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Oil Development or Climate Action? Poll Shows Canadians Split, Even on Individual Level
When it comes to voter priorities this federal election, Canadians are split between action on climate change and investing in oil and gas. But Angus Reid says the divide is not quite that black and w...
Sep 06, 2019
Police Issue Caution About Outlaws MC Members in Central
RCMP are warning the public about an increased presence of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in central Newfoundland this weekend. Officers say people may see outlaw motorcycle gangs riding in formations at...
Sep 05, 2019
Company Assuming Risks in Kenmount Cannabis Facility, Not Taxpayers: Minister
Government says the company is taking all the risks in the third cannabis production facility in Newfoundland/Labrador-not taxpayers. St. John's-based Atlantic Cultivation, through Toronto-based Auxly...
Sep 05, 2019
Holyrood Loses Family Doctor, Leaving Thousands in the Lurch
Residents of Holyrood are the latest in the province to find themselves with one less family doctor. A local GP closed her practice at the end of August, leaving thousands searching for a new family d...
Sep 05, 2019
Paradise Man Plagued by Problems from Sewage Station says Town Looking Into Purchase of Property
A Paradise homeowner who has been plagued by problems at a sewage lift station next door is delighted that the town council is going to look into moving him out and purchasing his property. The final ...
Sep 05, 2019 (Photo courtesy Wendy Clarke.)
Search Locates Man Missing for Two Nights After Removal from Labrador Ferry
RCMP say a man who was removed from the Labrador coastal ferry-the Kamutik W-on Monday was found safe after he went missing earlier this week. The man was removed from the ferry by crew for consuming ...
Sep 05, 2019 (Photo via Transportation and Works.)
Placing Oil Ahead of Fish Harvesters Could Strip Millions from Rural NL: FFAW
The fisheries union is calling for an immediate halt to oil and gas developments that intrude on valuable crab fishing grounds. The C-NLOPB released a new call last week for two offshore oil and gas e...
Sep 05, 2019
No Injuries to Report in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Clarenville
A pickup truck towing a trailer was blown off the Trans-Canada in windy conditions just east of Clarenville this morning. Photos emerged from the single-vehicle crash shortly after 11:00. Emergency cr...
Sep 05, 2019
Local Sculptor to Create Statues of Alcock and Brown for St. John's Airport
The spirit of adventure will be captured and immortalized in bronze at St. John's International Airport next year. The impressive history of aviation in Newfoundland will be on full display to visitor...
Sep 05, 2019
Gander Man Dies Following Single Vehicle Crash
A 68-year-old Gander man is dead following a single vehicle crash in Gander Bay on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred just before 8:00 p.m. in Roger's Cove. The man died at the scene. The investig...
Sep 05, 2019
