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RNCA Praises Dismissal of Case, Stands Behind Smyth
The association which represents officers with the RNC says Constable Joe Smyth never should have been prosecuted criminally. The Crown asked yesterday that the case be dismissed as it had no new evid...
Dec 18, 2019
Growlers Take Thunder 5-3
The Newfoundland Growlers have extended their winning streak at home to nine straight. Last night the Growlers etched a 5-3 victory over the Adirondack Thunder at Mile One. It was a busy first period....
Dec 18, 2019
Secrets of Beothuk DNA Studied Through Miawpukek First Nation, Terra Nova Genomics Partnership
The Miawpukek First Nation in Conne River is partnering with Terra Nova Genomics on a study to compare Mi'kmaq DNA with the Beothuk, and other groups. The study is made possible through a $30,000 US g...
Dec 18, 2019
No Tax Increases for Grand-Falls Windsor in 2020 Budget
There was good news inside Grand Falls-Windsor council chambers yesterday as they tabled their $20.1-million budget for the upcoming year. There will be no tax increases, the residential mil rate will...
Dec 18, 2019 (Amy Coady, file photo.)
NL Does Not Yet Have Proper Insurance to Allow for Ride Sharing: Hayter
Problems getting a cab in St. John's over the weekend have resurrected questions surrounding why car sharing services like Uber aren't available in the capital city area. The manager of Newfoundland T...
Dec 18, 2019
SJRFD Crews Battle Dryer Fire in West End Home
Residents of a home on Bartlett Place have been displaced after a dryer fire last night. St. John's Regional fire crews were called to a reported fire at the west-end home shortly after 11:30 p.m.. Up...
Dec 18, 2019 Picture by Earl Noble
Bay D'Espoir Man Facing Child Pornography Charges Following Year-Long Investigation
A man from Newfoundland has been charged for having child pornography. The RNC/RCMP Integrated Internet Child Exploitation Team arrested a man from Bay D'Espoir for online child exploitation. The inve...
Dec 18, 2019
Expect Increases at the Pumps This Week, says Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices
Price jumps are anticipated across the board for fuel prices this week. According to George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices, cold temperatures in the northeastern United States have s...
Dec 18, 2019
Party Tradition Brings Gifts to Families During the Holiday Season
A party that has been taking place for 28 years has been bringing joy to families during the holidays, and this year is no different. More than one hundred women and members of the Regional Firefighte...
Dec 17, 2019
No Tax Rate Increase as Mount Pearl Tables $53-Million Budget
There will be no commercial or residential tax increases in the city of Mount Pearl for 2020. The city tabled its $53-million balanced budget earlier this evening. Included in the document is a $3.8-m...
Dec 17, 2019
