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Oil Spills and Shutdowns Taking a Toll on Provincial Economy, But Finance Minister Still Optimistic
Finance Minister Tom Osborne says he's cautiously optimistic about the province's current fiscal situation. Over the weekend, production was shut down at the Hibernia platform after an oil spill, just...
Aug 20, 2019
Support and Community Mean More New Canadians Choosing to Stay in Province
More new Canadians are choosing to stay in Newfoundland and Labrador long term. Jim Murphy, director of language services for the Association for New Canadians, says more new comers are deciding to st...
Aug 20, 2019
Penitentiary 'Crisis' Calls for Urgent Action, says Justice Critic
The Opposition Justice critic is calling the situation facing inmates and correctional staff at Her Majesty's Penitentiary a "crisis". Helen Conway-Ottenheimer says she was very disturbed by condition...
Aug 20, 2019
Location for New Mews Community Centre Approved, Over Last Minute Protest
A location for the Mews Centre replacement in St. John's has been decided, despite a last minute submission from those opposed. St. John's city council has approved Mundy Pond Park as the location for...
Aug 20, 2019
Anglican Diocese to Revisit Controversial Annex After Heading Back to Drawing Board
While the proposed annex to the Anglican Cathedral on Church Hill in downtown St. John's is off the table for the time being, the Anglican Diocese does plan on revisiting the idea. The city of St. Joh...
Aug 20, 2019
FISH-NL Slams C-NLOPB Following Third Oil Spill in a Year
FISH-NL is calling for an independent offshore environmental authority following the third oil spill in the region in less than a year. President Ryan Cleary says it's becoming clear that the C-NLOPB ...
Aug 20, 2019
Man Arrested on Duckworth for Stealing Money from Meters
St. John's continues to have problems with vandalized parking meters. Last night RNC received a tip that someone was downtown on Duckworth Street stealing money from meters. The City has had problems ...
Aug 20, 2019
Six-Storey Churchill Square Development Given Green Light by City
The proposed six storey multi-use building in Churchill Square has been given the final green light from city council. The decision came down at last night's city council meeting. Several concerns hav...
Aug 20, 2019
Motorcycle Rider Injured Following Collision in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
One person was injured following a collision in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's last evening. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Portugal Cove Road and Old Broad Cove Road at about 7:40 p.m...
Aug 20, 2019 Picture by Earl Noble
No Injuries Following Moose-Vehicle Crash Near Petty Harbour
There were no injuries reported following a moose-vehicle collision near Petty Harbour at about 10:30 last evening. The collision occurred on Maddox Cove Road just south of Blackhead Road when a north...
Aug 20, 2019 Picture by Earl Noble
