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Province Issues RFP for Fuel Supply for St. Brendan's Residents
The provincial government has issued an RFP for the supply of fuel to residents of St. Brendan's. Last month it was revealed that North Atlantic had made the decision to cease service to several rural...
Oct 28, 2024
RNC Charge Man for Committing Indecent Act Outside Froude Avenue Home
RNC have arrested a man for committing an indecent act on a residential property in the Froude Avenue area earlier this month. Police were contacted on the evening of October 7th about a man who had e...
Oct 28, 2024
Inmate Charged with Assaulting Two Correctional Officers at St. John's Lockup
The RNC has charged an inmate in connection with the assault of two correctional officers in St. John's. RNC received a report on October 8th that two female correctional officers had been assaulted b...
Oct 28, 2024
Corner Brook's First Snowfall Leads to Slippery Roads and Traffic Delays
People in Corner Brook woke up to a dusting of snow this morning, and that caused issues for some in the morning commute. Many drivers do not have their winter tires on yet, and studded tires aren't l...
Oct 28, 2024 Photo via X
'Play Ball' Ottawa Suggests as Province Pleads to Keep Immigration Numbers
The province's minister responsible for immigration says the federal government has indicated that if the province agrees to take more asylum-seekers, then its economic immigration spaces may not see ...
Oct 28, 2024
Could Speed Cams Have Prevented Some Recent Examples of Excessive Speeding? Loyola O'Driscoll says Government Needs to Act
The MHA for Ferryland says recent incidents of excessive speeding on the province's roadways highlights what he calls the urgent need for speed cameras to be installed. The province recently issued an...
Oct 28, 2024 Fisheries minister Loyola O'Driscoll
FFAW Seeks Compensation for Placentia Bay Harvesters Affected by Dredging Work
The FFAW is looking for compensation for Placentia Bay harvesters affected by dredging work, which is needed in order to allow the concrete gravity structure constructed at Argentia to be towed to the...
Oct 28, 2024
The Gathering Place Plans Major Expansion to Address Rising Demand
The Gathering Place is gearing up for a large-scale expansion, which will nearly double the number of beds available for those in need. The group plans to add dozens of beds in the coming weeks as it ...
Oct 28, 2024
St. John's Awaits Provincial Strategy Before Implementing Costly Organic Waste Pickup
The capital city is examining the possibility of curb-side pickup of organic waste but is waiting for a provincial organic waste strategy to be in place before that happens. Mayor Danny Breen says org...
Oct 28, 2024
Premier Furey Urges Federal Action to Reduce Airfare Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador
The premier has written federal Transport Minister Anita Anand seeking Ottawa's help in achieving more affordable air fares for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Andrew Furey recently met with ...
Oct 28, 2024
