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Retired Catholic Priest Charged for Alleged Sexual Offences
The Archdiocese says they will cooperate fully with the investigation by the RCMP into three Criminal Code charges made against retired Reverend, Peter Power. 79-year-old Peter Power of Branch has bee...
Jul 22, 2020
Province Exploring Cold Storage Options for Seafood in Gander, Port aux Basques
The provincial government is going to spend $100,000 to look into the idea of developing cold storage facilities in Gander and Port aux Basques for the export of fresh and live seafood. Fisheries Mini...
Jul 21, 2020 (File photo.)
Hibernia Halts Production After Leak
A mixture of seawater and production fluids at Hibernia leaked from the platform and created a sheen Monday. It was located about 2.5 km from the platform and confirmed by vessel observation according...
Jul 21, 2020 (Photo via ExxonMobil.)
RNC Warns of Possible Fentanyl in Community Following Investigation
Police are warning the public of a presence of fentanyl in the community involving an investigation in St. John's. On Sunday, July 12, the RNC observed what appeared to be illicit drug substances insi...
Jul 21, 2020
Retired Priest Facing Sexual Assault Charges Involving Minors
A retired priest from Branch has been charged with sexual offences. RCMP Placentia says 79-year-old Peter Power has been charged with invitation to sexual to be sexual touching, sexual assault and com...
Jul 21, 2020 (Harbour Grace Provincial Court)
NL Reports One New Case of COVID-19 in Central
There is a new case of COVID-19 in the province, this one in central Newfoundland. The one new confirmed case is a man between the ages of 20 and 29. It is travel-related as he had returned to the pro...
Jul 21, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Province Looking to Level Playing Field for Short-Term Accommodations
The provincial government has announced its framework to address the lack of regulations around short-term accommodations, primarily Airbnbs. The emergence of such rental accommodations, often in some...
Jul 21, 2020
Processors Face Potential Losses as Shrimp Fishery Opens
The shrimp fishery has opened in Area 6, the main fishing grounds off Newfoundland and Labrador, but it looks like a tough year. There's a glut of shrimp on the market and demand is down but processor...
Jul 21, 2020
CRA Issues Caution About CERB Scam Making the Rounds
The Canada Revenue Agency says there's a scam on the go from people claiming to be representing them. This one involves a pitch for a payback of money from the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)...
Jul 21, 2020 (Photo: Flickr @Obert Madondo)
PC Party Sets October Date for Annual General Meeting
The PC Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has set the date for its annual general meeting. The hybrid in-person and virtual AGM, the first of its kind for the party, will be held at the Capital Hotel ...
Jul 21, 2020
