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Journey Project Gives Another Avenue for Sexual Assault Victims to File Formal Report
A new pilot project launched today provides victims of sexual assault another way to give a formal report without going to police. The Journey Project has officially launched its pilot project on thir...
Sep 17, 2019
CARP Calls for Refundable Tax Credit, Supports for Unpaid Caregivers
There are millions of unpaid caregivers in the country and one group would like to see more support with a refundable tax credit. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) estimates that fami...
Sep 17, 2019
Innu Grand Chief says Sincere Apology Offered by Premier for Trimper's Comments
The Grand Chief of the Innu Nation says Premier Dwight Ball offered a very sincere apology for comments made by Perry Trimper in a recording accidentally left on an Innu Nation voice mail last week. T...
Sep 17, 2019 (Former premier Dwight Ball and former Innu grand chief Gregory Rich sign an agreement to address institutional racism in provincial government in September, 2019.)
Poll Shows Provincial NDP Surging While PCs Take a Dive
A new poll shows the wind is still at the back of the NDP following a provincial election which saw them send three members to the House of Assembly. The poll, by Narrative Research, shows strong gain...
Sep 17, 2019
Beekeepers Not Happy with 'Unrealistic' PC-SP Regulations
Beekeepers are less than enthused with new regulations introduced in Portugal Cove St. Philips that require a permit to keep bees. The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association...
Sep 17, 2019
Colinet House Destroyed by Fire
A house in Colinet was destroyed by fire overnight. RCMP Holyrood detachment got the call at about 3:00 this morning. There were no injuries as the house was vacant at the time. The cause is under inv...
Sep 17, 2019
Trudeau Promises Support for Families, Increased Canada Child Benefit
St. John's was on the Prime Minister's election trail today as he promises more time and money to help families raise their kids. Justin Trudeau, speaking at the Daybreak Child Centre on the Boulevard...
Sep 17, 2019
Woman Raises Red Flags About Local Rescue After Foster Dog Attack
A woman says she will never foster another rescue animal after being attacked by the dog she was taking in. The 60 something year-old woman who wishes to remain anonymous was set to foster a St. Berna...
Sep 17, 2019
Eagle Cleans Its Catch at Portugal Cove Wharf
Fishers have been known to clean a fish on a worktable in Portugal Cove, but they rarely have feathers. A keen eyed birdwatcher was quick with the camera upon spotting a young bald eagle landing its c...
Sep 17, 2019
Highway Traffic Partially Resumes at Avondale
The highway is partially open again at the Avondale access. A detour has been in place for days, at times resulting in lengthy delays, as work replacing a culvert in the area continued. The Department...
Sep 17, 2019
