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Team Broken Earth Cancels Missions to Haiti Amid Civil Unrest
Team Broken Earth has cancelled its upcoming mission in Haiti due to ongoing political duress and protests. Dr. Andrew Furey, the President and CEO of Team Broken Earth, says that even on their previo...
Oct 06, 2019
RNC Request Oversight of Independent Investigator Following Fatal Crash
The RNC has requested that an independent investigator be brought in following a dramatic crash in Corner Brook that claimed the life of a young man. The Constabulary says a patrol officer attempted t...
Oct 06, 2019
Canada Border Services Agency Warning of Scammers Posing as Agency Officials
The Canada Border Services Agency says scammers have been posing as agency officials to collect personal information. The agency says it has become aware of ongoing fraudulent attempts to trick people...
Oct 05, 2019
"I Teach for a Better World": NLTA Marks World Teachers' Day
"I Teach for a Better World" is the theme of World Teachers' Day, being marked today. NLTA President Deam Ingram says they want to "shine a spotlight" on the power the profession holds and recognize t...
Oct 05, 2019
Ferryland Flyers Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Hockey has always been the big sport on the Southern Shore and a local musician, and former hockey player, says it is worth being celebrated. The Ferryland Flyers are celebrating 50 years this year. W...
Oct 05, 2019
Universal Design Network of NL "Sparking the Conversation" about Design that Fits All
The Universal Design Network of Newfoundland and Labrador is "sparking the conversation" about designing and building homes, workspaces and outdoor spaces that are accessible to all. Syd Wilansky is t...
Oct 05, 2019
S.T.A.N.D. for Hannah Staging Mock Crash in Whitbourne
A portion of the Brigus Road in Whitbourne will be closed tomorrow for a mock car crash staged by the S.T.A.N.D. (Standing Together Against Negligent Driving) for Hannah Foundation. 18-year-old Hannah...
Oct 05, 2019
75 Per Cent of Funerals in Canada Involve Cremation, says Funeral Director
Cremation has taken over the funeral profession in this country. Local funeral director, Geoff Carnell says in Canada, 75 per cent of funerals involve cremation, surpassing the rate in the United Stat...
Oct 05, 2019
Man in His 20s Dead Following Crash in Corner Brook
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is requesting an independent agency be called in to oversee the investigation of a fatal crash in Corner Brook last night. Around 9:30 p.m. police attempted to pull...
Oct 05, 2019
Dorian Damage Totals $2.5 Million in NL, Far Less than Other Provinces
The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates that Dorian cost Newfoundland and Labrador $2.5-million, far less than the other Atlantic Provinces. Dorian primarily struck the west coast of Newfoundland and...
Oct 05, 2019
