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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
Fortis CFO Jocelyn Perry Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women
A local business leader is among a prestigious group being recognized this evening in Toronto. Jocelyn Perry is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Fortis. She is one of 100 ...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo by David Howells, courtesy Fortis.)
Search Underway for Suspect in Mount Pearl Armed Robbery
RNC have released the image of a man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery in Mount Pearl earlier this month. Police say a man entered the Barbour Drive convenience store at around 7:45 a.m....
Nov 21, 2019
Venerable Arts Figure Andy Jones Inducted Into Order of Canada
St. John's actor, comedian, and staple of the arts community, Andy Jones was among 39 people invested into the Order of Canada today in Ottawa. Jones stood before Governor General Julie Payette, as hi...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo via Governor General of Canada.)
Ragged Beach Conflict Continues in Witless Bay and House of Assembly
"Once the beach is gone, it is gone." That from NDP MHA Jim Dinn on work underway at Ragged Beach in Witless Bay. Protesters gathered at the site this morning, along with contractors and RCMP. The NDP...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo by Bonnie James via Facebook.)
Marine Institute Reaches Agreement to Review South Coast Salmon Die-Off
The Marine Institute has reached an agreement with the provincial fisheries department to conduct a review of the deaths of about 2.6-million farmed salmon off the south coast earlier this year. The M...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo courtesy Atlantic Salmon Federation.)
