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Deadly Illness, Decimating Nova Scotia’s Songbirds, Not Yet In NL
While there are warnings in Nova Scotia about the spread of a deadly illness affecting songbirds, officials say frounce has not yet been diagnosed in this province this season. Avian Trichomoniasis is...
Jun 25, 2019
Brown To Be Officially Sworn In Tomorrow
The newest member of the House of Assembly will be officially sworn-in tomorrow. Jordan Brown secured a narrow victory in Labrador West following a judicial recount last week. He defeated incumbent Li...
Jun 25, 2019
Local Comedian Robbed In Reykjavik
A St. John's comedian can't wait to get back home after being targeted by thieves in Iceland. Ryan Dillon, who had never before travelled outside North America, was vacationing in Reykjavik with his g...
Jun 25, 2019
Premier Looking To Fill Municipal Affairs, Environment Portfolio Following Judicial Recount
The Premier had been holding the portfolio once held by Graham Letto pending the results of a judicial recount that wrapped up on Friday. Lisa Dempster had been appointed the Minister of Municipal Aff...
Jun 25, 2019
Province Announcing Improved Cell Service Around Bauline
Government is putting some money up to improve cell service in Bauline. The announcement comes tomorrow at 11:00 am. The minister responsible, Christopher Mitchelmore, will do the honours. Meanwhile, ...
Jun 25, 2019
New Study Says Regular Cannabis Users Require Over 200% More Sedation For Medical Procedures
If you use cannabis regularly, you could require up to 220 per cent more sedation during medical procedures. A US research group of physicians in Colorado found that people who smoked or ingested cann...
Jun 25, 2019
Heavy Rains Leave Southeastern Labrador Cut Off Due To Washout
People in Labrador say it was crazy rainfall over the weekend as a portion of Route 510, the Trans-Labrador Highway, washed away. A large swath of pavement, about 18 km from the Churchill River, is mi...
Jun 25, 2019
Newfoundland Salt Company One Of Three Finalists For National Prize
A local company that makes salt from the sea is up for a $50,000 prize, but they need your votes to get it. Peter Burt and Robin Crane, moved their salt-making business from St. John's to Bonavista tw...
Jun 25, 2019
Warner Brothers Taps Local Screenwriter For New Horror Movie
A local screenwriter from Wesleyville is giving up his job at the family business to work with Warner Brothers in Hollywood. Chris Lewis Carter signed a contract with Warner Brothers this week to make...
Jun 25, 2019 The new face of horror, Chris Lewis Carter.
Community Support Helping Trinity Botwood Church Restore Stained Glass Windows
The community behind the Trinity Botwood Church has rallied for an initiative to help restore one of the church's most prominent features. Over the years, patrons of the church have donated stained gl...
Jun 25, 2019
