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Two Forces Members Test Positive for COVID-19 at 5 Wing Goose Bay
Contact tracing continues after two members of the military tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving at the base in 5 Wing Goose Bay earlier this week. The two members were among 35 Forces personne...
Aug 29, 2020
Brain Injury Association Combating Lack of Helmet Use on ATVs with Clinics
ATV accidents have taken a deadly toll in the province. The number of people who have died while using ATVs in Newfoundland and Labrador is double that of last year. The RCMP say helmets were not worn...
Aug 29, 2020
Striking Dominion Workers To Hold Live Virtual Rally Monday
The union representing striking Dominion workers is planning a live virtual rally from picket lines across the province on Monday. Unifor's Atlantic regional director, Linda McNeil, says hundreds of g...
Aug 29, 2020
Crosbie Renews Calls for Mandatory Testing in Light of New COVID Case
Opposition leader Ches Crosbie is calling for the mandatory testing of all foreign travelers arriving in the province as well as rotational workers as the education system prepares for the return to s...
Aug 29, 2020 (Ches Crosbie, file photo.)
Little Bay East Visitor Calls for Action to Address "Unbelievable" Stink
A recent visitor to Little Bay East on the Burin Peninsula says he was shocked that a disgusting problem affecting the community continues to linger. Peter Whittle says he's been told herring were dri...
Aug 29, 2020
Only Rare Circumstances Would Prompt Importation of Honey Bees, says Province
The provincial government is offering some clarification following fierce social media debate related to the alleged importation of honey bees. Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the few places free ...
Aug 29, 2020
Official Opposition Concerned with Job Losses as Work on Transocean Barents Clews Up
The Opposition says while the departure of the Transocean Barents will not affect the future of the offshore, it will have devastating effects. PC Opposition Critic Lloyd Parrott and Labour Critic Pau...
Aug 29, 2020 Paul Dinn (left) and Lloyd Parrott (right)
Marystown Man and Woman Charged After Cocaine, Cash and Prescription Drugs Found by RCMP
Two people have been charged with drug trafficking after a recent drug bust in Marystown. Burin Peninsula RCMP says 31-year-old Philip Reid and 21-year-old Alana Drover of Marystown are each facing ch...
Aug 29, 2020
Special Weather Statements Issued for Avalon Peninsula and Parts of South Coast Ahead of Storm's Arrival
A nice day is on tap for most of the island today, but things quickly turn south tomorrow as the remnants of what was hurricane Laura move in. Laura was at one time a category 4 hurricane and caused s...
Aug 29, 2020
Man Facing Raft of Charges Following Reports of Men with Firearms Fighting in St. John's Street
A 20-year-old man is in custody and facing a long list of charges following reports of a dangerous altercation in the west end of St. John's. Around 10:30 last night, police received a report that the...
Aug 29, 2020
