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Polar Bear Spotted Near L’Anse Amour
Another polar bear sighting in Labrador has prompted a caution from wildlife officials. Conservation officers are monitoring the movements of a polar bear near L'Anse Amour, on the Southeast Coast of ...
May 24, 2019
RNC Employee Given Absolute Discharge For Accessing Private Info
An RNC Civilian Employee has been given an absolute discharge by the judge for accessing private information. Tammy Brinson was hired in January 1995 as a full time Communications Technician with the ...
May 24, 2019
Pilot On Medical Leave After Laser Strikes Eye On Flight From NL
A WestJet pilot was placed on medical leave after he was struck in the eye by a laser on approach to Orlando International Airport on a flight from Newfoundland. WestJet says on Saturday, May 18 the c...
May 24, 2019
Crosbie Backs From Heated Election Speech, Looks To Party’s Future
PC Leader Ches Crosbie is pulling back on his post-election attack, and looks forward to rebuilding the PC Party while helping the Liberals provide good government, following their first caucus meetin...
May 24, 2019
Trent Butt Appealing Murder Conviction
Trent Butt has appealed his first degree murder conviction in connection to the death of his five-year-old daughter Quinn. Trent Butt filed his handwritten appeal yesterday, in the same neat handwriti...
May 24, 2019
Lucas Dawe Pleads Not Guilty To Skeleton Theft
Lucas Dawe, age 20, of CBS has entered Not Guilty pleas in connection to discovery of skeletal remains in Foxtrap. https://twitter.com/renell_legrow/status/1131198353730101248 In addition, the charges...
May 24, 2019 (Crypts following investigation at the All Saints Cemetery in Foxtrap.)
Students Targeted In Housing Rental Scam
Students looking for housing for the upcoming school year are being targeted by scammers. Posts to the MUN Off Campus Housing Sale-which is not affiliated with Memorial University-and Buyer Beware New...
May 24, 2019
As Season Ends For Edge, Team Proud Of Making Finals But Hungry To Go Farther
It wasn't the outcome the St. John's Edge were looking for, but the Head Coach says they can look back in a couple of weeks and be proud of what they accomplished. The Edge were swept by the Moncton M...
May 24, 2019
First Newfoundlander To Summit Everest Congratulates Mark Ballard On ‘Amazing Achievement’
The first Newfoundlander to summit Mount Everest is offering congratulations to Mark Ballard, the St. John's man who just made it to the top. Ballard reached the over 29,000 foot summit, just in time ...
May 24, 2019
Muskrat Falls Inquiry Has Opened Door To Hundreds Of Millions In Claims, Says Project Manager
There was an ominous prediction from the general manager of the Muskrat Falls hydro project today at the inquiry. The inquiry itself will cost about $35-million but Ron Power says the inquiry has open...
May 24, 2019
