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Osborne Remains Optimistic Following Moody's Report
The Finance Minister says the Moody's report released today does not represent a failure in the province's deficit reduction plan. Tom Osborne says Moody's is concerned that government's plan to retur...
Jul 25, 2019
RCMP Confirm Fourth Body Recovered from Mistastin Lake Crash
RCMP have recovered a fourth body in the plane crash in Mistastin Lake. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre out of Halifax found three bodies in the initial search last week. The body recovered on We...
Jul 25, 2019
Defence Calls Retired Investigator to Testify at Child Porn Trial
The defence has taken the stand at the child pornography trial of Thomas Patrick O'Grady in St. John's Provincial Court. The first witness to be called to the stand by the defence was Scott Frankland....
Jul 25, 2019
Moody's Lowers NL Credit Rating, But Upgrades Rating Outlook to Stable
Moody's has lowered Newfoundland and Labrador's credit rating but improved the economic outlook from negative to stable. However, it also says the province's plans to reduce spending is ambitious. The...
Jul 25, 2019
Government House Grounds Come Alive for Annual Garden Party
The grounds around Government House came alive yesterday afternoon. People of all ages, marching bands, traditional Irish dancers and a range of other local musicians turned out for the annual Governm...
Jul 25, 2019 (File photo.)
Company Addresses Strike at Honda Dealership
Steele Honda says it has a contingency plan in place to minimize disruptions during the strike. While they are disappointed that employees have chosen to strike, they say they fully respect the proces...
Jul 25, 2019
Agriculture Thriving in Wet Summer Weather says Federation President
Despite the weather so far this summer being less than ideal, the agriculture industry is thriving. That from the President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture, Merv Wiseman. Sp...
Jul 25, 2019
Heavy Wear on Outer Ring Road Makes Maintenance Essential, Minister says
Road work yet again on the Outer Ring Road this summer is causing headaches and raising questions about why the stretch of road requires yet another summer of maintenance, when there was already work ...
Jul 25, 2019 (File photo.)
Two Overnight Car Fires Under Investigation in Metro
Two vehicle fires in the metro region are under investigation on suspicion of arson. Police were called to Paradise at around 11:30 last night after a car was set ablaze. The RNC says officers determi...
Jul 25, 2019 (Photo courtesy Chris Caines via Facebook.)
Gas Price Sees Decent Drop, Most Fuels Also Down
Expect to have an easier time at the pumps, as the price of most fuels saw a decent drop this week. The maximum regulated price of gas is down by 5.7 cents a litre, while diesel is down by three cents...
Jul 25, 2019
