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Federal Liberals Support Fixed Link, But Critics Suggest It Would Not Help Shipping Costs
A shipping industry executive doubts the construction of a fixed link between Labrador and Newfoundland would lead to increased commercial truck traffic via the new alternative. Liberal Leader Justin ...
Oct 01, 2019
NDP Warns of Turning Newfoundland into "Haven for World's Garbage" with Proposed Lewisporte Plant
The leader of the NDP is calling for a full review and greater transparency surrounding a proposed garbage incineration plant for the Lewisporte area. Synergy World Power is proposing to ship in plast...
Oct 01, 2019 (File Photo)
Four Teens Charged After Joy Ride Ends in Crash
Four teenagers are facing charges after a stolen car driving at a high rate of speed in Witless Bay late Sunday night sped from RCMP and almost got to the Trans-Canada Highway before crashing. The dri...
Oct 01, 2019 (File photo.)
As Massage Parlour Ban Lifts, Make Sure You're Listening to Affected Workers says SHOP
The city of St. John's is moving towards the end of its moratorium on massage parlours. At city hall last night council voted unanimously to move ahead with new development regulations relating to mas...
Sep 30, 2019
Local Authors Shortlisted for Giller Prize
Two local authors have been shortlisted for this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize. Megan Gail Coles and Michael Crummey are among six writers placed on the shortlist, emerging from a roster of 117 title...
Sep 30, 2019
MUN Urges Care After Reports of Gastrointestinal Illness on Campus
Memorial University is urging caution on campus after several reports have surfaced of gastrointestinal illness. In a message issued on the MUN Safe App, officials say the appropriate authorities have...
Sep 30, 2019
Four Local Volunteers Honoured by Canadian Blood Services
Four local men have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Canadian Blood Services in this province and across Atlantic Canada. The four received awards in Ottawa, for the 2019 celebra...
Sep 30, 2019 (Photo courtesy Canadian Blood Services.)
Changes to Laundry Services at St. Pat's Put Eight Jobs at Risk: CUPE
People who provide laundry services at St. Patrick's Mercy Home in St. John's today protested changes which they say will result in job losses and a lower quality of service to the residents. CUPE say...
Sep 30, 2019
Drawing Contest Helps Raise Awareness of Universal Design
The Universal Design Network is sponsoring a drawing contest for children to help raise awareness about design that fits all. Universal Design is a concept that takes into account all needs and abilit...
Sep 30, 2019
Former Realtor Anne Squires Admits to 33 Fraudulent Purchase, Sale Agreements
The case involving former real estate company owner Anne Squires was heard in St. John's Supreme Court today. In the Agreed Statement of Facts, Squires admitted to submitting 33 fraudulent purchase an...
Sep 30, 2019
