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St. John's Man Living in China Describes Coronavirus Lockdown
A St. John's man now living in China says the government and the WHO are doing what they can to contain the outbreak of coronavirus. Chris Walsh has been living in Xi'an for the last nine months. They...
Jan 31, 2020 Photo courtesy Chris Walsh
Sunday Snow and Rain Bringing Risk of Flooding
Getting a special weather statement on Friday is unfortunately becoming a tradition in the province. Samantha Roache of the Gander weather office says there's some uncertainty in terms of totals, espe...
Jan 31, 2020
Career Academy Bankruptcy Case Back in Court for Two-Day Trial
It has been almost 22 years since Lorraine Lush's college closed its doors, but the legal battle involving the province and the Newfoundland Career Academy is far from over. Lawyers for Lush-who now g...
Jan 31, 2020
Truck Damaged in St. John's Garage Fire
Fire crews made quick work of a garage fire in the centre of the city last evening. Firefighters were called to Connors Avenue shortly before 7:45 p.m. and arrived to find a garage full of thick smoke...
Jan 31, 2020
Muskrat Falls Rate Mitigation Update Coming Next Week
An update will be provided next week on Rate Mitigation. The Premier says there is currently a team in Ottawa as talks continue to achieve what he calls the "best possible outcome" for the people of N...
Jan 31, 2020
Michael's Harbour Fire Underlines Larger Risk for Unprotected Small Towns
The Mayor of Lewisporte calls it a "wake-up call for all small towns in Newfoundland" and Labrador. Betty Clarke was responding to questions raised after a home in nearby Michael's Harbour recently bu...
Jan 31, 2020
Health Minister says Local Risk Minimal as WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Coronavirus
The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency after a spike in cases of a new virus from China in recent days. China has reported more than 7,800 cases, including about 170 deaths in c...
Jan 30, 2020
Police Reach Peaceful Resolution to Situation in Torbay
A peaceful resolution late this afternoon to an extended police operation in Torbay earlier today. RNC were called to a home on Gosse's Lane and surrounded the residence. The road was closed and polic...
Jan 30, 2020
Woman Accused of Fraud, Stealing $90,000 from Baie Verte Youth Centre
A woman is facing five fraud-related charges following an investigation into financial irregularities at the youth centre in Baie Verte. 40-year-old Amy Ivany, a former coordinator of the Advocate You...
Jan 30, 2020
Police Lay Charges After Numerous Items Stolen from Botwood Food Bank
Two men are facing charges after a break-in at a food bank in Botwood yesterday. Tyson Higgins of Botwood was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. The 26-year-old is set to appear ...
Jan 30, 2020
