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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...
Tom Irwin 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...
Tom Irwin 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...
Tom Irwin 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...
Tom Irwin 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...
Tom Irwin 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 ...
Tom Irwin May 29, 2019
Beer Tent Pulls Out As Fees Rise Ten Per Cent At Royal St. John’s Regatta
Fees are going up at the Royal St. John's Regatta - and it could mean a big change at one of the most popular concession stands. The committee is charging an extra ten per cent across the board for ro...
Tom Irwin May 29, 2019
Legionnaire Laid Up Again After Continuing Ramp Issues
The troubled ferry on the Bell Island run is back on the shelf after only one trip. The Legionnaire had been out of service for a couple of weeks after an undertow caught the vessel and moved it away ...
Tom Irwin May 29, 2019
Community Mourns Harbour Grace Man Who Died During Ottawa Marathon
The running community is mourning the loss of a young man who died while participating in the Ottawa Marathon on the weekend. Steve Trickett was originally from Riverhead, Harbour Grace. Fellow Newfou...
Tom Irwin May 29, 2019 Stock image courtesy the Ottawa Marathon.
Drop At The Pumps Predicted This Week
You could be spending a lot less to tank up this week. After several weeks of fuel price increases, some relief is being forecast for this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices...
Tom Irwin May 29, 2019