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Man with History of Sexual Crimes Back Behind Bars After Serious Assault in Paradise
A Newfoundland man with a long history of sexual assaults against young females is back behind bars, accused of yet another serious assault this past weekend. It was just last summer that the RNC went...
Sep 30, 2020
Plastic Bag Ban Comes Into Effect October 1
The long-awaited provincial plastic bag ban is set to come into effect on Thursday. While a prohibition of single-use retail plastic bags was announced some time ago, the effort was delayed due to con...
Sep 30, 2020 (Image by RitaE from Pixabay )
CBS Apologizes for Limited Scope of Notification for Long Pond Development
The Deputy Mayor of Conception Bay South is offering an apology in response to complaints that the town failed to notify residents affected by OCI's proposed marine base in the Long Pond area. Richard...
Sep 29, 2020 (Sample rendering of proposed OCI development in Long Pond.)
Carbonear Truck Theft Under Investigation
Harbour Grace RCMP are investigating the reported theft of a truck from a home in Carbonear late last week. RCMP say a grey Ford F-150 pick up was taken from a driveway on Water Street sometime betwee...
Sep 29, 2020
Province, MUN Float $600,000 to Reopen Aquarena
Swimmers will soon be splashing around in the waters of the Aquarena pool once again. The provincial government will be providing $400,000, and Memorial University will be providing $200,000 to reopen...
Sep 29, 2020
Violent Home Invasion Results in Arrest, Police Searching for Second Suspect
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested, and the hunt continues for a man wanted in connection with a home invasion in Conception Harbour early Monday morning. RCMP from the Holyrood, Ferryland, and Bay...
Sep 29, 2020
Quinlan Brothers Takeover Warrants Closer Inspection by Province: FFAW
The FFAW says the takeover of Quinlan Brothers by a company owned by the Government of Greenland warrants more public debate and a closer examination by the provincial government. Union president Keit...
Sep 29, 2020 (Keith Sullivan, file photo.)
Health Minister Cautions Against Complacency as Canada Sees Resurgence of COVID-19
There are no new cases of COVID-19 reported today leaving just two active cases in the province. Health Minister John Haggie hosted today's weekly update solo as the Chief Medical Officer of Health is...
Sep 29, 2020
NLTA Files Grievance with Labour Relations Board on Sick Leave
The NLTA has filed a grievance with the Labour Relations Board on the issue of sick leave. The NLTA says government does not have the authority to direct teachers to use their sick leave if they are e...
Sep 29, 2020
Blogger Casts Doubt on September 2021 Completion Date for Muskrat Falls
An outspoken blogger and Muskrat Falls watcher says the public should be wary of new timelines for completion of the $13-billion project. Des Sullivan says Muskrat Falls is being guided today by many ...
Sep 29, 2020 (Des Sullivan File Photo)
