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1 year ago

Man arrested, contraband tobacco and cocaine seized following traffic stop

A 31-year-old man was arrested by RCMP Traffic Services West on Saturday for possession for the purpose of trafficking. He now faces multiple charges. On July 26, shortly before 9:45 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Main Road in Searston. The driver held a suspended driver’s license and was in possession […]

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1 year ago

Most fuel prices fall this week

Most fuel prices are down this week. Gas increased by 1.9 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel dropped two cents, and in fuel in Zones 13 and 13a decreased by 1.4 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 1.73 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a fell by […]

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1 year ago

Board of Trade calls for cut to commercial traffic fares on Marine Atlantic

Cuts to Marine Atlantic fares took effect today as part of a Canadian effort to reduce internal trade barriers, but some groups argue it still doesn’t go far enough. The St. John’s Board of Trade has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, arguing the cut also needs to include the price of commercial […]

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1 year ago

Contract awarded to construct six affordable homes in Corner Brook

It’s been over a year since the province issued a tender for the construction of 50 housing units in Corner Brook. Now, it’s awarded a contract for 6 of those homes to be constructed by next year. Meanwhile, one MHA in the region is calling it a political ploy. NTV’s Becky Daley reports. 

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