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Officials Intercept 67 Bottles of Liquor Destined for Natuashish
RCMP have seized a quantity of alcohol that was destined for the dry community of Natuashiush. On June 25, an investigation involving Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP, the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation, ...
Jul 02, 2021
Gambo Gas Station Shares Lotto 6/49 Seller's Prize Money with Staff and Charities
We all dream of what we would do if we won the lottery; how we would spend it and who we would help out with a few extra dollars. But what would a small business do if they sold the winning lottery ti...
Jul 02, 2021 (South End Gas & Convenience Ltd./ Facebook)
Labrador Enjoying Best Weather in the Province While the Island Struggles with Cooler Temperatures
The weather in Newfoundland couldn't be more different from the record heat being experienced in western Canada. An easterly flow has left some areas of the island struggling just to reach double digi...
Jul 02, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador Set to Become Most Vaccinated Population for First COVID-19 Doses in North America
Newfoundland and Labrador is poised to become the most vaccinated place as a percentage of population in North America. This is based on first vaccinations according to Blake Shaffer, an Assistant Pro...
Jul 02, 2021 (Photo: Pfizer Canada)
Newfoundland and Labrador Sets Record for Highest Gas Price Since 2008
Newfoundland and Labrador has reached record-setting gas prices. Yesterday gas went up 5 and a half cents a litre across Newfoundland, western Labrador and Churchill Falls due in part to the province'...
Jul 02, 2021
St. John's Ranked #1 in Canada as Summertime Infidelity Hotspot According to AshleyMadison.com
We're all in this together is taking on a new meaning for some this summer. AshleyMadison.com an online dating website marketed to people who are married or in relationships has released Canada's top ...
Jul 02, 2021
Event Held at Bannerman Park to Honour Children Lying in Unmarked Graves of Residential Schools
A large crowd gathered in Bannerman Park yesterday to honour children lying in unmarked graves at residential schools across the country. The event included Indigenous poetry and the singing of "Legac...
Jul 02, 2021
Anniversaries Honouring Veterans Triggers Bad Memories for Some
Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador is a solemn occasion marking the anniversary of Beaumont Hamel and honouring veterans. However, for those who have served, it is an emotional day bringing bac...
Jul 02, 2021
RCMP and RNC Hand Out 70 Speeding Tickets Including Eight for Excessive Speed in Traffic Enforcement Efforts on TCH
RNC and RCMP Traffic Services issued a large number of tickets and seized a number of vehicles as part of traffic enforcement efforts on the Trans Canada Highway near Holyrood this past week. Last Fri...
Jul 02, 2021
Special Motorcade Being Held Tonight Honouring Province's Remaining World War II Veterans
A special parade of sorts is being held today in honour of the province's remaining World War II veterans. Twelve veterans will be taking part in a special motorcade that will take them to A Night at ...
Jul 02, 2021 (Photo: @CanadianLegion )
