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Magic of Christmas on Display as Man Retrieves Lost Travel Documents
The magic of Christmas was on full display earlier today as a Zimbabwe man's lost travel documents were returned to him. Leonard Mawora's life was turned upside down about a week ago. He had booked a ...
Dec 22, 2019
White Christmas Predicted as System Takes Aim at Island
It looks like it's going to be a white Christmas for for most of us on the island. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for the majority of the island, with the only exception bein...
Dec 22, 2019
St. Anthony Caribou Herd Activity Prompts Warning for Drivers on Northern Peninsula
The provincial government is reminding drivers to be extra vigilant when travelling over the highway on the Northern Peninsula. A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd is currently in th...
Dec 22, 2019 (File photo)
Community in Mourning Following Fatal Workplace Accident in Burgeo
The province's Justice Minister believes the town of Burgeo will find a way to keep going following a fatal workplace accident earlier this week. RCMP were called to the Burgeo Arena early Friday morn...
Dec 22, 2019
Two Adults Dead Following Incident in CBS
The RNC's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the sudden death of a man and a woman in Conception Bay South. Around 5 p.m. yesterday the RNC responded to a residence on Roberts Road in CBS. Two adults,...
Dec 22, 2019
MP Jack Harris says Federal Tax Cut Likely Halted due to NDP Conference
The NDP MP for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi believes he knows why federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau failed to introduce a promised Middle Class Tax Cut though a Ways and Means Bill by the end of thi...
Dec 21, 2019
New Programming for Seniors Coming in 2020, says CMHA
The Canadian Mental Health Association has new programming coming in the new year and seniors are one of the groups they are focusing more on. The association wants to roll out new programs to start w...
Dec 21, 2019
Newfoundlander Dawson Mercer makes Team Canada's World Junior Roster
A Bay Roberts man will be representing Newfoundland and Labrador at the World Junior Hockey Championships this year. 18-year-old, Dawson Mercer is one of 13 forwards on the team. Mercer will be sporti...
Dec 21, 2019
RNC are Reminding Drivers to Slow Down this Holiday Season
This is one of the busiest weekends for traffic and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are reminding drivers to slow down and be aware of surroundings. Constable James Cadigan says if you are going h...
Dec 21, 2019
One Person in Hospital Following Single Vehicle Collision in Whitbourne
One person is in hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries following a single vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway in Whitborne. The roads in the area are icy and there are snow ...
Dec 21, 2019
