3 months ago
Federation of Labour celebrates International Women’s Day
More than 100 union women and allies will gather in St. John’s this morning to mark International Women’s Day at the Federation of Labour Bread and Roses Breakfast. “Gender equality is not a side issue; it is central to our province’s economic security. A resilient care economy, strong public services, and decent union jobs are […]
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3 months ago
Big Game Licence draw open for 2026-27
The big game licence draw is now open for the 2026-27 season. Resident hunters have until May 1, 2026 to apply for moose and caribou licences. Eligible hunters must have a Wildlife Information Management System account to apply for a licence. The total 2026-27 moose quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 28,705 licences, including 20,835 either-sex, […]
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3 months ago
Gas prices jump Friday morning
The price of gas spiked in the latest adjustment from the Public Utilities Board, up by 6.7 cents a litre. Diesel on the island has increased by 6.4 cents, while other fuels saw smaller changes. Gas prices have been on the rise across Canada, linked to the conflict in Iran. The next scheduled price adjustment […]
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3 months ago
Wanted Woman Arrested on Fifteen Outstanding Warrants
At 12:43am on Friday, March 6th, RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in center city St. John’s. On the scene was a woman well known to police. The 44-year old was arrested and a check of the database revealed that she had 15 outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was taken to lockup […]
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