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Mould, Lack of Drinking Water Remains Major Health Concerns in Natuashish: Tshakapesh
A former Innu Nation Chief, who is seeking re-election next month, is raising the alarm about a mould problem which he says is rampant in Natuashish homes. Simeon Tshakapesh recently shared photos of ...
Oct 28, 2019
Team Gushue Comes in Second at Pinty's Grand Slam
It was close until the finish, but Team Gushue came up just short in the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling Masters men's final on Sunday. Team Gushue lost 8-5 to Team Dunstone of Saskatchewan at the Grand...
Oct 28, 2019
Downtown Meters Still Being Broken Into, Two Arrests Made
Vandalism to parking meters in the downtown area of St. John's continues. Around midnight last night City officials called RNC officers to Duckworth Street with a report of meters being damaged and ch...
Oct 28, 2019
Brigus Production Company Looks to Lock Down Next Three Years at Iceberg Alley
The company behind the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is looking to have dates for the concert series set for the next three years, which they say will have positive effects on the capital city's tour...
Oct 28, 2019
New Steering Committee to Look at Education Access for NL Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
A couple who are fighting for improved supports for deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom are pleased with word that a steering committee has been put together to address the issue. Todd ...
Oct 28, 2019
Dozens of Unclaimed Stolen Bicycles Awaiting Owners at Corner Brook RNC
If you are missing a bike in the Corner Brook area, you might want to check with police. The RNC say over the summer they recovered a number of stolen bicycles and many remain unclaimed. Owners are we...
Oct 28, 2019
Minority Government Means Opportunities for Fish Harvesters: FFAW
The FFAW says a minority government gives the province's fishing industry an opportunity to see movement on key issues impacting inshore harvesters and plant workers. FFAW President Keith Sullivan say...
Oct 28, 2019 (Keith Sullivan, file photo.)
Better Business Bureau Warning of Scary Scams this Halloween
The Better Business Bureau is using Halloween to warn the public about some "scary" scams targeting consumers. The BBB says over $6-million has been lost to the "creepy" CRA Scam where someone poses a...
Oct 27, 2019
Virtual Cadaver Training Machine Changing the Study of Anatomy at MUN
Memorial University's School of Medicine has a new high-tech tool for those studying anatomy. The Anatamoge 6.0 virtual cadaver machine is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. It allows studen...
Oct 27, 2019
Library Spreading Wiki-Knowledge to Fill Online Gaps in Province's History
Public libraries across the world have been partnering with Wikipedia to offer resources enabling accuracy on their site for many years. A new position called a "Wikipedian in Residence" is being offe...
Oct 27, 2019
