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Tent City for Change Plans Demonstration at Colonial Building Today
The local Tent City for Change movement has a demonstration planned for this afternoon at the Colonial Building in St. John's. It's been one year since tents started being erected on the grounds of th...
Nov 02, 2024
Fisheries Minister Rejects Opposition's Approach to Processing Controversy, Hints at 'Significant' Regulatory Changes
Provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Bryne is hinting that some "significant changes" could be coming in relation to fish processors who run afoul of the regulatory process. Royal Greenland, which owns...
Nov 02, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Returns, Clocks Turn Back One Hour Tonight
Tomorrow marks the return to Standard Time across the province. Daylight Saving Time comes to an end tomorrow morning at 2:00 a.m. which means if you have clocks that don't automatically adjust, to tu...
Nov 02, 2024
Gander MHA John Haggie Alters Office Operations Due to Threats Against Staff
Gander MHA John Haggie has been forced to make changes to the way his constituency office operates due to what he calls "threats and threatening behavior" towards his constituency assistant. Haggie ca...
Nov 02, 2024
Bonavista RCMP Investigate Major Break and Enter in Little Catalina
Bonavista RCMP are investigating a recent residential break and enter in Little Catalina that saw a significant number of items stolen, including a pickup truck. Police believe the items were taken so...
Nov 02, 2024 Photo via RCMP
TCH Reopens Following Serious Crash Near Clarenville
The Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville reopened early this morning following a serious collision Friday afternoon. Police and responding crews spent the night clearing the scene, with the highway r...
Nov 02, 2024
St. Anthony Resident Wins $100,000 in Latest Lotto Max TAG Draw
Someone in St. Anthony just woke up $100,000 richer. A ticket sold for last night's Lotto Max draw matched all six numbers on the TAG. This is the second TAG payout since someone took home another $10...
Nov 02, 2024
Closed Door Limited Fire Damage at Whitbourne Child Care Centre
There were no injuries, but numerous families in the Whitbourne area have been left scrambling to find day care following a fire at Funtime Child Care Centre in the town Thursday night. Fire Chief Jam...
Nov 01, 2024 Photo shows both sides of the door leading to the fire. (Submittted photo
Business Watchdog Urges Province to Eliminate Tax on Insurance
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) wants the provincial government to scrap the retail sales tax on insurance and further reduce the small business tax rate during the upcoming ses...
Nov 01, 2024
Labrador Marine Sees Spike in Passenger Traffic on Strait of Belle Isle
Officials with Labrador Marine say they've seen an increase in the number of passengers crossing the Strait of Belle Isle compared to the last couple of years. The company says between Jan. 1 and Sept...
Nov 01, 2024
