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Free Dildo Publicity Adds Up to Big Bucks
The provincial government has a breakdown of the value of all the free publicity recently lavished on the province through the Jimmy Kimmel Live show and subsequent news stories and social media menti...
Aug 24, 2019
Two Impaired Drivers Reported in Downtown St. John's Overnight
A relatively quiet night for police in the metro region last night. RNC responded to two calls of reports of impaired driving, both in the downtown St. John's area. The first around 7:00 p.m., when po...
Aug 24, 2019
Trinity-Conception Area Comes Together to 'Block the Bus' for Back to School
Trinity-Conception came together Thursday afternoon to help local kids head back to school with the supplies they need. "Block the Bus KIXX Country" took place at the TC Square in Carbonear. Mall mana...
Aug 23, 2019
Mother of Skye Martin Files Lawsuit for Daughter's Death, Hoping to Protect Others
The mother of a young woman who lost her life while in custody at the Clarenville Correctional Centre last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the provincial government. Natasha Martin say...
Aug 23, 2019
Local Talent Hitting the Stage for Second Annual 'Chefs For Trails'
Large local talent is hitting the stage at the end of September for the 2019 Chefs for Trails in Conception Bay South. The Once, Fortunate Ones and Rum Ragged are headlining the 19+ event, scheduled f...
Aug 23, 2019
Illegal Cannabis Products, Firearms, Cash Seized During Raid Near Howley
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation and RCMP seized a quantity of illegal cannabis products following a recent raid near Howley on the west coast. The search of a residence on August 22 r...
Aug 23, 2019
British Teacher Named First-Ever Honorary Member of Regiment Association
A British school teacher made history today by being named the first-ever honorary member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Association. Head Teacher Steph Neale from London was in Pleasantville this...
Aug 23, 2019
Carbonear Man at Large After Fleeing Police
Harbour Grace RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating a 31-year-old man from Carbonear who remains unlawfully at large. Adam James Mercer fled from police on August 20 when they tried to ar...
Aug 23, 2019
Lane Calls for More Funding Transparency, But Province Already There says Mitchelmore
An Independent MHA is calling on government to take a page out of Nova Scotia's book when it comes to proactive public disclosure of government funding to private business. Paul Lane wrote to Premier ...
Aug 23, 2019
Local Chefs Raise Funds to Transform Historic Farm into Learning Centre for Food Sustainability
Only 30 per cent of Newfoundland's food is being produced locally, something a new initiative is hoping to change. A Chef's Hike was held Thursday to raise funds for a new centre to be built at one of...
Aug 23, 2019
