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Government Issues Warning About Scam Calls Posing as MCP
The Department of Health is warning about a possible scam involving calls related to MCP. According to government, several incidents have been reported involving a caller who claims to be representing...
Mar 04, 2020
Guyana Poised to Surpass Newfoundland and Labrador Oil Production
The discovery of huge oil reserves off Guyana has spurred predictions of huge growth in the South American nation's economy, possibly exceeding Newfoundland and Labrador's oil production in the next f...
Mar 03, 2020 (Rob Strong.)
Future of Province's Tourism Industry Bright, But in Need of Improved Access: Hospitality NL
The new chair of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador sees a bright future for their industry. The group wrapped up its AGM in Corner Brook on the weekend. Steve Denty says nine or 10 per cent of all...
Mar 03, 2020 (File photo, Steve Denty.)
Gerry Byrne Apologizes for Breaking Hunting Law
The Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, who is responsible for wildlife, has apologized to the House of Assembly for breaking a hunting law 2 1/2 years ago. Gerry Byrne says regulations require ...
Mar 03, 2020
Andrew Furey Officially Launches Liberal Leadership Bid
Andrew Furey has officially announced his bid for the Liberal leadership. The announcement was made at the Alt Hotel earlier tonight. Dr. @FureyAndrew is in the room. @SteveCrockerLib introduced him a...
Mar 03, 2020
John Abbott Officially Launching Leadership Campaign Thursday
A second Liberal leadership candidate is officially launching their campaign this week. Former senior civil servant and former CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, John Abbott will officiall...
Mar 03, 2020
Ches Crosbie Calls for Resignation of Siobhan Coady
Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie is calling for the resignation of Natural Resources Minister Siobhan Coady in connection with Nalcor's hiring of a former deputy minister as a consultant. Gordon McIntos...
Mar 03, 2020
Eddie Joyce Tables New Information Regarding House of Assembly Harassment Scandal
The House of Assembly took an unexpected turn this afternoon as Independent MHA Eddie Joyce tabled what he calls new information acquired through Access to Information. The issue goes back two years w...
Mar 03, 2020
Council Approves Airport Heights Pub and Eatery Despite Pushback
An application for a restaurant and lounge in the Airport Heights Neighbourhood of St. John's has been approved, despite drawing the ire of some residents. An application was submitted to the city to ...
Mar 03, 2020 75 airport heights drive, via google maps
Project Blowfish Lands Three in Custody; $100k of Cannabis, $78k Cash Seized
Three people are in custody awaiting charges as a result of a major police operation dubbed Project Blowfish. RCMP say the investigation focused on cocaine and illicit cannabis trafficking as well as ...
Mar 03, 2020
