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An Unforgettable Experience: NL Man Recounts Visit with Historic Mustang He Sold 55 Years Ago
The Newfoundlander who sold the very first Mustang ever produced is just back from what he calls the trip of a lifetime. Harry Philips, a former car salesman, sold the very first Mustang 55 years ago....
Oct 08, 2019
Tensions Rise Over Innu Nation's Court Challenge of NunatuKavut MOU
The Innu Nation is taking the federal government to court asking that the MOU signed between Ottawa and the NunatuKavut Community Council be cancelled-claiming they had no choice but to challenge the ...
Oct 08, 2019 (Left: Todd Russell, courtesy NunatuKavut Community Council. Right: Gregory Rich, courtesy Innu Nation via Twitter.)
Police Seek Suspect Vehicle in Break, Enter and Theft at Witless Bay Business
Police have released surveillance footage connected with a late-night theft at a business in Witless Bay, hoping to identify those responsible. Ferryland RCMP responded to the Witless Bay Home Hardwar...
Oct 08, 2019
Nalcor Sets Labrador-Island Link as Priority, Forecasts Demand for NL Electricity
The rate mitigation hearings continued at the Public Utilities Board on Tuesday morning with Nalcor CEO Stan Marshall on the stand telling us their number one priority right now is trying to get the L...
Oct 08, 2019 (File photo.)
Search Teams Locate Lost Berry Picker in Central
A man, reported overdue after berry picking, was successfully located in the Loon Bay area. RCMP say the man got lost while out in the woods. He was able to make contact with officials and was located...
Oct 08, 2019 (Image via Exploits Search and Rescue.)
Leaders' Debate Had Plenty of Well Rehearsed One-Liners, But Little Policy says MUN Political Scientist
Last night's federal election leaders' debate was a tepid affair by most accounts. Memorial University political scientist Amanda Bittner was among those who tuned in last night to take it all in. She...
Oct 08, 2019
Synergy CEO Responds to Growing Concerns About Lewisporte Liquid Fuel Plant
The CEO of the Florida-based company behind a proposed $2-billion liquid fuel production facility for Lewisporte says his company is founded on environmental principles. Questions have been raised abo...
Oct 08, 2019
Black Bear on Avalon Captured on Video
A black bear came within 20 yards of a hiker on the Avalon yesterday, who captured the encounter in a video being shared on social media. Jordan Wells was near Cataracts Provincial Park just off route...
Oct 08, 2019
Thieves Continue Riffling Through Unlocked Vehicles in Corner Brook
There were a series of incidents in Corner Brook yesterday as thieves continue to take advantage of vehicles left unlocked. Between 7:50 and 11:30 a.m. RNC were made aware of at least three vehicles r...
Oct 08, 2019
St. John's Spent Over a Million on Emergency Repairs in the Last Month
In the last month the City of St. John's has spent over $1.3-million on emergency repairs to its equipment. And even though that's a big price tag, the city assures the additional costs will not affec...
Oct 08, 2019
