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"Only a Matter of Time" before Coronavirus Comes to the Province, Says Acting Chief Medical Officer
The top doctor in this province believes it's only a matter of time before COVID-19 lands on our shores. There are no confirmed cases in the province but 44 people have been tested, 22 of whom were ne...
Mar 12, 2020
Danny Williams "Deeply Offended" by Parts of Muskrat Falls Report
Former Premier Danny Williams has fired back at Justice Richard Leblanc's scathing report into the mega-project. In a lengthy written statement, Williams says that despite assertions made in Leblanc's...
Mar 12, 2020 Danny Williams (File photo)
Fuel Prices Down Across the Province
Another week, another round of price decreases across the board for fuels in Newfoundland and Labrador. The maximum regulated price of gasoline has dropped by 5.5 cents a litre, while diesel dips by 4...
Mar 12, 2020
Province Will Present Budget Before Election is Held: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Tom Osborne says despite what he calls "conspiracy theories," a budget will be brought down before an election is held in Newfoundland and Labrador. Osborne was responding to the Oppo...
Mar 12, 2020
Crash on TCH Near South Brook Leads to Drug Charges for Ontario Couple
A couple from Ontario is facing a number of charges after police found a large amount of drugs in their vehicle after they crashed on the Trans Canada Highway near South Brook Sunday night. A 40-year-...
Mar 12, 2020
11th Anniversary of Cougar Flight 491 Crash Marked Today
Another grim anniversary in the offshore oil and gas industry is being recognized today. March 12th marks the eleventh anniversary of the crash of Cougar Flight 491. Eleven years later. Family members...
Mar 12, 2020
Marine Atlantic Increases Cleaning Measures Over COVID-19 Concerns
Marine Atlantic has started the first phase of its 'Pandemic Plan' for COVID-19 as concerns grow over the spread of the virus. While the Public Health Agency of Canada says the risk to Canadians remai...
Mar 11, 2020
Cain's Quest Champions Cross Finish Line at End of 3,100 km Endurance Race
Through unforgiving conditions, wind chills near -40C, and against an initial roster of 50 teams, Cain's Quest 2020 officially has its champions. Shortly before 4 p.m. local time, Team 21 - Mighty Hau...
Mar 11, 2020 (Team 21 - Mighty Haulers, courtesy Cain's Quest.)
Federation of Agriculture President Resigns Amid Apparent Discord in Local Industry
There are some major changes in the local agriculture industry over some apparent discord within the industry and with the provincial department responsible. Merv Wiseman has resigned from his positio...
Mar 11, 2020 (File photo.)
Team Member Airlifted to Hopedale Clinic Following Cain's Quest Accident
A member of a team competing in Cain's Quest had to be airlifted for medical attention following an accident near Hopedale this morning. Cain's Quest confirmed that a member of Team Bernice-consisting...
Mar 11, 2020
