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Mount Pearl Seeking Public's Help Locating War Memorial Vandals
The city of Mount Pearl is asking for the public's help in identifying the culprits responsible for recent damage to that city's war memorial. The city says the memorial, in St. David's Park, was vand...
Apr 02, 2021
Eastern Health Confirms COVID Exposure Involving 70 Contacts at Health Sciences
Eastern Health confirms that up to 70 people may have come into contact with a patient who recently tested positive for COVID-19. The health authority says the patient visited the Health Sciences emer...
Apr 01, 2021
3Ps Cod Quota Cut in Half Due to Critical State of Stock
The cod quota in 3Ps on the province's south coast has been cut in half. Federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan today announced that Canada and France have agreed to a Total Allowable Catch of 1...
Apr 01, 2021
RNC Seeking Suspect in Series of Four Armed Robberies
The RNC have been kept busy following four separate armed robberies in the metro region in just over a 24-hour time frame. The first call came at 4:30 Wednesday morning. A man entered a Torbay Road ga...
Apr 01, 2021
RCMP Investigating Suspicious Car Fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
RCMP are seeking the public's help in their investigation into a suspicious car fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay early this morning. Reports started coming in about a car on fire on Montagnais Road arou...
Apr 01, 2021
Nunatsiavut Government Not Made Aware of Proposed Plans to Dispose of Nuclear Waste in Labrador
The Nunatsiavut Government says it is not aware of any proposed plans to dispose of nuclear waste in Labrador and was surprised to learn about it through the media. In a released statement, the Nunats...
Apr 01, 2021
One New Case of COVID-19 in Central, NL Issues Advisory on Outbreaks at Alberta Worksites
There are four active cases of Newfoundland and Labrador with one new confirmed case reported today. The case, involving a man in the Central Health region is related to domestic travel. Contact traci...
Apr 01, 2021 (Photo: YYT Twitter)
DFO Recommends Keeping Cod Removals as Low as Possible in Latest Stock Assessment
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released its assessment for the northern cod stock, and there is the potential for stock growth. According to DFO, the stock is still considered in the criti...
Apr 01, 2021
Neighbouring Downtown Businesses Look to Resolve Noise Complaint Dispute
Despite some of the acrimony expressed online, both sides are hoping a solution can be found related to recent noise complaints against a downtown lounge. The owners of Lavi Seks on Water Street have ...
Apr 01, 2021 Dean McCarthy (left) Shauna Gilpin (middle) Janesta Power (right)
Registered Sex Offender Seeks to Represent Self on Latest Series of Charges
A man with a history of violent sexual assaults in St. John's plans to represent himself on the latest charges against him. 30-year-old Stephen Hopkins is accused of following a 17-year-old girl to he...
Apr 01, 2021 (File photo, Stephen Hopkins in HMP.)
