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Luxury Cabin Lottery in Support of Easter Seals NL Launches Today
The 2021 Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery launches today. All proceeds from the tickets go to Easter Seals programs and services throughout the province. The cabin is located in the Dildo Pond Proper...
May 03, 2021
Registered Sex Offender Enters Not Guilty Pleas to Latest Series of Charges
A repeat sex offender most recently accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Cowan Heights last year has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. 30-year-old Stephen Hopkins was articula...
May 03, 2021 (File photo, Stephen Hopkins in HMP.)
PHAC Coordinating Response to COVID Outbreak on Ship Anchored in Conception Bay
The remaining 21 crew onboard the Federal Montreal-a cargo ship at anchor in Conception Bay-are holding their own. The federal government, through the Public Health Agency of Canada, is coordinating t...
May 03, 2021 (Federal Montreal photo courtesy FedNav.)
Former Investment Advisor Accused of Funneling $775,000 from Six Elderly Clients into Personal Account
A date for a disciplinary hearing is expected to be set in July for a Newfoundland woman accused of funneling $775,000 from six elderly clients into her own accounts. Joan McCarthy, a former Investmen...
May 03, 2021
NL's Alex Newhook Added to Avalanche's Taxi Squad
Alex Newhook of St. John's could play his first game in the NHL tonight. Newhook was added yesterday to the Colorado Avalanche taxi squad, a handful of players that travel and practice with the team t...
May 03, 2021 (Photo courtesy Colorado Eagles.)
Industry Consultant Accuses Ottawa of Hypocrisy Following Oil and Gas Task Force Report
A long-time consultant in the local oil and gas industry is accusing the federal government of hypocrisy following the recent release of the Oil and Gas Task Force report. Rob Strong has been involved...
May 03, 2021 (Photo: Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry Recovery Task Force Report)
Oars Back In the Water at Quidi Vidi
The Royal St. John's Regatta Committee is now open for on-water operations-which means practice spins-for the first time for some people since the Fall Regatta of 2019. A crew consisting solely of mem...
May 03, 2021
Concrete Blocks for Pedestrian Safety Causing Issues in Kenmount Terrace says Resident
A resident of Kenmount Terrace is calling for the City of St. John's to clean up an intersection. Around two years ago, the city placed eight concrete blocks at the intersection of Ladysmith Drive and...
May 03, 2021 (Photos: Leo O'Brien)
Education Critic Outraged Over Reported Travel Expenses of Francophone School Board's ED
The education critic is slamming the reported travel expenses of the Francophone School Board's executive director. Barry Petten calls reports that Kim Christianson spent some $100,000 over three year...
May 03, 2021 (File photo Barry Petten)
Moya Greene's Economic Recovery Report Said to be Completed Within Next Week
No specific date has yet been set but it appears as though Moya Greene's Economic Recovery report is due this week or next. Greene is leading a team of business and community leaders who were asked to...
May 03, 2021
