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Missing Hunter Found Near Springdale Following Search
A happy ending last night to the search for a hunter reported overdue in Central Newfoundland. The Exploits Ground Search and Rescue team, a helicopter from the 103 Search and Rescue Squadron, Springd...
Oct 26, 2021
Studded Tire Season Begins November 1
Drivers will be allowed to install studded tires starting next week. The use of studded tires is only permitted during the winter months. Those who choose to used studded tires can do so starting Mond...
Oct 26, 2021
Eight People Died While Waiting for Cardiac Surgery Over Last Year: Haggie
Eight people have died in this province over the last 12 months while waiting for cardiac surgery. That's according to Health Minister John Haggie, who was questioned about the situation in the House ...
Oct 26, 2021 (File photo.)
CUPE Ratifies Contract Reached with Town of Grand Falls-Windsor
The town hall in Grand Falls-Windsor will reopen on Monday after CUPE Local 1349 ratified a new four-year contract. The deal, retroactive to January 2, contains a 6.5 per cent wage increase and better...
Oct 26, 2021
Evans Content with Decision to Become an Independent MHA
Lela Evans says she is content with her decision to become an independent member of the House of Assembly, and is not considering joining another party at this time. Evans announced that she was leavi...
Oct 26, 2021
Abbott Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers for Persons with Disabilities
Newfoundland and Labrador is looking to introduce accessibility legislation, and according to the minister responsible the province still has a "long way to go." Minister John Abbott introduced the le...
Oct 26, 2021 (John Abbott. File photo.)
Ron Ellsworth to Represent Council as Chair of St. John's Sports and Entertainment
St. John's City councillor Jamie Korab will not be resuming his role as the Chair of St. John's Sports and Entertainment. Mayor Danny Breen will be the interim chair before newly-elected councillor Ro...
Oct 26, 2021
Groups Conduct Trap-Neuter-Return Operation to Help Cat Population on Bell Island
A group of animal lovers came together to aid the cat population on Bell Island last week. Bell Island Cat Rescue Inc. partnered with the Avalon Animal Hospital in Logy Bay to conduct a Trap-Neuter-Re...
Oct 26, 2021
Red Cross Assists Family of Five Displaced by House Fire in St. Joseph's
A family of five has been displaced by a fire that heavily damaged a house in St. Joseph's, St. Mary's Bay Sunday evening. The couple and three children are staying with relatives in the area for now....
Oct 26, 2021
Local Actor Labels Film Set Death "Completely Preventable"
The international film industry is still coming to grips with a tragic on-set death last week after a prop gun misfired. One member of the local film industry believes the death was completely prevent...
Oct 25, 2021 Photo via www.halynahutchinsdp.com
