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Few Women Coming Forward in Class Action on Youth Home Abuse
We have an update on a story we brought you a month ago about a class action lawsuit about abuse in facilities for children in care. Many from those facilities were convicted long ago for their crimes...
Nov 06, 2019
Some Relief at the Pumps Predicted for Later This Week
Some relief for fuel prices appears to be coming this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices predicts a drop in diesel, as well as heating and stove oils by about one and a half...
Nov 06, 2019
DF Barnes Responds as Workers Protest Hiring at Bull Arm
Around sixty people protesting at the Bull Arm site today say they will stay there for as long as it takes. Workers from a variety of trades and sixteen unions are on site protesting being "pushed out...
Nov 06, 2019
Man in Hospital Following Torbay Hit and Run
A man is in critical condition following a hit and run in Torbay yesterday. Around suppertime RNC officers, along with paramedics and fire crews, responded to an accident on Torbay Road. A 61-year-old...
Nov 06, 2019 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
NL to Be "Energy Capital of Canada" by 2030, says Ball
Premier Dwight Ball made the claim during his speech at last night's "Evening with the Premier" at the Delta Hotel, saying that Newfoundland and Labrador will be the "energy capital of Canada by 2030"...
Nov 06, 2019
Man Dead Following Violent Incident on Bond Street
A 23-year-old man is dead following an incident on Bond Street yesterday evening. RNC are working with the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in determining the exact cause of death. A large pool of bloo...
Nov 05, 2019
CUPE Highlights Morale Problem Among Mount Pearl City Workers
CUPE Local 2099 is putting pressure on Mount Pearl City Council regarding the ongoing investigation involving city manager Steve Kent. CUPE representatives gathered outside city hall this evening to p...
Nov 05, 2019
Minister Andrew Parsons Temporarily Stepping Away from House of Assembly
Justice Minister Andrew Parsons is stepping away from the House of Assembly for a few weeks to deal with what he calls a family medical situation. Andrew Parsons told reporters following Tuesday's ses...
Nov 05, 2019
Aquaforte Told to Bolster Privacy Policies After Information Breach
The Town of Aquaforte has been told by the Privacy Commissioner to use greater caution when it comes to personal information after a complaint to ATIPPA. The Southern Shore town sent a letter to the c...
Nov 05, 2019 (Aquaforte via Facebook.)
Iceberg Alley is Packing Up Its Tent and Leaving St. John’s
The Iceberg Alley music festival at Quidi Vidi is folding up its tent and heading out of town after being unable to resolve a dispute with the City of St. John's. City council says there have been too...
Nov 05, 2019
