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Man Acquitted of Murder Now Facing Weapons Charges
A man once acquitted of second degree murder is back before the courts. After spending the weekend in jail, 29-year-old Lyndon Butler appeared in provincial court today to face weapons charges. Lyndon...
Oct 15, 2019
Schroeder Institute Contends Ottawa Should Foot Interest on Muskrat Loan
The federal government needs to pay the interest on the Muskrat Falls loan. That's the contention of St. John's businessman, Bob Hallett who sits on the board of the Schroeder Policy Institute. The In...
Oct 15, 2019 Bob Hallett, Terra Bruce Productions. (VOCM News)
Crews Make Quick Work of Dump Truck Fire in Grand Falls-Windsor
Some quick action from workers prevented a dump truck fire from escalating this morning in Grand Falls-Windsor. That, according to Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie. Firefighters rushed to the scene of a veh...
Oct 15, 2019
Lack of Independent Oversight Casts Doubt Over Salmon Die-Off Information: MUN Professor
A professor of Biology at Memorial University is not impressed by the latest developments in the massive fish die-off on the south coast of the province. Dr. Ian Jones says he can't trust the informat...
Oct 15, 2019
Council Considers Changing Title of 'Massage Parlour' to 'Body Rub Parlour'
When the moratorium is lifted, massage parlours in the capital city area may soon be known as "body rub parlours." Tonight, city council will be voting to consider a text amendment which, if approved,...
Oct 15, 2019
NF Power President Launches Last Week of Rate Mitigation Hearings
Newfoundland Power, the company which supplies most Newfoundlanders with electricity, takes the stand this morning at the Rate Mitigation hearings. The Public Utilities Board began hearing last week f...
Oct 15, 2019
Police Find Unwelcome Visitor in Corner Brook Home, Lay Impaired Driving Charges
Police in Corner Brook found themselves halting a domestic incident last night after investigating a report that started on the streets. RNC were tipped off that an erratic driver was spotted near Mou...
Oct 15, 2019
Cash Reportedly Stolen from Home in Break and Enter
Police on the west coast are investigating a reported residential break and enter that took place late Monday night. Corner Brook RNC were called to a home on Wellington Street shortly after 9:30 p.m....
Oct 15, 2019 (File photo, by Earl Noble.)
Local Actor Launching Theatre Company Focused on Diverse Roles
One international student performer is pursuing his dream to stay in Newfoundland by starting an inclusive theatre and film company. Santiago Guzmn is originally from Mexico City and has been in Newfo...
Oct 14, 2019 Photo by Vaida V. Naim.
CPAC Election Documentary Features Two Key NL Ridings
The Cable Public Affairs Channel, or CPAC has released a short-documentary on two key ridings in the upcoming federal election. CPAC spoke to candidates examining issues, and finding out what is preoc...
Oct 14, 2019 Image Courtesy of CPAC.ca
