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Iceberg Alley Back on the Agenda for St. John's Council
In now appears that the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent could be staying in St. John's after all. There were indications a few weeks ago that the popular 11-day concert series set for September was upp...
Nov 22, 2019
Goulds Fire Department Makes Move to Full-Time Service
After 43 years as a volunteer fire station, Goulds Station 7 is going full time. Councillor Wally Collins say the time was right to expand for a full-time regional service. St. John's Regional Chief S...
Nov 22, 2019
CNIB Celebrates First Local Graduating Class of Guide Dogs
A special kind of graduation is taking place today. The CNIB guide dogs are celebrating the class of 2019-the first class in Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the graduates is a guide dog named Maple....
Nov 22, 2019
RNC say Death on Empire Avenue Not Suspicious
RNC confirm a death in the area of Empire Avenue was not suspicious in nature. Police responded to the scene before 6 a.m, according to Constable James Cadigan. Police are working with the office of t...
Nov 22, 2019
Opposition Leaves, Tells Speaker to 'Get Some Control' During Raucous Session of House
The PC Party abruptly stood up and stormed out of the House of Assembly during debate Thursday evening after comments from Finance Minister, Tom Osborne. Osborne was discussing an MQO poll on leadersh...
Nov 22, 2019
Marine Institute Leads Review of Northern Harvest Salmon Die-Off
The province's fisheries minister says he is very pleased the Marine Institute will lead an external review of the Northern Harvest salmon mortality that saw some 2.6-million salmon die. Gerry Byrne s...
Nov 22, 2019 (Photo via Northern Harvest.)
Nunatsiavut Celebrates Opening of Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain
Illusuak, which means "sod house" in English, will serve as a centerpiece for the community, allowing Inuit the opportunity to gather and strengthen connections to each other and to their culture. The...
Nov 22, 2019
Ninety-Year-Old Attacked in Shocking Road Rage Incident on Topsail Road
Police are appealing to the public for any information or footage after a 90-year-old man was assaulted in a shocking road rage incident yesterday afternoon in Mount Pearl. Bill Short was pulled over ...
Nov 22, 2019
Over $119,000 Raised for Daffodil Place at One Night Stand Against Cancer Radiothon
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians really came through at the One Night Stand Against Cancer radiothon, raising over $119,000 for Daffodil Place. It's one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the ...
Nov 22, 2019
Conservative Leader Speaks to Mayors in Gander Today
The leader of the federal Conservative party is in central Newfoundland today. Andrew Scheer is scheduled to meet with the mayors of Gander and Gambo and with the local Gander and Area Chamber of Comm...
Nov 22, 2019
