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Speeding in School Zones Remains A serious Concern for Police and Government
Speeding in school zones remains a serious concern. Constable Glenn Cunningham with the RNC's Traffic Unit says despite public awareness and signage, drivers are still speeding through school zones. H...
Sep 15, 2019
Federal Conservatives and Liberals Neck and Neck, Potential for Voting Shifts Highlighted in Abacus Poll
The latest Abacus Data poll shows the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck ahead of next month's federal election, but notes there is a high potential for changes on the campaign trail. The latest...
Sep 15, 2019
Climbing Lanes on Veterans Memorial Should be Completed Soon, says Province
Work on the climbing lanes on Veterans Memorial Highway continues. It's one of the major changes announced last year following a a series of serious and deadly collisions on the busy highway. Among th...
Sep 15, 2019 (File photo)
Province a Leader in Meeting Timelines Set by Jordan Decision: Justice Minister
The Justice Minister says the province is among the leaders in the country when it comes to meeting the timelines set by the Jordan decision. It was revealed earlier this year that some 800 cases were...
Sep 15, 2019
Labrador MHA Expresses Disappointment Over Trimper Voicemail Situation
A Labrador MHA is expressing disappointment following recent events involving a fellow MHA, and friend. Lela Evans, the PC MHA for Torngat Mountains, says it is up to the people who elected Lake Melvi...
Sep 15, 2019 (Lela Evans/ File Photo)
Adoptees Encouraged to Search Out Birth Families
A woman who found her own birth mother only a few years ago, is encouraging other adoptees to do the same. Anne Roane Sheldon created the popular Newfoundland Labrador Adoptees Facebook page 12 years ...
Sep 15, 2019
Great Big Sea Partial Reunion at Iceberg Alley
Music fans at Iceberg Alley were treated to a NL music royalty reunion last night. The only thing missing was Sean McCann. During the Alan Doyle concert Saturday night, Doyle called his old band mates...
Sep 15, 2019 Photo by Carl Layden
Terry Fox's Nephew Returns to Marathon of Hope Starting Point to Kick off Annual Run
A man with a special connection to a Canadian Icon is in St. John's today to help launch the annual Terry Fox Run, 39 years after his namesake dipped his prosthetic leg in St. John's Harbour to start ...
Sep 15, 2019
Marner Excited to Hit the Ice With Leafs Following New Contract
There's no more trouble in Paradise! Mitch Marner landed in the province yesterday and is excited to get back on the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a 6-year, near $11-million contract ...
Sep 15, 2019
Delays Abound As Culvert Replacement Work Continues Near Avondale
Officials warned there would be delays, and there have been delays. The province has closed a portion of the Trans Canada to replace massive culverts in the area of the Avondale Access. Lifting of the...
Sep 15, 2019
