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More Research, Discourse Needed Before Simple Possession of Illicit Drugs Legalized: Justice Minister
The province's justice minister says he is open to having conversations about the decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs, but believes it is a long way away. Chiefs of police from across ...
Jul 15, 2020
Portugal Cove Road Reopens Following Accident
Portugal Cove Road just north of the airport has reopened. Two cars collided in the area around 10:15 a.m. There is no word on injuries, but two ambulances were at the scene.
Jul 15, 2020
Directory of Local PPE Suppliers Created
It has not be easy for businesses in the province to find personal protective equipment since the beginning of the pandemic, and as more businesses open, more people need PPE. Sourcing it out will now...
Jul 15, 2020
Fishery Beginning to Rebound from Effects of Pandemic
It's not all doom and gloom when it comes to the impact COVID-19 has had on markets for local fish products. When the pandemic struck there were serious concerns about demand for species like snow cra...
Jul 15, 2020
Mount Pearl City Council Still Meeting Quorum Despite Vacant Seats
Just four council seats remain in the city of Mount Pearl, but that's still enough to conduct city business. Four out of seven seats are required for a quorum meaning council business can still be con...
Jul 15, 2020
Three Men Arrested for Separate Assaults in Metro
Three men are awaiting court appearances this morning after separate weapons related incidents in the capital city on Tuesday and overnight. The first took place around 2:30 p.m. when the RNC responde...
Jul 15, 2020
Little Movement Expected for Fuel Prices this Week
The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices is predicting fuels to remain the same this week besides gas, which will see a slight increase. According to spokesperson George Murphy, gasoline will go up 0.8 ...
Jul 15, 2020
Five Drivers Nabbed for Speeding in Under Two Hours on West Coast
Police in Corner Brook nabbed five drivers for speeding on the highway outside the City in just an hour and a half last night. The RNC and RCMP Traffic Services set up a speed trap in the Corner Brook...
Jul 15, 2020
Labrador Business Community Urging Air Canada to Revive Service to Wabush
The business community in Labrador is urging Air Canada to reconsider its decision to pull its connections to Wabush. The airline pulled 30 routes across the country a few weeks ago, including connect...
Jul 14, 2020
PC Leader Questions "Inconsistency" of Wedding Capacity Restrictions
The official Opposition is raising questions about the rationale behind public health restrictions limiting weddings to fewer than 50 people. Leader Ches Crosbie says that's while bars and restaurants...
Jul 14, 2020 (Ches Crosbie, file photo.)
