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Nalcor Accused Of Dishonesty, Working With Two Sets Of Numbers
The Muskrat Falls Inquiry heard the province's top civil servant of the day accuse Nalcor of being dishonest, and working with two sets of numbers. Julia Mullaley, currently the province's Auditor Gen...
May 30, 2019 (Auditor Julia Mullaley testifying at Muskrat Falls Inquiry.)
Music Icon Corey Hart Surprises Students At Juniper Ridge Intermediate
Students at Juniper Ridge Intermediate in Torbay got a special treat today after learning about Canadian music icon Corey Hart. Not only did they get a surprise visit from Hart, they also received a d...
May 30, 2019
Mary Pratt Original Fetches $13k For Fluvarium At Auction
he Fluvarium has a little "breathing space" now that a painting by the late Mary Pratt fetched $13,000 at auction in Toronto last night. Chairman Emeritus with the Fluvarium, John Perlin is crediting ...
May 30, 2019 (Photo by JaySo83 via Wikicommons.)
Community Group, Mother Turn Bullying Incident Into Chance To Help Victims
A local community organization is working with a mother on a campaign to help bullied kids, after her young daughter was seen on video being kicked and punched by a group of older teens. Dana Metcalfe...
May 30, 2019 (Left to right: Dana Metcalfe and Krista Leigh Strickland.)
Wildlife Cameraman Returns To ‘Properly’ Take In Sights Following Worktrip To NL
A British cameraman who has done award-winning work for organizations like the BBC was so impressed by a working trip to Newfoundland, he decided to come back to see it properly. Tom Rowland was in th...
May 29, 2019 (Photo courtesy Tom Rowland.)
Lab City Park Restroom Struck By Vandalism Just After Season Opening
A frustrating start to the park season in Labrador City, as recently-opened public facilities were almost immediately struck by vandalism. Just one day after public restrooms in Centennial Park opened...
May 29, 2019
St. John’s Unveils Bike Trail Master Plan
The City of St. John's today unveiled its new proposal for a Bike Master Plan. St. John's has had its share of fits and starts when it comes to a cohesive bike plan that serves cyclists, motorists and...
May 29, 2019
First Quarter Shows Some Ups And Downs For The NL Economy
The first four months of this year saw a mix of good and bad in Newfoundland and Labrador according to a report by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. All four Atlantic Provinces show gains in em...
May 29, 2019
Water Street Abides: Business Still Good In Middle Of Roadwork
Despite torn-up sidewalks and big tractors rolling by, Water Street businesses are making it work with help from the City of St. John's. Work is ongoing on the second phase of the Water Street Rehabil...
May 29, 2019 Sullivan Power of Blue on Water says the work has been tough, but necessary.
Students Share Defining Moments With Turning Point Essays
Students this week in the metro area bared their souls in poignant, funny, often emotional accounts of some of their defining moments. On Tuesday the Learning Partnership presented the winning essays ...
May 29, 2019
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