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Concerns Raised Over Ramping Up of Activity at Bloom Lake Mining Project
The MP for Labrador is upset with the mining industry for ramping up activity at its Bloom Lake operation. Mines in Labrador have shut down their rebuild projects, leaving Yvonne Jones at a loss to un...
Apr 28, 2020 Via Champion Iron Ore Limited
Health Directives Will Dictate When City Parks Reopen, says St. John's Mayor
City parks in St. John's remain closed due to COVID-19, but as the provincial government is now reviewing ways to relax restrictions, city parks may be the first on the list to reopen. That's from St....
Apr 28, 2020
Police Looking for Man in Connection With Credit Card Fraud in Central
RCMP have released security camera footage of a person who they believe has information about the fraudulent use of a credit card in the Grand Falls-Windsor area. Police say the credit card company fl...
Apr 28, 2020
Woman Claiming to Have COVID-19 Allegedly Spits and Coughs on Police Officer
Spitting at a police officer while claiming you tested positive for COVID-19 can land you in serious trouble. Just ask a 52-year old Nain woman who was pulled over in the community by police Friday ev...
Apr 28, 2020
Protesters Who Blocked Out-of-Province Crab Shipment Facing Court Injunction
Ocean Choice International has obtained a court injunction against protesters who blocked trucks from getting to fish plants on the island to unload crab from out of province. Two out-of-province boat...
Apr 27, 2020
Association for Seafood Producers Thank Federal Government for Support
The Association for Seafood Producers (ASP) is applauding the federal government for the assistance they're providing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $...
Apr 27, 2020
Investigation of Cabinet Breach Still Ongoing
The investigation continues into an allegation of breach of cabinet confidence against a former provincial cabinet minister. RCMP are saying very little about the ongoing investigation at this time. F...
Apr 27, 2020
Not-for-Profit Donating Funds to Those Impacted by Nova Scotia Tragedy
A federal not-for-profit is donating proceeds to The Nova Scotia Fund in support of individuals, families, and communities impacted by the worst mass-shooting tragedy in the country's history with imm...
Apr 27, 2020
Wreath Laying for Work Related Deaths Will Be Done Virtually This Year Due to COVID-19
There won't be a wreath laying at Confederation Building this year to remember those who have passed due to a work-related illness; instead, the St. John's and District Labour Council will hold a a vi...
Apr 27, 2020
Members of Offshore Oil Industry Asking for Immediate Help from Federal Government
The province's offshore industry is reeling as oil prices plummet due to COVID-19, so the families and businesses most affected are hoping to get the attention of provincial and federal officials. The...
Apr 27, 2020
