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CSC-NL says Women Play Crucial Role in Supporting Volunteer, Non-Profit Sectors
Women are the backbone of the province's community and non-profit sector, according to the CSC-NL. The Community Sector Council is offering its thanks to the many women who keep volunteer and non-prof...
Mar 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy Community Sector Council via Facebook.)
Farmers Almanac Predicts Thunderstorms During Slightly Drier and Warmer Summer
Most areas of the province have enjoyed a mild winter thus far, and according to the Farmers Almanac, that trend looks like it will be continuing into the spring and summer. Pete Gieger is the editor ...
Mar 10, 2021 (Frank Cone from Pexels)
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Pasadena Man for Cocaine
A recent traffic stop on the province's west coast has led to the arrest of a Pasadena man for possession of cocaine. Deer Lake RCMP pulled over a driver on River Bank Road in Deer Lake around 1:30 Sa...
Mar 10, 2021 (File photo.)
Nunatsiavut Budget to Focus on Housing, Capital Works, Energy and Food Insecurity
The Nunatsiavut Government has delivered a balanced budget worth almost $158-million and covering five Inuit communities in Labrador. Finance Minister Tony Andersen says they have an extra $7.5-millio...
Mar 10, 2021 (FranceRivet, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Gushue (Canada) vs. Smith (NL) Match Tonight at Tim Hortons Brier
The defending champs are back on track with an 8-6 win over Nova Scotia to move back into a playoff spot at the Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary. Brad Gushue and company jumped out to an early 5-1 lead an...
Mar 10, 2021 (Twitter/ Curling Canada, TSN Curling)
Gas Prices Predicted to Rise Once Again, Edging Closer to All-Time High
Gas prices are predicted to increase again this week, and there is potential for an even bigger increase later this month. The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices has released two potential numbers for...
Mar 10, 2021
RNC Reporting Decrease in Internal, Public and Criminal Matters Involving Officers
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reporting a decrease in the number of internal, public, and criminal matters involving the conduct of its officers. In 2015 there were 40 internal investigations...
Mar 10, 2021 (Twitter/ Joe Boland)
First Responders to Get AstraZeneca Vaccine First in Phase Two
The province continues to move through its vaccine priority groups as it nears the end of Phase One of its vaccine rollout plan. Newfoundland and Labrador received its first shipment of the AstraZenec...
Mar 10, 2021 (By Whispyhistory - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=100128053)
City of St. John's Approves $26-Million in Capital Projects for Upcoming Year
From roundabouts to park bleachers, the City of St. John's has approved $26-million worth of capital projects for the coming year. The single largest expenditure of almost $5-million will go toward th...
Mar 10, 2021
RCMP Looking for Sheshatshiu Man After Drugs and Firearm Seized From Home
A recent drug seizure in Sheshatshiu has resulted in an arrest warrant being issued for a man on a drug-related charge. 51-year-old Frederick Osmond of Sheshatshiu is wanted on charges of trafficking ...
Mar 10, 2021
