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Minor Damage Following Fire in Abandoned Bishop's College Building
There were no injuries and damage was limited following a fire at the old Bishop's College on Pennywell Road Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the area following reports of smoke at the ...
Aug 12, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Tuck's Bee Better Farm Expanding Operations in Central
A Grand Falls-Windsor business is excited about a pretty "sweet" expansion in their future. Tuck's Bee Better Farm is expanding their bottled juice manufacturing capacity to produce juice using local ...
Aug 11, 2019
CNA Graduate Representing NL at Skills Competition in Russia
A man who would not have been able to tell you about cloud computing last year, is now heading to Russia to compete in a skills competition in that very field. Evan Rideout, a graduate of the College ...
Aug 11, 2019
Old Traditions on Display in New Stage Production
The Liar's Bench forms the basis of a new show featuring Newfoundland comedy, songs, stories and recitations. Ken Parsons, along with other performers, are drawing on the idea of a Newfoundland tradit...
Aug 11, 2019
Eastern Avalon Experiences Heaviest Downpours in a Year
The Eastern Avalon experienced its heaviest downpours in almost a year yesterday. About 45 millimeters fell over the course of two to four hours and it may have reached higher amounts in some areas. T...
Aug 11, 2019
Efforts Underway to Repair Sinkhole in Downtown St. John's
A sudden deluge caused the pavement to open up on Prescott Street in the capital city's downtown yesterday afternoon. The sinkhole opened up following heavy rains, affecting a portion of the road betw...
Aug 11, 2019
Atlantic Rock Win First National Rugby Championship in Nine Years
It was a historic day for Rugby in the province yesterday. The Atlantic Rock U-19 Rugby Team defeated the Ontario Blues 21-5 in the national championships at the Swilers Rugby Complex. The championshi...
Aug 11, 2019 Via @Rugby_NL on Twitter.
Single Vehicle Crash Sends One to Hospital in Metro
A single vehicle accident has sent one person to hospital in metro. The crash happened just before 11:00 at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Torbay Road. Reports say the vehicle left the road and came down a...
Aug 11, 2019
Trio of Caribou Cause Traffic Delays in Port au Choix
Commuters in Port au Choix encountered an unusual traffic delay yesterday. Three Caribou, what appears to be one adult and two calves, were walking down the centre of a roadway in the town. John White...
Aug 11, 2019
PC MHA Remembers Party Volunteer Augusta Whelan
A PC MHA is remembering a volunteer who played what he says was an essential role within the party. Lloyd Parrott was remarking on the recent loss of Augusta Whelan, a party volunteer from Placentia. ...
Aug 11, 2019
