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Avalon Awed by Amazing Sunset Friday Evening
Residents of the Avalon took to social media this weekend to post photos of an awe-inspiring sunset that graced the skies on Friday evening. The explosion of colour may have been summer's final farewe...
Sep 21, 2019 "Amazing sunset on the pond tonight!" - photo courtesy of Veronica Morrissey, Lower Pond, Witless Bay.
Green Party Candidate for Avalon Weighs in on Carbonear Bullying Incident
The Green Party candidate for Avalon is weighing in on a bullying incident caught on video outside Carbonear Collegiate. Police received a complaint after the video started circulating showing a group...
Sep 21, 2019
Northern Right Whale Spotted On Bonavista Peninsula Cause for Excitement and Concern
A northern right whale recently spotted and caught on camera feeding off Red Point Head on the Bonavista Peninsula is cause for great excitement, but also some concern. Dr. Jack Lawson says they've be...
Sep 21, 2019 (File photo, 2019.)
Man Accused of Drug and Weapons Offences in Central Released From Custody
A man accused of a long list of weapons and drug offences after a raid on a house in central Newfoundland has been released on a number of undertakings. Thirty-seven year-old Shannon LeDrew of Appleto...
Sep 21, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer Visiting Province Tomorrow
Amidst a tumultuous week in politics Federal Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer is visiting the province tomorrow to officially open Joedy Wall's campaign office on Major's Path. This i...
Sep 21, 2019
Allandale Road Partially Reopens Following Watermain Break
Allandale Road is now partially reopened to traffic following yesterday's watermain break. The city of St. John's says the watermain has been repaired and water service has been restored to the area. ...
Sep 21, 2019
Federal Liberals and Tories Still Tied at Polls Despite Turbulent Week, According to Abacus Data
The latest information released from Abacus Data show the federal Liberals and Tories are still in a virtual tie, despite a turbulent week for the Prime Minister. Despite the recent brownface/blackfac...
Sep 21, 2019
Students Across Province Gearing Up for Global Climate Strikes
Students across the province will be joining the Global Climate Strike next Friday. One of the largest events will be in St. John's, starting at Memorial University. Alice Ferguson O'Brien of Holy Hea...
Sep 21, 2019
Time to Move on From Trudeau Blackface and Brownface Controversy, says Muslim Association
The President of the province's Muslim Association says it's time to move on. Dr. Mansoor Prizada says he does not understand the fuss surrounding images of Justin Trudeau in blackface and brownface m...
Sep 21, 2019
Police Cautioning Parents Following Attempted Child Luring in Holyrood
Holyrood RCMP are reminding parents the necessity of speaking to their children about not accepting anything from a stranger and not getting into a vehicle with a stranger. They say a man attempted to...
Sep 21, 2019
