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Musicians, Drag, and More: George Street Association Declares "Summer of George" with List of New Events
The George Street Association has announced the details of its "Summer of George" campaign. The summer kicks off with a Canada Day celebration on June 30 and July 1. Visitors are encouraged to dress i...
Jun 23, 2021 (Don-E Coady, the Communications and Marketing Director for the George Street Association.)
Man Charged with Second Degree Murder as Investigation Continues in Roaches Line
A 30-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of a man last night in Roaches Line. Patrick Sulurayok of Nunavut was arrested and held in custody pending a c...
Jun 23, 2021
House of Assembly Adjourns for Summer on Tail of Eventful Sitting
The House of Assembly is adjourned for the summer today, a week earlier than expected. The Legislature had been scheduled to sit until June 30, but with the budget and other pressing legislation passe...
Jun 23, 2021
Police Investigating Death of Teen in Nain
RCMP are investigating the death of a teenager in Nain, Labrador. First responders were called to the scene after a young man was found in the water near the dock on Ikajuktauvik Road in the town earl...
Jun 23, 2021
No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL; Province on Track to Reopen to Canada on July 1
The Atlantic Bubble is open and the province is on track to start welcoming vaccinated Canadian travellers on July 1, according to Public Health officials. There are no new COVID cases reported in the...
Jun 23, 2021
Crown Failed To Present Key Evidence Against Mother's Killer: Greg Parsons
Greg Parsons says it's time for Justice officials to own up to mistakes in the trial of his mother's killer. Brian Doyle was convicted of second-degree murder in 2002 - four years after Parsons himsel...
Jun 23, 2021 (Greg Parsons/Facebook)
Government Signals Intention to Move Nalcor Under NL Hydro
The provincial government is moving the operations of Nalcor to NL Hydro. The announcement was made at noon by Premier Andrew Furey, Energy Minister Andrew Parsons and Hydro CEO and Interim Nalcor CEO...
Jun 23, 2021
Non-Profit Defends Construction of Contentious Fence in Petty Harbour
A non-profit organization in Petty Harbour is defending the construction of a fence in an area where locals say they have enjoyed access for time immemorial. A petition against the fence has been laun...
Jun 23, 2021 (A photo of the newly-constructed fence, shared through a public petition.)
More Municipal Incumbents Announce Intention to Run in Upcoming Elections
More incumbents are having another stab at it in the upcoming municipal elections. In St. John's, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary and Ward 3 Councillor Jamie Korab will be on the ballot again come Septe...
Jun 23, 2021
32-Year-Old Woman Charged with Assault with a Weapon in West End of St. John's
A woman was arrested at an apartment complex in Kilbride last night after assaulting another person. The 32-year-old has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, being unl...
Jun 23, 2021
