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Vehicle Leaves Road Near Pitts Memorial, Driver Detained by Police
The lone occupant of a vehicle that ended up in a pond off Pitts Memorial has been detained by police. RNC responded to reports of a vehicle going in a pond near Ruby Line just before 2:00 this aftern...
Nov 29, 2019
St. John's Budget Comes Down on Monday
The City of St. John's will bring down its budget on Monday . St. John's will vote on the budget at its regular meeting. The current mil rate for residential is 7.7 with a budget of just over $300-mil...
Nov 29, 2019
Garage Sustains Major Damage in Shea Heights Fire
Firefighters contended with cold, wet conditions to battle a fire at a Shea Heights home this morning. Around 11 a.m., crews were called to Jordan Place, where a fire had started in the attached garag...
Nov 29, 2019
NLC Highlights Social Responsibility, Community Leaders in Annual Awards
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation says leadership and social responsibility define how they operate. The NLC handed out its annual leadership awards yesterday, which are designed and cr...
Nov 29, 2019
Carl English Not Yet on Edge's Roster as Contractual Issues Linger
The new season of the National Basketball League of Canada is less than a month away but hometown favourite Carl English is not in the fold. English hasn't offered much detail, but with only a couple ...
Nov 29, 2019
Vet Cautions Hunters After Cat Caught in Snare for Several Days
A local veterinarian says hunters should check their snares daily in residential areas after a cat was trapped in one for several days. Dr. Mohammed Siddiq who works at the Clarenville Vet Hospital sa...
Nov 29, 2019 (Photo courtesy Clarenville Vet Hospital via Facebook.)
Carbonear Budget Includes Upgrades for Rec Complex, Expansion of Theatre, But No Tax Increase
There will be no tax or fee increases in Carbonear in the coming year. The town's budget was presented at council last night. It includes a million dollar budget for the maintenance and improvement to...
Nov 29, 2019
No Crossing Guard for Children at Rawlins Cross, City Tells Parents
Parents of students at Bishop Feild Elementary in St. John's are crestfallen after learning a crossing guard will not be provided to help students navigate the busy Rawlins Cross area when they return...
Nov 29, 2019 Rhona Buchan
Local Achievement Honoured at the 2019 RBC Business Excellence Awards
The director of a local consulting company says she was shocked but thankful to be honoured at the St. John's Board of Trades' 37th annual RBC Business Excellence Awards. Dallas Mercer is the woman be...
Nov 29, 2019
Bleak Friday: Shoppers Need to Support Local, says Owner of Closing Downtown Business
A downtown business operator says shoppers simply aren't supporting local business. Ted Lacey has been operating the ETC Gift Studio in the capital city's downtown for the last six years, but will be ...
Nov 29, 2019
