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People Affected by Fatal Crash on West Coast Asked to Contact Trauma Team
RCMP say help is available for those who witnessed a horrific fatal crash in Port au Port West August 29. A tow truck drove through a home on Front Street, claiming the lives of two people, and sendin...
Sep 08, 2020 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Union Calls Lack of Construction Industry Reps on Labour Board a "Significant Oversight"
The Carpenters Union Local 579 says the Labour Board "doesn't get it" and they're seeking an apology for a recent privacy breach involving workers at the Grieg NL site in Marystown. The union was resp...
Sep 08, 2020
Eastern Health Says Long Lines Experienced at HSC Unlikely to See Repeat
That long lineup at the Health Sciences this morning was the result of a combination of factors and is unlikely to see a repeat. The hospital experienced unanticipated staff leave in the registration ...
Sep 08, 2020 (File photo.)
Approach to First Day of Kindergarten Will Vary from School to School: Education Minister
Parents will be allowed to accompany kindergarten students to their first day of class this week, but what that will look like will depend on each school. Education Minister Tom Osborne says the first...
Sep 08, 2020
Weather Enthusiast Left Puzzled by Theft of Forecasting Equipment
"Who steals a weather station?" That is local weather enthusiast Kelly Butt's main question when he describes the weather station that was stolen from his yard overnight on Saturday. Butt says someone...
Sep 08, 2020
Turtle Caught Taking Leisurely Swim in Waters Off Dildo
An animal that seldomly makes its way to the island, made an appearance on the weekend. A large sea turtle was spotted near Dildo on Sunday. It was caught on camera swimming slowly near the shore. Mea...
Sep 08, 2020
Get In Line Rather than Online to Help Support Local Businesses, says Retail Council of Canada
Shop local is the mantra being repeated as the retail sector continues to recover from the devastation wrought by the pandemic. Jim Cormier with the Retail Council of Canada says while many people tur...
Sep 08, 2020
Budget Still in the Works as Government Seeks New Interim Supply Bill
The provincial government says a budget is in the works and will be delivered soon, even as the House of Assembly is set to reopen next week for the tabling of another interim supply bill. Former Fina...
Sep 08, 2020
Some Pedestrian Mall Patios to Remain Active Throughout September
Although the pedestrian mall has come to an end, the patios at most businesses will remain open until September 30. Organizers from the pedestrian mall say they are looking forward to future events li...
Sep 08, 2020
Metro Police Arrest Man Following Sunday Afternoon Vehicle Break and Enters
A report of a man breaking into vehicles in St. John's on Sunday afternoon led to the arrest of a 32-year-old wanted man. Around 4 p.m., Police responded to reports of a man breaking into vehicles in ...
Sep 08, 2020
