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Temporary Closure of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper About Inventory, Not Economy says Byrne
The minister responsible for forestry says temporary shutdown of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is not a smoking gun or bellwether for hard times. The paper mill will close over the Christmas holidays, b...
Dec 10, 2019
RNC Chief Files Complaint Over Acquittal in Waterford Manor Arson Trial
The Chief of Police has filed a complaint with the director of public prosecutions over the acquittal of a man charged with arson in the destruction of Waterford Manor. Last week, in an unusual turn o...
Dec 10, 2019 (File photo.)
Bell Island Flu Clinic Rescheduled Due to Weather
A flu shot clinic scheduled to take place on Bell Island today has been rescheduled due to forecasted high winds and rain that are set to hit the island. The clinic has been rescheduled for Thursday a...
Dec 10, 2019 (File photo.)
Packed House for Annual Rogers Rogers Moyse Christmas Dinner
Over 200 people came out to the Knights of Columbus to celebrate Christmas and eat turkey dinner yesterday afternoon. Rogers Rogers Moyse hosted their 12th Annual Christmas Community Dinner. But it's ...
Dec 10, 2019
Opposition Questions Proposed School Closures
Some parents on the Burin Peninsula are not happy with proposed changes to the school system in Marystown and Burin. Sacred Heart Academy and Jamieson Academy in Marystown will be reduced in the numbe...
Dec 10, 2019
No New Vote: Speaker says Rules Followed Despite Mitchelmore Voting on His Own Punishment
The House Speaker says Standing Orders of the House were followed appropriately with respect to the vote on the Mitchelmore Report. Scott Reid says matters related to the Code of Conduct are matter of...
Dec 10, 2019
Raymonds Makes OpenTable's Top 100 List
Raymonds in St. John's has been named in the Top 100 restaurants by OpenTable, an online restaurant reservation platform. The organization released its Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, and Raymonds was ...
Dec 10, 2019
Students Showcase Science, Tech Skills Through 'MakerSpace' Program
Students in 30 schools across Newfoundland and Labrador are being given the opportunity to participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities as part of their curriculum, thank...
Dec 09, 2019
Dairy Farm in Cormack Set to Expand Operations with $400k Funding
A dairy farm on the Great Northern Peninsula is expanding their milking herd with the help of $400,000 from the Canadian Agriculture Partnership. Cornerstone Farm in Cormack has been operating since 2...
Dec 09, 2019 (Photo courtesy @FLR_GovNL via Twitter.)
Christmas Card Fundraiser Warms Spirits in Support of Rainbow Riders
Rainbow Riders has crafted handmade Christmas cards in support of their programs, and to spread joy this holiday season. The cards were designed by two children who participate in equine therapy progr...
Dec 09, 2019
