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Impaired Driver Collides with Barrier Surrounding Propane Tanks in Harbour Grace
A 70-year-old man from Harbour Grace is facing a charge of drunk driving after colliding with the barrier surrounding propane tanks at a local gas station on the weekend. The incident happened at abou...
Aug 12, 2020
Heat Warnings Expected to Extend Into Tomorrow
Another hot one is on tap for the island today. Heat warnings have been issued across a large chunk of the island, including the Avalon. Environment Canada meteorologist, Justin Boudreau says we can e...
Aug 12, 2020
Innu Nation Files Human Rights Complaint Over Child Welfare System
The Innu Nation has filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission against the Government of Canada over the child welfare system. The Innu Nation accuses Ottawa of discriminating against...
Aug 12, 2020
"Working Draft" of NLESD's Operational Plan for Schools Expected in Coming Days
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is compiling the final pieces of its operational plan for school reopening in September. It expects to release it to the public in the coming days...
Aug 12, 2020
Two 20-Year-Old Men Charged with Theft of ATV Near Cochrane Pond
Two young men have a future date with the court for stealing an ATV. RNC were called to the area of Cochrane Pond just before 2:30 this morning to reports suspicious people in the area. As a result, t...
Aug 12, 2020
Marginal Movement at the Pumps Predicted this Week
The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices is not expecting much change in prices of fuel this week. According to spokesperson George Murphy, the price of gasoline will go up about 0.4 cents. Heating and ...
Aug 12, 2020
Turn Your Eyes to the Skies: Perseid Meteor Shower to Reach Peak After Midnight
This would be a good night to catch a falling star. For about the first two hours after midnight, one of the most impressive annual meteor showers will be at its peak. Once evening falls, expect to se...
Aug 11, 2020 (Photo taken during the Perseid meteor shower in 2016. Image courtesy NASA / Bill Ingalls.)
Special Olympics Canada Names Spirit of Newfoundland Director as Champion of Inclusion
A local man has been named Champion of Inclusion by Special Olympics Canada. Peter Halley was nominated by his employee at Spirit of Newfoundland and Special Olympics athlete Leah McDonald. McDonald, ...
Aug 11, 2020 (VOCM File Photo.)
Two Men Rescued After Engine Trouble Leaves Boat Adrift Off Bay St. George
Two men who were out on the water for the food fishery got more than they bargained for after their boat developed engine trouble and went adrift. A 79-year-old from Port au Port East and a 50-year-ol...
Aug 11, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL, Two Remain Active
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador today. There are two known active cases in the province, both of which are connected with the TV show Hudson & Rex. To date, 263 people ...
Aug 11, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
