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Little Change in Fuel Prices This Morning
There's little to no change in the price of some fuels this morning. Gas prices remain essentially the same-decreasing by 0.1 cents. Diesel is up by one and a half cents for both the island and Labrad...
Oct 31, 2024
Early Surge in Pneumonia, COVID Typically Followed by Later Wave of RSV, Influenza; Clinical Chief of Infection Prevention and Control
The Clinical Chief of Infection Prevention and Control for NL Health Services' Eastern Zone says an early surge in respiratory illness is what prompted the health authority to impose a mask mandate in...
Oct 30, 2024
Contract Awarded for Demolition of Old CNR Bridge in Port aux Basques
A $1.18 million dollar contract has been awarded to JL Investments for the demolition of the old CNR Bridge on Terminal Service Road in Port aux Basques. The bridge was closed to traffic last fall due...
Oct 30, 2024
Successful SAR Mission Saw Five Rescued From Grounded Vessel
Search and rescue officials have released video from another successful mission almost two months ago. It happened on Sept. 2 in Nunavut, near Ungava Bay, which separates Nunavik from Baffin Island. A...
Oct 30, 2024
Missing Conception Bay North Man Found Deceased in Salmon Cove
RCMP confirm that a 41-year-old man, reported missing from Conception Bay North last Wednesday, has been found deceased. Police say the man's remains were found in the Salmon Cove area by members of t...
Oct 30, 2024
Woman Injured Following Mount Pearl Fire
One woman was taken to hospital for treatment following a house fire on Park Avenue in Mount Pearl yesterday evening. The call came in around 6:45 p.m., and a portion of the road was closed while the ...
Oct 30, 2024 Photo Submitted
Bud Davidge, Mi'sel Joe, Andy Jones Among Order of NL Recipients
Eight people were invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in a ceremony at Government House today. The eight are: Musician Bud Davidge of Simani fame, Newfoundland pony advocate Clifford ...
Oct 30, 2024
NAPE Speaking Out on School Violence
The union that represents student assistants in the province's schools is also speaking out about an escalation in violence and acts of aggression. NAPE President Jerry Earle says student assistants a...
Oct 30, 2024
Charges Pending in Harbour Grace ATV Crash
Harbour Grace RCMP say charges are pending against a 42-year-old side-by-side driver who sped away from police and crashed his vehicle on the weekend, sending his passenger to hospital. An officer not...
Oct 30, 2024
Man Arrested on Charges of Aggravated Assault, Uttering Threats After Woman Sent to Hospital with Serious Injuries
A 30 year old man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault as the result of an incident at a home in Cowan Heights earlier this week. Police were called to the home around noon on Monday where...
Oct 30, 2024
