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NDP Leader Criticizes Education Accord as Delay Tactic by Government
The leader of the NDP, who is also a former president of the NL Teachers' Association, says he "does not have a whole lot of faith in the Education Accord." The Accord, which was announced early in 20...
Dec 29, 2024
Teen Arrested with Weapons in West End St. John's Incident
For the second straight day, another youth is facing weapon charges, this time after an incident in the west end of St. John's. Police were called to a business just before 6 yesterday evening, but wh...
Dec 29, 2024
Air Canada Flight From St. John's Slides on Halifax Runway Without Landing Gear
There were some tense moments for the passengers and crew of an Air Canada flight from St. Johns to Halifax. Video posted to social media captured the dramatic moments as the landing gear failed. Spar...
Dec 29, 2024 A PAL plane rests on its left side at the airport in Halifax last weekend. (Photo via X)
Highway Re-Opens After TCH Collision Near South Brook
The TCH west of South Brook is re-opened after what appears to have been a serious accident in central Newfoundland. Police and other first responders responded to the scene after 1 p.m. Traffic was a...
Dec 28, 2024
German Air Force to Conduct Training Exercises at 5 Wing Labrador
The German Air Force will be visiting Labrador just after the new year. Residents in the area will see aircraft flying over and around 5 Wing January 3-9 for flight training. About a dozen German Air ...
Dec 28, 2024
Minister Greenlights Environmental Guidelines for Lewisporte Waste Project
The environment minister has approved the final environmental impact statement guidelines for a proposed biomedical waste incineration project near Lewisporte. Paul Dalley Holdings is proposing to col...
Dec 28, 2024 Photo via Gov NL
Furey Outlines Key Demands for Federal Government Ahead of Possible Election
A federal election may be coming sooner rather than later, and Premier Andrew Furey has several things he wants commitments on from whichever party takes office. One of those asks is for a federal gov...
Dec 28, 2024
Teen with Weapon at Avalon Mall Arrested
A 15-year-old is in custody following an incident at the Avalon Mall yesterday. Police arrived just after 7:30 last night and found the suspect had a weapon inside the mall. He's been charged with pos...
Dec 28, 2024 (shopavalonmall.com)
Bonavista Man Arrested After ATV Crash in Catalina
A Bonavista man is facing charges following an ATV crash in Catalina. RCMP say the 52-year-old struck a vehicle with his ATV on Christmas Eve just after midnight. Both drivers have since been released...
Dec 28, 2024
Nalcor and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Merger Finalized for 2025
The final steps of amalgamating Nalcor into Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are being taken, with the merger to be complete the day the calendar turns to 2025. John Green will be the new chair of the ...
Dec 28, 2024
