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FFAW Calls On Province To Make Good On Election Promises
The FFAW is calling on the provincial government to follow through on commitments made during the provincial election. Among those sworn-in yesterday was Gerry Byrne, who is resuming his role as Fishe...
Jun 03, 2019
“Singing Cobbler” Bill Luffman Passes Away
The man affectionately known as the "singing cobbler" has passed away. Bill Luffman of Harbour Grace was 84. He was born in Markland, but moved to Harbour Grace where he set up a shoe repair business....
Jun 03, 2019 Bill Luffman with MHA Pam Parsons.
No Significant Drop-Off In Participation Expected For 2019 Regatta
Last year saw a record number of crews at the Royal St. John's Regatta and there's no sign of any significant drop-off this summer. Last year was the 200th anniversary of the rowing spectacle on Quidi...
Jun 03, 2019
Canadian Coast Guard Responding To Oil Spill In Lewisporte
The Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response team is on site of an oil spill in Lewisporte harbour. The incident happened yesterday. DFO says the source of the oil is the MV Northern Ranger but tha...
Jun 03, 2019
Food First NL Establishes Food Security Fund For Communities Across Province
Food First NL has launched a Community Food Security Fund of $20,000 for community groups in Coast of Bays, Northern Peninsula and the south coast of Labrador. The organization has been working with c...
Jun 03, 2019 Photo: Food First NL website
Man Wanted For Two Years Arrested In Rocky Harbour
Police on the west coast have arrested a man on a two-year-old arrest warrant. Just after 5:00 yesterday evening Rocky Harbour RCMP arrested a 19-year-old man from Trout River who was wanted in connec...
Jun 03, 2019
St. John’s Regional Fire Department Encouraging Outdoor Fire Safety
"It only takes a second for a cozy fire to burst into a blazing inferno," says the St. John's Regional Fire Department. The fire department is encouraging folks to practice safety tips when enjoying o...
Jun 03, 2019 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Man Charged Following Assault, Break And Enter In Metro
A 28-year-old man is facing a variety of charges following a break and enter in metro early this morning. Police were called around midnight following a disorderly conduct complaint, but when they arr...
Jun 03, 2019
Grade Six Student Wins $25,000 Donation For Habitat For Humanity Build
A grade six student from St. Matthew's Elementary School in St. John's is making a big difference in her community. Hannah Brown is one of three national grand prize winners in Habitat for Humanity Ca...
Jun 03, 2019
CUPE Not Giving Up Concessions During Next Round Of Bargaining
The president of CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador says they will not be giving up concessions the next time they head to the table. The union kicked off its campaign heading into the next round of barga...
Jun 03, 2019
