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Mayor of Lewisporte Addresses Concerns Over Proposed Gasification Facility
The Mayor of Lewisporte says it's wait and see when it comes to a gasification facility proposed for the town. Betty Clarke was responding to some of the criticism leveled against the town and Synergy...
Oct 20, 2019
English School District to Introduce Hazing Prevention Program
The English School District is introducing a Hazing Prevention program in schools across the province. Chair of the district's Board of Trustees Goronwy Price says the program is on the leading edge i...
Oct 20, 2019
Years Old Oil Spill at St. Francis of Assissi Still Not Addressed: Former Mayor
The former Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove is looking for answers about plans to remediate an oil spill at St. Francis of Assissi. John Kennedy says an oil spill was discovered a few years ag...
Oct 20, 2019 Via Google Maps
Marlies Assign Defenceman Alex Gudbranson to Growlers
A Kelly Cup champion with the Newfoundland Growlers last season is making his way back to the rock. The Toronto Marlies of the AHL assigned defenceman Alex Gudbranson to the Growlers. The 25-year-old ...
Oct 20, 2019 Via @TorontoMarlies on Twitter
As New Kenmount Terrace Community Centre Opens, City Sets Sights on Next Project
The Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Park is officially open and with that, next up on the list is the H.G.R Mews Centre replacement. The Kenmount Terrace Community Centre had its grand opening o...
Oct 20, 2019
More Than Promises Needed to Address NL's Seal Population: FFAW
The FFAW says the province needs more than just lip service when it comes to addressing the seal population in Newfoundland and Labrador. Union President Keith Sullivan says they sought a commitment f...
Oct 20, 2019 (Keith Sullivan, file photo.)
Moose Spotted on Cape to Cabot Route
One runner got ahead of all the others on the Cape to Cabot road race this morning in St. John's. Pictures and video posted to Twitter show a moose running along the race path near Signal Hill Road an...
Oct 20, 2019
Rogers Hometown Hockey Continues in Capital City
Rogers Hometown Hockey continues today in the capital city, capping off with the live broadcast of an NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. It was a busy day at the Memorial Stadium ...
Oct 20, 2019 via @hometownhockey_ on Twitter.
Firefighter Struck by Vehicle at Accident Scene
A volunteer firefighter was struck by a vehicle involved in an accident on Saturday night in the area of Bauline Line. The fire departments for Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and Bauline responded to a ca...
Oct 20, 2019
Social Media Has Big Impact on Financial Outlook, says Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
The President of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education says social media has a big impact on the self image of young people, and their financial outlook. Gary Rebboir says many Canadians, stu...
Oct 20, 2019
