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Hibernia Officials say 12,000 Litres of Oil Spilled from Platform
Hibernia officials say 75 barrels of oil-the equivalent of 12,000 litres-was spilled into the environment yesterday from the Hibernia platform. The release occurred during what officials say were rout...
Jul 18, 2019 (Aerial view of Hibernia oil spill in July, 2019. Photo courtesy C-NLOPB.)
An Evening with the Waterboys Coming to Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
Another night has been added to the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent this September. An evening with the Waterboys will take place on Sunday, September 15. Tickets will be on sale 10 a.m. Friday, July 1...
Jul 18, 2019
Efforts Underway for Recovery of Victims from Labrador Plane Crash
Efforts are underway to recover the victims of this week's plane crash in a remote Labrador lake. Two Newfoundlanders are among those whose lives were lost in the tragedy. RCMP are on the ground in La...
Jul 18, 2019
Wildlife Officers Set Trap for Black Bear Spotted Wandering in Corner Brook
A black bear has been seen wandering around residential properties in Corner Brook. RNC and Wildlife officers went to Pratt Street yesterday afternoon after taking calls from the public, and there wer...
Jul 18, 2019
Signal Received: Fence Removed After Intense Public Outcry
It was the fence that didn't make sense. It was only two days ago that Rick Mercer first tweeted about the seven-foot high solid cedar wall, one which the MP for St. John's East-and many others-called...
Jul 18, 2019
Marine Atlantic Seeking New Vessel for Fleet
Marine Atlantic is moving ahead with its process to procure a new ferry for its fleet. A Request for Qualifications has been called to identify and shortlist applicants who will be eligible to move on...
Jul 18, 2019
Placentia Municipal Workers Strike After 14 Months of Negotiations Break Down
Municipal workers in Placentia are out on the picket lines after protracted contract negotiations with the town broke down with no resolution in sight. The CUPE members pulled services a few days befo...
Jul 18, 2019
Gas, Oil Prices Up This Week Across the Board
The officially regulated price of fuel is up across the board today. At the pumps, gas increases by 1.9 cents per litre, while diesel is up by 2.4 cents. Furnace and stove oil are up by 2.04 cents, wh...
Jul 18, 2019
Parks Canada Does About-Face on Signal Hill Fence
The controversial fence on Signal Hill is coming down. Parks Canada has confirmed that due to the overwhelming response from residents, the fence will be removed later this week and replaced with a te...
Jul 17, 2019
Richard Rich, Respected Nunatsiavut Community Leader, Passes Away
The Nunatsiavut Government is mourning the loss of a well known and respected community leader. Richard Rich, an elder from Rigolet passed away on Tuesday. Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe says Ri...
Jul 17, 2019
