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Search Teams Locate Lost Berry Picker in Central

A man, reported overdue after berry picking, was successfully located in the Loon Bay area. RCMP say the man got lost while out in the woods. He was able to make contact with officials and was located...

Jeff Smyth * Oct 08, 2019 (Image via Exploits Search and Rescue.)

Leaders' Debate Had Plenty of Well Rehearsed One-Liners, But Little Policy says MUN Political Scientist

Last night's federal election leaders' debate was a tepid affair by most accounts. Memorial University political scientist Amanda Bittner was among those who tuned in last night to take it all in. She...

Synergy CEO Responds to Growing Concerns About Lewisporte Liquid Fuel Plant

The CEO of the Florida-based company behind a proposed $2-billion liquid fuel production facility for Lewisporte says his company is founded on environmental principles. Questions have been raised abo...

Black Bear on Avalon Captured on Video

A black bear came within 20 yards of a hiker on the Avalon yesterday, who captured the encounter in a video being shared on social media. Jordan Wells was near Cataracts Provincial Park just off route...

Thieves Continue Riffling Through Unlocked Vehicles in Corner Brook

There were a series of incidents in Corner Brook yesterday as thieves continue to take advantage of vehicles left unlocked. Between 7:50 and 11:30 a.m. RNC were made aware of at least three vehicles r...

St. John's Spent Over a Million on Emergency Repairs in the Last Month

In the last month the City of St. John's has spent over $1.3-million on emergency repairs to its equipment. And even though that's a big price tag, the city assures the additional costs will not affec...

Taxi Driver Who Saved Four from Burning Wreck Honoured at City Hall

A man who saved the lives of four people from a firey explosion in St. John's this past May has been honoured for his bravery. Mike Stapleton received the Royal Canadian Humane Association Bravery Awa...

IKEA says Despite Buzz, No Plans for NL Store

IKEA says it appreciates excitement in the market, but they don't have any expansion plans for Newfoundland to share at this time. The Swedish furniture and home decor retailer created some excitement...

Province Was Concealing Institutional Sexual Abuse as Far Back as the 1950s, says Moore

"They were literally treated like animals". That from Lynn Moore, one of the lawyers behind a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of the Boys' and Girls' homes in Pleasantville, Whitbour...

Nalcor Responds to Concerns Over Leaks at Muskrat Falls

Nalcor Energy is responding to concerns that the Muskrat Falls dam may be leaking. On Sunday, the Labrador Land Protectors Facebook page posted information sent to them that there may be a leak in the...