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Police Cordon off Section of Cook Street in St. John's
There is little information yet available about an incident that occurred near the capital city's downtown early this morning, but police say there is no concern for public safety. About eight police ...
Jul 16, 2020
Impaired Driver Nabbed by Police in Pasadena
A 26-year-old from Pasadena is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police while under the influence early this morning. At around 1:10 a.m., staff at a business in the downtown area of Corner B...
Jul 16, 2020
Marginal Movement for Fuel Prices this Week
There are only slight adjustments in the price of fuel today, with most changes in the half-cent range. Gas, diesel and heating fuels went up slightly while propane used for home heating dropped sligh...
Jul 16, 2020
Brewery Sees Revenue Loss While Awaiting Outdoor Seating Approval
It is a waiting game for a business on Duckworth Street as they seek more outdoor dining space on what would be a portion of their own parking lot. Co-owner and general manager of Bannerman Brewing Co...
Jul 15, 2020
Premiers in No Hurry to Expand Atlantic Bubble
It seems most of the Atlantic Premiers are in no hurry to open up the region beyond the current bubble. Newfoundland and Labrador's premier had floated the idea of lifting restrictions for other Canad...
Jul 15, 2020
Investigation Underway After Foreign Boat Docks in Makkovik
Premier Dwight Ball says two foreign nationals were arrested and transported to Happy Valley Goose Bay after arriving unannounced in Makkovik by boat yesterday. The vessel, which originated in Norway,...
Jul 15, 2020
Health Officials Caution Against Public Shaming Those with COVID-19
A warning today from the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health about the public reaction to a new case of COVID-19 reported last week. The person in question had returned to the province from the...
Jul 15, 2020
Pink Whale Making Waves in Province's Waters
A scientist with DFO has a possible explanation for whales off the coast with a pinkish underbelly. It seems a pink whale, captured recently on video near Long Beach in Trinity Bay, may have been ling...
Jul 15, 2020
Two Drivers Stopped for Excessive Speeding on Trans-Labrador Highway
Two drivers zooming along the Trans Labrador Highway have lost their licenses after being caught going over 51 km/h over the speed limit. Mary's Harbour RCMP stopped a woman on Route 510 just before 1...
Jul 15, 2020
John Abbott Releases Details on His Plan for Healthcare
One of the candidates for the Liberal leadership says he knows how to save $200-million in health care costs and, at the same time, improve outcomes. John Abbott, who's campaigning today on the west c...
Jul 15, 2020
