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Oldest Anglican Parish in Canada Performs Its First Same-Sex Marriage
Susan Green and Brenda Halley chose the Anglican Cathedral of St. John The Baptist as their church 12 years ago, little realizing that they would be part of history. But earlier this month the Cathedr...
Nov 20, 2019 (Photo courtesy Ritche Perez Photography.)
Electric Vehicle Showcase to Hit Confederation Building Today
Members of Drive Electric NL will be joined outside Confederation Building this afternoon to show off some electric vehicles and answer questions from reporters. The group will be joined by Lake Melvi...
Nov 20, 2019 Photo courtesy Jon Seary
Tire Studs Only Give Advantage in Icy Conditions: Safety NL
Do studded tires offer drivers an advantage in winter driving? That's the debate raging in recent days after suggestions that the province review its policy on winter tires. Some, including the City o...
Nov 20, 2019
Doctors Hold Forum to Discuss Kicking NL's Antibiotic Habit
A local doctor says it's time for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get over their "addiction" to antibiotics. This is World Antibiotics Week and Quality of Care NL is hosting a Future Forum on the ...
Nov 20, 2019
Finance Minister Says Government Still Looking for 'Efficiencies', But Opposition Warns of Cuts
Despite the opposition raising concerns about budget cuts to the tune of some $617-million, government says not to worry. Finance Minister Tom Osborne says they are looking for efficiencies, but they ...
Nov 20, 2019
CBS Holds Tax Rates Steady for Coming Year
There will be no tax or fee increases in the town of CBS in the coming year. The town presented its municipal budget in council this evening. The $37.8-million budget is focused on continued services ...
Nov 19, 2019
Volcano Bakery Pays Tribute to Life of Young Man Through Epilepsy Fundraiser
A local bakery is paying tribute to the memory of a young man from St. John's who recently passed away. Ben Basha, 19, died suddenly on November 4. In his obituary, family members requested that in li...
Nov 19, 2019
Questions on Budget Cuts, Oil Industry Lead Raucous Session in House of Assembly
Budget cuts as well as the oil and gas industry were top of mind in what was a loud day in the House of Assembly. Question Period was almost skipped entirely, as Speaker Scott Reid accidentally jumped...
Nov 19, 2019
Englee Man Arrested After Allegedly Asking Someone to Commit Murder
An Englee man is being held in custody pending a court appearance on a charge of counselling to commit murder. Roddickton RCMP received information last week that an Englee man had asked another indiv...
Nov 19, 2019
Nunatsiavut Calls for Independent Investigation After RCMP Declare Woman's Death Not Suspicious
The Nunatsiavut Government is calling for an independent investigation into the death of a young woman in Happy Valley-Goose Bay late last week. The body of the 23-year-old Nain woman was removed from...
Nov 19, 2019 Johannes Lampe, President, Nunatsiavut Government.
