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Gushue Rink Victorious in Opening Draw at Brier, While Smith Falls Short to Quebec
The Brad Gushue rink began defence of its title with a 6 - 2 win over Epping of Ontario in last night's opening draw at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary, Alberta. It was 2-1 for Canada until the ...
Mar 06, 2021 (Photo courtesy Curling Canada.)
Police Searching for Suspect Following Armed Robbery in Downtown St. John's
Metro RNC are searching for a man involved in an armed robbery yesterday at around 4 a.m. in downtown St. John's. The suspect entered the business, wearing a surgical mask and dressed in dark clothing...
Mar 06, 2021
Southern Shore Arena Namesake Kenny Williams Passes Away
The namesake of the Southern Shore Arena in Mobile has passed away. Kenny Williams had been battling ALS. He was one of the founding members of the lobbying committee for the arena, and one of the mos...
Mar 06, 2021
Local Curling Stars Get Set to Represent NL and Canada at 2021 Tim Hortons Brier
Although one of them will be sporting the Canadian flag on their jackets, both Newfoundland and Labrador teams at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier are itching to get out of their hotel rooms and onto the ic...
Mar 05, 2021 (Photo courtesy Curling Canada.)
Man Arrested Following Seizure of Contraband Cannabis
One man has been arrested and is under investigation as the result of the recent seizure of contraband cannabis. The NLC's Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement department, along with the help of Post...
Mar 05, 2021
Central and Western Health to Roll Out Vaccinations for Residents 85 and Older
Health authorities in Central and Western Newfoundland will begin offering vaccinations to area residents 85 and older over the next week. Starting March 8, vaccinations will be provided in Port Saund...
Mar 05, 2021 (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Central Newfoundland Community Leader Dennis Simms Passes Away
A well-known community leader in Central Newfoundland has passed away. Dennis Simms, a former councillor on the Appleton town council passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70. He is being remembered ...
Mar 05, 2021
Graphic Video of Man Killing Caribou Not Filmed in NL, says Provincial Department
A gruesome and graphic video circulating in Facebook groups in the Labrador area was not filmed in this province. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture says the video, showing a man di...
Mar 05, 2021 (Photo courtesy Ted Pardy.)
Public Health Opens Voluntary COVID-19 Testing to Track Undetected Cases in Eastern NL
Public health officials are hoping to determine the possible level of undetected cases of COVID-19 circulating in the community by opening up voluntary testing clinics for residents of the Eastern Hea...
Mar 05, 2021
Health Canada Approves Johnson & Johnson Single Dose Vaccine
Health Canada has cleared Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot, giving the country a fourth vaccine option. The vaccine can be stored and transported at refrigerated temperatures for at least...
Mar 05, 2021 (Jaime Fenner, Oakland County)
