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Clare's Law Gives Province New Shield to Protect Women from Men with History of Violence
Statistics show this province has a serious issue with violence against women. Many are applauding legislation passed in the House of Assembly yesterday called Clare's Law which gives police the abili...
Nov 07, 2019
Wintry Driving Conditions Hit Northern Peninsula, with More on the Way
They say you should be satisfied if the kids get past Halloween without a snowsuit on, but nevertheless drivers were chagrined to see whiteout conditions on the west coast today. Some areas of the isl...
Nov 07, 2019
Massage Parlour Discussion Gets Heated as Owner Questions Moves by City
Fireworks flew at St. John's City Hall last night as a public meeting was held to discuss certain regulations around massage parlours. A man who says he owns three massage parlours in the City came to...
Nov 07, 2019
NL Alliance Calls for Free Votes in House of Assembly
Although they have no representation in the House of Assembly, the NL Alliance is calling on political leaders to allow for free votes on issues raised. The NL Alliance says a free vote on all issues ...
Nov 07, 2019
Traffic, Noise Issues Heard at Kenmount Terrace Town Hall Meeting
Traffic issues dominated the conversation at a town hall meeting on public safety in Kenmount Terrace last night. MHA Sarah Stoodley, city councilor Ian Froude and RNC Chief Joe Boland were all in att...
Nov 07, 2019
Still Unanswered Questions from Contentious 2001 Leadership Battle says Efford
To this day, former MHA and MP John Efford says he's convinced he was robbed of the provincial Liberal leadership. Efford was one of three candidates vying for the party leadership during a contentiou...
Nov 07, 2019 John Efford and Pam Parsons
Consumer Advocate Puts Responsibility on Nalcor to Keep Rates Low
The Consumer Advocate says Nalcor got us into this mess, so they should be the ones to get us out. Dennis Browne has released his recommendations to the Public Utilities Board to help keep rates as lo...
Nov 07, 2019
Stopping Partner Violence at the Roots: New Project Looks at Harmful Influences Affecting Men
The social norms of masculinity are being challenged in a new project taking place across the province, which aims to engage men in the prevention of intimate partner violence. Navigating Modern Mascu...
Nov 07, 2019 stock image
CPC Caucus Stands Behind Scheer, But Voters on the Fence According to Angus Reid
Andrew Scheer has survived the first post-election test of his leadership of the Conservative party. After a marathon session with party MP's in Ottawa, Scheer announced that the caucus was still behi...
Nov 07, 2019
RNC Looking for CCTV Footage of Fatal Bond Street Incident
The RNC is asking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward following the death of a 23-year-old man on Bond Street, Tuesday evening. No arrests have been made, and no suspects brought in fo...
Nov 07, 2019
