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Conservation Officers Deem 'Large Domestic Cat' as Cause of Reported Cougar Sighting
A recent investigation into a reported sighting of a cougar on the Northeast Avalon has reached a successful conclusion. But the suspect animal is more "Mittens" than "Mountain Lion." The Department o...
Apr 20, 2020
Iris Kirby House Extends Offer of Support for Those Trapped in Abusive Relationships
There is a real concern about how those trapped in abusive relationships are faring during this time of self-isolation and social distancing. Executive Director of Iris Kirby House, Michelle Greene sa...
Apr 20, 2020 (File photo.)
Roadwork Must Go On: Province Issues Tenders for 11 Road Projects, More Expected in Coming Days
Tenders for 11 provincial road projects have been issued, with 10 more to be issued in the coming days. The Department of Transportation and Works has released the list of provincial road projects pla...
Apr 20, 2020
St. John's Athlete Joanne MacDonald Inducted Into Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame
A woman from Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest inclusion of the Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) Hall of Fame. Joanne MacDonald of St. John's headlined the list of athletes at WBC's annual awa...
Apr 20, 2020 (Photo courtesy Wheelchair Basketball Canada.)
Family Sets Up Special Stop to Provide Hot Meals to Truck Drivers
A mother and daughter spent their Saturday helping those who drive tractor-trailers across the island. Christa McGrath and her mother, Audrey Ellis, set up tables of food by the overpass in Glenwood. ...
Apr 20, 2020
Federal Government Rolls Out New Safety Requirements for Air Travel
New measures for air, marine and rail passengers in the country are coming into effect today at noon. Minister of Transportation Marc Garneau says all air passengers must have a non-medical mask or fa...
Apr 20, 2020
Newfoundland Distillery Provides SPCA with Stock of Locally-Produced Hand Sanitizer
A local distillery has teamed up with SPCA locations in the province to provide hand sanitizer for their shelters. The Newfoundland Distillery Company began to make their hand sanitizer-Fighting Spiri...
Apr 20, 2020
RCMP Officer Among Those Being Mourned in Nova Scotia Mass Shooting
Nova Scotia RCMP says 17 people are dead after a man went on a 12-hour rampage beginning Saturday night and continuing into Sunday afternoon. Police confirm that 51-year-old, Gabriel Wortman-the gunma...
Apr 19, 2020
Cases of Individuals Testing Positive After Receiving Negative Results Have Occurred says Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says there have been cases when someone has initially tested negative for COVID-19 before testing positive. Dr. Fitzgerald says it may have been t...
Apr 19, 2020
FFAW Recommends Extending Delay of Crab Fishery to May
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union says the Crab Committee today voted to recommend a further delay to the crab fishery until at least May due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Crab Committee cha...
Apr 19, 2020
