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Slight Increase in Gas Prices Predicted for Tomorrow

Gas is expected to increase across the board tomorrow, but only slightly. George Murphy says gas is showing an increase of just 0.2 cents per litre while diesel shows a jump of just under 2 cents (1.8...

Lawyer Mike King Named First Local SIRT Director

Criminal defence lawyer Mike King has been named as the very first director of the province's Serious Incident Response Team. King will lead the team that will investigate all matters involving death,...

Countdown to Election Day Begins as Writ Drops in Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped the election writ in Ottawa this morning, officially launching the federal election campaign. Trudeau met with Governor General Julie Payette at Rideau Hall and f...

Get Ready for a Potentially Dirty Election, says Powers

The forecast is calling for mudslinging, as this federal election is looking like its going to get dirty fast. The Liberals and Conservatives are beginning the campaign in a statistical tie, according...

On the Second Anniversary of his Death, Family of Corporal Trevor O'Keefe Picks Up the Pieces to Build Something New

The family of a well known RCMP officer are building a permanent memorial for him in Tors Cove as part of their healing process following his death by suicide. Today marks the two year anniversary of ...

Expect Detours on TCH at Avondale Starting Friday

While detouring highway traffic through Avondale may be inconvenient, the provincial government says completing culvert repairs now could save a lot of stress down the road. Transportation and Works M...

Sep 11, 2019 (File photo of paving on the Outer Ring Road.)

Opening Night for Iceberg Alley Performance Tent

They're tuning up the guitars and violins as the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent prepares for opening night. The sounds of music will fill the air on the banks of Quidi Vidi tonight as performers and f...

Bonavista to Apply Commercial Zone Tax Rates to Airbnbs

The Town of Bonavista is cracking down on Airbnb's by bringing in strict taxes and cutting services if people don't comply. Mayor John Norman says they're trying to better regulate accommodations as o...

Sep 11, 2019 Bonavista

NL Flunks Study on Alcohol Laws and Regulations

Newfoundland and Labrador has been given a D minus tying for dead last in the country in a report card on provincial alcohol policies in the service industry. The Canadian Restaurant and Food Services...

Hundred-Foot Wave Recorded Off of Port aux Basques During Dorian

The Marine Institute says they recorded some monstrous waves off of the province's west coast this weekend as Dorian pummeled the area. A wave of just over 30 meters, or 100 feet was recorded over the...