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Alan Doyle Surprises PEI Couple with Wedding Day Serenade
A P.E.I. couple with the dream of having Newfoundland's own Alan Doyle play their wedding had their dream come true over the weekend. Dana McKinlay and Stewart Dowd laid out their plan on Twitter back...
Sep 16, 2019
Long Lines and Warning Signs: TCH Delays Spark Safety Concerns for Commuters Near Avondale
Long lines of traffic and even longer delays made for a rough commute on the Trans Canada Highway near Avondale over the weekend, but safety concerns were at the top of mind for many. Backfilling and ...
Sep 16, 2019
Portuguese Sailors Remembered in St. John's
Decades after the last sailors with the Portuguese White Fleet bade St. John's a final good bye, their memory remains. Members of the Portuguese Navy were in the capital city Friday to remember fellow...
Sep 15, 2019
St. John's Sports and Entertainment Surprised by Growlers' Impending Franchise Announcement
The city's representative on St. John's Sports and Entertainment - which operates Mile One Centre - says he's surprised the Growlers have called a news conference for early this week. Team owner, Dean...
Sep 15, 2019
Speeding in School Zones Remains A serious Concern for Police and Government
Speeding in school zones remains a serious concern. Constable Glenn Cunningham with the RNC's Traffic Unit says despite public awareness and signage, drivers are still speeding through school zones. H...
Sep 15, 2019
Federal Conservatives and Liberals Neck and Neck, Potential for Voting Shifts Highlighted in Abacus Poll
The latest Abacus Data poll shows the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck ahead of next month's federal election, but notes there is a high potential for changes on the campaign trail. The latest...
Sep 15, 2019
Climbing Lanes on Veterans Memorial Should be Completed Soon, says Province
Work on the climbing lanes on Veterans Memorial Highway continues. It's one of the major changes announced last year following a a series of serious and deadly collisions on the busy highway. Among th...
Sep 15, 2019 (File photo of Veterans Memorial Highway)
Province a Leader in Meeting Timelines Set by Jordan Decision: Justice Minister
The Justice Minister says the province is among the leaders in the country when it comes to meeting the timelines set by the Jordan decision. It was revealed earlier this year that some 800 cases were...
Sep 15, 2019
Labrador MHA Expresses Disappointment Over Trimper Voicemail Situation
A Labrador MHA is expressing disappointment following recent events involving a fellow MHA, and friend. Lela Evans, the PC MHA for Torngat Mountains, says it is up to the people who elected Lake Melvi...
Sep 15, 2019 (Lela Evans/ File Photo)
Adoptees Encouraged to Search Out Birth Families
A woman who found her own birth mother only a few years ago, is encouraging other adoptees to do the same. Anne Roane Sheldon created the popular Newfoundland Labrador Adoptees Facebook page 12 years ...
Sep 15, 2019
