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High School Students to Return to In-Class Instruction
High school students across the province will return to in-class instruction with modifications to help provide for physical distancing. Students now attending online classes, will move to a "blended ...
Apr 07, 2021
Crews Making Progress After Rapid Snowmelt Causes Flooding in HVGB
Crews are making progress in Happy Valley-Goose Bay after significant and rapid snowmelt on the weekend left some streets underwater. Drainage routes became blocked after a bout of freezing rain, but ...
Apr 07, 2021
NDP Request for Recount Suggests Thousands of Votes May Be Invalid
The NDP's formal request for a recount in the district of St. John's East-Quidi Vidi suggests thousands of votes may be invalid. Party Leader Alison Coffin lost the seat by just 53 votes to Liberal Jo...
Apr 07, 2021 (File Photo)
Assault Case Involving Dentist, Guards Called in Gander Court
The bizarre case of a correctional officer accused of doing dental work on a sedated prisoner was called in a Gander courtroom yesterday. A Nova Scotia dentist and a second guard are also charged in c...
Apr 07, 2021
Seal Population Reduction of 20 Per Cent Could Save 30-40,000 Metric Tonnes of Cod Annually: NLGIDC
The Newfoundland and Labrador Groundfish Industry Development Council is calling for more to be done about the impact of seals on Newfoundland and Labrador's cod stocks. Last week, the Department of F...
Apr 07, 2021 (Photo via FFAW | Unifor.)
Slight Increase in Fuel Prices Predicted This Week
Barely any movement in fuel prices is expected this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices says gas, diesel, and heating and stove oils are all expected to increase, but only ma...
Apr 07, 2021
Amazingly Preserved Trilobite Fossil Not Uncommon, But Getting Big Reaction
A recent fossil find in the CBS area has plenty of people talking. Krista Elliott posted pictures to the Beachcombers of NL Facebook page of some amazingly preserved trilobite fossils she found. Dr. R...
Apr 07, 2021 (Krista Elliott)
PC Party Gearing Up for a "Real Contest" for Next Leader
The province's PC Party says it's gearing up for a "real contest" to choose its next leader. Ches Crosbie resigned a week ago today with MHA David Brazil taking over as interim leader. That triggered ...
Apr 07, 2021
Two HVGB Women Facing a Number of Charges Including Arson with Disregard for Human Life
Two women are facing a number of charges following a recent fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. RCMP and the fire department were called to a residential fire Friday evening. Police located the homeowner ...
Apr 07, 2021
Marine Atlantic Receives Federal Government Approval for Long-Awaited Administration Building
The mayor of Port aux Basques is calling it a "great day" for the town. Marine Atlantic has received final federal government approval for a new and long-awaited administration building in Port aux Ba...
Apr 07, 2021 (From Left to Right:
Murray Hupman – Marine Atlantic President and CEO,
Gudie Hutchings – MP, Long Range Mountains,
John Spencer – Mayor, Channel-Port aux Basques, and
Gary O’Brien – Chair, Marine Atlantic Board of Directors.)
