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Dominion Workers Continue Their Strike on Labour Day
The Labour Day holiday did not stop Dominion Workers from getting out to fight for what they believe in. It is day 17 for the workers on the picket line at Dominion stores in the province. https://twi...
Sep 07, 2020
Black Bear Sighting in Gander Near Cooper Boulevard
Gander RCMP are advising the public that a bear has been spotted in the area of Memorial Drive, Cooper Boulevard and Edinburgh Avenue. Conservation officers are on the scene to try to locate the bear....
Sep 07, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Bell Island Residents Troubled by Ferry Mechanical Issues
The Mayor of Wabana says the ferry service continues to be troublesome for Bell Island residents. Mayor Gary Gosine says there was a malfunction on the ferry on Sunday after its first run. He says the...
Sep 07, 2020 (File photo.)
Dwight Ball Resigns as MHA for Humber - Gros Morne; Premier Furey Runs in His Place
Former Premier Dwight Ball has handed in his resignation as the MHA for Humber - Gros Morne. Ball made the official announcement on Monday. https://twitter.com/DwightBallNL/status/1303029571319668737 ...
Sep 07, 2020
Pedestrians Soak in Last Weekend of Walking on Water Street
The Pedestrian Mall in Downtown St. John's ends today. St. John's City Council has committed to opening the mall next year with hopes to hold a market-style event later in the fall and winter. The man...
Sep 07, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in NL Today
There are no new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Newfoundland and Labrador today. The province continues to have two active cases. To date, 33,483 people have been tested. The Cheif Public Health ...
Sep 07, 2020
Government Announces Funding for Greenspond Courthouse
An integral part of the Town of Greenspond's history is being preserved thanks to funding from the provincial government. The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology announced $61,055 in funding...
Sep 07, 2020
Construction, Labour Day Traffic Causing TCH Slowdowns
The construction taking place on the Trans Canada Highway near the Foxtrap Access Road is causing slowdowns as drivers head back to the city after the long weekend. Drivers in the eastbound lane say t...
Sep 07, 2020
Police Arrest Two Drivers for Impaired in St. John's
Two men were arrested in the capital city last night for impaired driving. Shortly after 8 p.m., RNC responded to a call that a vehicle crashed into a fence in the west end of St. John's. A 37-year-ol...
Sep 07, 2020
Virtual Celebrations Mark Grand Falls-Windsor 100th Labour Day Parade
COVID-19 has forced celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the annual Labour Day parade in Grand Falls-Windsor online. While there is disappointment that the historic occasion has been marred b...
Sep 07, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
