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PCs Call on Government to Address Cost of Living in Upcoming Budget
Opposition Leader David Brazil says the upcoming provincial budget has to address the "sky-high" cost of living. He says the provincial government "took three attempts" at putting together a cost of l...
Mar 12, 2023
Hydroponic Farmers Seek Greater Supports
The co-founder of the Canadian Hydroponic Association is looking for more support for their operations. Mackenzie Warford, operator of Papa's Farm says research and development in the agriculture indu...
Mar 12, 2023 Dan Gold / Unsplash
Police Warn Melrose Residents After Polar Bear Sighting
Police in Bonavista are warning residents of recent polar bear sightings in the area. A bear and two cubs were spotted in Melrose over the weekend. Wildlife officers are involved and residents are ask...
Mar 12, 2023
Province Implements All Recommendations Made Towards Mental Health Care
The Department of Health says all 54 recommendations made in its Towards Recovery Action Plan have been implemented. The five year plan was announced back in 2017, and since that time the province say...
Mar 12, 2023
Newfoundland Power Accepting Proposals for EnviroFest Grants
Applications are now open for Newfoundland Power's EnviroFest grant program. The grants are available to community groups looking for support in developing green projects such as greenspace improvemen...
Mar 12, 2023
Lynx Air Increases Service to St. John's
Travellers through St. John's International Airport will soon have a new connection to the mainland. Starting in June, Lynx Air will be offering a non-stop route from YYT to Montreal, with a through f...
Mar 12, 2023 (Photo via Lynx Air Facebook page.)
Cougar Flight 491 Crash Remembered on 14th Anniversary
Today marks a grim anniversary in the province's history. Seventeen people on board Cougar Flight 491 were lost when the helicopter ditched into the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of March 12th, 2009. ...
Mar 12, 2023
Driver Crashes Vehicle Attempting to Flee Police
A driver is facing numerous charges after short police chase in downtown St. John's. Early Saturday evening, RNC attempted to pull a vehicle over when the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Police w...
Mar 12, 2023
Gushue Punches Ticket to Brier Final Following Dramatic Win Over Manitoba
It's off to the Brier final for Team Gushue after stealing the win during a tense match against Manitoba. Heading into the tenth end tied 4-4 without the hammer, Gushue stole the game from the previou...
Mar 12, 2023 (Photo via Curling Canada.)
Public Reminded to Check Smoke Detectors for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time is officially in effect and while many adjust their clocks, people are reminded to change their batteries on their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Officials recommend changin...
Mar 12, 2023
