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Man Dead Following Early Morning ATV Crash in Hopedale
A man is dead following an ATV crash in Hopedale this morning. Shortly before 6:30 a.m., police were called by someone who came upon the crash. The 30-year-old man was unresponsive and trapped underne...
Jun 08, 2021
Keyin College, CNA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Keep Up with Growing Tech Sector
Keyin College has entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement with the College of the North Atlantic. The two colleges have signed what they're calling a "groundbreaking" Memorandum of Understanding, w...
Jun 08, 2021
RCMP Looks to Identify Pair Involved in Break, Enter and Theft at Brigus Business
Bay Roberts RCMP have released some surveillance images in the hopes of identifying two people believed involved in a break, enter, and theft at Jim's Quick Stop in Brigus on Saturday, June 5. Police ...
Jun 08, 2021
Warmest Temperatures of the Year on Tap for Eastern Newfoundland
Parts of the island are in for some of the warmest temperatures seen so far this year. Veronica Sullivan from Environment Canada says parts of eastern Newfoundland will reach 30C, while temperatures o...
Jun 08, 2021
Fate of Terra Nova Project Out of Government's Hands, says Energy Minister
The Opposition is questioning government's strategy as the clock ticks toward deadlines for the Terra Nova project and Come By Chance refinery. Suncor has said there must be alignment among all partne...
Jun 08, 2021 (File photo.)
Funeral Arrangements Announced for George Murphy
The family of the late George Murphy are expressing their gratitude for the many messages of support and condolence they've received since his sudden passing on the weekend. Murphy passed away while e...
Jun 08, 2021
Details Expected This Week on Inquiry into Indigenous Children in Care
The formal establishment of an inquiry around Innu children in care is still expected this week. But Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Lisa Dempster says that doesn't mean the work hasn't...
Jun 08, 2021 (Lisa Dempster, file photo.)
Outdoor Walking Labyrinth to Be Constructed in Bowring Park
A brand new mental health space will soon be constructed in Bowring Park, giving people a quiet space to reflect and connect with nature. The space is called a labyrinth, and according to the city, it...
Jun 08, 2021
Police Seize Drugs, Charge Three Following Trafficking Investigation
Three people have been charged following a recent investigation into drug trafficking in the Conception Bay North area. RCMP say three people, 32-year-old Brandon King, 29-year-old Vanessa Butler, and...
Jun 07, 2021
Dr. Susan MacDonald Named President of NLMA
The NLMA has a new president. Dr. Susan MacDonald, who has been practicing palliative medicine in St. John's for more than 20 years, took over from Dr. Lynnette Powell following the association's AGM ...
Jun 07, 2021 (Photo courtesy NLMA.)
