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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
Avalon Mall Recognized for Organic Food Waste Management Efforts
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board is formally recognizing the Avalon Mall for its efforts to manage organic food waste. The MMSB provided $15,000 to the mall to help purchase a composting unit to ...
Oct 27, 2019
Annual Spring Musical Brings Grand Falls-Windsor Residents Together
A new tradition for students at Exploits Valley High has sparked the interest of over 65 students. The spring musical preparations have begun for the third year straight. This year the group is perfor...
Oct 27, 2019
NL's Resident Santa Helping Fight Polio Through Book Sales
Newfoundland and Labrador's Santa Claus helper is releasing a book and raising money for polio while he is doing it. The long time Rotary Club member, Bruce Templeton wrote his fourth book, In Search ...
Oct 27, 2019
Federal Conservative Candidate Shocked by Tone of Campaign
A candidate in the recent federal election says he was shocked at the tone of the campaign. Matthew Chapman, a teacher by profession, ran for the Conservatives in Avalon district. He calls it a humbli...
Oct 27, 2019
CBS Family Taking Town to Court Over Sewage Backup Constantly Flooding Home
A family from Conception Bay South is taking the town to court over a long-standing dispute over flooding and sewage backup. Michelle Dyke, who lives on Baird's Lane in Long Pond, claims her family's ...
Oct 27, 2019
Final Cruise Ship Caps Off Busy Season in St. John's Harbour
The last cruise ship of what has been a busy season in St. John's is in port today. In total, 30 of the 38 cruise ships scheduled have come into port this year. The city of St. John's says this has be...
Oct 27, 2019 (File photo.)
