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Phillip Pynn, Serving Manslaughter Sentence, Out on Statutory Release
A St. John's man serving a sentence for manslaughter is on statutory release, but with strict conditions, including that he is not to reside in this province. Philip Pynn was released last year after ...
May 09, 2020 (File Photo)
RCMP Investigating Case of Arson in Botwood
A man from Grand Falls-Windsor is in custody with charges pending after a house in Botwood was set on fire while people were inside. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. yesterday. Grand Falls-Winds...
May 09, 2020
Province to Start Lifting Some Health Restrictions on Monday, Barring Unforeseen Challenges
The jury is out on if, or when pet grooming operations can resume in Newfoundland and Labrador. If all goes well, and if the number of new cases of COVID-19 remains low, the province is poised to star...
May 08, 2020
RNC Issues Arrest Warrant for 27-Year-Old Mount Pearl Man
The RNC is asking for the public's assistance locating wanted man Wallace Hiscock. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the 27-year-old Mount Pearl man in connection with a breach of court orde...
May 08, 2020
Pandemic Highlights Low Wages Earned by Frontline Workers: Federation of Labour
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting spotlight on essential frontline workers have put a focus on the low wages many of these people earn. Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed $4-billion ...
May 08, 2020
Town of Bauline Gifts Mothers Day Baskets to Seniors in Community
The Town of Bauline has done its part to spread a little joy to local moms. The town has delivered 55 Mothers Day baskets to seniors throughout the community. Food First NL offered its support in help...
May 08, 2020
Marine Atlantic Halts Ferry Service from Argentia as Travel Restrictions Strain Demand
Marine Atlantic will look a lot different this summer. There will be no service between Nova Scotia and Argentia for 2020. Given the travel restrictions, the Crown corporation says the demand for leis...
May 08, 2020 (Image courtesy Marine Atlantic.)
Officials Address Emotional Toll of COVID-19 at Daily Update: No New Cases Identified in NL
Mother's Day is highlighting some of the personal connections that have been challenged, and sorely missed due to COVID-19. Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health has be...
May 08, 2020
Eddie Joyce Alleges Defamation in Lawsuit Against Premier, 2 MHAs, Commissioner of Legislative Standards
The Independent MHA who was one of two government members at the center of the House of Assembly harassment allegations has filed a Statement of Claim against some of the other players in the scandal....
May 08, 2020
NL First Policy Needed for Provincial Construction Projects: Official Opposition
The official opposition is calling on the province to take immediate action to determine why outside workers are being brought in on provincial construction projects when there are "many skilled Newfo...
May 08, 2020 (File Photo.)
