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Minister Dempster Garners Criticism Over Another Political Gathering
Another Liberal cabinet minister is attracting negative attention for a recent political gathering. Health Minister John Haggie came under fire this week for a Gander and District Liberal Association ...
Dec 04, 2020
Opposition Parties Worried West White Rose Funding Will Be Wasted
Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie says it's time the premier started thinking outside the box when it comes to securing the future of the province's offshore oil industry. Crosbie says there are no guara...
Dec 04, 2020
Galway Christmas Tree Donated to Mount Pearl
The giant Christmas tree at the heart of a recent dispute between businessman Danny Williams and the City of St. John's has been donated to neighbouring Mount Pearl. Dewcor donated the tree, originall...
Dec 04, 2020
Programs to Address Education Gaps for Dementia Patients
One of the biggest gaps we face in addressing healthcare needs for dementia patients is education. That's according to the province's health minister, Dr. John Haggie, who yesterday announced $130,000...
Dec 04, 2020
Nalcor Defends Executive Bonuses
Nalcor Energy is defending what it calls a "variable component of compensation to its executives and senior managers" to "drive people towards achieving company and divisional performance." Nalcor was...
Dec 04, 2020
Questions Raised About Christmas Gatherings Following Liberal Fundraiser
The province's chief medical officer of health may find herself in the uncomfortable position at today's COVID update of having to field questions arising from a political event that has generated a h...
Dec 04, 2020 (File photo.)
MUN Moving Forward with Plans to Establish Law School
Memorial University is continuing to move forward with plans to develop a law school. President Vianne Timmons acknowledges concerns and questions raised, but she supports the idea. She agrees that th...
Dec 04, 2020
Stephenville Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Strike Pedestrians with Vehicle
A 45-year-old Stephenville man is facing a list of serious charges after police say he tried to run over two people walking along Main Street in Stephenville early this morning. Police were called aro...
Dec 03, 2020
Port de Grave Welcomes Christmas Season with Giant Crab Pot Tree
The Town of Port de Grave has been a must-visit for folks looking for holiday cheer during the Christmas season for years. Each year vessel owners adorn their boats with lights, attracting hundreds-if...
Dec 03, 2020
Police Net an Estimated $7-Million in Cocaine, LSD in 'Historic' Drug Seizure
The RNC and RCMP have made what they are calling the largest seizure of cocaine in the province's history. Officers descended on St. John's International Airport on Wednesday, seizing 13.7 kilograms o...
Dec 03, 2020
