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St. John's Woman Shares Her Story of Cardiac Arrest Recovery in Art Exhibit
A St. John's woman who survived cardiac arrest is sharing her experience with an exhibit of paintings. Jackie Evans says in some ways it's easier for her to paint her feelings and experiences than exp...
Oct 06, 2020
House of Assembly Enters Emergency Debate on Come by Chance, Second Company Expresses Interest
The House of Assembly entered into an emergency debate, Tuesday afternoon, on the future of the Come By Chance oil refinery. Support was unanimous for the immediate debate, given the importance of the...
Oct 06, 2020
"50 Years Past Due": Innu Nation Files $4-Billion Claim Versus Hydro-Québec
The Innu Nation has filed a $4-billion claim against Hydro-Qubec for damages caused them with the flooding of the Smallwood Reservoir. The claim has been filed in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and...
Oct 06, 2020 (Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich.)
Dominion Worker Makes Heartfelt Plea After 2 Months on Picket Line
A striking Dominion worker has made a heartfelt plea for help after nearly two months on the picket line. Kim Snow, a single mother of three, is on the picket line in Bay Roberts and broke down on Ope...
Oct 06, 2020
Police Apprehend Whitbourne Man Who Was on the Run Since September
Police have arrested a man in Whitbourne who had been on the run from the law since the middle of September. 45-year-old Jason Hepditch was first reported at large by police on September 14 for an all...
Oct 06, 2020
PCs say Government is Dropping the Ball on COVID Testing
Health officials in Labrador say an essential worker from Saskatchewan failed to follow self-isolation rules because of a communication error. Health Minister John Haggie is satisfied that Labrador-Gr...
Oct 06, 2020
Workers Meeting at Come By Chance Refinery Today
Workers at the oil refinery in Come by Chance are meeting today under a cloud of uncertainty. Those heading into a meeting at the sprawling facility say they aren't sure what to expect about their job...
Oct 06, 2020
Kids Eat Smart Hoping for Continued Support During Pandemic
This is Kids Eat Smart Week, a time to focus on efforts to ensure that schoolchildren have a full stomach; it's not easy to concentrate on learning when the tummy is growling. Thank you to Dr. John Ha...
Oct 06, 2020
Rain and Wind on the Way for Parts of the Province
There is some soggy weather on the way for a good chunk of the island and into parts of Labrador. Special weather statements are out for the south and southwest coasts with over 50 mm of rain expected...
Oct 06, 2020
PCs say Now is Not the Time for an Election
If the Opposition Tories have their way, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians won't go to the polls in a general election until this time next year. That was the surprise proposal put forth by the PCs in ...
Oct 06, 2020
