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2 years ago

FFAW Pushes back on bait fishery

The union representing fish harvesters is once again crying fowl over the bait fishery announced this morning for Atlantic Canada & Quebec. Moments after that announcement was made, the FFAW issued a statement – arguing a bait fishery for mackerel would do nothing for harvesters here. The union says instead, they want a directed commercial […]

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2 years ago

Sports world mourns death of legendary hockey broadcaster, Bob Cole

He was the voice for a generation of hockey fans. Bob Cole, the legendary broadcaster who called his last game at age 85, has died. He passed away this morning, at 90. Some of his calls are simply unforgettable, from the Summit Series and Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup dynasty to the Olympics. “Oh baby,” his […]

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2 years ago

Bonavista RCMP arrest woman for driving almost double the speed limit

A 23-year-old woman who reportedly sped away from Bonavista police at almost double the speed limit is facing a raft of criminal driving charges. Morgan Runzer was prohibited from driving, but on Monday, was allegedly spotted operating a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara along Route 230, near Melrose. RCMP officers tried to pull the vehicle over, […]

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2 years ago

Local Optometrist Wins International Award

An Optometrist from this province has won the Rising Member of the Year Award from The College of Optometrists in Vision Development. The award was presented to Dr. Sarah Hutchens, Founder of The Vision Development Centre in St. John’s. The award was presented to Hutchens in San Francisco earlier this month. The award is presented […]

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