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A Drop at the Pumps, But Not Much Else, Predicted for Fuel This Week
Some relief is predicted at the pumps this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices says gasoline will drop by about 1.4 cents. The prices of heating and stove oils, and diesel ar...
Nov 13, 2019
RNC Constable Joe Smyth's Obstruction of Justice Conviction Overturned, New Trial Ordered
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has overturned the obstruction of justice conviction of RNC Constable Joe Smyth, and ordered a new trial. Constable Smyth was handed a suspended sentence ...
Nov 12, 2019
NL Schools Now 'Cardiac Ready' as Program Gives Quick Access to AEDs
The Heart and Stroke Foundation has completed the implementation of a program aimed at installing Automated External Defibrillators in all of the province's schools. Up to 40,000 cardiac arrests occur...
Nov 12, 2019
Janitorial Workers at Long Harbour Nickel Plant Celebrate New Contract After Five Year Battle
Janitorial workers at Provincial Ready Mix are celebrating their first collective agreement after a five-year battle. Provincial Ready Mix is the contractor hired by Vale in Long Harbour for all janit...
Nov 12, 2019
Town of Wabush Issues Boil Water Order
The Town of Wabush has issued a boil water order for its residents. It's advised to bring water to a 'rigorous' rolling boil for at least one minute before consuming it. The advisory includes taking p...
Nov 12, 2019
Opposition Raises Point of Privilege on Controversial Statements in House of Assembly
Today's session of the House of Assembly was anything but ordinary. After a lengthy recess, House Speaker Scott Reid moved to debate on a Point of Privilege raised by the Opposition on comments made b...
Nov 12, 2019
Gordon Lightfoot St. John's Shows Cancelled
The Gordon Lightfoot shows next week have been cancelled at the Arts and Culture Centre. The centre says the concerts on November 19 and 20 have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The box...
Nov 12, 2019
Vacant Home Burned in Case of Alleged Arson on Bell Island: RCMP
RCMP are investigating another case of arson on Bell Island. RCMP responded to a fire at a vacant home on Carbage's Loop just over a week ago. There were no injuries, but the house was destroyed. Poli...
Nov 12, 2019
Two Dead, One in Critical Condition in Crash Near Norris Arm North: RCMP
Two people are dead and three others have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada today near the Norris Arm North. One of the victims is listed in critical conditi...
Nov 12, 2019 (Submitted Photo.)
Mowi Installs New CEO After Apology for Handling of Salmon Die-Off
Less than a week after Mowi offered an apology for its handling of the mass salmon die-off in Fortune Bay, a new CEO has been installed at the head of the company. The former CEO met with Premier Dwig...
Nov 12, 2019 (Photo courtesy Mowi ASA.)
