Month: March 2024

2 years ago

Premier responds after Ottawa rejects pausing carbon tax hike

Premier Andrew Furey responded Wednesday after Ottawa said no to pausing the carbon tax hike scheduled for April 1.

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2 years ago

Calmer weather returns to close out the work week

The cutoff low-pressure centre that has kept the weather very unsettled across the Island for most of this week finally drifts into the North Atlantic, away from the Province tonight. In its wake, we will see one more round of rain and wet snow tonight before the weather improves markedly for Thursday. What I mean […]

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2 years ago

City of St. John’s releases St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Schedule

Due to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Monday, Mar. 18, city offices and facilities will be closed. Please note: Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.

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2 years ago

Defence looking for police evidence in Markus Hicks case

Disclosure is still an issue in the case of Markus Hicks. Hicks – the teacher and volleyball coach facing more than 150 sexual offences against dozens of teenaged boys and young men — appeared in provincial court in St. John’s this morning via video link from Bishop’s Falls Correctional Centre. In the courtroom, he was […]

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2 years ago

Justice Minister gets emotional acknowledging recent passing of RNC officer

At the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Justice Minister John Hogan acknowledged the supports available for RNC officers as they mourn the loss of fellow member, Corporal Robyn Jordan on Saturday in Labrador City.

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2 years ago

Newfoundlander wins $5 million through Atlantic Lottery

Dennis Hobbs of Keels, Newfoundland became a multi-millionaire over night – after 30 years of buying Atlantic Lottery tickets, the day has finally come. Dennis, now holds $5 million and says he already has plans to make some purchases, and more importantly support his family and friends.

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2 years ago

Human remains found in wooded area near St. George’s

Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in western Newfoundland. The RCMP say they were found Tuesday in a wooded area near St. George’s. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is involved. The investigation is continuing to determine the identification of the remains.

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2 years ago

Opposition leader calls for quick action to support dairy industry following Central Dairies fire

Following Tuesday’s sitting at the House of Assembly, PC leader Tony Wakeham called for government to assess the situation and to act quickly to support farmers and workers in the dairy industry following a fire at Central Dairies on Monday night:

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2 years ago

DFO’s Update on Capelin Brings Stock Out of Critical Zone

Today’s stock assessment update from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Science team brought welcomed news to harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador today. In line with the revised northern cod LRP in 2023, the 2J3KL capelin stock is no longer in the critical zone. While healthy and cautious zones have not yet been defined, this move is well-received […]

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2 years ago

Rogues host Patroons in Eastern Conference Final matchup

After a 1-3 road trip through Ontario, as well as an All Star Game stop in Sudbury, the Rogues return to Mary Brown’s Centre this week to host the Albany Patroons. The Rogues and Patroons matched up in last year’s TBL Eastern Conference Finals, a series the Patroons won against an undermanned Rogues team dealing […]

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