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Union Reaches Tentative Deal with NARL, Sparking Hope for Future of Refinery
The United Steelworkers International says there is a bit of hope that operations at the Come By Chance Refinery will continue. Ron Thomas, the spokesperson for the Newfoundland and Labrador wing, say...
Jun 15, 2021
Police Service Dog Dali Retires from the Force, RNC Welcomes Newcomer to K-9 Unit
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has officially retired one of their police service dogs, while simultaneously bringing their newest member into the fold. PSD Dali jumped with excitement upon seein...
Jun 15, 2021 (PSD Dali eagerly greets former handler, Cst. Pat McDonald.)
2 New Cases of COVID-19 in NL as Province Continues Investigation Into Clusters
The province is reporting two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. The first case is in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region, related to travel within Canada. The second case is in Western Health and...
Jun 15, 2021
SEA-NL Highlights "Weaknesses" with Province's Fish Price Setting Panel
SEA-NL, an advocacy group for licensed commercial owner-operators in the province, is raising concerns about the province's fish price-setting panel. Ryan Cleary of SEA-NL says one of the big complain...
Jun 15, 2021 (Stock photo.)
NL to Reopen Borders to Atlantic Canada on June 23
Newfoundland and Labrador will officially open its borders to other residents of Atlantic Canada, effective Wednesday, June 23. Premier Andrew Furey confirmed the news today following a similar announ...
Jun 15, 2021 (File photo courtesy Nova Scotia government.)
RCMP Release Surveillance Video From Break, Enter and Theft in Brigus
Bay Roberts RCMP continue to ask the public for information regarding a break, enter and theft and Jim's Quick Stop in Brigus two weekends ago. One person with an axe and another with a clear plastic ...
Jun 15, 2021
West Coast RCMP Locate Wanted Man in Possession of Loaded Fire Arm
A man who was moving around with a loaded gun and who was under the influence of alcohol this morning on the west coast is now in custody. RCMP issued a public advisory on 31-year-old Shane Ruth of Hu...
Jun 15, 2021
Excitement in the Downtown as St. John's Prepares for Pedestrian Mall
The downtown Pedestrian Mall is only a few short weeks away, and business owners are working quickly to get their patios prepped. St. John's Councillor Debbie Hanlon says there is excitement in the ai...
Jun 15, 2021 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's.)
Research Group Seeks Volunteers for Study on Food Prices Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Undergrad students at Memorial University are looking for volunteers to report on food prices all over Newfoundland and Labrador to better understand the cost of key food items in this province. The s...
Jun 15, 2021
Government Making Good on Promise to Review Salaries and Eliminate Bonuses at Nalcor and Subsidiaries
The government is making good on a promise to review salaries and eliminate bonuses for management at Nalcor Energy and its subsidiaries. In letters dated May 31, Nalcor and Hydro's board of directors...
Jun 15, 2021
