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It's Tibb's Eve, the Official Start to the Christmas Holiday
Today is Tibb's Eve, a time many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians consider to be the official start of the Christmas holiday season. Tibb's Eve, which is December 23, is sometimes called Tipsy Eve. Fo...
Dec 23, 2020 (Stock photo)
Fuel Prices Predicted to Rise This Week
It looks like it will cost a tad more to top up your tank this week. The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices is predicting that the cost of fuels will be on the rise. Gas is expected to increase by thr...
Dec 23, 2020
Condolences Pouring in for Well-Known Fixture in Downtown St. John's
There has been an outpouring of grief on social media following the passing of a well-known fixture in downtown St. John's. Stevie Lane was known in the downtown for his delightful dancing in the bars...
Dec 23, 2020
Correctional Officers Charged in Death of Inmate to Appear in Court February 11
Officials from all corners are refusing comment on serious charges laid against 10 correctional officers at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's this week. The uncharacteristic silence stretches f...
Dec 23, 2020 (Jonathan Henoche via Facebook.)
Eastern Health Disappointed After-Hours Pilot Project Closing, Hopeful Agreement Can be Reached
Eastern Health says it is disappointed that a pilot project involving an after-hours clinic on Major's Path is closing at the end of the year, but it's hoping an agreement can be reached with the NLMA...
Dec 23, 2020
COVID Cases in Atlantic Bubble Remain Low as Cases Grow Across Canada
While the number of cases of COVID-19 in Canada continues to grow, totals within the Atlantic Bubble remain relatively low. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says there are over 7...
Dec 23, 2020
Snowmobiling Season Delayed in Gros Morne Due to Weather
Those eager to get out on their sleds in Gros Morne over the Christmas season will have to wait a while longer thanks to Mother Nature. Parks Canada says the resident snowmobiling season in Gros Morne...
Dec 23, 2020
19-Year-Old Arrested for Impaired After Police Notice Vehicle Swerving
An early-morning traffic stop in the Marystown area earlier this week resulted in charges against a 19-year-old man from Burin. Police noticed a truck swerving on the road around 4:00 Monday morning. ...
Dec 23, 2020
Liberal Party Gaining Significant Support Across Province: MQO Poll
The Andrew Furey-led Liberal Party continues to garner significant support across the province. That's according to the latest MQO Atlantic Matters Poll. They say that the Liberals currently have 65 p...
Dec 23, 2020 Andrew Furey shortly after his byelection win.
Green Christmas Likely for Eastern Newfoundland
Don't be surprised when, if you live on the eastern side of the island, you wake up Christmas morning and see nothing but green lawn. There is no snow in the forecast for the foreseeable future, only ...
Dec 23, 2020 (Photo courtesy Ritche Perez.)
