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Sheshatshiu Fire Deemed Suspicious
Fire that destroyed an unoccupied home in Sheshatshiu is suspicious in nature. RCMP and the local fire department were called to the scene around 3:30 last Thursday afternoon. Witnesses reported young...
Apr 30, 2019
Fire Ravages West End Home In St. John’s
Fire has caused extensive damage to a home in the capital city's west end. Crews were called to number 266 Anspach St. shortly before 9:30 pm, and arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the ...
Apr 30, 2019
Get Ahead Of Your Symptoms As Allergy Season Approaches: Pharmacist
Allergy season is fast approaching, and it's easy to mistake allergy symptoms for a cold. Local pharmacist, Heather Seeley say this is what you need to look out for. Typical symptoms include: a runny ...
Apr 30, 2019
Dash Cam Captures Close Call Near Clarenville
Another case of a close call captured on dash cam has surfaced on social media, showing a near-miss between multiple vehicles on the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. https://twitter.com/newfiegu...
Apr 30, 2019
Well-Known Carbonear Businessman Peter Sampson Passes Away
A respected long-time Carbonear businessman has passed away. Peter Sampson of Harbour Grace died yesterday in hospital at the age of 70. Failing heath forced him to close his iconic barbershop on Wate...
Apr 30, 2019
Home Sales In NL Poised For Growth: Report
A new report on home sales in Atlantic Canada says most areas are poised for growth this year. The RE/MAX Atlantic Canada Report looked at three markets in Newfoundland: Metro, Clarenville and Deer La...
Apr 30, 2019
Man Convicted Of Posting Intimate Image Of Girlfriend Awaits Sentencing
The Crown wants five months in jail for a 37-year-old man from the Goulds who posted an intimate image of his girlfriend to Facebook. https://twitter.com/renell_legrow/status/1122874999071809538 Devon...
Apr 30, 2019
Crosbie Pledges No New Taxes If Elected
PC Leader Ches Crosbie says not only will he abolish the 15 per cent tax on auto insurance, but also on homeowner and other lines of insurance, if his party were to take power. Crosbie spoke to member...
Apr 30, 2019
St. John’s Comic Artist Up For The ‘Oscars’ Of Comics
A St. John's-based comic book artist has been nominated for the highest honour in the industry. Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles tackles LGBT issues in a conservative 1950s US. The book has...
Apr 29, 2019
Online Outcry After Simpsons Mention Newfoundland
If there's one thing that fires up a Newfoundlander, it's having the province score a mention on an American television show. Such was the case over the weekend, when the venerable Fox cartoon 'The Si...
Apr 29, 2019
