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St. John's Councillor Hopes Iceberg Alley Issues Can Be Worked Out, Addressing Residents Needs as Well
Councillor Hope Jameson says the announcement that Iceberg Alley may be moving to Mount Pearl is "disappointing", though she still hopes something can be worked out. Yesterday John Steele announced th...
Nov 06, 2019
Allegations Against Senior Choices for Youth Staff "Unfounded and Untrue" says Investigator
Choices for Youth says an extensive independent investigation into allegations of misconduct made against a "senior member of their team" found the allegations to be "completely unfounded and untrue."...
Nov 06, 2019
Expensive Lawsuit or Environmental Assessment? NDP's Dinn says Aquaculture Issues Could Be Avoided
The country's largest environmental law charity is heading to court today to ensure that a local fish farm gets a full environmental assessment. The Indian Head Hatchery Expansion Project in Stephenvi...
Nov 06, 2019 (File photo)
Few Women Coming Forward in Class Action on Youth Home Abuse
We have an update on a story we brought you a month ago about a class action lawsuit about abuse in facilities for children in care. Many from those facilities were convicted long ago for their crimes...
Nov 06, 2019
Some Relief at the Pumps Predicted for Later This Week
Some relief for fuel prices appears to be coming this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices predicts a drop in diesel, as well as heating and stove oils by about one and a half...
Nov 06, 2019
DF Barnes Responds as Workers Protest Hiring at Bull Arm
Around sixty people protesting at the Bull Arm site today say they will stay there for as long as it takes. Workers from a variety of trades and sixteen unions are on site protesting being "pushed out...
Nov 06, 2019
Man in Hospital Following Torbay Hit and Run
A man is in critical condition following a hit and run in Torbay yesterday. Around suppertime RNC officers, along with paramedics and fire crews, responded to an accident on Torbay Road. A 61-year-old...
Nov 06, 2019 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
NL to Be "Energy Capital of Canada" by 2030, says Ball
Premier Dwight Ball made the claim during his speech at last night's "Evening with the Premier" at the Delta Hotel, saying that Newfoundland and Labrador will be the "energy capital of Canada by 2030"...
Nov 06, 2019
Man Dead Following Violent Incident on Bond Street
A 23-year-old man is dead following an incident on Bond Street yesterday evening. RNC are working with the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in determining the exact cause of death. A large pool of bloo...
Nov 05, 2019
CUPE Highlights Morale Problem Among Mount Pearl City Workers
CUPE Local 2099 is putting pressure on Mount Pearl City Council regarding the ongoing investigation involving city manager Steve Kent. CUPE representatives gathered outside city hall this evening to p...
Nov 05, 2019
