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Province Considering Regulatory Changes to Reduce Teen Vaping
The provincial government is considering some regulatory changes to help reduce the rate of vaping among teens. The Canadian Cancer Society last week issued a video urging provincial governments to co...
Mar 02, 2020
$98-Million Lost to Scammers in 2019, says Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
In 2019 over 46,000 Canadians fell victim to fraud, and lost about $98-million, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. As of January 31st, over 3,000 Canadians have made reports of fraud so far ...
Mar 02, 2020 Photo courtesy of Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Facebook page.
Rainbow Connection: Good Deeds Cup Builds Relationship Between Community Groups
The Executive Director of Rainbow Riders says they really felt the embrace from the entire community throughout the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. The Northeast Eagles gave Rainbow Riders a huge shot in th...
Mar 02, 2020 (Rainbow Riders executive director Kelly Sandoval.)
Bell Aliant Officials In St. John's to Investigate Cell Tower Collapse
Officials with Bell Aliant are in St. John's to inspect the damage and conduct an investigation after a cell phone tower collapsed Friday night. The top half of the tower fell onto a nearby commercial...
Mar 02, 2020
Health Minister Will Not Run for Liberal Leadership
After much speculation, Health Minister John Haggie will not be seeking the Liberal leadership. Haggie says he is humbled by all of those who reached out and encouraged him to run for the leadership. ...
Mar 02, 2020
The Rooms to Host Come Home Café on Tilting's Irish Heritage
If you're looking for an early Paddy's Day celebration, The Rooms might be the place you're looking for, especially if you're into the Irish heritage part of the holiday. The Come Home Caf is a "celeb...
Mar 02, 2020 Photo courtesy of Come Home Cafe Facebook Page.
New Website Aims to Boost Immigration in NL
A new website launched last week is aiming to boost immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador. CometoNL.com's goal is to inspire people, both newcomers and ex-pats, to come to this province. Creator of...
Mar 02, 2020 Photo courtesy of CometoNL.com.
Outlaws MC Member Disputes RCMP Depiction of Motorcycle Club
A member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club is disputing the RCMP's depiction of their activities. Operation Barbarian last week resulted in eight cocaine trafficking arrests after the Outlaws 1% club hou...
Mar 02, 2020
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Driver in Centre City
A stolen vehicle has been returned to its owner, and the man behind the wheel will have to face the judge. Early yesterday afternoon, RNC officers patrolling centre city St. John's spotted a vehicle t...
Mar 02, 2020
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Fundraiser Receives Overwhelming Support
A fundraising jam on Sunday at the Bella Vista in support of establishing a local Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame was a resounding success. That's according to Greg Dodd, one of the organizers of the event....
Mar 02, 2020 (Photo courtesy Ted Doyle via Facebook.)
