One person has been taken into police custody following an incident in the west end of St. John’s on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in an area behind Sobeys on Topsail Road, on a narrow path leading to Barachois Street. Police cordoned off an area, including a small area in front of the supermarket, as […]
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The FFAW says the decision of the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel remains in effect, meaning a collective agreement is considered to be in place under the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act. That decision establishes a minimum starting price with a market-based escalator that can increase the price as market conditions change. Under the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining […]
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A stranded snowmobiler is home safe after they were assisted by Hopedale and Nain Ground Search and Rescue volunteers over the weekend. On Sunday, April 12, police received a request from the Hopedale RCMP detachment regarding an overdue snowmobiler travelling between the communities of Natuashish and Nain. A volunteer with Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue […]
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To celebrate the remarkable contributions of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, the province has opened nominations for the 2026 Seniors of Distinction Awards. These awards recognize individuals aged 50 and older who have made a meaningful difference in communities locally, nationally or internationally. Their contributions can be through volunteerism, professional work or community leadership that has benefited groups or individuals in all aspects of society. Residents are encouraged to consider nominating […]
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The Liberals won all three byelections Monday. The results put the Liberals at 174 seats. The Conservatives have 140 seats, the Bloc Quebecois 22, the NDP six, and the Greens one. In a social media post last night, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the Liberals “did not win a majority government through a general election […]
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