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Two Still In Hospital From Separate Highway Incidents
A passenger in a single-vehicle accident on the TCH between Brigus Junction and the Veterans Memorial Highway yesterday morning suffered serious injuries. RCMP in Holyrood say the person was ejected f...
Jun 12, 2019
New Flight Service Direct From Halifax To Fogo Island
EVAS Air of Gander is going to launch a new service this summer between Fogo Island and Halifax. The Fogo Island Inn says it puts people in major US hubs including New York City and Boston one day awa...
Jun 11, 2019
Raptors Game Worth The Trip For St. John’s Fans, Despite Loss
Two basketball fans from St. John's were at the Raptors game last night and say it was worth every penny. The Raptors seemed to have it in the bag with a 6-point lead with three minutes left to play b...
Jun 11, 2019
Widespread Praise For Federal Single-Use Plastic Ban
The Canadian Public Health Association is among those applauding a ban on single-use plastics. The association is commending the federal government for taking a bold approach to address the threat to ...
Jun 11, 2019 (Image from @PlasticBagBanNL.)
As Budget Debate Looms, PCs And NDP Have Some Suggestions
Ches Crosbie and the PCs have sent a letter to Premier Dwight Ball detailing eight points they would like to see implemented into the budget - but don't expect the same from the NDP as the budget deba...
Jun 11, 2019
New Book Brings You The Buzz On Province’s Insects
Newfoundland and Labrador is often celebrated for its whales, moose and seals, but the lesser-known creepy crawlies seldom get recognized - until now. Boulder Publications is out with a field guide of...
Jun 11, 2019
Two Fires Keep SJRFD Crews Busy
Firefighters with St. John's Regional Fire Department were kept busy last evening following reports of two structure fires. The first came at about 9:00 pm after thick black smoke was seen coming from...
Jun 11, 2019
Wabush Becomes First Place In Labrador To Hit 20 In 2019
Wabush has become the first weather reporting station in Labrador to see 20 degrees this calendar year. Labrador West reached 21.1 degrees late yesterday afternoon, marking the highest temperature in ...
Jun 11, 2019
Frustrated, But Not Surprised: Trans Activist Reacts To Vatican Document On Gender
A local Trans rights activist says they're not surprised by the Vatican's new document, issued during Pride Week, that rejects the idea that people can choose or change their gender. "Male and Female ...
Jun 11, 2019
Hockey NL Announces Awards, Inductions To Hockey Hall Of Fame
Hockey NL held its AGM and Awards Banquet over the weekend in Gander. Inducted into the Provincial Hockey Hall of Fame in the player category were Sheldon Currie, Pat Dempsey, Harold Druken and Bob O'...
Jun 11, 2019
