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Gros Morne Chef in Residence Program Features Chefs from Northern Ireland and N.S.
Gros Morne is going to get tastier in September with their Chef in Residence program. The national park will be hosting renowned chefs, Andy Rae from Mourne Seafood in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Al...
Aug 25, 2019 (Photo courtesy of Gros Morne National Park/facebook)
Titanic Wreckage Collapsing but Legacy will Remain Strong
The Titanic wreckage, that lays about 4,000 metres below the surface of the Atlantic, may be in the process of collapsing but Larry Daley, Titanic specialist, says the history and legacy will not fade...
Aug 25, 2019
No Injuries Following Two-Vehicle Collision on Prince Philip Drive
There were no serious injuries following a two-vehicle accident in St. John's Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of Prince Philip Drive and Wicklow Street shortly after 1 p.m....
Aug 25, 2019
Re-Establishing Direct Connection Flight to Europe Proving Difficult
Air Canada is committed to re-establishing a direct route from Newfoundland to Europe. That's according to Tourism Minister Christopher Mitchelmore, who says efforts are underway to ensure the provinc...
Aug 25, 2019
Uninsured Drivers Kept Police Busy Over Weekend
Police nabbed three uninsured drivers on the roads in the metro region Saturday. The first around 2:30 p.m. when police stopped a vehicle in the area of Snows Lane and Torbay Road. A 52-year-old woman...
Aug 25, 2019
RCMP Confirm Death of 64-Year-Old Woman Near Conception Harbour
The RCMP are now confirming a 64-year-old woman was found dead on a shoreline in the community of Bacon Cove near Conception Harbour. The victim was originally said to be 55-years-old by RCMP. Locals ...
Aug 25, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Other Feller Hosting Kitchen Party to Foster Young Local Talent
A well-known local musician is fostering young local talent with a Kitchen Party this afternoon at the Legion in Portugal Cove-St. Philips. Ray Johnson of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers fame sa...
Aug 25, 2019
The Irish have Landed in N.L.
The Irish heritage and accent has survived from generation to generation in many communities across the province, and an event called "The Gathering" plans to keep that going. Bob Gillard is part of t...
Aug 25, 2019 Carbonear Irish connect
Woman Charged with Impaired
A 30-year-old woman is awaiting a court appearance after police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Paradise area overnight. Around 1:18 a.m. this morning, RNC stopped the 30-ye...
Aug 25, 2019
MerB'ys Swimming in Donors at Blood Clinic
The MerB'ys were looking for blood on Saturday and they found it, thanks to 50 donors that showed up to give. The Newfoundland and Labrador Beard and Moustache Club (NLBMC) teamed up with Canadian Blo...
Aug 25, 2019
