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Coast Guard Opens New Search and Rescue Station in Old Perlican
The Canadian Coast Guard now has a new search and rescue station in Old Perlican. It's one of three new locations around the island from where search and rescue craft can be launched in case of emerge...
Aug 22, 2019
Two Fish Processors Accuse FFAW of Spreading Misinformation
Two local fish processors are speaking out against what they're calling misinformation being spread in the media by the FFAW about them. Ocean Choice International and Icewater Seafoods say they have ...
Aug 22, 2019
Retirement, Travel and a New Shed: Paradise Couple has Big Plans for Lotto Win
Travel is on the mind of a Paradise couple, but their long-term plans are retirement after taking home a major lottery win. Bob and Mary Lou Lambert picked up their Set for Life grand prize this after...
Aug 22, 2019
First Public Parking Lot in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove to Help With Influx of Tourists
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is getting its first paved public parking lot. The town has seen a huge influx in tourism in recent years and parking on its narrow streets has proven a growing p...
Aug 22, 2019
Lana Payne First Woman Elected as Secretary-Treasurer of Unifor
Lana Payne has been named as Secretary-Treasurer of Unifor, the first woman to hold the position. The announcement was made at the union's National Convention in Quebec City. Payne, originally from De...
Aug 22, 2019 (Photo courtesy Unifor.)
Fifteen Break-ins Targeting Churches and Businesses in Central, say Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP
At least fifteen break-ins, a third of those targeting churches, have occurred in the Grand Falls-Windsor area since late July. That according to RCMP Sergeant Terry Greening says money, computers and...
Aug 22, 2019
As Bankruptcies Spike, Province is Still Taxing and Spending says Finance Critic
The provincial opposition finance critic says new statistics released from Bankruptcy Canada are very alarming, in a number of ways. Tony Wakeham says the number of people in Newfoundland and Labrador...
Aug 22, 2019
St. John's Takes Step Forward with New Cashless Parking Stations and Meters
The capital city has awarded a contract for the supply of new cashless pay stations and parking meters. The city says Cale Canada in partnership with EDC Corporation will supply new pay stations and m...
Aug 22, 2019
Aldershot Crash Sends One to Hospital
One person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the centre of St. John's early last evening. Emergency crews were called shortly before 6:30 last night to the intersection of Ald...
Aug 22, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble
Flatrock Family Argument Ends in Weapons Assault, Arrest
A flatrock family feud escalated yesterday to the point where police had to break it up. Around supper time RNC officers arrived to fine two families engaged in a heated argument. By the end of the ev...
Aug 22, 2019
