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Great Backyard Bird Count Happening Across Canada
This weekend marks the annual Great Backyard Bird Count across Canada. Running from February 14th to the 17th, volunteers count the birds they see for at least a 15 minute period on one or more days, ...
Feb 15, 2020
Police Issue Warning After Woman Becomes Victim of Facebook Scam
RCMP are warning the public to remain vigilant after a woman was tricked out of $350 in a scam shared on Facebook. Police in Port aux Basques say the woman received a link from a Facebook friend with ...
Feb 15, 2020
Local Activist to Attend Meetings in Europe on Clergy Sexual Abuse
A local activist who has been fighting on behalf of survivors of clergy abuse is heading to Europe to attend UN meetings and meet with Vatican officials Gemma Hickey, who received one of the country's...
Feb 15, 2020 (Gemma Hickey, file photo.)
CRA Scam Results in Over $17-Million in Victim Losses: RCMP
RCMP yesterday revealed the extent to which the so-called CRA scam has victimized Canadians. The scam, based in India, has been targeting Canadians since 2014 and using threats and intimidation to par...
Feb 15, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Growlers Earn Record-Breaking 19th Straight Home Ice Victory
The Newfoundland Growlers etched their way into the history books last night with a landmark 19th straight victory at home, the longest home ice winning streak in ECHL history. Buddy got the memo that...
Feb 15, 2020
Polar Bear Warning Issued for Cartwright Area
A polar bear warning has been issued for the Cartwright area after several reports recently emerged from the community. The provincial government says residents should exercise caution following repor...
Feb 15, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Westminster Judge with NL Roots Reflects on Latest 'Best in Show' Winner
A Newfoundlander was watching closely as Siba, a female standard poodle, took Best in Show at North America's largest and most prestigious dog show. Betty Regina Leininger, a native of St. John's with...
Feb 14, 2020 (Siba the standard poodle, courtesy Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.)
NL Hydro Identifies Error That Caused Soaring Power Bills in Coastal Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says it has resolved a billing issue brought to their attention earlier this week affecting customers on the coast of Labrador. Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans met wit...
Feb 14, 2020 (Submitted photo // Hopedale.)
Hundreds Gather to Remember Those Lost in Ocean Ranger Tragedy
Hundreds gathered this morning to remember the 84 crew members who lost their lives when the Ocean Ranger sank in 1982. Gonzaga High School held the 38th Annual Ocean Ranger Prayer Service at St. Pius...
Feb 14, 2020
RCMP Arrest Two Canadians Allegedly Linked to Infamous CRA Scam
The RCMP has arrested two Canadians and a warrant has been issued for another man in connection with the 'CRA Scam' that has resulted in over $17-million in victim losses in Canada over a five-year pe...
Feb 14, 2020
