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Indigenous Leaders to Speak with Premier in Weekly Call; Renaming of Red Indian Lake on Agenda
Premier Andrew Furey will hold his regular weekly call with the province's Indigenous leaders today, and it's a good bet the renaming of Red Indian Lake will be high on the agenda. The government said...
Apr 27, 2021
Public Health Issues Travel Advisories Due to Four New Cases of COVID-19
The Department of Health has announced four new cases of COVID-19 today in Newfoundland and Labrador. Two of the cases are in Western Health, one is in Central Health, and one in Eastern Health. All c...
Apr 26, 2021 The Marine Atlantic ferry Highlanders is shown docked at Port aux Basques. (File photo)
Man from Western Bay Facing Drug, Theft Charges After Breaching Court Order
The recent arrest of a man in Conception Bay North for allegedly breaching court-ordered conditions has led to even more charges. Twenty-nine-year-old Justin King of Western Bay was arrested on Wednes...
Apr 26, 2021
Association Encourages Safe Use of East Coast Trail Due to Possible Windfall, Muddy Sections
The East Coast Trail Association is reporting that some of their trail system sections are a little wetter and muddier than usual as there is still a lot of water in the ground from spring run-off. Th...
Apr 26, 2021
Human Remains Discovered Following Vehicle Fires in Natuashish: RCMP
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered at the scene of several vehicle fires in Natuashish on Friday. Local RCMP received a report shortly after 11 p.m. that a number of aban...
Apr 26, 2021
Father of Murdered Woman Distraught After Learning Convicted Killer has Applied for Parole Before Eligibility
The father of a young woman murdered by David Folker is expressing anguish over her killer being able to apply for parole years before his eligibility. Jon Baggs lost his 32-year-old daughter, Ann Mar...
Apr 26, 2021
Seven Displaced Following House Fire in Corner Brook
There were no injuries, but seven people were displaced following a fire at a home in Corner Brook on the weekend. The Humber Road bungalow contained a basement apartment. The blaze broke out around 4...
Apr 26, 2021 (File photo.)
High Winds and Heavy Rain to Hit West Coast Today
Weather warnings are out for parts of the island, especially the west, southwest and south coasts. Rain and southeasterly winds are descending on most areas, but winds in the west will top well over 1...
Apr 26, 2021
Petition Launched Asking Consultations be Held Regarding Renaming of Red Indian Lake
A petition has been launched asking that consultations be held regarding changing the name of Red Indian Lake. People living in the region are expressing surprise with the decision to change the name ...
Apr 26, 2021 Beothuk Lake and Millertown when water levels are normal (Photo Facebook: Millertown)
West Coast Town on Alert After Reports of Ship Crew Not Following COVID Protocols
The Town of St. George's on the west coast is on alert after reports that crew from a ship may not have followed COVID-19 protocols. Mayor Danny Conway posted on social media that he was notified crew...
Apr 26, 2021
