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Gushue in the Finals at the Co-op Canadian Open
The new-look Brad Gushue Rink is in the championship match of a grand slam curling event in Alberta tonight. They defeated Switzerland 6-2 in last night's semi-final to move to the final against Scotl...
Nov 10, 2024 Photo via X
PCs Call for Extended Hours at Botwood Hospital
The provincial opposition is urging government to restore 24-hour service at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Centre in Botwood. Pleaman Forsey, the MHA for Exploits, says the reduction in hours in 2016 has forced...
Nov 10, 2024
NL Immigration Lawyer Fielding Surge in Inquiries Post-U.S. Election
A St. John's immigration Lawyer says she's been fielding calls from Americans looking to get out of town following the U.S. election. Megan Felt says that leading up to and after the election, it has ...
Nov 10, 2024
NDP Critical After Only Three Nursing Students Offered Jobs from Class of 121
NDP leader Jim Dinn says he was "appalled" to learn from the Registered Nurses Union on Friday that out of 121 fourth-year students, only three had been offered jobs. The RNU released the information ...
Nov 10, 2024 NDP Leader Jim Dinn with Waterford Valley candidate Nicole Boland. (VOCM News)
Power Being Restored in Parts of Paradise
Lineworkers are making progress as they restore power to Paradise. Twenty-seven hundred homes woke up without power early this morning, but that has been whittled down to about 300. Everybody should b...
Nov 10, 2024
Power restored to Torbay Area after Wind Damage
Byrne's Lane in Torbay has reopened after a situation involving a utility pole. The RNC issued a public advisory shortly after 9:30 Saturday evening, asking the public to avoid the area as crews worke...
Nov 10, 2024
Weather Alert Issued for Eastern Newfoundland with Strong Winds and High Waves Expected
There is going to be some heavy weather overnight and into Sunday morning for eastern parts of the island. Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the area from Trinity-Bonavista to Cape Rac...
Nov 09, 2024
Debate Over South Coast Cod Harvesting Heats Up Between Inshore Sector and Atlantic Groundfish Council
The inshore sector would prefer to see the offshore boats go elsewhere, but the Atlantic Groundfish Council says the FFAW is spreading misinformation. The stock assessment for the south coast cod stoc...
Nov 09, 2024
Favorable Weather Expected Across Province for Remembrance Day Events
It looks like the forces of nature are going to be kind to us on Remembrance Day. Dozens of events take place Monday from one corner of the province to the other, and given that most are outdoors, wea...
Nov 09, 2024
Man Charged After Cocaine and Contraband Tobacco Seized in Glenwood
A Gander man is facing charges following the seizure of cocaine and contraband tobacco. Police say 49-year-old Keith Ledrew was originally pulled over on Thursday night in Glenwood for a faulty licens...
Nov 09, 2024
