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Dash Cam Shows Close Call on Trans-Canada Highway Near Doyles
Another shocking video showing the kind of terrifying chances some drivers take on the province's highways is circulating on social media. The video was shared by trucker Tony Power and was taken on t...
Dec 07, 2021 (Image via Tony Power.)
Furey Remains Tight-Lipped on Health Care Cyber Attack While in Ottawa
Systems affected by a health care cyber attack last month are being restored and a police investigation is underway. That's according to Premier Andrew Furey who was questioned by the Ottawa press cor...
Dec 07, 2021
Winter Storm Expected to Hit Eastern Newfoundland Thursday
Get your shovels out-Environment Canada is warning of the first winter storm of the season expected to hit the province's east coast on Thursday. Environment Canada has a special weather statement in ...
Dec 07, 2021
Tom Osborne Kicks Off Computer Science Education Week
Education officials descended on Holy Trinity High in Torbay on Monday to kick off Computer Science Education Week in the province. Minister Tom Osborne was joined by Zach Green, co-founder of local t...
Dec 07, 2021
Transition from Oil and Gas Underway, But Will Take Time: Energy Minister
The Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology admits that it may take some time to transition away from non-renewable resources like oil and gas, but the transition is happening. The province announ...
Dec 07, 2021
Bay Roberts RCMP Seeking Public's Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
Bay Roberts have released some surveillance images in hopes of identifying a man who is believed to be a suspect in an alleged shoplifting incident at a local grocery store. Police were called to the ...
Dec 07, 2021
Garbage Collection Postponed in St. John's Due to High Winds
High winds in the forecast today mean St. John's will postpone garbage collection. This will be the second time in less than a week for the capital city. Garbage collection in St. John's for area 2A a...
Dec 07, 2021 (File photo.)
Student Calling for Removal of MUN President Banned from Campus Outside Classes
Memorial University says while it cannot respond to individual cases, it is offering information related to the Student Code of Conduct, and behaviour that crosses the line into harassment or intimida...
Dec 06, 2021 (Photo via Matt Barter Twitter.)
SJSE CEO Sheena McCrate Stepping Down
The CEO of St. John's Sports and Entertainment is leaving the position. In a statement late Monday, the city said Sheena McCrate is leaving the organization to "pursue other opportunities." Jill Brewe...
Dec 06, 2021
No Increase to Mil Rates, Water and Sewer Fees Going Up as Conception Bay South Tables 2022 Budget
The town of Conception Bay South has tabled it's $37.2-million budget for the upcoming year, featuring only one rate increase. Mil rates in CBS will remain unchanged in 2022, as will most other fees a...
Dec 06, 2021 Andrea Gosse, Deputy Mayor of CBS
