3 years ago
Commissioner clears Premier Furey of conflict of interest
The Commissioner for Legislative Standards has found there is no objective evidence that Premier Andrew Furey violated legislation or the MHA Code of Conduct with his trip to a fishing lodge owned by John Risley. Commissioner Ann Chafe released her report today, in response to a complaint filed by Opposition House Leader Barry Petten.Petten wanted […]
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3 years ago
Hibernia to pay big for 2019 oil spill
Hibernia will have to pay close to $500,000 for an oil spill that happened in 2019. The 12,000 litre spill left oil slicks in the ocean that were several kilometres long. In January, trial dates were announced for the company to face charges, including failing to cease work causing pollution. This week, Hibernia pleaded guilty […]
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3 years ago
Lewisporte prepares to take over wharf for economic development
The Town of Lewisporte expects a recent investment of $10 million by the province will reignite their economy following the loss of the Labrador freight service. $5 million will support economic development opportunities, which may include the takeover of the Lewisporte Marina from Transport Canada. The Town currently pays lease fees of $40,000 a year. […]
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3 years ago
Police arrest impaired boater during weekend incident
Police have charged a 59-year-old man with impaired operation of a vessel, after a boater was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday night. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 29, Bay Roberts RCMP received a 911 report of a boat and two male boaters requiring assistance off the shore of Marysvale. The Canadian Coast […]
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