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Shea Heights Resident Escapes Injury After Afternoon Blaze
One resident of Shea Heights is lucky to be alive following a house fire late yesterday afternoon. Fire crews were called to number 67 Blackhead Crescent shortly before 4:00 to find heavy smoke and fi...
Sep 03, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
New Study Finds Alarming Levels of Glyphosate Being Absorbed Through Food: Malone
The Green Party candidate for the Avalon district is raising the alarm about food safety following a Japanese parliamentary report on recent testing showing toxins in the human body. Greg Malone says ...
Sep 03, 2019
Extensive Damage After Second Fire in Three Days at Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Care Home
No one was injured in an early morning fire in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, the same senior's care home that caught fire just two days ago. BREAKING: for the second time in three days, fire crews from ...
Sep 03, 2019
Heaps of Glass, Unusual Items Continue to Surface in Quest to Clean Avalon Ponds
A local man is getting plenty of attention for his efforts in cleaning up ponds on the Avalon Peninsula. Eugene Hynes started taking his kayak out and cleaning up debris found in the water. He did six...
Sep 02, 2019
Corner Brook Port Getting $11-Million in Upgrades
The Port of Corner Brook is getting a brand new crane, which may be a head-scratcher for some as a large blue crane has been sitting idle at the port for the last few years. The provincial and federal...
Sep 02, 2019
NL's Rich Labour History Explored in New Album, Compiled by Local Musician
The province's rich labour history is being celebrated this evening with the release of a new CD compiled by local musician and songwriter, Jim Payne. Work, Work, Work - Work and Labour History In Son...
Sep 02, 2019
Basilica Filled as People Gather to Pay Final Respects to Larry Dohey
The Basilica was filled today by people wishing to pay their final respects to a man who was one of our foremost authorities on all things Newfoundland and Labrador. Church officials estimate some 3,0...
Sep 02, 2019
Man Reunites With Runaway Dog After Fireworks Leave Him Fearing Worst
A happy ending this morning to a pet owner's worst nightmare. Robert Rose and his family were camping at the RV Park near Avondale when Labour Day fireworks went off last evening. One year old Charlie...
Sep 02, 2019
Expect Slowdowns: TCH Reduced for Roadwork Near Avondale Tomorrow
Expect some slowdowns on your highway drive in and out of St. John's starting tomorrow. The Department of Transportation says both east and westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada will be reduced near Avo...
Sep 02, 2019
Galway Hitmen Take National Men's Fastpitch Championship
Newfoundland and Labrador is once again on top of the men's fastpitch world in Canada. The Galway Hitmen bashed their way through the regular round robin to a double life in the playoffs, but had to w...
Sep 02, 2019
