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Labrador Marine Marks Milestone Year with New Vessels
Labrador Marine recently marked a significant milestone with two of its freight shipping vessels. The company has completed it's inaugural year with the Kamutik W and the Qajaq W, two vessels that ser...
Feb 09, 2020
Provincial Government Calling for Social Enterprise Proposals
The Provincial Government is calling for proposals for research projects focusing on social enterprise in the province. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation says it is working t...
Feb 09, 2020
Growlers Take Thunder 4-2
The Newfoundland Growlers had to battle from behind last night, but ended up scoring a win in their matchup against the Adirondack Thunder. After dropping two goals throughout the first two periods th...
Feb 09, 2020
Grand Falls-Windsor Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
The cause of what has been deemed a "serious apartment fire" in Grand Falls-Windsor is being investigated by the RCMP. According to Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie, fire crews were called to Terrace Apartm...
Feb 09, 2020
Robbery Suspect Arrested in Metro
A 40-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening in connection to a robbery that took place last month. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the RNC were called to a house in the east end of St. John's to arrest ...
Feb 09, 2020
Man Arrested in Metro After Fleeing Stolen Vehicle
Metro police were in the right place at the right time early this morning when they arrested a suspect in connection to a stolen vehicle. The RNC were on patrol on Ropewalk Lane in St. John's when the...
Feb 09, 2020
Risk of Violence in School System Concerning, says NLTA President
The risk of violence in the school system is a real concern that needs to be addressed. That's from Dean Ingram, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association, who was responding to ...
Feb 09, 2020
New CEO of DLRAA Appointed
A new CEO of the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority has been appointed after a nationwide search. Tammy Priddle will begin her duties as CEO of the DLRAA effective Monday. The Board of Directors of ...
Feb 08, 2020
Newfoundlander to Make Opry Debut
Newfoundland born gospel musician will make his debut on Saturday, February 8 at the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. Matt Maher was born in Newfoundland but moved to the United States in the mid 19...
Feb 08, 2020
Scholarship Winner Advises Other Students to Apply Where Possible
Being awarded a scholarship can be exciting for students and one recipient of the recent TradesNL awards is encouraging people to apply for whatever they can. Jack Simms received the one of the $2000 ...
Feb 08, 2020
