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Walking in St. John's Would Help Economy, says MUN Study
Walking doesn't just improve your health, it has a positive impact on the local economy. That's according to a new study by the Built Environment and Active Populations (BEAP) Lab at Memorial Universi...
Aug 25, 2020
Cluny Sheppard, Well-Known Businessman in Central, Passes Away
A well-known businessman in central Newfoundland has passed away. Cluny Sheppard of Lewisporte began selling newspapers as a young boy and started working at Notre Dame Agenices in the early '70s. He ...
Aug 25, 2020
Water Street Event to Cause "Deep Congestion" for Walkers, says George Street Association
The George Street Association is expressing disappointment and is raising questions about fair play, in light of an incident on Water Street Thursday night. Pictures and video of a large congregation ...
Aug 25, 2020
Police on Burin Peninsula Searching for Stolen Camper
RCMP on the Burin Peninsula are on the hunt for a camper trailer reported stolen back in May. The 35-foot, 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer recreational vehicle was stolen from White Point off the Burin Peninsu...
Aug 25, 2020
RCMP Investigating Death of Dog on Fogo Island
RCMP on Fogo Island are investigating the death of a dog reported to police on the weekend. Police were notified mid-day Saturday that the remains of a dog were found near the coast along Miller's Roa...
Aug 25, 2020
For the Love of Cod! Fisherman Catches 100 Pound Codfish in Green's Harbour
Talk about the catch of the day. A fisherman from Trinity Bay landed a monster cod this week, one which weighs about a hundred pounds. In all the years that 65-year-old George Wareham has been on the ...
Aug 25, 2020
Adverse Weather Creates Picture Wonderland for Photographers
Adverse weather conditions rolling through the eastern half of the island yesterday translated into a land of opportunity for some stunning pictures. The rain quickly came on and ended just as quickly...
Aug 25, 2020 (Left) Picture by Linda Picco (Right) Photo by Gaylynne Gulliver
Crosbie Looking Forward to Working with New Federal Conservative Party Leader
The Leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party is wishing CPC leader Erin O'Toole the best in his new role. Members of the Conservative Party of Canada chose Erin O'Toole as their new lea...
Aug 25, 2020 Picture of Erin O'Toole via his Facebook page.
July a Landmark Month for NL Real Estate Sales: Realtors Association
Staycationing in Newfoundland and Labrador appears to be behind a greater number of local cabin and summer home purchases. Despite COVID-19, July is going down as the best month in local real estate s...
Aug 25, 2020
Rainfall Warnings Issued for South Coast of Island, Upwards of 100 mm Possible
A significant amount of rain is on the way for parts of the province overnight and tomorrow. Rainfall warnings have been issued for the south coast of the island, from Port aux Basques to the Burin Pe...
Aug 25, 2020
