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Liberals to Officially Open Nominations for Leader, and Premiership, Today
The official call for nominations for leadership of the provincial Liberal Party is coming this morning. Rules for leadership candidates will be released this morning at 9:00. Dwight Ball suddenly ann...
Feb 24, 2020
Crown Considers Appeal of Butler Verdict
The Crown has not yet decided whether to appeal the not guilty verdict in the case of Philip Butler. Butler was charged in the death of his brother, George Allan Butler, in Conception Bay South in May...
Feb 24, 2020
Byrne Apologizes Following Post-Game Tweet
A long-time Newfoundland politician has found himself in hot water over comments on social media after a basketball game on the weekend in which he was injured. Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Gerr...
Feb 24, 2020 (File photo.)
Province Releases Results of Pre Budget Consultations
The provincial government has released the feedback it's received from pre-budget consultations. Government received over 300 submissions. Among the suggestions on reducing costs in health care are th...
Feb 23, 2020
Province Seeking Input on Policies Regarding Shooting of Moose That Damage Farmers' Crops
The provincial government is seeking public input on policies surrounding the shooting of moose that feed on farmers' crops. The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is hosting public consultati...
Feb 23, 2020
Racial Justice and Injustice the Focus of Event at Memorial University
A public lecture and panel discussion on the experience of racial justice and injustice in the academic world will be the focus of a Memorial University event planned as part of Black History Month. U...
Feb 23, 2020
No More Butts: Pilot Project to Recycle Discarded Cigarettes
What's the most common piece of litter in St. John's? Cigarette butts. And one nonprofit organization wants to put that statistic out. Karen Hickman is with Clean St. John's, they're starting a pilot ...
Feb 23, 2020
Sad Ending for Moose Stuck in Snow in Central
A sad end to a story regarding a moose stuck in the snow yesterday. Jonathan Barrow took to social media on Saturday to post a picture of a moose with three of its legs sunk down in some deep snow nea...
Feb 23, 2020
Rerouting the Ferry to Corner Brook a Solution for Strait of Belle Isle Ice Issue, says Resident
A Mary's Harbour man is frustrated with ongoing ferry delays on the Strait of Belle Isle. Jim Jones acknowledges it's not the first time they've experienced ice delays on the ferry run. Last week, Lab...
Feb 23, 2020
The Numbers Don't Add Up for Proposed Closure of Pearce Junior High, says Local Advocate
Questions are being raised about the proposed closure of Pearce Junior High in Burin. Local education advocate, Ruby Hoskins, says the proposed closure of the school makes no sense given current numbe...
Feb 23, 2020
