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Larry Dohey Died Doing What He Loved, Telling Stories to a Captivated Audience
There's a long shadow over the province today with the sudden death of a man who was a walking encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador history. Larry Dohey was giving an address to a group of people...
Aug 28, 2019
New Regulations Grant Nurse Practitioners More Independence, Ability to Open Private Practices
Upcoming changes to regulations will allow nurse practitioners to open their own private practices. Current regulations require nurse practitioners to have a consulting doctor to vouch for them in ord...
Aug 27, 2019
Man Charged in Alleged Carjacking Attempt in Capital City
A bizarre incident unfolded on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John's yesterday just as people were on their way to work. According to the RNC, a vehicle collided with a light pole at about 8:00 in the m...
Aug 27, 2019
NCC Another Step Closer to Completion of Freshwater Bay Conservation Project
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a step closer to completing a large coastal conservation project near St. John's after a grant of $43,000 by the federal government. The 243-acre Freshwater Bay pro...
Aug 27, 2019 (Photo by Dennis Minty, courtesy Nature Conservancy Canada.)
Privacy Commissioner Critical of Lengthy Wait for Response to Info Request
The Information and Privacy Commissioner is critical of a provincial government department for the length of time it took to respond to requests for information. Michael Harvey looked into a request f...
Aug 27, 2019
Baby Osprey Stretching Its Wings and Learning to Fly Live on Camera
The baby osprey that was born live on camera back in July is stretching its wings in preparation for its first flight. There's been a lot of growing happening in our Osprey NestCAM, and now there&...
Aug 27, 2019
Titanic Wreck May Be All But Gone Within Ten Years
The Titanic is being consumed by rust and bacteria, and the famous wreck will soon be no more. The most recent photos sent back from this year's expedition show that what remains of the Titanic has di...
Aug 27, 2019 Courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island (NOAA/IFE/URI).
Newfoundlander Who Sold First Mustang Heading to get VIP Treatment in Michigan
It's mission accomplished for a campaign to reunite the man who sold the very first Mustang which Ford ever produced. Harry Phillips sold the first Ford Mustang in St. John's back in 1964. That vehicl...
Aug 27, 2019
Province Looks to Increase Burial Coverage Following Workplace Fatalities
More help is coming for those dealing with the loss of a loved one due to a workplace injury or illness. The provincial government is making changes to the Workplace, Health, Safety and Compensation R...
Aug 27, 2019
Local Baseball Legend Mike Buist Dies at 72
Michael Buist, a man known by many for his impact on local baseball, has died. Buist passed on Sunday at the Health Sciences Centre after a brief battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Buist signed ...
Aug 27, 2019 (Submitted photo.)
