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Two Boys Missing on the West Coast Found Safe
Two boys who had been missing since last night have been located. Twelve-year-old Keegan Cormier and 13-year-old James Cameron were expected home at about 8 p.m. last night. RCMP were called at about ...
Jul 20, 2020
Drugs Produced in Clandestine Labs Could Prove Deadly, Cautions RCMP
Those involved with mental health and addictions suggest the number of drug labs has increased since COVID-19 to meet the demand for substances that may be harder to get due to travel restrictions. Bu...
Jul 20, 2020 (Left: Staff Sergeant Steve Conohan. Right: Example fentanyl pills, courtesy RCMP.)
Clarenville-Based Underwater Imaging Company Receives $262k Grant
A company based out of Clarenville is the recipient of a $262,500 grant from the Provincial Government. SubC Control Ltd. is an ocean technology company that produces technology and video equipment fo...
Jul 20, 2020
St. John's Mayor says Talks Continue with Ottawa Over Wastewater Upgrades
Despite the current situation, talks between the City of St. John's and the federal government regarding wastewater upgrades are still ongoing. That's according to St. John's Mayor Danny Breen. New fe...
Jul 20, 2020
Opposition Calls for Review of Long-Term Care System
Members from the official opposition are calling for a comprehensive review of the long-term care system in the province. MHAs for Bonavista and Conception Bay East-Bell Island, Craig Pardy and David ...
Jul 20, 2020
CUPW Suggests Using Post Offices for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
One of the unions that represents postal workers believes they can help improve access to environmentally-friendly vehicles across the province. Chief Shop Steward of CUPW, Craig Dyer says the union h...
Jul 20, 2020
Daycare Announces Probable Shut Down Due to Impact from Pandemic
A daycare in the Shea Heights neighbourhood of St. John's may soon be closing its doors for good. A memo from Panda Bear Little University, located on Linegar Avenue, to parents at the centre says tha...
Jul 19, 2020
Another Weekend Passes with No New Cases of COVID-19
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in the province today. This marks nine days straight with no new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported. This is also the third straight day with zero active ...
Jul 19, 2020
Local Family Shows Support for Camp Delight by Hiking Together, Sharing Stories Online
The mother of a child with cancer is praising a local organization for helping her family when they were down two years ago, and continuing to provide support during the pandemic. Camp Delight is host...
Jul 19, 2020
Up and Coming Online Grocery Delivery Business Evolving to Meet Community Needs
Two young men are creating an online grocery delivery business as a way to help their community during the pandemic. Fouad Matar, the co-founder of Zipp Cart, says he and his business partner, Jeremy ...
Jul 19, 2020
