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'Respect the Fixed Date Law': Jim Dinn Criticizes Potential Early Election
As provincial election speculation swirls, the leader of the New Democrats is warning that an early election at this critical time would amount to "a dereliction of duty." It's widely speculated that ...
Jan 21, 2025
'Everybody's Showing up to Kiss the Ring': Political Scientist Weighs in on Trump Inauguration
Among the messages former U.S. President Biden chose to share with the American people during his final address as President was to warn of an "oligarchy taking shape" in the U.S. And Biden's warning ...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo via CPAC
RNC Issues Arrest Warrant for James Dwyer in Home Renovation Scam
The RNC has issued an arrest warrant for a man who they believe has been trying to cheat people out of their hard-earned money. Police have received multiple reports of a man soliciting home renovatio...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo via RNC
Tobacco Giant Advocates for Science-Based Policies to Reduce Smoking Rates
Imperial Tobacco Canada is appealing for a coordinated effort between government, health organizations, academics and the private sector to develop what it calls "pragmatic, science-based policies to ...
Jan 21, 2025
Arrest Warrant Issued for Ethan Rich
RCMP in Sheshatshiu has issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on a charge of sexual assault. RCMP say 24-year-old Ethan Rich is actively evading police. Anyone with information on Rich's whereabou...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo via RCMP
MUN Leaders to Address Auditor General's Report on Facilities Management
Memorial University's President and Vice President have called a media availability for this afternoon to respond to the Auditor General's latest report on Facilities Management at MUN. The Auditor Ge...
Jan 21, 2025
RNC Searching for Wanted Man James Wickham
RNC are asking the public for information on a man wanted in connection with a series of thefts in the metro region. The Constabulary says 23-year-old James Wickham is accused of multiple thefts as we...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo via RNC
Local Seafood Producer Worried About Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Tariffs on Canadian goods heading into the United States was all the buzz at a high-end food show in Las Vegas this week. A delegation of about 20 Canadian companies attended the Winter Fancy Food Sho...
Jan 21, 2025
Harvard Researcher Explores Role of Menopause in Development of Osteoarthritis
A U.S.-based researcher is hoping that a recent study into the connection between menopause and osteoarthritis will help pave the way for future treatments. Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio is the Director of th...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo via University of Pittsburgh
Provincial Government Spent More Than $29 Million on Overtime in 2023-24
The provincial government spent over $29-million on overtime across various departments during the 2023-24 fiscal year. That's according to an access to information document published on the provincia...
Jan 21, 2025
