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Genealogist Outlines Discovery Of DNA Unique To Newfoundland
A local genealogist is hoping the interest generated in a DNA discovery unique to Newfoundland will eventually help provide some answers. Some 200 people turned out at the Johnson GEO Centre last nigh...
May 24, 2019
Gas Price Increase Predicted This Week
Fuel prices are set to go up across the province this week. At the pumps, George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices predicts gas will be increasing by about a cent and a half (1.4) per l...
May 24, 2019
Silence From PC Party Leader Following Controversial Election Night Speech
The Leader of the PC Party has been silent since an election night "concession" speech that raised more than a few eyebrows. Ches Crosbie went on the attack, prompting both casual observers and member...
May 22, 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 22, 2019
Project Manager Accuses Astaldi Of Not Bringing Top Team To Labrador
He didn't use the term "bait and switch" but a key manager with the Muskrat Falls Project Team accused Astaldi of not bringing its "A" team to Labrador. In its contract submission, Astaldi gave the na...
May 22, 2019
Tied Up Resources An Example Of Health Care Inefficiency: Woman
A woman who recently required the help of an ambulance is pointing out an area of inefficiency in the health care system she witnessed first-hand. The woman, who asked not to have her name used, told ...
May 22, 2019
Clarenville Teen In Serious Condition Following ATV Crash
A 19-year-old Clarenville man has been injured following an ATV crash near Terra Nova, Saturday night. RCMP say the man was taken to hospital in Clarenville with serious injuries. He was transferred t...
May 22, 2019
Police Conclude Investigation Into Skeletal Remains Found In CBS
Police have concluded their investigation into the discovery of human skeletal remains in CBS, while the accused in that case is scheduled to return to court tomorrow. In April, the RNC located skelet...
May 22, 2019
Polar Bear Warning Issued For Town Of Fleur De Lys
A polar bear warning has been issued for the town of Fleur de Lys after one was spotted roaming near the community this morning. The Town shared photos on its Facebook page showing a polar bear wander...
May 22, 2019
Northern Alberta Town Evacuates As Wildfire Burns Near Border
Nearly 5,000 people have been evacuated from the area of High Level-a Northern Alberta town-as a wildfire rages just south of its borders. The Town of High Level, about 400 kilometres northwest of For...
May 22, 2019
