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Former Labrador Ferry Likely Headed to Scrapyard
The crash-prone ferry Apollo, which Quebec purchased from Newfoundland and Labrador, is likely headed for the scrapyard. Officials on Quebec's North Shore had hoped to sink and turn the ship into an u...
Oct 26, 2020 (The former Apollo docked at Quebec City)
National Recognition for 2 NL Structures
Two local heritage structures have been recognized by the National Trust as Resilient Historic Places. The Garrick Theatre in Bonavista and the Conception Bay Museum in Harbour Grace are among ten pro...
Oct 26, 2020
Owner Faces Huge Vet Bill After Dog Shot by Hunter
A hunter in Western Bay has been left searching for answers after he says his dog was shot by another hunter. Josh Layman says a friend of his was rabbit hunting on Western Bay Line on Friday. The fri...
Oct 26, 2020
Seafood Consumption Predicted to Increase Significantly Over Next Few Decades
It is being predicted that seafood consumption could see a significant increase over the next few decades, meaning there is a great economic opportunity there that this province can seize. Last week, ...
Oct 26, 2020
Decision Coming Today on Court Injunction Against Dominion Workers
Striking Dominion workers have relocated their secondary picket line from the Loblaw Distribution Centre in Donavoan's to Weston Bakery on Bruce Street in Donovan's. Unifor says the bakery is owned by...
Oct 26, 2020
Noise Pollution on City Council Agenda Today
The topic of noise pollution affecting some St. John's neighbourhoods is on the council agenda today. The issue specifically relates to after-market parts and modifications to exhaust systems that res...
Oct 26, 2020
Husky Energy Bought Out By Rival Cenovus
Husky Energy is being swallowed up by rival Cenovus Energy Inc. in an all-stock deal valued at $23.6 billion, the companies announced early Sunday. The statement said both companies' boards of directo...
Oct 25, 2020
Another Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in NL
Provincial health officials reported another new case of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador on Sunday. It's the third new case in the last four days. The latest confirmed case involves a man in his...
Oct 25, 2020
Poppy Campaign Restricted by COVID-19
There will be a drastically reduced presence of volunteers during this year's Poppy Campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador because of COVID-19. Legionnaires and veterans usually take up the cause by st...
Oct 25, 2020
Le Château to Close Stores Across Canada
A popular national clothing retailer has become the latest victim of COVID-19. In a statement, Le Chteau said it was becoming clear that sales of Christmas and New Years's outfits would be hard hit by...
Oct 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy Avalon Mall)
