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Forums Being Held to Familiarize Newcomers with St. John's
Happy City St. John's is organizing a series of forums to welcome newcomers and familiarize them with opportunities and supports. Events coordinator with Happy City, Tyler Downey says forums are plann...
Aug 03, 2019
Marystown Volunteer Fire Department Battles Third Fire in Three Days
The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department battled their third fire in three days this morning. The first two were vehicle fires. The third was a house fire that started at around 7 a.m. Saturday Morning...
Aug 03, 2019
Dirty Water in Town of Wabana Caused by Unauthorized Access to Fire Hydrants
The Town of Wabana says recent reports of dirty water is the result of unauthorized access to the town's fire hydrants. The town took to Facebook asking residents to run their taps to help flush water...
Aug 03, 2019 (File photo.)
Thomas Patrick O'Grady Acquitted of Child Pornography Charges
A St. John's man accused of accessing and distributing child pornography has been acquitted of the charges. Thomas Patrick O'Grady's Trial concluded yesterday in St. John's Provincial Court. In 2016, ...
Aug 03, 2019
Judy Foot Offers Condolences on Passing of Jocelynne Roy Vienneau
Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote is offering her condolences on the passing of Jocelynne Roy Vienneau, the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. She passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. She...
Aug 03, 2019
East Coast Trail Association Weighing In on Ragged Beach Controversy
The East Coast Trail Association is wading into the Ragged Beach controversy in Witless Bay. This week residents confronted a contractor hired by the town. An excavator was working on a site at the bo...
Aug 03, 2019
All Waters in Gros Morne National Park Closed to Salmon Fishing
All waters in Gros Morne National Park are now closed to salmon fishing. The closure was announced yesterday to protect salmon populations which Parks Canada says are at a very low level. The closure ...
Aug 03, 2019 (Stock photo.)
Action Must Be Taken Against Green Crab, Says FISH-NL President
The President of FISH-NL says the green crab problem must be taken seriously. The voracious and aggressive invasive species has taken over parts of Placentia Bay and the south coast and has spread to ...
Aug 03, 2019
Two People Arrested on 17 Arrest Warrants in Metro
Metro police arrested two people early this morning who were wanted on a combined 17 arrest warrants. RNC arrested the 21-year-old woman and 24-year-old man just before 2:30 this morning in the centre...
Aug 03, 2019
Rugby Canada Honouring Noel Browne for Instrumental Role in Local Sport
A man who was instrumental in building the sport of rugby in Newfoundland will be honoured by the national sport governing body this weekend. The Rugby Canada Chair's Award will be presented to Noel B...
Aug 02, 2019 (Photos courtesy Sport NL Hall of Fame, Rugby Canada.)
