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Cenovus, Husky Energy Receive Regulatory Approval for Upcoming Merger
Cenovus and Husky Energy have received all of the key regulatory approvals required to combine their operations. The transaction is expected to formally close on January 1. The combined company will c...
Dec 21, 2020 (Husky Energy headquarters in Calgary, Alberta.)
Four-Legged Constabulary Member Gets Protective Gear Thanks to Local Scout
There was a presentation today to the RNC from a young Paradise boy who took on a successful fundraising campaign for a four-legged Constabulary member. Justin Sharpe with 1st Paradise Scouting launch...
Dec 21, 2020
Newfoundland Power Donates $25,000 to Community Food Sharing Association
Newfoundland Power has made a major donation to the Community Food Sharing Association a charity they've partnered with for the last 21 years. President and CEO of Newfoundland Power, Gary Murray says...
Dec 21, 2020
Opposition MHA Looking for Answers on Health Authority Double Billing
An Opposition MHA is looking for answers on whether health authorities are double billing. Tony Wakeham, the finance critic, first raised the matter in the House of Assembly but has yet to get a respo...
Dec 21, 2020
Firefighters Collect Cash, Gift Cards and Toys for Avalon Mall/VOCM Cares Happy Tree
Firefighters at Kent's Pond fire station collected over 1,200 toys and over $1,000 in gift cards and cash on Sunday, all of which will be donated to the Avalon Mall/VOCM Cares Happy Tree. The toy driv...
Dec 21, 2020
Rain and High Winds Arriving on Island Today, Snow in Labrador Tomorrow
A weather system moving in from the Maritimes is going to dump heavy rain on much of the island and drop significant snowfall in parts of Labrador. Rain begins this afternoon in the west and the south...
Dec 21, 2020
KPMG Report into Potential Sale of Mile One to be Released January
The results of the KPMG report into the potential sale of Mile One Centre should be made available in January. The report will outline the factors that must be considered should the city decide to sel...
Dec 21, 2020
Local Animal Shelter in Desperate Need of Supplies, Holding Drive for Donations
A local animal shelter is holding a pet food and donation drive leading up to Wednesday to help get them through Christmas and the winter months ahead. Jessica Rendell, director at Heavenly Creatures,...
Dec 21, 2020
Jupiter and Saturn Line Up to Create 'Christmas Star' Tonight
The stars are set to align today for an astronomical phenomenon that hasn't been seen on Earth in hundreds of years. Today, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be the closest they have been to each othe...
Dec 21, 2020 (Photo Credit: NASA/ Bill Ingalls)
RNC Warn of Dark Colored SUV Approaching Children in Paradise
The RNC is getting reports that a dark-coloured newer-model SUV has been approaching children in the Paradise area. Officers are investigating but have no further information at the moment. Posts to F...
Dec 21, 2020
