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Flight Lands Safely in Deer Lake After Declaring Emergency
A WestJet flight from Toronto to Deer Lake landed safely this afternoon after declaring an emergency. Flight 518 contacted the airport authority on approach to Deer Lake to ask for assistance. The air...
Jul 22, 2020
Crews Use Jaws of Life in Whitbourne Vehicle Collision
The jaws of life were used to free two people from a vehicle involved in a collision Wednesday afternoon on the Trans Canada Highway in Whitbourne. The Whitbourne Volunteer Fire Department remains on ...
Jul 22, 2020
RNC are Calling it "Operation Rhino"
The RNC are going to release information on an ongoing investigation on Thursday. They have called a news conference for 11 a.m. at their headquarters in St. John's. They did not release any informati...
Jul 22, 2020
CMOH Reports One New COVID-19 Case, Two Active Cases Now in NL
There is another new case of COVID-19 in the province, again in central Newfoundland. The person, a female under the age of 20, is a close contact with the man who tested positive yesterday. He is bet...
Jul 22, 2020
Town Encourages Safety First as Capelin Roll in Middle Cove
The glittery spectacle known as the annual capelin roll is back at Middle Cove Beach. The tiny silvery fish, which have been making appearances at various places around the province, have now made the...
Jul 22, 2020
Minister Accuses Ottawa of Cutting Into NL Yellowtail Quota for No Benefit
The provincial fisheries minister is accusing Ottawa of giving away 1,000 metric tonnes of yellowtail flounder off Newfoundland to the United States. Canada has a NAFO yellowtail quota of 17,000 tonne...
Jul 22, 2020 (File photo.)
Federal Employees Facing Uncertain Future on Return to Work: PSAC
Some employees working for the federal government are wondering when they will return to their offices, and how much longer they may be expected to work from home. The Treasury Board has confirmed tha...
Jul 22, 2020
City Officials Delve Into Challenges Presented by Popular Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The talks among businesses and city officials on the downtown St. John's pedestrian mall continue. Portions of Water Street have been closed off to traffic from noon to 10 p.m. daily, and some busines...
Jul 22, 2020
Gary Murray to Take Over as President, CEO of Newfoundland Power
Newfoundland Power has a new president and CEO. Gary Murray was appointed to replace Peter Alteen, who is retiring on August 1. Murray is no stranger to NF Power. The company says he began his career ...
Jul 22, 2020 Newfoundland Power President and CEO Gary Murray.
Talks Continue on Offshore Aid Package, While Ottawa Keeps Focus on Existing Projects
Ottawa and St. John's continue talking on an aid package for the offshore oil industry, but the industry says time is running out. Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says he's well aware of how...
Jul 22, 2020 (Suncor Energy Inc.)
