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US President Donald Trump Impeached by House
The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump. The decision came down late Wednesday evening in a historic vote that will see Trump become just the third president in Ame...
Dec 18, 2019
System Coming Tomorrow to Better Protect Against Calls from Scammers
Canadians will soon have access to a call blocking system that will better protect them against unsolicited and illegitimate calls. Scammers and robocalls are a major pet peeve for many Canadians. At ...
Dec 18, 2019
Former MHA says the Time is Now for Fixed Link to Mainland
A long-time proponent of a fixed link between Newfoundland and Labrador is hopeful the project will finally come to fruition. The federal Liberals indicated during the election campaign that it would ...
Dec 18, 2019
'I thought I Was Going to Die': Woman Recounts Scary Near Miss on TCH
A couple travelling on the TCH Sunday afternoon saw their lives flash before their eyes when a large industrial tote flew out of the back of a pickup. Marilyn and Joel Connolly of Roache's Line were o...
Dec 18, 2019
UPDATE: Missing Woman Successfully Located
The RNC successfully located a missing woman following a request for the public's help in the capital city area. 32-year-old Solome Andersen had last been seen in the area of Water Street West just be...
Dec 18, 2019
Thick Ice Doesn't Necessarily Mean Safe Ice, says Avalon T'Railways
An off-road vehicle enthusiast says it's risky business just going by thickness of the ice before venturing onto a pond or other body of water. Rick Noseworthy, president of Avalon T'Railways, says ic...
Dec 18, 2019
Practicality and Progress at Forefront of Mount Pearl Budget, says Mayor
According to Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker, budget 2020 is about being as "practical as possible, while at the same time being as progressive as possible." Last night the city approved a $53-million bud...
Dec 18, 2019
Icemaking Begins at Bannerman Park Loop
Icemaking has begun at The Loop in Bannerman Park. City officials do not know when it will be ready to host activity as the ice is built in layers 1/16 of an inch thickness to a final depth of one inc...
Dec 18, 2019
Fire Chief Urges Caution After Malfunctioning Firework Injures Firefighter
A local Fire Chief is issuing a warning to the public after one of their members was injured by fireworks last month. On November 26, firefighters set up a firework display for the tree lighting cerem...
Dec 18, 2019
Provinces Depending on Natural Resources Look to Updating Federal Stabilization Program: Osborne
The province's finance minister says they have turned their attention from changing the equalization program to fiscal stabilization. Tom Osborne was in Ottawa to meet with other provincial finance mi...
Dec 18, 2019
