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Port aux Basques Residents Call for Clearer Animal Abuse Laws After Cat Allegedly Killed with Axe
Residents in Port aux Basques are calling for justice following a horrific case of reported animal cruelty. RCMP are investigating and say charges are anticipated after a pet cat was allegedly killed ...
Sep 26, 2019
Province Puts $1.5-Million Towards Site Remediation for Marystown Shipyard Aquaculture Project
The transformation of the Marystown Shipyard into an aquaculture hub is one step closer to completion with money from government. Premier Dwight Ball made the announcement this morning at the Delta. M...
Sep 26, 2019
Earth at "Tipping Point" says Crosbie as PCs Develop Climate Change Action Plan
Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie says the Earth is at a "tipping point" when it comes to climate change, and he's putting together a committee to develop an action plan to address the global problem. Th...
Sep 26, 2019
As Voting Day Moves Closer, Elections Canada Offers Tips on Making Your Ballot Count
As the federal election draws near, Elections Canada is offering advice to help voters submit their ballot on or before the big day. On October 21, polling stations will open across the country for El...
Sep 26, 2019
Local Tech Company Signs Largest Venture Capital Deal in Canadian History
A Newfoundland high tech company has signed the largest venture capital deal in Canadian history. Verafin, the world's largest financial crime management software company, has completed a $515-million...
Sep 26, 2019
Length and Complexity of Mile One Lease Lead to Delayed Agreement: Breen
The longevity and complexity of the deal is what took so long for an agreement in principle to be signed between the City of St. John's and its two pro sports teams. The Newfoundland Growlers and the ...
Sep 26, 2019 (Danny Breen File photo)
Former Councillor Protests as City Considers Lifting Ban on Massage Parlours
A former city councillor is questioning suggestions that city council lift its ban on massage parlours in residential neighbourhoods. Councillor at Large Maggie Burton raised the matter this week, say...
Sep 26, 2019
Honey the Missing Greyhound Returns Home Safe and Sound
Honey the Greyhound is home safe and sound after nine days of roaming freely in the area of Southlands near Galway. Julie Myles, President of Greyhound Pets NL, says she headed right for her bed when ...
Sep 26, 2019
Gas, Diesel, Furnace Oil Up this Week
There is an increase at the pumps as of this morning. The regulated price of gas is up 2 cents per litre. The price of diesel is up by 2 and a half cents. Furnace and heating fuel have gone up this mo...
Sep 26, 2019
Stephenville Rally Planned Against Return of Man Who Brutally Beat Woman to Death
The Bay St. George Status of Women's council is holding a rally next week after learning that a man who brutally beat a woman to death in 2003 could be coming back to Stephenville. Robert Hilroy Legge...
Sep 26, 2019
