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St. John's Fireworks Re-Scheduled for This Evening
Inclement weather caused the capital city to postponed its New Year's Eve fireworks. They were set to be launched at 8 p.m. on New Years Eve, however, high winds resulted in conditions too dangerous t...
Dec 31, 2020
23-Year-Old Dead Following Dirt Bike Accident in CBS
A 23-year-old man has died following a dirtbike accident in CBS. Police were called to the scene, on Marsh Road, just after 8:00 a.m. this morning. They believe the accident occurred around midnight. ...
Dec 31, 2020
Government Extending Deadline for Workers' Compensation System Review
The provincial government has extended the deadline for the final report by the Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Statutory Review by three months. The original deadline was today, but due to d...
Dec 31, 2020
RCMP Seizes 5 ATVs in Harbour Grace Area
Several ATV drivers have a future date with the court following a traffic initiative in the Harbour Grace area on Tuesday. In total, between Harbour Grace and Carbonear, five people are facing charges...
Dec 31, 2020 Photo Courtesy of RCMP
RCMP Investigating Christmas Eve Bell Island ATV Collision
The RCMP is investigating an ATV collision in Bell Island on Christmas Eve to determine if alcohol was a factor. At around 9:30 p.m., the police responded to a collision on Hussey Street. The 47-year-...
Dec 31, 2020
First Shipment of Vaccines to Arrive in Labrador Soon
Eligible residents in the five Labrador Inuit communities will start receiving the Moderna vaccine the second week of January. The Nunatsiavut Government says they are beginning to implement a plan th...
Dec 31, 2020 (Photo: europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com)
Marine Atlantic Delays Morning Crossings Due to Impending Weather
Marine Atlantic is delaying some crossings of the Cabot Strait today due to impending weather conditions. Crossings both to and from Port Aux Basques and North Sydney scheduled to leave at 11:45 a.m. ...
Dec 31, 2020
Snow, Rain and Wind on Tap for the Province This Evening
It looks as though the eastern portion of the island may not have favourable firework conditions for tonight. According to Environment Canada Meteorologist David Neil, the day will be wet for most. In...
Dec 31, 2020
Mercer and Newhook Along with Team Canada Face First Real Test Against Finland Tonight
It's game day for Team Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador's Alex Newhook and Dawson Mercer. Canada is coming off a rest day following a 10-0 routing of Switzerland on Tuesday night. The New Year's E...
Dec 31, 2020 (Photo: Hockey Canada)
Province Allocates $70,000 in Federal Money to Help Economic Recovery on Great Northern Peninsula
The Viking Trail Tourism Association will expand their horizons thanks to new funding from the Provincial Government. Premier Andrew Furey has announced $70,000 of federal money for the Viking Trail T...
Dec 31, 2020
