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Man Arrested on Numerous Charges Following String of Violent Crimes in Stephenville
A Stephenville man is facing a long list of serious charges after a string of violent crimes in the town this week. The charges against 40-year-old James Malcolm Stagg include the following: Break and...
Nov 19, 2020
Respected Labrador Inuit Leader William Barbour Passes Away
A respected leader in Nunatsiavut has died. William Barbour passed away at his home yesterday. According to the Nunatsiavut government, Barbour was born in Nain in 1959, and grew up as a fisherman wit...
Nov 19, 2020 (William Barbour, courtesy Nunatsiavut Government.)
Butlerville Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Morning Crash
A Butlerville man has been arrested and charged after a crash in Shearstown this morning. Bay Roberts RCMP were called to the scene around 9:30 this morning to find a vehicle in the ditch. The 35-year...
Nov 19, 2020
Province Rolls Out Immigration Initiative, Opposition says Plan Misses 'Bigger Picture'
The provincial government has announced a new immigration initiative targeted at those with skills in high-demand employment sectors, but the official opposition is not impressed. Yesterday, the provi...
Nov 19, 2020
Officials Identify Fourth Case of COVID in Grand Bank, Two People in Hospital Due to Virus
Health officials have identified one new case of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of cases in Grand Bank to four. Public health officials say there are now two people in hospital wi...
Nov 19, 2020
Marine Atlantic Maintaining COVID Safety Measures as NS Confirms Community Spread
Marine Atlantic says it is working with the provinces to ensure the right protocols are in place to protect against the potential spread of COVID-19. Nova Scotia has confirmed community spread in that...
Nov 19, 2020
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Carl Lake
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late Carl Lake who passed away on Wednesday following a lengthy battle with cancer. Lake was a major personality on the local sports scene, reporting n...
Nov 19, 2020 (Photo: Christopher Abbo Abbott)
Supreme Court Justice Seamus O'Regan Sr. Has Passed Away
It was a hard-fought battle, but former Supreme Court Justice Seamus O'Regan Sr. has passed away. His son and namesake, MP Seamus O'Regan tweeted the news this morning. The younger O'Regan took some t...
Nov 19, 2020
Nasdaq Acquires NL Based Verafin for US$2.75-Billion
Huge news today in the local tech industry. Nasdaq is acquiring Newfoundland-based Verafin for US$2.75-billion in cash. The agreement will combine Verafin's anti-financial crime management products wi...
Nov 19, 2020
If Complaints Continue Tighter Restrictions May Occur in Bars and Restaurants: Dr. Fitzgerald
Public health officials have seen a rise in complaints about a lack of physical distancing in public indoor spaces. The Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, says they have heard of ...
Nov 19, 2020
