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Despite Legislation, Service Dogs Still Being Barred from Businesses
The CNIB Foundation says even though it's the law right across Canada, guide dogs are still being blocked from entry to businesses. This is Guide Dog Awareness Month. Spokesperson Debbie Ryan says all...
Sep 04, 2019 Stock photo
Nominations Open for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Nominations are now being accepted for the province's highest honour. There are 110 members of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, and now the province is looking for more. Lieutenant Governor, Ju...
Sep 04, 2019
City Praises Quick Action Against Forest Fires While Investigation into Cause Continues
The city of St. John's is praising first responders for their quick action yesterday as a forest fire spread behind the Health Sciences Centre. Two fires broke out in the area early yesterday afternoo...
Sep 04, 2019
Summer May Be Over, But Cruise Ship Season Picking Up Speed: Hanlon
While Summer may be winding down, the cruise ship season is about to ramp up in St. John's. During last night's city council meeting, Debbie Hanlon announced that so far this season, 17 cruise ships a...
Sep 04, 2019 (File photo.)
As Kids Go Back to School, NLTA Calls for More Support for Teachers
It's the start of another school year, and while students are heading back to class, many teachers have already been working for weeks to prepare for the upcoming year. President of the NL Teacher's A...
Sep 04, 2019
Kenmount Construction Given Go Ahead for Overnight Work
The capital city has given the green light for overnight work during the Kenmount Road construction project between Polina Road and Peet Street. The decision came down at city hall last night. Council...
Sep 04, 2019
Gas Trending Down, Other Fuels Predicted to Rise This Week
While the price of gas is expected to go down this week, everything else is expected to go up, albeit slightly. George Murphy of the consumer group for fair gas prices says gas will be dropping by abo...
Sep 04, 2019
Prominent Figure in Local Music Community Gerard Drover Passes Away
Musicians in the province are mourning the loss of a huge supporter and fixture in their tight knit community. Gerard Drover was well known for his work at CB Music in Bay Roberts, fostering the talen...
Sep 03, 2019 (Photo courtesy Greeley's Reel, via Facebook.)
Search Crews Locate Missing Berry Picker in Labrador
A berry picker, reported missing from Cartwright, Labrador has been located safe and sound. The 58-year-old was reported overdue yesterday evening after failing to meet up with fellow berry pickers on...
Sep 03, 2019 (Cormorant helicopter.)
PUB Releases Consultation Reports on Muskrat Falls Rate Mitigation Options
The PUB's public hearings on Muskrat Falls rate mitigation begin next month. The Public Utilities Board today released the final consultant reports on the second phase of rate mitigation options relat...
Sep 03, 2019
