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Hot and Humid Weather Result in Traffic Backlog as People Flock to Beaches
Warm temperatures on Monday's civic holiday meant a run for the beaches in Conception Bay North. Both Salmon Cove Sands and Northern Bay Sands were at capacity throughout the day prompting a warning f...
Aug 04, 2020
Well-Known Conception Bay Musician Passes Away
The Conception Bay music scene won't be quite the same after the death of a guitarist with one of the most popular bands on the Conception Bay shore for decades. Rick and the Romans don't put a lot of...
Aug 04, 2020 Rick and the Romans performing at the Kelligrews Soiree in 2017. Photo via Town of Conception Bay South on Facebook.
Furey Promises to Challenge the Status Quo as Premier
A man who grew up sharing political stories with his dad more so than sports stories and who calls himself the "change-maker" is now running Newfoundland and Labrador. Andrew Furey, the son of Liberal...
Aug 04, 2020
Monday Breaks Record for Hottest August 3rd in Metro
Monday was the hottest day in metro in over two years. The last time it was warmer was August 1, 2018. Rodney Barney, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says Monday was the warmest August 3rd on...
Aug 04, 2020
Fate of Proposed Jack Axes Location to be Discussed at St. John's City Hall
St. John's City Council has a tough decision before it tonight: whether to allow a bar smack-dab in the middle of a residential area in the centre city where parking spaces are a coveted commodity. Ja...
Aug 04, 2020
Andrew Furey Wins Liberal Leadership Race
Liberal faithfuls are putting their future in the hands of Andrew Furey, the winner of the Liberal leadership race. John Abbott, the only other candidate, is calling for an audit of the voting process...
Aug 03, 2020
Liberal Leadership Candidate Calls for Audit on Voting Process
The loser of the Liberal leadership race believes hundreds and possibly thousands were unable to vote because of flaws in the process, and he's calling for an audit. John Abbott, who lost to Andrew Fu...
Aug 03, 2020
FACT Teams Launching in Several Areas of Province
There will be more access to hands-on mental health services across the province that will bring support closer to home for many. The provincial government is partnering with the regional health autho...
Aug 03, 2020
Bell Island Mayor Seeking Meeting with Province to Address Ferry Problems Woes
The Mayor of Wabana says a lack of communication is not helping matters when it comes to the Bell Island ferry service. Besides mechanical issues with their ferries, Mayor Gary Gosine says mismanageme...
Aug 03, 2020 (File photo.)
Crews Respond to Commercial Structure Fire Near Robin Hood Bay
Firefighters made quick work of a blaze at a commercial structure in the east end of St. John's this afternoon. Flame and smoke could be seen coming from the building, which is on Sugarloaf Road near ...
Aug 03, 2020
