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Report Sets Recommendations on Addressing Islamophobia in NL

Better engagement with affected communities, education, and diverse representation in public services are among the recommendations made in a report released today from Addressing Islamophobia in NL. ...

Jeff Smyth * Sep 23, 2019 (Photo courtesy Addressing Islamophobia NL.)

Meeting on Jag Expansion Rezoning Cancelled Due to Lack of Submissions

A public hearing on the expansion of JAG Hotel downtown has been cancelled as there were no submissions filed. St. John's City council had moved forward to rezone the area, following amendments to the...

Hundreds of Runners Take On the Huffin' Puffin Marathon

Almost 700 runners converged on the capital city yesterday for North America's longest running marathon. Huffin' Puffin Marathon organizing committee member David Cooper says runners from all over the...

Several Baby Products Recalled Due to Contamination

Health Canada is recalling a number of brands of Gripe Water due to microbial contamination. The product is marketed as a "gentle antacid for quick relief of baby's minor stomach upsets such as colic,...

MHA Calls for End to ATIPP Exemption for Nalcor, Oilco NL

Nalcor is clarifying comments from Independent MHA Paul Lane suggesting that Nalcor is exempted from the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act through the new Energy Corporation Act. Lan...

First-Hand View of a Moose-Vehicle Crash Caught on Terrifying Video

A moose vehicle collision can happen in a split second. A video posted to Facebook Sunday shows a first-person view of a moose crash last night, on the TCH just past the Foxtrap weigh scales. The vide...

Allandale Reopens, But Repairs Continue Following Water Main Break

Allandale Road is once again open to traffic after a water main break Friday caused extensive damage, forcing the temporary closure of the road, but the repair work isn't complete just yet. About 30 c...

Traffic Slowed on Water Street Today and Tomorrow Due to Infrastructure Work

Traffic will be slowed on Water Street today and tomorrow as part of the Water Street infrastructure rehabilitation project. The work is so the city can do a little more investigation into the sewer i...

Scheer Pledges Support for Muskrat, Bans on Dumping Wastewater During Quick St. John's Stop

The leader of the federal Conservatives says he will work with the province on a constructive and collaborative way to address the many issues affecting the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, includ...

Renewed Search, But No New Clues As to Whereabouts of Raymond Halleran

Police concluded a renewed search for Raymond Halleran on the weekend with no new clues as to his whereabouts. The 49-year-old man was reported missing after leaving his St. Vincent's home in January ...