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Homegrown Proposal: Man Pops the Question with 'One-Carrot' Engagement Ring
You could call it a "one-carrot" engagement ring. Johnny Neville of Pinchgut Lake popped the question to his long-time partner DeeJay Squires in a way that took a lot of care and planning. Squires pul...
Sep 24, 2019
Now in Trusteeship, Former Union Execs say Local 2330 Should Have Been in Better Shape
Unionized electrical workers in the province thought their union would have millions of dollars in the bank. Instead, they're struggling to pay the bills. Local 2330 of the international Brotherhood o...
Sep 24, 2019
Hunter, 25, Airlifted to Hospital After Suffering Head Injuries in ATV Rollover
A 25-year-old hunter, who suffered head injuries after his ATV rolled over, had to be airlifted to hospital on the weekend. The man was in the area of Fox Island River about 30 kilometres north of Col...
Sep 24, 2019
Nissan Recalls 1.3-Million Vehicles to Fix Issue with Backup Cam
Nissan is recalling 1.3-million vehicles due to safety issues with the backup cameras. The recall involves Nissan and Infiniti model lineups from the 2018 and 2019, both in Canada and the United State...
Sep 24, 2019
75-year-old Stephenville Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Police put a wrinkle into a 75-year-old man's drug trafficking plans. A raid on a house in Stephenville has netted police a stash of drugs and resulted in the arrest of an old-age pensioner. RCMP Bay ...
Sep 24, 2019
Wildcat Strike at Husky Site in Argentia Resolved
A wildcat strike at the Argentia Husky site has been resolved. Workers stopped working last night in a dispute with the employer, saying they were owed money and that they were being denied overtime p...
Sep 24, 2019
St. John's East Federal Hopefuls Duke It Out in Debate Today
St. John's East is considered a riding to watch in the federal election as a former MP is trying to win back the seat. It is also the battleground for a debate today. The St. John's Board of Trade is ...
Sep 24, 2019
Residents Without Water for Weeks on End in "Municipal Crisis"
Residents in the local service district of Jackson's Cove, Silverdale, Langdon's Cove as well as Nicky's Nose Cove are sounding the alarm on what they're calling a municipal water crisis. The communit...
Sep 24, 2019
Privacy Commissioner Echos Concerns About ATIPP Exemptions for Select Crown Corps
The province's privacy commissioner agrees a provision in the new Energy Corporation Act is too broad, and cause for concern. Michael Harvey was responding to questions raised by Independent MHA Paul ...
Sep 24, 2019
Natuashish School Principal Responds to Concerns Over Lack of Teachers
The Principal of the school in Natuashish is offering some clarification on concerns recently raised by George Rich about teacher allocations and resources at the school. Jesse Smith says the Mushua I...
Sep 24, 2019 Mushuau Innu School, in Natuashish.
