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Opposition Leaves, Tells Speaker to 'Get Some Control' During Raucous Session of House
The PC Party abruptly stood up and stormed out of the House of Assembly during debate Thursday evening after comments from Finance Minister, Tom Osborne. Osborne was discussing an MQO poll on leadersh...
Nov 22, 2019
Marine Institute Leads Review of Northern Harvest Salmon Die-Off
The province's fisheries minister says he is very pleased the Marine Institute will lead an external review of the Northern Harvest salmon mortality that saw some 2.6-million salmon die. Gerry Byrne s...
Nov 22, 2019 (Photo via Northern Harvest.)
Nunatsiavut Celebrates Opening of Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain
Illusuak, which means "sod house" in English, will serve as a centerpiece for the community, allowing Inuit the opportunity to gather and strengthen connections to each other and to their culture. The...
Nov 22, 2019
Ninety-Year-Old Attacked in Shocking Road Rage Incident on Topsail Road
Police are appealing to the public for any information or footage after a 90-year-old man was assaulted in a shocking road rage incident yesterday afternoon in Mount Pearl. Bill Short was pulled over ...
Nov 22, 2019
Over $119,000 Raised for Daffodil Place at One Night Stand Against Cancer Radiothon
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians really came through at the One Night Stand Against Cancer radiothon, raising over $119,000 for Daffodil Place. It's one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the ...
Nov 22, 2019
Conservative Leader Speaks to Mayors in Gander Today
The leader of the federal Conservative party is in central Newfoundland today. Andrew Scheer is scheduled to meet with the mayors of Gander and Gambo and with the local Gander and Area Chamber of Comm...
Nov 22, 2019
Driver Allegedly Runs After Prince Philip Drive Crash
Two vehicles were extensively damaged following a reported hit-and-run last evening. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Prince Philip Drive and Portugal Cove Road shortly after 8:30 p.m....
Nov 22, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble
Leadership Questions Loom as PC Party Gathers for Gander Meeting
The provincial PC Party is holding their Annual General Meeting this weekend in Gander, but there will be no leadership review, at least for a few months. Leader Ches Crosbie says they are heading int...
Nov 22, 2019
Parts of the Island Battered by Heavy Wind, Rain and Snow
A system bringing a wintry mix of high winds, rain and snow is expected to ease off later this evening, but conditions may greatly vary depending on where you are. Conditions suddenly deteriorated in ...
Nov 21, 2019
Minister Fields Barrage of Questions as Opposition Tackles Roadwork, Infrastructure
Minister of Transportation and Works, Steve Crocker got a workout in Question Period this afternoon, fielding numerous questions about roadwork and infrastructure across the province. Transportation C...
Nov 21, 2019
