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House to Continue Debate on Consequences for Mitchelmore Following Damning Report
Debate resumes at the Legislature this afternoon on whether an apology from the minister who directed the hiring of former Liberal staffer Carla Foote to be hired to a $130,000 a year position at The ...
Dec 05, 2019
Massive Jump in Propane, But Gas and Stove Oil Down
While gas is going down this week, the biggest shock to your wallet will be the price of propane. Gasoline is decreasing by 1.3 cents per litre, diesel is down by less than half a cent. Furnace oil is...
Dec 05, 2019
Sudden Death at HMP Deemed Homicide
The RNC's investigation is continuing following news that 33-year-old inmate Jonathan Henoche's cause of death has been ruled a homicide. Henoche died at Her Majesty's Penitentiary on November 6. He w...
Dec 04, 2019 (Jonathan Henoche via Facebook.)
Thief Snatches Cash, but Desserts Untouched in Bakery Break-In
A local business owner says a break and enter at her bakery could have been a lot worse, but she is still feeling insulted that the thief left without trying one of her delicious items. Lainie Stewart...
Dec 04, 2019
"Thank God": Man Elated as Paradise Approves Purchase of Sewage-Soaked Property
A Paradise family plagued with sewer backups for the last 15 years has reached a deal with the town and will be moving into their new home early in the new year. The final straw for Jim Clarke and his...
Dec 04, 2019 (Photo courtesy Wendy Clarke.)
RNC Chief Stresses Importance of Workplace Safety at Federation of Labour Conference
Safety in the workplace is paramount for many employees, but perhaps none more so than those who enter into dangerous situations on a daily basis. RNC Chief Joe Boland attended a recent Federation of ...
Dec 04, 2019
Province Nixes Cannabis Vape Products, but Allows Some Retailers Higher Commissions
The provincial government is not going to allow the sale of cannabis vape products in Newfoundland and Labrador, at least not for a while. Also, some retailers are going to receive higher commissions....
Dec 04, 2019
Investigation Continues Into Theft of Truck in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The investigation continues into the reported theft of a vehicle in Happy Valley-Goose Bay nearly a week ago. A Ford F-150, belonging to Green's Construction, was stolen from a residential driveway on...
Dec 04, 2019
Corner Brook Holds Rates Steady, Eliminates Poll Tax in 2020 Budget
The city of Corner Brook has tabled it's budget for 2020. Finance Lead Bernd Staeben says the poll tax-which in the past has generated as much as $400- to $450,000-has been eliminated. Staeben says th...
Dec 04, 2019
Aqua, Vegaboys, Haddaway Lead a 90s Invasion Heading to St. John's in June
Those who grew up in the 90s will get a heavy dose of nostalgia this spring as the Electric Circus comes to St. John's. Bands including Aqua, Vengaboys, Eiffel 65, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway and Jenny from...
Dec 04, 2019
