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'Winter Mess' Heading to the Province on Thursday
"The classic winter mess is coming to the province for Remembrance Day". That from Environment Canada Meteorologist at the Gander Weather Office, Wanda Batten. Batten says a bit of everything will com...
Nov 10, 2021
Several brands of Onions Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Several brands of onions have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. The brands of onions have been sold in several provinces, including Newfoundland and Labrador. The recalled prod...
Nov 10, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Opposition Parties 'Surprised' by Lack of Encryption Amid Cyber Attack
The Opposition parties say they're surprised that the personal information accessed during the recent cyberattack was not protected by encryption software. That was revealed during Wednesday's briefin...
Nov 10, 2021
St. John's Issues Statement in Response to Deacon Sports Notice of Arbitration
The city of St. John's has released more information and a short statement after Deacon Sports and Entertainment-owners of the Growlers-which is embroiled in a controversy with St. John's Sports and E...
Nov 10, 2021 (File photo.)
Identity Theft the Biggest Threat in Health Care Cyber Attack, says Privacy Commissioner
The province's Privacy Commissioner says the biggest threat stemming from the cyber attack on the province's health care system is identity theft. The privacy of potentially thousands of health care s...
Nov 10, 2021 (Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey)
Man Charged with Impaired After Caught Speeding Botwood Highway
A 64-year-old man has been charged after his pickup was pulled over on the Botwood highway. RCMP pulled the truck over after it was observed traveling at 128 km/h, while swerving and occasionally driv...
Nov 10, 2021
St. John's Facilities Closed Thursday as City Marks Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, and that means there are some service closures in the capital city. All city offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday. Waste and recycling will not be collected. ...
Nov 10, 2021
Local Advocate Files Statement of Claim Seeking Justice for Clergy Abuse
A local advocate for survivors of clergy abuse has now filed a statement of claim against the RC Episcopal Corporation and priest Denis Walsh. Pathways founder, Gemma Hickey filed the suit to seek jus...
Nov 10, 2021 Gemma Hickey stands next to the monument to Mount Cashel victims in this file photo.
Newhook Recalled by Colorado Avalanche
St. John's native Alex Newhook is heading back to the National Hockey League. The Colorado Avalanche recalled Newhook yesterday from the AHL's Colorado Eagles. Newhook was sent down to the AHL after j...
Nov 10, 2021 (Photo via Colorado Avalanche Twitter.)
Judge to Decide if Charges Will Be Dropped Against Correctional Officers in Death of HMP Inmate
Nine correctional officers will find out on December 17 whether charges against them will be dropped. Many were expecting that to happen yesterday, after Chief Provincial Court Judge Pam Goulding rece...
Nov 10, 2021
