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LEGO Cabot Tower Creation Gains Traction Online
When a local LEGO enthusiast started building a replica of Cabot Tower six months ago, he did not realize the traction it would get online. President of Newfound LUG (LEGO User Group), Stephen Churchi...
Aug 30, 2020
20 Eastern Health Employees Self-Isolating After Patient Tests Positive for COVID-19
Twenty Eastern Health employees are in self-isolation after they came in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. However, it is not considered a confirmed case due to...
Aug 30, 2020
Oil Industry Consultant Optimistic for Future of Transocean Barents Rig
A local oil industry consultant says Equinor might have other plans for the drill rig the Transocean Barents. Some 160 workers got their layoff notices this week now that the lease agreement is coming...
Aug 30, 2020 (Barents via Transocean.)
Two Dead, Three Injured After Tow Truck Smashes Through Home in Port au Port West
Details are coming to light about an unspeakable tragedy that unfolded in Port au Port West yesterday. Two people are dead and three others are injured following a tragic sequence of events that ended...
Aug 30, 2020
Pandemic Forces Spirit of Newfoundland to Sell Historic Masonic Temple
The pandemic situation has forced the Spirit of Newfoundland to put the historic Masonic Temple on the market. Kathy Hicks says the pandemic has been brutal for businesses like theirs that rely on aud...
Aug 30, 2020
More Safety Measures Needed Before School Returns, says NLTA President
The NLTA says further measures are needed for a safe return to school in September. Union President Dean Ingram says while the funding provided by the federal government, and recent announcements are ...
Aug 30, 2020 (File photo: Dean Ingram, former President of the NLTA.)
Loblaws Granted Injunction; Doesn't Change Much: Union
A judge has granted Loblaws' request for an injunction at 11 Dominion stores in the province. But it doesn't change much in the eyes of striking Unifor workers. Local union president Carolyn Wrice say...
Aug 29, 2020
Loud Motorcycles, Vehicles Targeted by Facebook Group, Petition
A new Facebook group has been formed in response to growing complaints about loud motorcycles and other vehicles in St. John's neighbourhoods. Residents in the Signal Hill area say they are frustrated...
Aug 29, 2020
Gander Chamber Urges Ferry Captains, Province To Resolve Dispute
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is pressing both parties in the strike by ferry captains to get back to the negotiating table. Two ferry services in the region have been affected by the strike...
Aug 29, 2020
Salmon Angling Reopens in Gros Morne National Park
The 2020 season for salmon angling in Gros Morne National Park has officially reopened. The season was temporarily suspended on August 13th due to low water levels and warm temperatures. Due to recent...
Aug 29, 2020
