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RNC Apprehend Wanted Man in Metro
The RNC have arrested a 44-year-old man wanted on parole violation. Police say Kenneth Rees was arrested without incident in Mount Pearl on Wednesday. Rees is now facing an additional charge of being ...
Dec 01, 2021
NL Hydro Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. The company saw a $16 million dollar increase in province compared to last year, coming in at $33 mill...
Dec 01, 2021
High School Film Symposium and Short Film Festival Set to Premiere
A new high school film symposium and short film festival will be launching tomorrow. Minister of Education Tom Osborne will be in Carbonear, alongside Paul Pope of Pope Productions and Dorian Rowe, Ex...
Dec 01, 2021
Man Arrested After Robbery in Downtown
A man was arrested in St. John's last night after a robbery at a commercial establishment in the downtown. The 45-year-old had fled the area before RNC officers arrived, but they located him a short t...
Dec 01, 2021
Spaniard's Bay Exploring Options Amid Canada Post Service Stoppage
The Town of Spaniard's Bay is working with Canada Post on available options, as the local retailer will no longer be offering postal services in the town. The retail location, A-1 Convenience is shutt...
Dec 01, 2021
Fundraising Efforts Underway to Repair Clayton's Warf, Made Famous by Buddy Wassisname
A landmark made famous by Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers' Saltwater Joys is in need of repair, and Charlottetown Recreation is hoping the public will rally around and donate to the cause. Roxan...
Dec 01, 2021 Photo via Roxanne Weinheber.
Final Report From Inquiry into Ground Search and Rescue Released
The final report from the Inquiry into Ground Search and Rescue has been released to the public. The inquiry examined the organization and operations of the ground search and rescue system in Newfound...
Dec 01, 2021
Energy Critic Questions Gas Tax in Wake of Come By Chance Refinery Deal
Many are concerned that the extra 5-cents per litre on gasoline imposed by the Public Utilities Board, at the request of North Atlantic Refining is going to stick. The plan is to convert the former oi...
Dec 01, 2021
Neighbours in Need Launches Annual Christmas Miracles Project
A Facebook group formed to help ordinary people through tough times is launching its second annual Christmas Miracles project, in hopes of collecting items to fill hundreds of hampers for those in nee...
Dec 01, 2021 Sabrina Dent / CC
Opposition Releases Documents Outlining 'Deficiencies' in Construction of Long-Term Care Homes in Central
The Opposition has released a series of documents acquired through Access to Information, that outline a long list of deficiencies identified in the construction of two long-term care facilities in Ga...
Dec 01, 2021 (File photo Barry Petten)
