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Growlers, Edge Reach 10-Year Lease Agreement in Principle with City
It's the first agreement in principle of its kind in the province's professional sports history. The Newfoundland Growlers and St. John's Edge Basketball Club have announced an agreement in principle ...
Sep 25, 2019
Man, 63, Dead Following House Fire in Bonavista: RCMP
A 63-year-year old man is dead following a house fire in Bonavista last night. RCMP and the Bonavista Fire Department responded to a fire at a two-apartment building on Rutherford Crescent just after ...
Sep 25, 2019
Seniors Advocate Highlights Struggling Population in New Report
A new report on seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador says many of them are happy, socially connected and active but it also concludes that too many are struggling financially, are socially isolated an...
Sep 25, 2019
Charges Expected in Port aux Basques Animal Cruelty Investigation: RCMP
RCMP in Port aux Basques confirm that charges are anticipated as the result of an animal cruelty investigation in the area. Reports indicate a cat was killed with an axe two weeks ago. The case has ar...
Sep 25, 2019
RNC, MedicAlert Partner to Improve Interactions with Vulnerable People
The RNC is teaming up with the MedicAlert Foundation Canada to help front-line officers with their interactions with vulnerable people. MedicAlert Connect Protect gives officers 24/7 access to a regis...
Sep 25, 2019
Former CEO of NLC Taking Former Employer to Court
The former president and CEO of the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation is taking his former employer to court. Steve Winter, who was appointed to the position by the Danny Williams PC Government in 2004,...
Sep 25, 2019
Province Announces New Regulations for Aquaculture Industry Days After Mass Die-Off Revealed
The province's fisheries minister has announced new aquaculture polices and procedures including updated policies that he says will set the stage for effectively managing the growing industry. Gerry B...
Sep 25, 2019
In Her Name Gets Name Change and Update Ahead of October 4 Vigil
An event designed to remember missing and murdered women and girls has been redesigned and renamed. The "Sisters in Spirit Vigil for Missing and Murdered Women and Girls" (formerly In Her Name) will b...
Sep 25, 2019
Association for the Deaf Looks to Bring Attention to "The Silent Minority"
A new video campaign featuring members of the local deaf community looks to bring attention to what is being called the province's "silent minority." The Association for the Deaf says the video is abo...
Sep 25, 2019
Candidates Discuss the Issues at Quiet St. John's East Debate
Candidates in a riding to watch were on stage Tuesday but the event, in the eyes of some, didn't live up to its billing. Candidates in St. John's East-Liberal incumbent Nick Whalen, NDP Jack Harris an...
Sep 25, 2019
