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Petition Demands Justice for Pet Shot and Killed by Neighbour
A family still grieving after their pet dog was shot and killed by a neighbour has started a petition demanding justice. Last Sunday night Bandit-a four-year-old Malamute broke free from his tether in...
Aug 01, 2019
Rigolet 'Devastated' Following Fatal Boating Accident
Residents of Rigolet are coming together after the loss of two residents in a boating accident just outside town Tuesday evening. A 34-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman died, and two young girls we...
Aug 01, 2019
Witless Bay Officials say Ragged Beach Work is to Prevent Erosion, Residents Unconvinced
The town of Witless Bay's efforts to address what it says is erosion in the area, has residents up in arms. Locals are on high alert, concerned about potential development in the Ragged Beach area. Th...
Aug 01, 2019
Hall of Fame Induction the First Time Record-Breaking Team Has Been Together in 35 Years
A member of the 1985, record-breaking Outer Cove Regatta Ford intermediate crew can still remember the race well - and its intensity. Three new inductees were entered into the Royal St. John's Regatta...
Aug 01, 2019
Gas, Diesel Up, Propane Down Slightly
The officially regulated price of fuel is up almost across the board today, and gas is slightly higher than predicted by the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices yesterday. Gas increases by over 2 1/2 c...
Aug 01, 2019
Conception Bay Orcas Captured in Viral Video
A pod of orcas, swimming the waters of Conception Bay, has been caught on video just outside Salmon Cove and Perry's Cove. Videos of the animals posted to Facebook have gathered thousands of views. Ja...
Aug 01, 2019
Sobeys to Phase Out Plastic Bags for Paper, Mesh Reusables
Sobeys is the latest grocery chain to announce plans to abandon the plastic bag. The company says it will begin phasing out plastic in favour of paper bags at all of its stores starting in January. Th...
Aug 01, 2019
Victim Recovering Following Labrador Black Bear Attack
A Quebec woman is lucky to be alive following a harrowing encounter with a black bear in Labrador earlier this week. The woman is recovering in hospital after a bear grabbed her by the upper leg. She ...
Aug 01, 2019 (File photo)
Office to Advance Women Apprentices to Benefit from $1.1-Million
Funding was announced for women in skilled trades and non-profit organization, Office to Advance Women Apprentices, this morning. Women in trades in the province are feeling optimistic after governmen...
Jul 31, 2019
Three New Inductees to the Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame
It's official: three new inductees are now members of the Royal St. John's Regatta Hall of Fame. City Hall was full of smiles, laughter and old memories this afternoon as the 1985 Outer Cove Regatta F...
Jul 31, 2019
