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RCMP Staying Tight-Lipped Over Investigation into Sudden Death in Trepassey
RCMP say there is nothing new to report in their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding a sudden death in Trepassey last week. There was a large police presence in the community for ...
Oct 29, 2020
Two New Oil Discoveries Lauded as "Big News" for NL
Two new oil discoveries off Newfoundland are being lauded as big news by government. An industry watcher calls it encouraging. Equinor and its partner, BP Canada, say the two wells at the Cappahayden ...
Oct 29, 2020 (Transocean Barents, courtesy Equinor.)
Protests in Clarenville Call for Charges in Drug Overdose Death
There's another protest today outside the Clarenville courthouse as part of an ongoing public effort seeking justice for a local man who died this spring. Lucas Lethbridge passed away from a drug over...
Oct 29, 2020 (Photos submitted from previous protest)
Chief Medical Officer Gives Tips for Safe COVID-19 Halloween
The Department of Health is reminding the public of precautions to take to make sure there are no COVID-related scares stemming from this Halloween. Trick-or-treating is a go for this Saturday as COVI...
Oct 29, 2020
Should High School Public Exams be a Thing of the Past?
Questions in the House this week seeking the cancellation of end-of-year exams in June have opened up a broader discussion about abandoning final exams altogether. NDP education critic and former NLTA...
Oct 29, 2020
Furey Promises to be Full-Time Premier While Keeping Medical Credentials
Premier Andrew Furey says he'll do whatever is required to keep his medical credentials intact while he's premier, while also ensuring he doesn't put himself in a conflict of interest. Opposition Lead...
Oct 29, 2020
Government and Tories Clash over $320-Million Oil Lifeline
The PC Opposition says the government should've held out for more money than the $320-million received from Ottawa to keep the province's oil industry on life support. Conception Bay South MHA Barry P...
Oct 29, 2020
Negotiations to Resume This Morning in Ongoing Dominion Strike
Talks are scheduled to resume this morning as Unifor and Loblaw representatives attempt to settle the ongoing strike. Some 1,400 Dominion workers from 11 locations across the province have been on str...
Oct 29, 2020 (Photo: @UniforTheUnion)
Refinery Troubles Prompt Big Increase in Fuel Prices on Island
Residents on the island will notice a significant jump at the pumps today, while residents in Labrador will largely see decreases. According to the PUB, the spike in prices is due to an approved reque...
Oct 29, 2020
First 3-on-3 Growlers Academy Program Sells Out
Shortly after registration opened this morning for the newly-founded Growlers Academy-the team says they're all booked up. The Newfoundland Growlers says more information is coming soon on new Academy...
Oct 29, 2020
