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Trudeau "Outraged" and "Furious" Over Ukrainian Jetliner Tragedy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is "outraged and "furious" after a Ukrainian jetliner was shot down on Tuesday night that killed all 176 on board, including 57 Canadians. The Prime Minister spok...
Jan 11, 2020 (File photo via CPAC.)
MUN Student Mourns Best Friend Lost in Iran Plane Crash
A student of Memorial University says he lost his best friend in the plane crash that claimed the lives of 176 people in Iran earlier this week. On Tuesday a Ukraine International Airline flight was s...
Jan 11, 2020
Condolences Pour In as Nation Remembers John Crosbie
The province is remembering one of the most iconic and colourful politicians it's seen in recent decades. John Crosbie, a former MP and Lieutenant Governor, passed away yesterday just short of his 89t...
Jan 11, 2020
Fisherman Points to Bad Management for State of 3PS Cod Stock
A long-time fisherman says revelations that the 3PS cod stock is now deep into the "critical" zone, comes as no surprise. Peter Leonard of Arnold's Cove says 3PS wasn't ready for an offshore factory f...
Jan 11, 2020
Original Irish Descendants Reuniting at Iceberg Alley
The original Irish Descendants are getting back together to rock the tent on September 19 at the Iceberg Alley Concert Series. It will be a true Newfoundland and Labrador kitchen party also featuring ...
Jan 11, 2020
Woman Locks Herself Inside Vehicle, Man Hides in Trunk During Traffic Stop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Two residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are facing charges following an unusual traffic stop in the town earlier this month. RCMP patrol officers attempted to pull over a truck on the evening of Janua...
Jan 11, 2020
Growlers Score Seventh Straight Win
Newfoundland Growlers have extended their winning streak to seven straight games on the road. They managed to hold onto their lead against the Maine Mariners to come out on top with a final score of 3...
Jan 11, 2020
Man Charged After Falling Asleep and Almost Starting Fire in St. John's
A 33-year-old man is in trouble with the law after falling asleep and almost starting a fire last night. Police and fire crews responded to a possible structure fire in the east end of St. John's at a...
Jan 11, 2020
Man Arrested in Connection to 2016 Armed Robbery
A 38-year-old man who was wanted for armed robbery in 2016 was arrested last night in St. John's. At 8:30 p.m., RNC officers and the Criminal Investigation Unit used a warrant and found the man, but h...
Jan 11, 2020
Community Holds Vigil in Memory of Those Killed in Ukrainian Plane Crash
Memorial University was the site of a candlelight vigil for those who lost their life on the plane crash from Iran to Ukraine. Of the 176 people killed in the crash, 63 were Canadian citizens. Many of...
Jan 10, 2020
