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Two Armed Robberies in Metro Within a Couple of Hours of Each Other
There were two armed robberies in metro last night, but there is no word on whether they are connected. Two men got away with merchandise from a store in Paradise, threatening to and then using physic...
Jan 28, 2021
Teamsters Urge Caution After Truck Driver Reportedly Clips Locked-Out Member on Picket Line
The Teamsters Union is offering a safety reminder to drivers after a pickup reportedly drove through a picket line on Peet Street, coming into contact with one of the union's nine locked-out members. ...
Jan 27, 2021 (Roger Spracklin.)
After Reaching Resolution Carbonear Special Ballot Office Will Remain Open
Elections NL has decided to keep the special ballot office in Carbonear open for in-person voting. Earlier today it was announced that the office would be closed after numerous complaints were receive...
Jan 27, 2021
NL Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19 in Eastern Region
The province has two new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Both involve men in the Eastern Health region who are between the ages of 20 and 39. One case is related to international travel, while the other ...
Jan 27, 2021
RCMP Charge Shoal Brook Man, Seize Dozens of Knives Following Arrest in Deer Lake
A 66-year-old Shoal Brook man has been charged in connection with yesterday's frightening incident in Deer Lake. George Brake of Shoal Brook has been charged with possessing a weapon for dangerous pur...
Jan 27, 2021 (The collection of knives seized by RCMP while arresting the suspect.)
Food First NL Launches Survey to Get Clearer Picture of Food Issues in Capital City
Residents of St. John's are being asked how they "eat the city." The survey, conducted by Food First NL, focuses on issues related to food insecurity such as food waste, transportation, and various ne...
Jan 27, 2021
Officials Search for Missing Lynx After Escape from Salmonier Nature Park
Officials with the Salmonier Nature Park are on the lookout for a lynx that recently escaped from its enclosure. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture is asking residents in the area ...
Jan 27, 2021 (Photo courtesy Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.)
St. John's Considering 'Opt-In' System for Mail-In Ballots
No final decision has been made but it appears that the City of St. John's will go back to traditional in-person voting for the September municipal election with an option to vote by mail. The city wo...
Jan 27, 2021 (Photo courtesy @mmburton)
Ocean Ranger Memorial Will Look a Little Different This Year
The 39th anniversary of one of the darkest days in recent Newfoundland history is approaching and plans are underway to host the annual memorial service during a pandemic. The drill rig the Ocean Rang...
Jan 27, 2021
Little Movement in Fuel Prices Predicted This Week
Little movement is expected in the cost of fuel prices this week. According to the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices, a slight increase in gas is anticipated. Heating and stove oils, as well as diese...
Jan 27, 2021
