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RCMP Reminding Drivers to Properly Clear Windshields
A reminder to drivers from RCMP now that the winter driving season has begun. RCMP responded to a couple of minor collisions in the Gander area yesterday, one of which involved a vehicle which didn't ...
Dec 05, 2020
Local Bike Business Booms as Pandemic Brings People Outdoors
It's an ill wind that doesn't bring some good. The pandemic has presented challenges to many businesses, but for others, additional free time, a great summer, and a focus on recreational activities re...
Dec 05, 2020 Courtesy Google maps.
Heritage Foundation Working to Identify Cannon in Harbour Main
Work is underway to identify a mystery cannon in the historic community of Harbour Main. The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador has been working with the Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakev...
Dec 05, 2020 (Photo courtesy Heritage NL)
Burin Peninsula Man Calls for Review of Highway Salt and Sand Mixture
A Burin Peninsula man is asking the Department of Transportation to review the salt and sand mixture used on the province's highways. A car driven by Byron Lundrigan's wife was damaged by what he call...
Dec 05, 2020 Submitted photos
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Calls Black Engagement Steering Committee "Eye-Opening"
The province's RCMP have officially launched their Black Engagement Steering Committee, and those who have been leading the conversations over the last few months say it has been an eye-opening experi...
Dec 05, 2020
Province 'Will Be Better' When it Comes to Fundraising Events in COVID Times, says Premier
Premier Andrew Furey says he understands where the public is coming from in regards to recent outrage targeted at two Liberal fundraisers held this week. The First was held by Health Minister Dr. John...
Dec 05, 2020
Two NL Natural World Heritage Sites Stable Amid Climate Change: Report
A new report diving into the impacts of climate change on natural World Heritage sites has placed the two designated locations in Newfoundland and Labrador in good standing. The outlook report was com...
Dec 05, 2020 (File photo of Mistaken Point.)
Woman Charged for Allegedly Assaulting Officer During Police Escort
A woman is in custody after a police officer was reportedly assaulted during the escort of a prisoner at the airport in Natuashish on Thursday. Police say the woman was being taken to Happy Valley-Goo...
Dec 05, 2020
IAFF Encouraged by Discussions Held Ahead of St. John's Budget
The International Association of Firefighters Local 1075 - which represents members in the St. John's Regional Fire Department - says it's very encouraged by a series of discussions held this week ahe...
Dec 05, 2020
Well-Known Businessman Frank Ryan Passes Away
A man Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie calls a "titan of the Newfoundland and Labrador business community" has passed away. Crosbie describes Frank Ryan as a special friend to both the PC Party and to h...
Dec 04, 2020 (Frank Ryan, via Facebook.)
