numerous people reported falling victim to a company claiming to be based in the Woodgate ...
Dec 08, 2021
First Major Snow Storm Headed for Most of Newfoundland Thursday
Most parts of the island are under some sort of weather warning today as the first major storm of the season bears down. Western areas will fare okay with between 5 and 15 cm but the south coast, cent...
Dec 08, 2021
Gas Prices Predicted to Drop Below $1.50
For the first time in over four months, Newfoundland and Labrador will see gas prices dip below $1.50 per litre. That's the prediction from Dan McTeague, gas analyst and president of Canadians for Aff...
Dec 08, 2021
Crown Seeking 18 Months for Brigus Man Convicted of Sexual Assault at Bay Roberts Retirement Home
The Crown is seeking 18 months jail time for a man who sexually assaulted a resident of the Bay Roberts Retirement Home. The submission was made Tuesday during the sentencing hearing for 44-year-old C...
Dec 08, 2021 (File photo.)
CBS Arena Cancels All Activities Due to Power Interuption
The Conception Bay South Arena is cancelling all activities inside the building until further notice. The Town of CBS says due to a power interruption at the arena, the walking track, skating schedule...
Dec 08, 2021
Three Accused of Kidnapping Scheduled for Bail Hearing Today
Three of four people accused of kidnapping someone for ransom will make their bids for bail today. The four, including 35-year-old Philip Pynn, were in a car that was pulled over late Monday on Oliver...
Dec 08, 2021 (Philip Pynn.)
NL Liberals Among Political Parties to Benefit From Federal Pandemic Subsidy
A new analysis from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation shows that political parties benefitted to the tune of $3.7-million from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, including the NL Liberals. The pandemi...
Dec 08, 2021
