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Inspired by Friend, Ontario Man Biking to Cape Spear in Support of MS Canada
A man from Ontario will soon be cycling through Atlantic Canada to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Canada. Paul Jankura plans to travel by bike from Kitchener to Cape Spear in hopes of raising $100...
Aug 21, 2019
Glovertown Farm Expands to Bring Turkey to Market
A Glovertown business is set to begin delivering fresh local turkey to the market by Christmas. Cindy Chaulk of Chaulk's Heritage Farms says they've always dabbled in raising poultry in a smaller back...
Aug 21, 2019
Sudden Death in CBS Deemed Suspicious by RNC
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is now investigating the sudden death of a 36-year-old woman in CBS as being suspicious in nature. The woman was found lying on the side of the road near Porters Tr...
Aug 21, 2019
Crews Rescue Two from Vehicle in Burin Highway Moose Collision
Two people were sent to hospital after a moose-vehicle accident forced the closure of the Burin Peninsula Highway last night for over four hours. It happened just before 9:00 p.m. near the Terrencevil...
Aug 21, 2019
Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Garrison St. John's to Recognize UK Students with Classroom Dedication
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Garrison St. John's will dedicate a military classroom at the Garrison in recognition of the efforts of students at a primary school in the UK. Since 2003, students...
Aug 21, 2019 (Submitted photo.)
Marystown Mall Celebrates 50 Years
The Marystown Mall is celebrating 50 years of service to the Burin Peninsula. Late last week a large celebration was held to mark the milestone, including shoppers, business owners, live music and a b...
Aug 21, 2019 (The Dossani Family, with councillors Nora Tremblett and Mike Brennan, next to model ship “The Bismark.”)
NDP Renews Call for Independent Authority to Monitor Offshore Following Latest Oil Spill
The leader of the NDP is once again urging for an independent offshore authority following the third oil spill in the province's offshore in less than a year. After the 250,000 litre spill at the Whit...
Aug 21, 2019 (File Photo)
Man Remains in Critical Condition Following Cookstown Road Assault
A 47-year-old man assaulted on Cookstown Road early last week remains in hospital in critical condition today. That from the RNC. Police came across the scene shortly after midnight on August 13 while...
Aug 21, 2019
Carbonear Opens its Doors to Irish Connections
The Irish are coming to Carbonear. As part of the NL-Irish Connections program, 62 Irish men and women will be landing in the province on Friday to spend just over a week exploring the culture of this...
Aug 21, 2019
Location of Indigenous Stone Carvings Kept Under Wraps, May Open to Public Eventually
A local archaeologist is hopeful that ancient stone carvings discovered in the Conception Bay North area may one day be preserved and open to the public for viewing. The location of the markings, post...
Aug 21, 2019 Pictures courtesy Everett Lynch.
