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Police Charge Two Following Investigation Into Violent Death of Cat
Police have charged two people in connection with the violent death of a cat in Port aux Basques last month. RCMP say 51-year-old Peter Rossiter of O'Regan's and 38-year-old Jody Anderson of Cape Ray ...
Oct 01, 2019
Five People from Across NL Win Seniors of Distinction Awards
Today, on National Seniors Day, five people were recognized by the provincial government in the 2019 Seniors of Distinction awards. The annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of Newfoundland and ...
Oct 01, 2019
Police Charge Man Suspected of Hunting Moose from Vehicle
A man has been charged after being suspected of hunting from his vehicle. Baie Verte RCMP were tipped off by the public that a 48-year-old man from the area was discharging a rifle from the driver's s...
Oct 01, 2019 (File photo.)
Advocates Call for Greater Action on Garbage Spreading from St. John's Landfill
The City of St. John's has approved a tender to expand a fence around the Robin Hood Bay landfill site after advocates demanded action due to the state of the popular Sugarloaf Path. However, advocate...
Oct 01, 2019
Warning Issued After Wolf Reportedly Kills Dog Near HV-GB
Conservation officers are tracking the movements of a wolf near Happy Valley-Goose Bay after a dog was killed near the town. Officials confirm a wolf has been moving near backyards and trails over the...
Oct 01, 2019 (Stock photo.)
Gambo Sewage Treatment Plant Out of Order Since July, say Residents
Residents of Gambo are concerned with a sewage treatment plant they say hasn't been working since July. The town has applied for emergency funding to fix a broken part, but residents say that won't ad...
Oct 01, 2019
Heist Hits Anglican Cathedral Crypts for Special Fundraising Event
The historic crypts of the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will be the scene of a heist this week as part of a special fundraiser. 'Caper in the Crypts' pits teams against the clock as they...
Oct 01, 2019
NL Minimum Wage Second-Lowest in Canada as Prairie Provinces Adjust Rates
As of today, Newfoundland and Labrador has the second-lowest minimum wage in the country. As the calendar rolled over into October 1, Manitoba raised its minimum wage by 30 cents to $11.65 and Saskatc...
Oct 01, 2019
Maybe They Just Really Love Their Dogs? Shop Owner Perplexed by Pilfered Pizzles
The owner of two pet stores in metro which were hit by thieves who were hellbent on stealing dog bones is still at a loss to understand the rationale. Pet Zone on Kenmount Road has shared surveillance...
Oct 01, 2019
Software Issues Holding Back Labrador-Island Link Transmission
After all those billions of dollars, the consumer advocate says a software problem is preventing Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro from transmitting power through the Labrador Island Link (LIL.) And it'...
Oct 01, 2019
