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First Retirement Home Coming to Southlands in 2020
A new three-storey retirement home is being built in Southlands to supply more resources for a sector in demand. At a ceremony on Monday morning, stakeholders, architects, construction workers and oth...
Dec 17, 2019
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding on Road in Bareneed
Heavy rainfall has caused a few problems in the area of Bareneed, near Bay Roberts. MHA Pam Parsons says the area is prone to flooding, something she calls "like a small pond." She's cautioning driver...
Dec 17, 2019
MUN Student Seeking Help Locating Missing Passport
A business student at Memorial University was just trying to make it home for his younger brother's funeral before a simple mistake caused a major change of plans. Leonard Mawora needed new luggage to...
Dec 17, 2019
Long Waits for Cab Rides in Metro
A downtown business operator calls it a "perfect storm." People throughout the capital city area were left waiting for cabs - some for hours - Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Brenda O'Reilly ...
Dec 17, 2019
Woman Facing Drug Trafficking Charges Arrested in Toronto on RNC Warrant
A 24-year-old woman was recently taken into custody in Toronto on drug charges thanks to an arrest warrant issued by the RNC. The warrant was issued for 24-year-old Tyneich Allen as the result of a dr...
Dec 17, 2019
New Edge President Hopes Issues Surrounding Carl English Contract Can Be Worked Out
The President of the St. John's Edge couldn't say much about the situation surrounding hometown boy Carl English, but hopes he will eventually be a part of the organization in some capacity. Tyrone Le...
Dec 17, 2019 (File Photo)
One in Custody Following Heightened Security at Two Springdale Schools
Secure school protocol has been lifted from two schools in the Springdale area following an indirect threat. RCMP have a male in custody, but have not released any information on him. The incident beg...
Dec 17, 2019
Community Comes Together as Trout River Still Under State of Emergency
The owner of Seaside Restaurant in Trout River says there was no exaggeration on the severe weather conditions in the small coastal town on Monday. Jenny Parsons says her restaurant is a two-storey bu...
Dec 17, 2019
UPDATE: Power Restored After Outage Affected Parts of Northeast Avalon
Thousands of customers were without power starting just before 11:00 a.m. this morning due to a power outage affecting the northeast Avalon. The outage affected parts of St. John's and Mount Pearl inc...
Dec 17, 2019
Twenty Five Schools Compete in Burin SSNL Soccer Tournament
350 students headed to the Burin Peninsula last weekend for a provincial soccer memento. Competition proceeded in St. Lawrence and Marystown as boys and girls competed from 25 schools. Mealy Mountain ...
Dec 17, 2019
