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NLTA Questions Decision to Reopen Central Schools
The Teachers' Union is raising questions about the decision to reopen schools in the Central region in the midst of a COVID outbreak. Schools reopened to in-class instruction on Thursday even as the r...
May 27, 2021
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges Against Marystown Man
A 29-year-old Marystown man is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop in the town. Burin Peninsula RCMP stopped the car on McGettigan Boulevard around 2 a.m., Tuesday morning. Police say Terr...
May 27, 2021 (File photo.)
NL Reports 6 New Cases of COVID-19; 11 Presumptive Positives Linked to Central Cluster
Six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in the province today. Four are in the Central region-three of which are connected to the cluster and one case which is travel-related. There are...
May 27, 2021
Newfoundland Power Proposes Rate Increase in Application Before Public Utilities Board
Newfoundland Power has applied to the Public Utilities Board for a rate increase. The proposed rate would see bills go up by 0.8 per cent-or 80 cents extra on a $100 electric bill. If approved, it wou...
May 27, 2021 Newfoundland Power
Future of Terra Nova Looks Grim, Decision on Whether or Not to Abandon Project Coming Mid-June
No final decision has been made, but it appears as though the Newfoundland oil patch is about to take a major hit. In May 2019, Suncor and the Terra Nova joint venture owners sanctioned plans to proce...
May 27, 2021 (Photo courtesy Suncor Energy Inc.)
Man Accused of Mail Theft, Mischief to Return to Court in Late June
The case of a St. John's man accused of mail theft continues to wind its way through the courts. 28-year-old Chad Clarke was arrested in late February around the same time that deadlines for mail-in b...
May 27, 2021 (RNC photo depicting the suspect in their investigation.)
Condolences Pouring In for Long Time St. John's Businessman
A long-time businessman in the capital city has passed away. John "Otis" Fitzpatrick passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Fitzpatrick was the owner of Fitz's C...
May 27, 2021
"Seriously Flawed" Heritage Draft By-Law Proposed by City Being Hurried Through says Committee
The committee formed to help preserve the historic Ecclesiastical District National Historic Site in St. John's says a heritage draft by-law proposed by the city is being hurried through. The committe...
May 27, 2021 (Photo: Mariko Ishikawa)
Recreation Salmon Season Approaching
The recreational salmon angling season will soon be upon us. Anglers can take to the rivers on the island next Tuesday and fish until September 7. The season in Labrador starts June 15 and ends Sept. ...
May 27, 2021
Two Local Advocates say Fairness, Openness and Transparency Needed for Vaccination Passports
Two local advocates are calling attention to two national statements on vaccination passports and are echoing some of the concerns addressed. Citizen's Representative Bradley Moss and Information and ...
May 27, 2021
