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Renews Couple Traveling Province Doing Push-Ups To Push Down Mental Illness Stigma
After watching their daughters suffer with mental health issues and become hospitalized just four days apart from each other, Bill and Susan Guiney of Renews decided it was time they did something to ...
Jul 04, 2019
Daycare Looking To Move To New Location Following Fire, Province Hopes To Smooth Transition
The owners of Mother Hens Daycare on Ropewalk Lane are working to move into a temporary location while their permanent home is restored following a fire early yesterday morning. The bulk of the damage...
Jul 04, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble
Coleman’s Manager Receives National Recognition As 2019 Canadian Grocer Star Woman
A manager at a local restaurant has been recognized for her hard work and dedication with the Canadian Grocer's 2019 Star Women awards. Bethany Roberts, manager of Coleman's on Newfoundland Drive, say...
Jul 04, 2019
Old Pickup, Used To Help Clear Snow For Seniors, Stolen From Shea Heights
An unusual vehicle has reportedly been stolen from the Shea Heights area of St. John's. Barry Hill's 25 year old pickup was taken from his driveway sometime overnight Monday into the early Tuesday. Ba...
Jul 04, 2019
Local Researcher Invents Innovative Way To Monitor Ocean Micro Plastics
A Newfoundland-based invention will help to better monitor the amount of micro plastics on the surface of the ocean. "BabyLegs" is the creation of Dr. Max Liboiron, the Director of Civic Laboratory fo...
Jul 04, 2019
Air Borealis Flight Returns To Hopedale Following Problem With Cargo Door
An Air Borealis flight departing Hopedale immediately had to turn back today when the flight crew received notification that the cargo door of the aircraft was not fully secure. Vice President of Busi...
Jul 04, 2019
Be Careful With Those Summer Trampolines Says Janeway Doctor
With summer comes an increase in emergency room visits to the Janeway. While the majority of injuries seen by Janeway emergency room doctors are the result of kids being kids, some are preventable. Dr...
Jul 04, 2019
Police Arrest Man Wanted On Numerous Charges
The RNC has arrested 23-year-old Adam Whalen of St. John's, wanted in connection to a vehicle theft investigation and police chase. Police say Whalen was arrested without incident this afternoon in Co...
Jul 04, 2019 (Adam Whelan. File photo.)
Fishery Tech Sector Booming, Almost Three Decades After Moratorium
Innovation and technology is growing rapidly within the fishery and for some, it is critical to survival. The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Innovation and Technology, along with the Offshor...
Jul 04, 2019
Natuashish In Need Of Food And Supplies As Freight, Online Services Unable To Keep Up
A community advocate in Natuashish says he's fed up with the situation involving freight service to the town. Simeon Tshakapesh says they're still waiting for the vessel to arrive with much-needed foo...
Jul 04, 2019 (Stock photo.)
