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Association for the Deaf Looks to Bring Attention to "The Silent Minority"
A new video campaign featuring members of the local deaf community looks to bring attention to what is being called the province's "silent minority." The Association for the Deaf says the video is abo...
Sep 25, 2019
Candidates Discuss the Issues at Quiet St. John's East Debate
Candidates in a riding to watch were on stage Tuesday but the event, in the eyes of some, didn't live up to its billing. Candidates in St. John's East-Liberal incumbent Nick Whalen, NDP Jack Harris an...
Sep 25, 2019
Johnson Family Foundation Officially Hands Over Geo Centre to MUN as Gift
Memorial University is calling it one of the most significant gifts they have ever received. At a ceremony yesterday afternoon the Johnson Family Foundation officially gifted the Johnson Geo Centre to...
Sep 25, 2019 Sally Johnson, wife of Geo Centre founder the late Paul Johnson.
Milk Sales Sour Across Country
Milk sales in Newfoundland and Labrador have dropped 11 per cent, a trend also seen across the country. The Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched a campaign to change that. The "No B...
Sep 25, 2019
RCMP Provides Update on Threats Against Port Blandford Wood Cutters
RCMP are shedding more light on the nature of the threats made against wood cutters in the Port Blandford area. Social media posts made reference to spikes or rebar being placed in trees in areas wher...
Sep 25, 2019
Fuel Prices Expected to Spike This Week
We dodged a bullet last week in terms of fuel prices, but we won't be so lucky this week. That's according to George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices. In the immediate aftermath of att...
Sep 25, 2019
Conversations Underway for Liquid Fuel Production Facility in Lewisporte
The Mayor of Lewisporte says plans for a liquid fuel production facility have been "under wraps" for ten months. Betty Clarke says the town has been in conversation with UK-based Synergy World Energy ...
Sep 24, 2019 (Lewisporte Town Hall)
Former St. John's High School Being Converted into Seniors Complex
A capital city high school closed due to declining enrolment is being transformed into a new seniors complex, with a twist. Bishops Gardens Seniors Living is a concept of Fort Amherst Properties Inc, ...
Sep 24, 2019 (Concept art courtesy Bishops Gardens Senior Living.)
Industry Reps Discuss Challenges Facing Aquaculture at Cold Harvest Conference
Aquaculture Industry representatives from around the world are in St. John's for the Cold Harvest conference, discussing everything from marine safety to pest control-but there may be bigger challenge...
Sep 24, 2019
Emergency Crews Douse Vehicle Fire Near Brigus Junction
Emergency crews responded to the scene of a vehicle fire near Brigus Junction on the Trans-Canada Highway, early Tuesday afternoon. The eastbound off ramp, near Exit 32, was temporarily closed to traf...
Sep 24, 2019
